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One Hit Wonders...I Wonder? Trivia Quiz


Name the artists who placed their only U.S. top 40 hit on the Billboard Charts. These are songs we all know, but can't remember who sings them. See how your memory is.

A multiple-choice quiz by allan007. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
allan007
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
207,008
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2919
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (1/10), Guest 97 (7/10), Guest 90 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who placed "Video Killed the Radio Star" on the charts in 1979? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who placed "Perfect Way" at number 11 in 1985? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Let's climb out of the 80s and go back a few years. What late 60s band placed "Venus" at number one in 1969? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. O.K., here is another late 60s hit by a star studded group. Who took "For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey, What's That Sound)" to the number 7 spot in 1967? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1978, this pop group from Texas had one hit called "My Angel Baby." What was the name of the group? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who took to the dance floor and to number one in 1987 "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What group took "Coco Jamboo" to the number 21 spot in 1997? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What dance trio placed "Please Don't Go" at number 6 in 1992? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What 70s band took "Brother Louie" to number one for two weeks in 1973? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. And, now to my favorite video song of the 80s. Who took "Pac-Man Fever" to number 9 in 1982? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who placed "Video Killed the Radio Star" on the charts in 1979?

Answer: The Buggles

This was the very first video played on MTV, but it was a hit two years prior to August 1, 1981, by making the Billboard Top 40s chart, barely, at number 40.
2. Who placed "Perfect Way" at number 11 in 1985?

Answer: Scritti Politti

Very popular on the dance floor in 1985.
3. Let's climb out of the 80s and go back a few years. What late 60s band placed "Venus" at number one in 1969?

Answer: The Shocking Blue

This group from The Hague, Netherlands had another group remake their hit in 1986, Bananarama. Also, it was the intro on the "Stars on 45" single in 1981.
4. O.K., here is another late 60s hit by a star studded group. Who took "For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey, What's That Sound)" to the number 7 spot in 1967?

Answer: The Buffalo Springfield

This group consisted of Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Richie Furay, Bruck Palmer and Dewey Martin. This was the earlier incantation of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
5. In 1978, this pop group from Texas had one hit called "My Angel Baby." What was the name of the group?

Answer: Toby Beau

It went to number 13, but on the adult contemporary charts it climbed to number one.
6. Who took to the dance floor and to number one in 1987 "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"?

Answer: Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

This was from the movie "Dirty Dancing" with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
7. What group took "Coco Jamboo" to the number 21 spot in 1997?

Answer: Mr. President

This German-born dance group included DJ Lazy Dee, T-Seven and Lady Danil.
8. What dance trio placed "Please Don't Go" at number 6 in 1992?

Answer: K.W.S.

K.C. and the Sunshine Band took this to number one in 1980 as a slow song.
9. What 70s band took "Brother Louie" to number one for two weeks in 1973?

Answer: Stories

This New York Rock band had a keyboardist who played for Left Banke.
10. And, now to my favorite video song of the 80s. Who took "Pac-Man Fever" to number 9 in 1982?

Answer: Buckner and Garcia

This novelty duo was from Atlanta and consisted of Jerry Buckner and Gary Garcia...no connection with the Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.
Source: Author allan007

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