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Quiz about Top 100 Songs of the 1980s 40  31
Quiz about Top 100 Songs of the 1980s 40  31

Top 100 Songs of the 1980s (40 - 31) Quiz


This quiz features ten of the 100 most popular songs in the U.S. as determined by the Billboard Hot 100 charts from the 1980s. Find out how much you know about these songs that touched and affected so many lives.

A multiple-choice quiz by bottle_rocket. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
282,523
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
8702
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 10
1. Song Number 40: "Sucking on chili dogs outside the Tasti-Freeze"

...was John Cougar Mellencamp's idea of a date back in 1982. In what number one classic did he try to "dribble off those Bobby Brooks" so he could do what he pleased?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Song Number 39: "She's just sixteen years old, 'leave her alone', they said"

This song holds an interesting chart record. It's the only single during the 1980s to reach the top 20 on two separate occasions, first in 1980 and then again in 1989. In what ballad does Benny Mardones profess to an underage girl his undying love?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Song Number 38: "I love a ___ night and I love you too!"

Hey! Why do you love me second! What kind of night could possibly have gotten Eddie Rabbitt and the rest of America so excited back in the winter of 1981?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Song Number 37: "It shakes all over like a jellyfish. I kinda like it."

Sounds a bit gross to me but Americans were "ready Freddie" as they sent this record to number one for four weeks back in 1980. Can you name this Queen classic?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Song Number 36: "Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man"

Imagine a street fight with gang leaders brandishing switchblades. In walks Michael Jackson wearing a bright red leather jacket singing and dancing to his heart's content. Back in 1983, no one laughed, they just danced along. What classic 80s song was featured in this famous video?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Song Number 35: "Oh the beauty is there but the beast is in the heart"

The pinnacle of America's love affair with the duo Hall and Oates was this song, their biggest hit of the decade. Who did they warn us about in their 1982 number one tune?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Song Number 34: "Touch, if you will, my stomach"

Why? Are you expecting? Oh wait...I know you! You're that 80s icon who oozes sexy out of every pore. I may have to take you up on that! What movie soundtrack hit did Billboard name the most popular song of 1984?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Song Number 33: "Keep me burning for your love with a touch of a velvet glove"

This record lit up the charts long enough and high enough to become the 33rd biggest hit of the eighties. What number one smash by the Steve Miller Band put a spell on us in 1982?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Song Number 32: "Sink your teeth right through my bones, baby"

Yikes! This is one "Cougar" that's truly bad to the bone! Can you name the racy 1982 rock song that kept us hot and bothered all summer long?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Song Number 31: "I stumble and fall but I give you it all!"

At one point in this popular 1980 song, the singer holds the note on "all" for what feels like an eternity. What powerful ballad became the only number one hit in the 1980s for Barbra Streisand?
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1. Song Number 40: "Sucking on chili dogs outside the Tasti-Freeze" ...was John Cougar Mellencamp's idea of a date back in 1982. In what number one classic did he try to "dribble off those Bobby Brooks" so he could do what he pleased?

Answer: Jack and Diane

"Jack and Diane" was the second release from the number one album "American Fool". It debuted in the top 40 on August 7th, 1982 and eight weeks later took over the top spot which it held for four weeks. It spent 17 weeks in the top 40 and was the only number one pop hit in Mellencamp's chart career. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the single gold and named the record one of the 20th century's "Songs of the Century".

"Pink Houses" was a top ten hit for John Cougar Mellencamp in 1984. Bryan Adams sang "Summer of '69" into the top ten in 1985. "Eat It" was a number 12 hit for Weird Al Yankovic in 1984.

FUN FACT: "Jack and Diane" was inspired by the performances of Warren Beatty and Natalie Wood in the 1961 movie "Splendor in the Grass".
2. Song Number 39: "She's just sixteen years old, 'leave her alone', they said" This song holds an interesting chart record. It's the only single during the 1980s to reach the top 20 on two separate occasions, first in 1980 and then again in 1989. In what ballad does Benny Mardones profess to an underage girl his undying love?

Answer: Into The Night

"Into The Night" had its first foray into the top 40 when it peaked at number 11 on September 6th, 1980 and remained in the Hot 100 for 20 weeks. It reentered the charts in 1989 and managed to get as high as number 20 in July. Its combined weeks on the Hot 100 added up to 37, a feat very few songs surpassed during the decade. While Benny Mardones was born in Cleveland, Ohio, he has maintained quite a following in upstate New York with his band the Hurricanes. This was his only pop chart success.

"Where Are You Now?" was a top ten hit for Jimmy Harnen with Synch in 1989. Both Steve Lawrence and Donny Osmond had a number one hit with the song "Go Away Little Girl". "You Give Love A Bad Name" was the first number one song for the New Jersey band Bon Jovi.

FUN FACT: The reemergence of "Into The Night" in 1989 occurred following a "Where Are They Now?" segment on an Arizona radio station.
3. Song Number 38: "I love a ___ night and I love you too!" Hey! Why do you love me second! What kind of night could possibly have gotten Eddie Rabbitt and the rest of America so excited back in the winter of 1981?

Answer: Rainy

"I Love A Rainy Night" debuted in the Hot 100 on December 6th, 1980 and after a slow climb reached number one on February 28th, 1981, holding that spot for two weeks. While it was Eddie Rabbitt's only number one on the Billboard Hot 100, it was the eighth of his 17 career chart toppers on the Billboard Country Singles chart. It spent 18 weeks in the top 40 and 28 weeks on the Hot 100. He was quoted as having written the song while "sitting in a small apartment, staring out the window at one o'clock in the morning." Sadly, we lost Eddie Rabbitt in 1998 when he succumbed to lung cancer at the tender age of 56.

FUN FACT: While he had a very successful career on the Adult Contemporary Chart, this was his only record to reach the top of that chart.
4. Song Number 37: "It shakes all over like a jellyfish. I kinda like it." Sounds a bit gross to me but Americans were "ready Freddie" as they sent this record to number one for four weeks back in 1980. Can you name this Queen classic?

Answer: Crazy Little Thing Called Love

"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" became Queen's first number one in America when it ascended to the top on February 23rd, 1980. It was a worldwide smash reaching number two in Britain and topping the charts in Canada, Mexico, Australia, The Netherlands and New Zealand. It came from their multi-platinum, number one album "The Game" and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

"Killer Queen" was a number 12 hit for Queen in 1975. Ambrosia took "Biggest Part of Me" to number three in 1980. "Big Bottom" was a featured song in the movie "This Is Spinal Tap".

FUN FACT: Freddie Mercury claimed to have written the song while he was taking a bath in a hotel in Germany.
5. Song Number 36: "Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man" Imagine a street fight with gang leaders brandishing switchblades. In walks Michael Jackson wearing a bright red leather jacket singing and dancing to his heart's content. Back in 1983, no one laughed, they just danced along. What classic 80s song was featured in this famous video?

Answer: Beat It

"Beat It" was the fifth solo number one hit for Michael Jackson. It was the third release from the historically popular album "Thriller" and took over the number one spot on April 30, 1983. It spent three weeks at number one and 18 weeks in the top 40. Besides being certified platinum, the single won the Grammy Award for "Record of the Year" and was named by Rolling Stone magazine in its 2004 poll of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

"Bad" was a 1987 number one single from Michael Jackson. Eddy Grant took us down "Electric Avenue" in 1983. "Man Size Love" was a top twenty hit for Klymaxx in 1986.

FUN FACT: The solo guitar work near the end of the song was performed by Eddie Van Halen.
6. Song Number 35: "Oh the beauty is there but the beast is in the heart" The pinnacle of America's love affair with the duo Hall and Oates was this song, their biggest hit of the decade. Who did they warn us about in their 1982 number one tune?

Answer: Maneater

"Maneater" ate its way to the top on December 18th, 1982 and hung around for four weeks. Of their six number one hits, this stayed at number one the longest and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. It spent 13 weeks in the top ten, 17 weeks in the top 40 and 23 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. It came from their album H2O which also spawned the top ten hits "One on One" and "Family Man".

"Rich Girl" was Hall and Oates first number one hit in 1977. Toto hit number two with their song "Rosanna". "Beauty and the Beast" was a top ten hit for Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson.

FUN FACT:"Maneater" was used to describe Julia Robert's character in the movie "Runaway Bride" when it was played over a short montage.
7. Song Number 34: "Touch, if you will, my stomach" Why? Are you expecting? Oh wait...I know you! You're that 80s icon who oozes sexy out of every pore. I may have to take you up on that! What movie soundtrack hit did Billboard name the most popular song of 1984?

Answer: When Doves Cry

"When Doves Cry" became one of Prince's signature songs when it topped the chart on July 7th, 1984 and reigned for five weeks. It was a blazingly popular song, reaching the number one spot in only its sixth week on the chart. It was the first of five top 40 hits from Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" which included his number one "Let's Go Crazy". Spin Magazine put "When Doves Cry" at number six of the greatest songs of all time and Rolling Stone ranked it at number 52 on their list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

"Kiss" was Prince and the Revolution's number one hit from 1986. Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" was kept at number two for four weeks while "When Doves Cry" ruled the chart. "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" was a top five hit for Samantha Fox.

FUN FACT: "When Doves Cry" was a triple chart winner-it hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the Billboard R & B chart and the Billboard Dance chart.
8. Song Number 33: "Keep me burning for your love with a touch of a velvet glove" This record lit up the charts long enough and high enough to become the 33rd biggest hit of the eighties. What number one smash by the Steve Miller Band put a spell on us in 1982?

Answer: Abracadabra

"Abracadabra" was the third number one song for the Steve Miller Band. Abracadabra was their last top 40 hit and their biggest chart success. The song knocked a very popular "Eye of the Tiger" out of the number one spot on September 4th, 1982. It was soon followed by "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" at the top. After the Chicago song's two week reign, it regained the top spot for a second week. It remained in the top ten for 14 weeks, 19 weeks in the top forty and a total of 25 weeks on the Hot 100.

"The Joker" was the Steve Miller Band's first number one hit in 1974. America hit the top ten hit in 1982 with "You Can Do Magic". "Blue Velvet" was a number one tune from Bobby Vinton in 1963.

FUN FACT: Steve Miller's godfather is electric guitar pioneer Les Paul.
9. Song Number 32: "Sink your teeth right through my bones, baby" Yikes! This is one "Cougar" that's truly bad to the bone! Can you name the racy 1982 rock song that kept us hot and bothered all summer long?

Answer: Hurt So Good

"Hurt So Good" was the first single released from John Cougar Mellencamp's platinum selling album "American Fool". Mellencamp has said that when record executives first heard the album they didn't get it and had considered dropping him from the label at that point. Lucky for all of us they didn't. The song went all the way to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 16 weeks in the top ten, longer than any other record spent in the top ten during the 1980s. It held on to the top 40 for 22 weeks and in the Hot 100 for 28 weeks.

"Lonely Ol' Night" was a 1985 top ten hit for John Cougar Mellencamp. Asia took "Heat of the Moment" to number five in 1982. "Hungry Like The Wolf" hit number three for Duran Duran in 1983.

FUN FACT: John Cougar Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
10. Song Number 31: "I stumble and fall but I give you it all!" At one point in this popular 1980 song, the singer holds the note on "all" for what feels like an eternity. What powerful ballad became the only number one hit in the 1980s for Barbra Streisand?

Answer: Woman In Love

"Woman In Love" had a three week run at the top starting on October 25th, 1980. It came from a collaboration with Barry Gibb who co-produced and wrote the album "Guilty" from which this was released as the debut single. Two other songs that came from the album were duets featuring Barry Gibb-the top tens "Guilty" and "What Kind of Fool". "Woman in Love" spent 19 weeks in the top 40 and was a platinum-certified single. It was a worldwide megahit reaching number one in over ten European countries and Australia.

"Papa Can You Hear Me?" was featured in Barbra Streisand's 1983 movie "Yentl". "Clumsy" was a 2007 hit for Fergie. "Fallin' In Love" was a number one song from 1976 by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds.

FUN FACT: "Woman In Love" was nominated for a Grammy for "Record of the Year".

Thanks so much for trying out this quiz. Be sure to look for the top 30 songs of the 1980s coming soon.
Source: Author bottle_rocket

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