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Songs Of 1980 In Other Words II 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.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Day Break in the Ninth Month"

Answer: Neil Diamond

"September Morn" by the American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond was releasedd in 1979 and reached number 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980. Other hits by Diamond include "Cherry, Cherry", "Solitary Man", "Kentucky Woman", "Cracklin' Rosie", and "Love on the Rocks".

2. "The Extended Sprint"

Answer: Eagles

"The Long Run" by the Eagles was released in November 1979 and reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980. Other songs by the band include "Take It Easy", "Witchy Woman", "Best of My Love", "Lyin' Eyes", and "Heartache Tonight".

3. "Adult Females' Evening"

Answer: Kool & the Gang

"Ladies' Night" by American band Kool & the Gang was released in September 1979 and reached number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100chart in 1980. Other songs by the group include "Let the Music Take Your Mind", "I Want to Take You Higher", "Jungle Boogie", and "Too Hot".

4. "Give Me a Ring"

Answer: Blondie

"Call Me" by the American new wave band Blondie was released in 1980 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was the theme to the 1980 film "American Gigolo" starring Richard Gere.

5. "In My Opinion It Continues to Be Pushing Back and Forth and Tumbling Nevertheless"

Answer: Billy Joel

"It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" by Billy Joel was released in 1980 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Joel include "She's Got a Way", "The Entertainer", "Just the Way You Are", "We Didn't Start the Fire", and "The River of Dreams".

6. "Bright Gaseous Orb in the Night Sky"

Answer: The Manhattans

"Shining Star" by American R&B vocal group The Manhattans was released in 1980 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "I Wanna Be (Your Everything)", "One Life to Live", "There's No Me Without You", and "Kiss and Say Goodbye".

7. "Leave Secretively"

Answer: Robbie Dupree

"Steal Away" by Robbie Dupree was released in 1980 and reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Dupree include "Hot Rod Hearts", "Brooklyn Girls", and "Goodbye LA".

8. "Refrain From Adoring Someone Who Imagines During Sleep"

Answer: Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes

"Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer" by American singers Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes was released in 1980 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song reached number one on Canadian charts.

9. "Cruising on a Boat Using Wind Power"

Answer: Christopher Cross

"Sailing" by American artist Christopher Cross was released in 1980 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Arrangement of the Year.

10. "Soda Tunes"

Answer: M

"Pop Muzik" by M was released in March 1979 andd reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980.The song also reached the number one spot on charts in eight other countries. The group never had another song reach the top 100 on U.S. charts.

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "Day Break in the Ninth Month"		Billy Joel
2. "The Extended Sprint"		Blondie
3. "Adult Females' Evening"		Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes
4. "Give Me a Ring"		M
5. "In My Opinion It Continues to Be Pushing Back and Forth and Tumbling Nevertheless"		The Manhattans
6. "Bright Gaseous Orb in the Night Sky"		Christopher Cross
7. "Leave Secretively"		Robbie Dupree
8. "Refrain From Adoring Someone Who Imagines During Sleep"		Eagles
9. "Cruising on a Boat Using Wind Power"		Kool & the Gang
10. "Soda Tunes"		Neil Diamond