Songs Of 1987 In Other Words II Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1987 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 1987 charts.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "There Isn't Anything That Will Keep Us From Moving At This Moment"

Answer: Starship

"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" by American rock band Starship was released in 1987 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot chart. The song is the theme song for the 1987 romantic comedy film "Mannequin".

2. "Whether We Do It Together Or Not"

Answer: U2

"With or Without You" by Irish rock band U2 was released in 1987 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "New Year's Day", "Pride (In the Name of Love)", "Desire", and "Mysterious Ways".

3. "Terra Firma of Discombobulation"

Answer: Genesis

"Land of Confusion" by the English rock band Genesis was released in November 1986 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987. Other songs by the band include "Your Own Special Way", "Follow You Follow Me", "That's All", and "Misunderstanding".

4. "A Thorough Search and Inspection of a Person or Place"

Answer: Bob Seger

"Shakedown" by Bob Seger was released in 1987 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the 1987 film "Beverly Hills Cop II".

5. "I Desire Your Love-Making"

Answer: George Michael

"I Want Your Sex" by English singer and songwriter George Michael was released in 1987 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song reached the top 10 on charts in 15 other countries. The song was also featured in the 1987 film "Beverly Hills Cop II".

6. "Just Within the Thoughts Imagined During My Sleep Cycles"

Answer: Debbie Gibson

"Only in My Dreams" by American singer-songwriter-actress Debbie Gibson was released in December 1986 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987. Other songs by Gibson include "Shake Your Love", "Out of the Blue", "Electric Youth", and "Anything Is Possible".

7. "(I Experienced) The Moment of My Existance"

Answer: Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes was released in 1987 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing".

8. "Unable to Find My Way in This Feeling"

Answer: Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam

"Lost in Emotion" by urban contemporary band Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam was released in 1987 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. Other songs by the group include "I Wonder If I Take You Home", "All Cried Out", "Little Jackie Wants to Be a Star", and "Let the Beat Hit 'Em".

9. "Don't You Touch Me"

Answer: Georgia Satellites

"Keep Your Hands to Yourself" by American Southern rock group the Georgia Satellites was released in November 1986 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987. Other songs by the group include "Battleship Chains", "Open All Night", and "Hippy Hippy Shake".

10. "In A Place Other Than Here"

Answer: Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram

"Somewhere Out There" by American singers Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram was released in 1986 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987. The song was featured in the 1986 animated film "An American Tail".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "There Isn't Anything That Will Keep Us From Moving At This Moment"		Debbie Gibson
2. "Whether We Do It Together Or Not"		Bob Seger
3. "Terra Firma of Discombobulation"		Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
4. "A Thorough Search and Inspection of a Person or Place"		Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram
5. "I Desire Your Love-Making"		Georgia Satellites
6. "Just Within the Thoughts Imagined During My Sleep Cycles"		George Michael
7. "(I Experienced) The Moment of My Existance"		U2
8. "Unable to Find My Way in This Feeling"		Starship
9. "Don't You Touch Me"		Genesis
10. "In A Place Other Than Here"		Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes