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Who Sang What In 1980 Trivia Quiz

Hits from 1980. Each question gives you a title. Do you know the right artist?

A multiple-choice quiz by Vermic. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Vermic

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,949

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
5906

Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (5/10), Guest 65 (4/10), Guest 136 (7/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: The Winner Takes It All? Hint

Kim Wilde

ABBA

Fleetwood Mac

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Sun Of Jamaica? Hint

Bob Marley

Gibson Brothers

Peter Tosh

Goombay Dance Band

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Xanadu? Hint

Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra

Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham

Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta

Olivia Newton-John and The Jacksons

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: "Working My Way Back To You"? Hint

Chicago Spinners

Detroit Spinners

Boston Spinners

Florida Spinners

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Do That To Me One More Time? Hint

Captain and Tennille

Ashford and Simpson

Peaches and Herb

Stephanie Mills

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: D.I.S.C.O.? Hint

Ottawan

KC and The Sunshine Band

Three Degrees

Billy Preston and Syreeta

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: One Day I'll Fly Away? Hint

The Crusaders

Randy Crawford

Viola Wills

Chaka Kahn

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Driver's Seat? Hint

Crowded House

Sniff 'n' the Tears

Flash and the Pan

Paul Simon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Oops Upside Your Head? Hint

Kelly Family

Sugarhill Gang

Gap Band

Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Babe? Hint

Guys and Dolls

The Pig

Styx

Dolly Dots

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Most Recent Scores

Oct 15 2025 : Guest 69: 5/10
Oct 14 2025 : Guest 65: 4/10
Oct 13 2025 : Guest 136: 7/10
Oct 09 2025 : Guest 104: 8/10
Oct 06 2025 : Guest 107: 6/10
Oct 04 2025 : Guest 97: 3/10
Sep 27 2025 : Guest 193: 4/10
Sep 17 2025 : Guest 5: 5/10
Sep 15 2025 : Guest 195: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: The Winner Takes It All?

Answer: ABBA

2. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Sun Of Jamaica?

Answer: Goombay Dance Band

3. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Xanadu?

Answer: Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra

4. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: "Working My Way Back To You"?

Answer: Detroit Spinners

The band was just called "The Spinners" in the US, but were called The Detroit Spinners in the UK to avoid confusion with another band.

5. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Do That To Me One More Time?

Answer: Captain and Tennille

6. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: D.I.S.C.O.?

Answer: Ottawan

7. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: One Day I'll Fly Away?

Answer: Randy Crawford

8. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Driver's Seat?

Answer: Sniff 'n' the Tears

9. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Oops Upside Your Head?

Answer: Gap Band

10. Who had a hit in 1980 with the song: Babe?

Answer: Styx

Source: Author Vermic

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