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Quiz about Songs of the 80s
Quiz about Songs of the 80s

Songs of the 80s Trivia Quiz


This quiz features some great memorable tunes of the 80s. If you loved this era then hopefully you will enjoy the memories.

A multiple-choice quiz by JenPenWen. Estimated time: 9 mins.
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Author
JenPenWen
Time
9 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
360,186
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
14 / 25
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Question 1 of 25
1. 'I'm gonna buy me a one way ticket, nothings gonna hold me back. Your love's like a slow train coming and I feel it coming down the track. Woooh darling I'd climb any mountain, darling I do anything, ooh.'

A number one hit record but what is it called?
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Question 2 of 25
2. 'You keep telling me. You keep telling me I'm your man. What do I have to do, to make you understand. For I'm the type of guy who gives a girl the eye, everybody knows.'

A classic from the 80s, what is its title?
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Question 3 of 25
3. 'If you say run, I'll run to you. If you say hide, we'll hide. Because my love for you would break my heart in two. If you should fall into my arms and tremble like a flower.'

Can you remember the title of the song which contains these lyrics?
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Question 4 of 25
4. 'Don't let your indecision take you from behind. Trust your inner vision, don't let others change your mind. And now you really gonna burn it up and make another fly by night. Getta run for your money and take a chance.'

You must remember these lyrics; what is the title of the track?
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Question 5 of 25
5. 'The telex machine is kept so clean and it types to a waiting world. And mother feels so shocked, father's world is rocked. And their thoughts turn to their own little girl. Sweet sixteen ain't that peachy keen.'

Name the title of this song.
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Question 6 of 25
6. 'Somewhere in the distance, hidden from my view. Suspended in the atmosphere waiting to come through. Sometimes it's so far away and sometimes it's very near. A sound being carried by the wind just loud enough to hear.'

These lyrics come from which eighties record?
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Question 7 of 25
7. 'Maybe you think that love will tie you down. And you don't seem to like to hang around. Or maybe you think that love was made for fools. And so it makes you wise to break the rules.'

Name the tune.
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Question 8 of 25
8. 'Sometimes I get so alone, there's only one place I can think of to go. It's where the beat is strong, strong, strong. Melodies drifting I can sing my song. Walk down the high street, I'm on the neon lights and pretty soon I'll find my way.'

Name the song where you will find these lyrics.
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Question 9 of 25
9. 'Do you want me to follow you around, everywhere in town. Do you want a clown? Why do you treat me mean and cruel, breaking every rule. Can I be your fool'.

Again, simply choose the correct title.
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Question 10 of 25
10. 'Cause when you say you do, you always mean you won't. You're giving me the chills baby, please baby don't. Every night you still leave me alone.'

Name this catchy tune.
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Question 11 of 25
11. 'Bright lights the music gets faster. Look boy don't check on your watch not another glance. I'm not leaving now honey not a chance. Hot-shot give me no problems much later baby you'll be saying never mind. You know life is cruel life is never kind.'

Where do these lyrics come from?
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Question 12 of 25
12. 'With a torch in your pocket and the wind at your heels. You climbed on the ladder and you know how it feels to get too high far too soon. You stole...'

In which song will you hear these lyrics?
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Question 13 of 25
13. 'She's going out to parties drinking just champagne. And she has been checking nearly all the men. She's playing her game and I can hear them saying. She's looking good for beauty we will pay.'

In which great track will you find these lyrics?
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Question 14 of 25
14. 'Even though the love you give me never shows I can take the blows. And there's one last thing. I'm gonna give you my love tonight and the bells gonna ring, and you're ...'

From which great track will you find these catchy lyrics?
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Question 15 of 25
15. 'From the highest mountain, valley low. We'll join together with hearts of gold. Now the children of the world can see. This is a better place for you and me. The place in which we were born, so neglected and torn apart.'

Which song will you hear these lyrics in?
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Question 16 of 25
16. 'It was a cool and lovely breezy afternoon (how does it feel when you got no food). You could feel it cause it was the month of June (how does it feel if you got no food).'

You will be singing along, but can you give the title?
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Question 17 of 25
17. 'Fate up against your will, through the thick and thin. He will wait until you give yourself to him. In starlit nights I saw you so cruelly you kissed me. Your lips a magic world with a sky all hung with jewels.'

Name this fab song.
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Question 18 of 25
18. 'Tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen. Pour myself a cup of ambition. Yawning, stretching try to come to life. Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping'.

These are the opening lyrics to what great song?
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Question 19 of 25
19. 'I spend my cash on looking flash and grabbing your attention. The devil take your stereo and your record collection. The way you look you'll qualify for next years old age pension.'

You must remember this song; what is it called?
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Question 20 of 25
20. 'It's always tease tease tease. You're happy when I'm on my knees. One day it's fine next day it's black. So if you want me off your back. Well come on and let me know...'

Your feet are tapping but what song do they belong to?
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Question 21 of 25
21. 'First they take your pride, then turn it on its side. And then you realise you got nothing left to lose. So you try to stop, try to get back up. Then you realise you're telling ....'

Name the catchy tune.
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Question 22 of 25
22. 'Consequences, altered cases. Broken noses, altered faces. My ego altered, altered egos. Whenever I go so does me go. Walk through the fields where the flowers are growing. Carve out your names on the first tree you see. There are 22 catches when you strike your matches.

Can you remember the title track which contains these lyrics?
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Question 23 of 25
23. 'I brought you sentimental roses but you gave them all away. I played you all my favourite records. Then we spent the night in talking talking all the time, you sent me home. I was so surprised to find that after all it doesn't hurt to be alone.'

Can you remember which song these lyrics came from?
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Question 24 of 25
24. 'Just keeping life and soul together. I'm sick of fighting even though I know I should. The cold is biting through each and every nerve and fibre. My broken spirit is frozen to the core. I don't wanna be here no more.'

What a great song. Can you name it?
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Question 25 of 25
25. 'Rock n roller invented in your head, you cracked it once and you can do it again. Who knows, who cares at where you're coming from. Ooh don't you tell me its tough. Just a loner out there on your own. Don't let anyone get close or near.'

Last one, name the song.
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'I'm gonna buy me a one way ticket, nothings gonna hold me back. Your love's like a slow train coming and I feel it coming down the track. Woooh darling I'd climb any mountain, darling I do anything, ooh.' A number one hit record but what is it called?

Answer: When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)

'When The Going Gets Tough' is a song written and recorded by Billy Ocean in 1985. He had lots of hits but this was his only UK number one.
Billy Ocean started his career in 1976 with the release of his first album 'Billy Ocean' and his first single success with 'Love Really Hurts Without You'. And he continues to record well into the new millennium.
2. 'You keep telling me. You keep telling me I'm your man. What do I have to do, to make you understand. For I'm the type of guy who gives a girl the eye, everybody knows.' A classic from the 80s, what is its title?

Answer: Wherever I Lay My Hat

'Wherever I Lay My Hat' was originally a hit for Marvin Gaye in 1962 but in 1983 Paul Young had a number one hit with it for three weeks in the UK singles charts. It has since been recorded by various artists including American Idol Taylor Hicks on his self titled album.
3. 'If you say run, I'll run to you. If you say hide, we'll hide. Because my love for you would break my heart in two. If you should fall into my arms and tremble like a flower.' Can you remember the title of the song which contains these lyrics?

Answer: Let's Dance

'Let's Dance' is the title song of British singer/songwriter David Bowie's 1983 album. It was also released as the first single from that album in 1983 and went on to becoming one of his biggest selling records and the only one to become number one on both sides of the Atlantic.
4. 'Don't let your indecision take you from behind. Trust your inner vision, don't let others change your mind. And now you really gonna burn it up and make another fly by night. Getta run for your money and take a chance.' You must remember these lyrics; what is the title of the track?

Answer: Making Your Mind Up

'Making Your Mind Up' was the Great Britain winner of the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest. It was performed by Bucks Fizz and it featured a dance routine where the boys ripped the skirts from the girls to the line 'and if you wanna see some more'. The song reached one in the singles charts in eight different countries including the UK.
5. 'The telex machine is kept so clean and it types to a waiting world. And mother feels so shocked, father's world is rocked. And their thoughts turn to their own little girl. Sweet sixteen ain't that peachy keen.' Name the title of this song.

Answer: I Don't Like Mondays

Bob Geldof wrote 'I Don't Like Mondays' about the shooting spree of 16 year old Brenda Ann Spencer who fired into the playground of Grover Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego. This awful tragic event took place on the 29th January 1979; two teachers were killed and eight children and a police officer were injured. Her reason for doing this awful crime was the title of this song.
This song was a hit single for the Boomtown Rats in 1979, it reached number one in the UK singles chart.
6. 'Somewhere in the distance, hidden from my view. Suspended in the atmosphere waiting to come through. Sometimes it's so far away and sometimes it's very near. A sound being carried by the wind just loud enough to hear.' These lyrics come from which eighties record?

Answer: It's a Mystery

'It's a Mystery' was a track from Toyah's EP 'Four From Toyah'. The EP got to number four in the UK charts giving the band the breakthrough they had been working for.

Apart from her success at singing, Toyah Wilcox has starred in many theatre productions including being cast as Cruella Devil in '101 Dalmations'. She has also been in pantomimes, starred on TV and radio programmes and written books. Wow what a busy little bee!
7. 'Maybe you think that love will tie you down. And you don't seem to like to hang around. Or maybe you think that love was made for fools. And so it makes you wise to break the rules.' Name the tune.

Answer: I Second That Emotion

'I Second That Emotion' was recorded by Japan in 1980 and reached position nine in the UK charts. It was originally hit for Smokey Robinson back in 1967 where it also reached nine in the charts. Spooky or what?
8. 'Sometimes I get so alone, there's only one place I can think of to go. It's where the beat is strong, strong, strong. Melodies drifting I can sing my song. Walk down the high street, I'm on the neon lights and pretty soon I'll find my way.' Name the song where you will find these lyrics.

Answer: Twilight Cafe

'Twilight Cafe' was a hit for Susan Fasbender in Feb 1981. It reached number 21 in the charts. Susan co-wrote the song with Kay Russell, her song writing partner throughout her music career.
9. 'Do you want me to follow you around, everywhere in town. Do you want a clown? Why do you treat me mean and cruel, breaking every rule. Can I be your fool'. Again, simply choose the correct title.

Answer: What !

'What!' was a hit for Soft Cell in 1982 and reached two in the UK charts. They had four other top ten hits, the most famous being 'Tainted Love' which reached number one. The others were 'Torch', 'Bedsitter' and 'Say Hello Wave Goodbye'.
Marc Almond, the singer of Soft Cell, has sold over 30 million records altogether.
10. 'Cause when you say you do, you always mean you won't. You're giving me the chills baby, please baby don't. Every night you still leave me alone.' Name this catchy tune.

Answer: Mickey

'Mickey' is a 1981 US pop song recorded by singer and choreographer Toni Basil on her debut album 'Word Of Mouth'. It was originally titled 'Kitty' and recorded by Racey.
11. 'Bright lights the music gets faster. Look boy don't check on your watch not another glance. I'm not leaving now honey not a chance. Hot-shot give me no problems much later baby you'll be saying never mind. You know life is cruel life is never kind.' Where do these lyrics come from?

Answer: Kids In America

'Kids In America' was a hit in 1981 for Kim Wilde. It has since been covered by many artists of different genres. In the UK singles chart it reached two but it managed to reach one in Ireland, Denmark and South Africa.
Kim Wilde is the daughter of 50s singer Marty Wilde who was one of the first British pop stars to emulate American rock n roll.
12. 'With a torch in your pocket and the wind at your heels. You climbed on the ladder and you know how it feels to get too high far too soon. You stole...' In which song will you hear these lyrics?

Answer: The Whole Of The Moon

'The Whole Of The Moon' is a 1985 single taken from The Waterboys album titled 'This Is The Sea'. It was written and recorded by the singer of the band Mike Scott. It is their most well known track and is known as their signature song.
13. 'She's going out to parties drinking just champagne. And she has been checking nearly all the men. She's playing her game and I can hear them saying. She's looking good for beauty we will pay.' In which great track will you find these lyrics?

Answer: The Model

'The Model', recorded by a German group called Kraftwork. The actual title of the song in German is 'Das Modell'. It was first released in July 1981 as the B side to 'Computer Love' and reached 36 in the UK singles charts. It was released in December 1981 as an A side and then it reached number one and spent 21 weeks in the top 75 UK singles.
14. 'Even though the love you give me never shows I can take the blows. And there's one last thing. I'm gonna give you my love tonight and the bells gonna ring, and you're ...' From which great track will you find these catchy lyrics?

Answer: My Favourite Waste Of Time

This was the biggest hit for Scottish singer Owen Paul; it reached chart position three in the UK singles chart in 1986. It was originally written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw, and has been recorded also by Bette Midler and a few other artists.
15. 'From the highest mountain, valley low. We'll join together with hearts of gold. Now the children of the world can see. This is a better place for you and me. The place in which we were born, so neglected and torn apart.' Which song will you hear these lyrics in?

Answer: Caravan Of Love

British indie band The Housemartins released 'Caravan Of Love' in November 1986. The song was an instant success going to number one in the UK singles charts.
16. 'It was a cool and lovely breezy afternoon (how does it feel when you got no food). You could feel it cause it was the month of June (how does it feel if you got no food).' You will be singing along, but can you give the title?

Answer: Pass The Dutchie

'Pass The Dutchie' was a reggae song recorded by British Band Musical Youth. It was a big hit in the UK and sold over three million records. It reached one in the singles charts and stayed there for three weeks in October 1982.
The youngest member of the group Kelvin Grant was just eleven at the time.
17. 'Fate up against your will, through the thick and thin. He will wait until you give yourself to him. In starlit nights I saw you so cruelly you kissed me. Your lips a magic world with a sky all hung with jewels.' Name this fab song.

Answer: The Killing Moon

'The Killing Moon' is a track performed by Echo and the Bunnymen. It was released in 1984 and was a number nine hit in the UK.
18. 'Tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen. Pour myself a cup of ambition. Yawning, stretching try to come to life. Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping'. These are the opening lyrics to what great song?

Answer: 9 to 5

'9 to 5' is a song written and recorded by Dolly Parton for a comedy of the same name. It was released in 1980, and I was shocked to discover that it only got to position 47 in the UK charts. Dolly was awarded Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance (female) for this great tune.
19. 'I spend my cash on looking flash and grabbing your attention. The devil take your stereo and your record collection. The way you look you'll qualify for next years old age pension.' You must remember this song; what is it called?

Answer: Stand And Deliver

'Stand And Deliver' was Adam And The Ants' most successful single. It was released in May 1981 and went straight in at number one in the UK charts and stayed their for five weeks. The record has sold over one million copies.
20. 'It's always tease tease tease. You're happy when I'm on my knees. One day it's fine next day it's black. So if you want me off your back. Well come on and let me know...' Your feet are tapping but what song do they belong to?

Answer: Should I Stay Or Should I Go

'Should I Stay Or Should I Go' was written and recorded by The Clash. The groups lyrics were often charged by a leftist political ideal. They were credited with introducing political ideas into punk music and were nicknamed the 'Thinking Mans Yobs'.

The record was first released in 1982 and reached 17 in the UK charts; it was then released nearly a decade later in 1991 and reached number one in the UK charts.
21. 'First they take your pride, then turn it on its side. And then you realise you got nothing left to lose. So you try to stop, try to get back up. Then you realise you're telling ....' Name the catchy tune.

Answer: The Story Of The Blues

'The Story Of The Blues' was a hit record for The Mighty Wah (also known as Wah, Wah heat and Pete Wylie and Wah). It reached three in the UK charts back in 1982.
22. 'Consequences, altered cases. Broken noses, altered faces. My ego altered, altered egos. Whenever I go so does me go. Walk through the fields where the flowers are growing. Carve out your names on the first tree you see. There are 22 catches when you strike your matches. Can you remember the title track which contains these lyrics?

Answer: Tunnel Of Love

'Tunnel Of Love' gave Fun Boy Three a number ten chart hit in 1983.
Fun Boy Three were a short lived but very successful British band in the 80s; the band members were Terry Hall, Neville Staple and Lynval Golding'.
23. 'I brought you sentimental roses but you gave them all away. I played you all my favourite records. Then we spent the night in talking talking all the time, you sent me home. I was so surprised to find that after all it doesn't hurt to be alone.' Can you remember which song these lyrics came from?

Answer: Love On Your Side

The song 'Love On Your Side' reached nine in the UK singles chart giving The Thompson Twins their first hit record. The name Thompson Twins came from a couple of bumbling detectives called Thompson and Thompson in the comic strip 'The Adventures of TinTin'.
24. 'Just keeping life and soul together. I'm sick of fighting even though I know I should. The cold is biting through each and every nerve and fibre. My broken spirit is frozen to the core. I don't wanna be here no more.' What a great song. Can you name it?

Answer: Wouldn't It Be Good

'Wouldn't It Be Good' is a song written and recorded by Nik Kershaw. It charted at four in the UK charts and stayed there for three weeks. It was his second release from his album 'Human Racing'. The first release from this album was 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me' which peaked at position 47 in the UK singles.
25. 'Rock n roller invented in your head, you cracked it once and you can do it again. Who knows, who cares at where you're coming from. Ooh don't you tell me its tough. Just a loner out there on your own. Don't let anyone get close or near.' Last one, name the song.

Answer: Star

'Star' was a hit for Kiki Dee in 1983; its highest position was 13 in the UK singles chart. It was used for the theme music to 'Opportunity Knocks' with the much loved Bob Monkhouse. Bob's catch phrase was 'When the opportunity comes your way ... don't knock it'.
Source: Author JenPenWen

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