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Quiz about Songs Of 1980 In Other Words
Quiz about Songs Of 1980 In Other Words

Songs Of 1980 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1980 have been re-worded. Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to decipher the song titles and match them to the actual artists that did them. All songs reached their peak positions on 1980 charts.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bigjohnsludge
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
410,179
Updated
Oct 16 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
364
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "The Red Flower Representative of Love"  
  Rupert Holmes
2. "Evade (The Rum, Coconut, and Pineapple Juice Cocktail Tune)"  
  Pat Benetar
3. "Missing in Adoration"  
  Bette Midler
4. "Be Carried Similar to the Blowing Air"  
  Kenny Loggins
5. "Largest Section of Myself"  
  Fleetwood Mac
6. "It Happens to Be the Thing"  
  Air Supply
7. "Of Greater Length"  
  Ambrosia
8. "Public Esteem"  
  Dan Fogelberg
9. "Blood Pumping Organ Destroyer"  
  Christopher Cross
10. "Elephant's Ivory Protrusion"  
  Irene Cara





Select each answer

1. "The Red Flower Representative of Love"
2. "Evade (The Rum, Coconut, and Pineapple Juice Cocktail Tune)"
3. "Missing in Adoration"
4. "Be Carried Similar to the Blowing Air"
5. "Largest Section of Myself"
6. "It Happens to Be the Thing"
7. "Of Greater Length"
8. "Public Esteem"
9. "Blood Pumping Organ Destroyer"
10. "Elephant's Ivory Protrusion"

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "The Red Flower Representative of Love"

Answer: Bette Midler

 "The Rose" by Bette Midler was released in 1980 and reached number one on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Other songs by Midler include "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", "Strangers in the Night", "Wind Beneath My Wings", and "From a Distance".
2. "Evade (The Rum, Coconut, and Pineapple Juice Cocktail Tune)"

Answer: Rupert Holmes

 "Escape (The Piņa Colada Song)" by British-born American singer Rupert Holmes was released in October 1980 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Holmes include "Him", "Answering Machine", and "I Don't Need You".
3. "Missing in Adoration"

Answer: Air Supply

 "Lost in Love" by the Australian soft rock group Air Supply was released in 1980 and reached number one on the US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) chart. Other songs by the group include "All Out of Love", "The One That You Love", and "Here I Am".
4. "Be Carried Similar to the Blowing Air"

Answer: Christopher Cross

 "Ride Like the Wind" by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross was released in 1980 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Cross include "Sailing", "All Right", and the song "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" which won an Oscar for Best Original Song.
5. "Largest Section of Myself"

Answer: Ambrosia

 "Biggest Part of Me" by American band Ambrosia was released in 1980 and reached number three on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. Other songs by the group include "Holdin' on to Yesterday", "How Much I Feel", and "You're the Only Woman (You & I)".
6. "It Happens to Be the Thing"

Answer: Kenny Loggins

 "This Is It" by American musician Kenny Loggins was released in October 1979 and reached number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980. Other hits by Loggins include "I'm Alright", "Footloose", "Danger Zone", and "For the First Time".
7. "Of Greater Length"

Answer: Dan Fogelberg

 "Longer" by the American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg was released in December on 1979 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in 1980. Other songs by Fogelberg include "Heart Hotels", "Same Old Lang Syne", "Leader of the Band", "Run for the Roses" and "Rhythm of the Rain".
8. "Public Esteem"

Answer: Irene Cara

 "Fame" by Irene Cara was released in 1980 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Cara include "Out Here on My Own", "Flashdance... What a Feeling", "Why Me?", and "Breakdance".
9. "Blood Pumping Organ Destroyer"

Answer: Pat Benetar

 "Heartbreaker" by American singer Pat Benatar was released in October 1979 and reached number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980. Other hits by Benatar include "We Live for Love", "You Better Run", "Hit Me with Your Best Shot", "We Belong", and "Love Is a Battlefield".
10. "Elephant's Ivory Protrusion"

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

 "Tusk" by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac was released in September 1979 and reached number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980. The band had the University of Southern California's Trojan Marching Band play on the track.
Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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