Songs Of 1985 In Other Words II 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. "Similar to Someone Who Has Never Had Sex"

Answer: Madonna

"Like a Virgin" by American singer Madonna was released in November 1984 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. Also in 1985, "Weird Al" Yankovic did a parody of the song and called it "Like a Surgeon" which actually made it to number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

2. "Yell"

Answer: Tears for Fears

"Shout" by English pop/rock band Tears for Fears was released in November 1984 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. Other songs by the band include "Suffer the Children", "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", "Sowing the Seeds of Love", and "Break It Down Again".

3. "An Inamorato Once in a While"

Answer: Stevie Wonder

"Part-Time Lover" by American R&B singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Wonder include "Hey Harmonica Man", "Uptight (Everything's Alright)", "My Cherie Amour", "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", and "I Just Called to Say I Love You".

4. "A Single Extra Evening"

Answer: Phil Collins

"One More Night" by Phil Collins was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Collins include "In the Air Tonight", "Easy Lover", "A Groovy Kind of Love", and "You'll Be in My Heart".

5. "You Happen to Be the Thing That Motivates Me"

Answer: Chicago

"You're the Inspiration" by the group Chicago was released in October 1984 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. Other songs by the band include "Questions 67 and 68", "25 or 6 to 4", "Hard to Say I'm Sorry", and "Baby, What a Big Surprise".

6. "I'm Finished Looking For It"

Answer: Survivor

"The Search Is Over" by the American rock band Survivor was released in 1985 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Eye of the Tiger", "American Heartbeat", "High on You", and "Burning Heart".

7. "All of Us Do Not Require An Extra Courageous Champion (Lightning Sound Geodesic Cover)"

Answer: Tina Turner

"We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" by American singer and actress Tina Turner was released in 1985 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Turner include "What's Love Got to Do with It", "Private Dancer", "Typical Male", and "I Don't Wanna Fight".

8. "Grandios 24 Hour Periods"

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

"Glory Days" by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen was released in 1985 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Springsteen include "Born to Run", "Blinded by the Light", "Hungry Heart", "I'm on Fire", and "Streets of Philadelphia".

9. "Golden State Young Females"

Answer: David Lee Roth

"California Girls" by David Lee Roth was released in 1984 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. The song is a cover of the 1965 song by the Beach Boys who also reached the number three spot on the Hot 100 chart.

10. "The Female Only Wishes To Waltz"

Answer: Don Henley

"All She Wants to Do Is Dance" by Don Henley was released in 1985 and reached number nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Henley include "Dirty Laundry", "The Boys of Summer", "Sunset Grill", and "The End of the Innocence".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "Similar to Someone Who Has Never Had Sex"		Madonna
2. "Yell"		Survivor
3. "An Inamorato Once in a While"		Tina Turner
4. "A Single Extra Evening"		Chicago
5. "You Happen to Be the Thing That Motivates Me"		Don Henley
6. "I'm Finished Looking For It"		Bruce Springsteen
7. "All of Us Do Not Require An Extra Courageous Champion (Lightning Sound Geodesic Cover)"		David Lee Roth
8. "Grandios 24 Hour Periods"		Stevie Wonder
9. "Golden State Young Females"		Phil Collins
10. "The Female Only Wishes To Waltz"		Tears for Fears