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Quiz about 80s Music Trivia
Quiz about 80s Music Trivia

80s Music Trivia Trivia Quiz


Remember the 80's? Here are a few questions about 80's music.

A multiple-choice quiz by jane6677. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jane6677
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
30,123
Updated
Apr 02 23
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
14 / 20
Plays
13407
Last 3 plays: Guest 27 (16/20), Guest 102 (12/20), Guest 87 (12/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. The song 'Hazy Shade of Winter', recorded by the Bangles, was included on which movie soundtrack? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Which Member of the Go-Gos released an album titled 'Fur' with the forgettable single 'Rush Hour'? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. Who joined Michael Jackson on vocals in the song 'Say Say Say'? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Who sang 'I Know What Boys Like'? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. In the Violent Femmes song 'Kiss Off', he takes 'one cuz you left me...'. Why does he take eight? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. Finish this 'Dead or Alive' lyric,'You spin me right round baby right round, like a ____________ baby, right round, round round.'

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 20
7. Which 80's band's members were named Simon, Nick, John, Andy and Roger? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Whose hits included,'Everlasting Love', 'What is Love?', and 'Things Can Only Get Better'? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Which 'I Think We're Alone Now' singer gained recognition by performing at shopping malls? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Frank Zappa sang 'Valley Girl' with the help of his daughter. What is her name? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Who sang the hit 'Tainted Love'? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Who sang the party hit 'Rock Lobster'? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Prince sang a song about a little __________ corvette. Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. In David Bowie's 'Let's Dance', he urges ,'...put on your ________ shoes and dance the blues....' Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. In the video for 'Time After Time', where do Cyndi Lauper and her boyfriend live? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. In the Stray Cats song, she's sexy and.. how old? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. According to Huey Lewis, 'I want a new ____________'. Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What is Sting's real name?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 19 of 20
19. Who sang 'Melt With You'? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Remember the Hooters? What gimmick did this band use to help promote its members as teen heartthrobs? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The song 'Hazy Shade of Winter', recorded by the Bangles, was included on which movie soundtrack?

Answer: Less Than Zero

The soundtrack was much better than the movie.
2. Which Member of the Go-Gos released an album titled 'Fur' with the forgettable single 'Rush Hour'?

Answer: Jane Wiedlin

She also played Joan of Arc in 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure'.
3. Who joined Michael Jackson on vocals in the song 'Say Say Say'?

Answer: Paul McCartney

The video was set in the old west, with a stage coach and everything.
4. Who sang 'I Know What Boys Like'?

Answer: The Waitresses

Boys like me!
5. In the Violent Femmes song 'Kiss Off', he takes 'one cuz you left me...'. Why does he take eight?

Answer: he forgets

'Eight, eight, I forget what eight was for...'
6. Finish this 'Dead or Alive' lyric,'You spin me right round baby right round, like a ____________ baby, right round, round round.'

Answer: record

That was too easy.
7. Which 80's band's members were named Simon, Nick, John, Andy and Roger?

Answer: Duran Duran

Of course, everybody knows they got their name from the movie 'Barbarella'.
8. Whose hits included,'Everlasting Love', 'What is Love?', and 'Things Can Only Get Better'?

Answer: Howard Jones

9. Which 'I Think We're Alone Now' singer gained recognition by performing at shopping malls?

Answer: Tiffany

A low point for the 80's generation.
10. Frank Zappa sang 'Valley Girl' with the help of his daughter. What is her name?

Answer: Moon Unit

She sings about her 'grody' toenails.
11. Who sang the hit 'Tainted Love'?

Answer: Soft Cell

12. Who sang the party hit 'Rock Lobster'?

Answer: The B52's

A classic
13. Prince sang a song about a little __________ corvette.

Answer: red

'Little Red Corvette'
14. In David Bowie's 'Let's Dance', he urges ,'...put on your ________ shoes and dance the blues....'

Answer: red

Another easy one
15. In the video for 'Time After Time', where do Cyndi Lauper and her boyfriend live?

Answer: a trailer

A little metal trailer.
16. In the Stray Cats song, she's sexy and.. how old?

Answer: 17

My little rock 'n roll queen.
17. According to Huey Lewis, 'I want a new ____________'.

Answer: drug

'One that don't cost too much or make my face break out.'
18. What is Sting's real name?

Answer: Gordon Sumner

19. Who sang 'Melt With You'?

Answer: Modern English

20. Remember the Hooters? What gimmick did this band use to help promote its members as teen heartthrobs?

Answer: each member wore a signature color

My neighbor had a crush on the 'yellow' Hooter.
Source: Author jane6677

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