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Songs Of 1983 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1983 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 1983 charts.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Low Beneath"

Answer: Men at Work

"Down Under" by Australian rock band Men at Work was released in 1981 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. Other songs by the band include "Who Can It Be Now?", "Be Good Johnny", "Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive", and "Overkill".

2. "Insane Person"

Answer: Michael Sembello

"Maniac" by Michael Sembello was released in 1983 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the 1983 film "Flashdance" starring Jennifer Beals. Other songs by Sembello include "Automatic Man", and "Talk".

3. "Sugary Sleep Fantasies (Are Created From the Thing Indicated)"

Answer: Eurythmics

"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by British new wave music duo Eurythmics was released in 1983 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the Eurythmics include "Love Is a Stranger", "Here Comes the Rain Again", "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves", and "Would I Lie to You?".

4. "Do You Actually Wish Harm Upon Me"

Answer: Culture Club

"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" by English new wave band Culture Club was released in September 1982 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. Other songs by the group include "Time (Clock of the Heart)", "Church of the Poison Mind", "I'll Tumble 4 Ya", and "Karma Chameleon".

5. "Famished Similar to That of Canis lupus"

Answer: Duran Duran

"Hungry Like the Wolf" by the British new wave band Duran Duran was released in 1982 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. Other songs by the group include "Rio", "Is There Something I Should Know?", "Union of the Snake", "The Reflex", and "A View to a Kill" which was featured in the Bond film of the same name.

6. "Next to Last Year of the 20th Century"

Answer: Prince

"1999" by American musician Prince was released in 1982 and reached number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. Other songs by Prince include "I Wanna Be Your Lover", "Little Red Corvette", "Delirious", "Let's Go Crazy", "Purple Rain", and "Raspberry Beret".

7. "Constant Items There That Make Me Recollect"

Answer: Naked Eyes

"Always Something There to Remind Me" by Naked Eyes was released in November 1982 and reached number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. The only other song the group had that reached the top 20 on US charts was "Promises, Promises" later that same year.

8. "Filthy Clothes to be Washed"

Answer: Don Henley

"Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley was released in October 1982 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. Other songs by Henley include "The Boys of Summer", "All She Wants to Do Is Dance", "Sunset Grill", and "The End of the Innocence".

9. "Devotedly"

Answer: Journey

"Faithfully" by American rock band Journey was released in 1983 and reached number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other hits by Journey include "Lights", "Wheel in the Sky", "Anytime", "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'", and "Don't Stop Believin'".

10. "Factual"

Answer: Spandau Ballet

"True" by English new wave band Spandau Ballet was released in 1983 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "Gold", "Communication", and "Only When You Leave". "True" was the only song the band had that made it to the top 20 on U.S. charts.

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "Low Beneath"		Journey
2. "Insane Person"		Prince
3. "Sugary Sleep Fantasies (Are Created From the Thing Indicated)"		Culture Club
4. "Do You Actually Wish Harm Upon Me"		Spandau Ballet
5. "Famished Similar to That of Canis lupus"		Don Henley
6. "Next to Last Year of the 20th Century"		Naked Eyes
7. "Constant Items There That Make Me Recollect"		Duran Duran
8. "Filthy Clothes to be Washed"		Michael Sembello
9. "Devotedly"		Men at Work
10. "Factual"		Eurythmics