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When Words Fail, Music Speaks Trivia Quiz

It is the 1980s and here is a great selection of songs that will make you think about something other than the world going around.

A photo quiz by ClaudiaCat. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ClaudiaCat

Time
3 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
402,033

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1736

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (10/10), violinsoldier (10/10), Guest 131 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Well, it is a candle, cupped hands or "Living on a Prayer". Who sang about it? Hint

Nirvana

Led Zeppelin

Bon Jovi

Linkin Park

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Question 2 of 10

2. Doves are a symbol of peace. What royal artist's song does this reminds you of? Hint

Prince

Queen

B B King

Bruce Springstein

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Question 3 of 10

3. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" was an early song for this artist. Whose surname is it? Check out the city image for a clue. Hint

Chicago

Houston

Nazareth

Phoenix

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bonnie Tyler sang about it. What was it about the heart? Hint

Full moon

Total eclipse

Aurora

Rainbow

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Question 5 of 10

5. This rebus gives us a Cyndi Lauper song. What is it? Hint

Timeless

Time after time

Timed

Lose Time

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Question 6 of 10

6. The biggest hit for this band was "Down Under". The song gained them international fame. Who are they? Hint

Steel Men

Men At Work

Dockers

Shifters

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Question 7 of 10

7. Talk about innovative and a breath of fresh air, clothes to die for and original song writing. Culture Club were all of these. Which of their songs is referenced by this photo? Hint

Chameleon

Reptile Dance

Lizard

Karma Chameleon

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Walk Like an Egyptian" was a really strong song in the 1980s. Name the band? Hint

Tattoo

The Bangles

The Palms

Open Hands

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Question 9 of 10

9. Well beam me up Scotty, what are the machines in the photo? It was a hit song for the band. Maybe the idea of them travelling to a love shack might help. Who were they? Hint

Jefferson Airplane

Bombers

Airplane

B-52's

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Question 10 of 10

10. Look at that face and it is the "Eye of the Tiger". Who sang it?

Answer: (One Word, 8 Letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Well, it is a candle, cupped hands or "Living on a Prayer". Who sang about it?

Answer: Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi started life in 1983 in New Jersey. In 1986 Bon Jovi's third album "Slippery When Wet" produced two top hits, with "Living on a Prayer" being one of them.

2. Doves are a symbol of peace. What royal artist's song does this reminds you of?

Answer: Prince

Prince released "When Doves Cry" as a single in 1984 but is probably better known from the movie "Purple Rain" and album of the same name. It is beautiful melodious song that was written for the movie to symbolise the tangle of parental influence and the love of someone.

3. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" was an early song for this artist. Whose surname is it? Check out the city image for a clue.

Answer: Houston

Whitney Houston released "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" in 1987, her second studio album. The song, even though criticised by some, reached Billboard's Number One in the same year. You may want to check out the video, it is different to many other videos at the time and shows a really interesting view of Whitney herself.

4. Bonnie Tyler sang about it. What was it about the heart?

Answer: Total eclipse

A well known song in the 1980s was Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" written by Jim Steinman. Jim Steinman may possibly be more known for his collaboration with Meatloaf. Although nominated for Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, it didn't win; that title went to Irene Cara with "Flashdance... What a Feeling".

5. This rebus gives us a Cyndi Lauper song. What is it?

Answer: Time after time

"Time after Time" was the second single from Cyndi Lauper's debut album "She's So Unusual" (1983). The song was co-written by Rob Hyman with him contributing backup vocals.

6. The biggest hit for this band was "Down Under". The song gained them international fame. Who are they?

Answer: Men At Work

"Down Under" was written by Colin Hay, lead singer, and Ron Strykert, the bass guitarist of the Australian band "Men at Work" for their third album "Business as Usual". The song is very popular in Australia and of course is remembered for the long court battle with Larrikin Music over the so called plagiarism of the flute playing by Greg Ham.

There are many that think Greg Ham committed suicide because of the court action and the stress of his part in it.

7. Talk about innovative and a breath of fresh air, clothes to die for and original song writing. Culture Club were all of these. Which of their songs is referenced by this photo?

Answer: Karma Chameleon

Culture Club came on to the scene as a breath of fresh air, as an English rock band formed in London in 1981. The members were Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss. Boy George's style was unique and immediately brought the band to the attention of the media and the music world. Couple that with their original and innovative songs, George's vocals, and chart success was inevitable. Culture Club was one of the biggest successes of the 1980s and rightly so.

8. "Walk Like an Egyptian" was a really strong song in the 1980s. Name the band?

Answer: The Bangles

The Bangles were an all girl band and consisted of Susanna Hoffs, Debbi Peterson, Vicki Peterson and Michael Steele. "Walk Like an Egyptian" was released in 1986, the third single from the album, "Different Light".

9. Well beam me up Scotty, what are the machines in the photo? It was a hit song for the band. Maybe the idea of them travelling to a love shack might help. Who were they?

Answer: B-52's

A great new wave band of the 1980s, B-52s was formed by brother and sister, Cindy and Ricky Wilson. The band added Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson and Keith Strickland. The name of the band came from the hairstyle of the women and not the planes. The band's music is a blend of surf music and dance music. Probably their most notable songs are "Rock Lobster" and "Love Shack".

10. Look at that face and it is the "Eye of the Tiger". Who sang it?

Answer: Survivor

The "Eye of the Tiger" was probably most known as the theme song of "Rocky III". The song was written for the movie "Rocky III" and although not the first choice, became a hit record for the band Survivor.

Source: Author ClaudiaCat

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