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Quiz about Songs Of 1983 In Other Words II
Quiz about Songs Of 1983 In Other Words II

Songs Of 1983 In Other Words II 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.
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Author
bigjohnsludge
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
411,193
Updated
Dec 17 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
336
Awards
Top 35% 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. "Each Time That You Inhale"  
  Hall & Oates
2. "One Who Devours Adult Males"  
  Madness
3. "The Female Performs Difficult Labor In Exchange For Currency"  
  Donna Summer
4. "We Should All Trip the Light Fantastic"  
  Elton John
5. "Feral Feline Swagger"  
  The Police
6. "Be Upright Toward the Rear"  
  David Bowie
7. "The Abode Belonging To Us"  
  Stray Cats
8. "One Person Card Game"  
  Stevie Nicks
9. "I Remain Upright Regardless"  
  Musical Youth
10. "Hand Over the Cannabis Blunt"   
  Laura Branigan





Select each answer

1. "Each Time That You Inhale"
2. "One Who Devours Adult Males"
3. "The Female Performs Difficult Labor In Exchange For Currency"
4. "We Should All Trip the Light Fantastic"
5. "Feral Feline Swagger"
6. "Be Upright Toward the Rear"
7. "The Abode Belonging To Us"
8. "One Person Card Game"
9. "I Remain Upright Regardless"
10. "Hand Over the Cannabis Blunt"

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Each Time That You Inhale"

Answer: The Police

 "Every Breath You Take" by the English rock band the Police was released in 1983 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Roxanne", "Message in a Bottle", "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da", and "Don't Stand So Close to Me".
2. "One Who Devours Adult Males"

Answer: Hall & Oates

 "Maneater" by the American duo Hall & Oates was released in October 1982 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. Other songs by the duo include "She's Gone", "Alone Too Long", "Rich Girl", "Wait for Me", and "Say It Isn't So".
3. "The Female Performs Difficult Labor In Exchange For Currency"

Answer: Donna Summer

 "She Works Hard for the Money" by American singer Donna Summer was released in 1983 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Summer include "Love to Love You Baby", "Try Me, I Know We Can Make It", "I Feel Love", "Last Dance",and "MacArthur Park".
4. "We Should All Trip the Light Fantastic"

Answer: David Bowie

 "Let's Dance" by English singer-songwriter David Bowie was released in 1983 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also reached the number one spot on charts in 12 other countries.
5. "Feral Feline Swagger"

Answer: Stray Cats

 "Stray Cat Strut" by American rockabilly band Stray Cats was released in June 1982 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. Other songs by the band include "Runaway Boys", "Rock This Town", and "I Won't Stand in Your Way".
6. "Be Upright Toward the Rear"

Answer: Stevie Nicks

 "Stand Back" by American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks was released in 1983 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Nicks include "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around", "Leather and Lace", "I Can't Wait", and "Rooms on Fire".
7. "The Abode Belonging To Us"

Answer: Madness

 "Our House" by British ska and pop band Madness was released in November 1982 and reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. Other songs by the group include "It Must Be Love", "Driving in My Car", "The Sun and the Rain", and "(Waiting For) The Ghost Train".
8. "One Person Card Game"

Answer: Laura Branigan

 "Solitaire" by Laura Branigan was released in 1983 and reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Branigan include "Gloria", "Self Control", "The Lucky One", and "Shattered Glass".
9. "I Remain Upright Regardless"

Answer: Elton John

 "I'm Still Standing" by English musician Elton John was released in 1983 and reached number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by John include "Your Song", "Levon", "Rocket Man", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", "Pinball Wizard", and "Nikita".
10. "Hand Over the Cannabis Blunt"

Answer: Musical Youth

 "Pass the Dutchie" by British-Jamaican band Musical Youth was released in September 1982 and reached number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. The song managed to reach the number one spot on charts in nine other countries.
Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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