Songs Of 1985 In Other Words Quiz | Music in Other Words

Songs Of 1985 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1985 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 1985 charts.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Incautious Susurration"

Answer: George Michael

"Careless Whisper" by the English singer George Michael was released in 1984 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. Other songs by Michael include "I Want Your Sex", "Faith", "Father Figure", and "Praying for Time".

2. "All People Desire to Be In Total Control of the Earth"

Answer: Tears for Fears

"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by English pop rock band Tears for Fears was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Head over Heels", "Sowing the Seeds of Love", and "Break It Down Again".

3. "Currency For Nil"

Answer: Dire Straits

"Money for Nothing" by British rock band Dire Straits was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's video won 'Video of the Year' at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards. Other songs by the band include "Sultans of Swing", "Tunnel of Love", and "Walk of Life".

4. "Unable to Battle This Emotion"

Answer: REO Speedwagon

"Can't Fight This Feeling" by the American rock band REO Speedwagon was released in 1984 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. Other hits by the band include "157 Riverside Avenue", "Time for Me to Fly", "Ridin' the Storm Out", and "Take It on the Run".

5. "All of Us Constructed This Town"

Answer: Starship

"We Built This City" by American rock band Starship was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "Sara", "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now", "It's Not Enough", and "It's Not Over ('Til It's Over)".

6. "All of Us Happen to Be the Earth"

Answer: USA for Africa

"We Are the World" by the supergroup USA for Africa was released in 1985 and reached number one on music charts in 18 different countries. The song became the fastest-selling U.S. pop single in history. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.

Some of the superstar soloists of the group include Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis, Bob Dylan, and Ray Charles.

7. "Syncopated Beat of the Late Evening"

Answer: DeBarge

"Rhythm of the Night" by American musical recording group DeBarge was released in 1985 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "All This Love", "Who's Holding Donna Now", and "Time Will Reveal".

8. "Frictionless Manipulator"

Answer: Sade

"Smooth Operator" by English artist Sade was released in August 1984 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. Other songs by Sade include "Your Love Is King", "The Sweetest Taboo", "Never as Good as the First Time", and "Paradise".

9. "Strolling Upon Outside Rays of Light"

Answer: Katrina and the Waves

"Walking on Sunshine" by British rock band Katrina and the Waves was released in 1985 and reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "Do You Want Crying?", and "That's the Way".

10. "You Should Refrain From (Not Remembering Me)"

Answer: Simple Minds

"Don't You (Forget About Me)" by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the 1985 film "The Breakfast Club". Other songs by the group include "Alive and Kicking", "Sanctify Yourself", and "All the Things She Said".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "Incautious Susurration"		Dire Straits
2. "All People Desire to Be In Total Control of the Earth"		Tears for Fears
3. "Currency For Nil"		George Michael
4. "Unable to Battle This Emotion"		USA for Africa
5. "All of Us Constructed This Town"		DeBarge
6. "All of Us Happen to Be the Earth"		Simple Minds
7. "Syncopated Beat of the Late Evening"		REO Speedwagon
8. "Frictionless Manipulator"		Katrina and the Waves
9. "Strolling Upon Outside Rays of Light"		Starship
10. "You Should Refrain From (Not Remembering Me)"		Sade