Pop Hits - Which Decade? VII Trivia Quiz

Yet another chance to match the song to the original decade in which it was released (original release). From the Beatles to Michael Jackson, you will know most of these tracks. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by musicmonkeyman. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
musicmonkeyman

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,050

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5857

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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1. In which decade did Michael Jackson sing a song to "Billie Jean"?
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1970s

1980s

1960s

1990s

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2. When did the Beatles buy a "Ticket to Ride"? Hint

1980s

1960s

1950s

1970s

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3. In which decade did Paula Abdul advise listeners to "Rush Rush"? Hint

1980s

2000s

1970s

1990s

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4. When did George Michael utter a "Careless Whisper"? Hint

1970s

1990s

1960s

1980s

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5. In which decade did Gloria Gaynor unleash "I Will Survive" on the karaoke generation? Hint

1990s

1960s

1980s

1970s

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6. When did Eminem introduce us to "The Real Slim Shady"? Hint

1980s

1970s

2000s

1990s

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7. In which decade was Tommy Roe feeling a little "Dizzy"? Hint

1960s

1950s

1980s

1970s

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8. Take That told us they were "Back for Good", but in which decade was that? Hint

1990s

1980s

2000s

1970s

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9. In which decade did Blondie have a smash hit with "Heart of Glass"? Hint

1980s

1970s

1960s

1990s

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10. When did Stevie Wonder sing "I Just Called to Say I Love You"? Hint

1960s

1980s

1990s

1970s

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which decade did Michael Jackson sing a song to "Billie Jean"?

Answer: 1980s

"Billie Jean" was a chart topping 1983 hit in both the US and UK. This classic track was Written by Michael Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones.

2. When did the Beatles buy a "Ticket to Ride"?

Answer: 1960s

Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, as were most of the Beatles hits, "Ticket to Ride" was a chart topper for the 'Fab Four' in 1965.

3. In which decade did Paula Abdul advise listeners to "Rush Rush"?

Answer: 1990s

"Rush Rush", from her second album, was a hit for Paula Abdul in 1991. This single stayed #1 in the US for five straight weeks.

4. When did George Michael utter a "Careless Whisper"?

Answer: 1980s

George Michael topped both the US and UK charts with "Careless Whisper" in 1984. George, real name Georgios Panayiotou, produced this track which he co-wrote with Andrew Ridgley.

5. In which decade did Gloria Gaynor unleash "I Will Survive" on the karaoke generation?

Answer: 1970s

What would the girls have to sing on karaoke night if Gloria Gaynor had not released this tune in 1979. (It's OK guys, we've got "My Way".) "I Will Survive" topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.

6. When did Eminem introduce us to "The Real Slim Shady"?

Answer: 2000s

Rap superstar Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers, got to #4 in the US and #1 in the UK with this year 2000 track.

7. In which decade was Tommy Roe feeling a little "Dizzy"?

Answer: 1960s

"Dizzy", released in 1969, was a chart topper in both the US and UK for Tommy Roe. Tommy, a US born singer/song writer, also had 1960s top-ten hits with "Sheila" and "The Folk Singer".

8. Take That told us they were "Back for Good", but in which decade was that?

Answer: 1990s

"Back for Good" was written and co-produced by group member Gary Barlow. The song, a US #7 and UK #1, was a hit in 1995.

9. In which decade did Blondie have a smash hit with "Heart of Glass"?

Answer: 1970s

This track featured the distinctive vocal of Deborah Harry. She also co-wrote this 1979 hit which got to the top in the US and UK.

10. When did Stevie Wonder sing "I Just Called to Say I Love You"?

Answer: 1980s

Stevie Wonder also wrote and produced this 1984 Motown track. "I Just Called to Say I Love You" topped the US and UK charts.

Source: Author musicmonkeyman

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