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Quiz about Songs Of 1988 In Other Words
Quiz about Songs Of 1988 In Other Words

Songs Of 1988 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1988 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 1988 charts.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bigjohnsludge
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
410,247
Updated
Oct 17 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
346
Awards
Top 10% 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. "I Refuse to Relinquish You"  
  Bobby McFerrin
2. "Sugary Youngster Belonging to Me"  
  Eric Carmen
3. "Metacarpi to the Abode of God"  
  Rick Astley
4. "Extract Yourself From My Sleep Fantasies, and Enter My Automobile"  
  Guns N' Roses
5. "Untamed, Untamed, Occident"  
  Breathe
6. "Rattle Your Adoration"  
  Billy Ocean
7. "Famished Sight Organs"  
  U2
8. "Refrain From Fretting, Be Cheerful"  
  The Escape Club
9. "Awful Panacea"  
  Debbie Gibson
10. "Want"  
  Bon Jovi





Select each answer

1. "I Refuse to Relinquish You"
2. "Sugary Youngster Belonging to Me"
3. "Metacarpi to the Abode of God"
4. "Extract Yourself From My Sleep Fantasies, and Enter My Automobile"
5. "Untamed, Untamed, Occident"
6. "Rattle Your Adoration"
7. "Famished Sight Organs"
8. "Refrain From Fretting, Be Cheerful"
9. "Awful Panacea"
10. "Want"

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "I Refuse to Relinquish You"

Answer: Rick Astley

 "Never Gonna Give You Up" by singer and songwriter Rick Astley was released in 1987 and reached number one on US Adult Contemporary (Billboard), US Billboard Hot 100, US Cash Box Top 100, US Dance Club Songs, and US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts in 1988. The song also reached number one on charts in 13 other countries.
2. "Sugary Youngster Belonging to Me"

Answer: Guns N' Roses

 "Sweet Child o' Mine" by American rock band Guns N' Roses was released in 1988 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the films "Bad Dreams" in 1988, "The Wrestler" in 2008, and "Step Brothers" in 2008.
3. "Metacarpi to the Abode of God"

Answer: Breathe

 "Hands to Heaven" by English new wave band Breathe was released in October 1987 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1988. Other songs by the group include "How Can I Fall?", "Don't Tell Me Lies", and "Say a Prayer".
4. "Extract Yourself From My Sleep Fantasies, and Enter My Automobile"

Answer: Billy Ocean

 "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car" by Trinidadian-British singer Billy Ocean was released in 1988 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song was featured in the 1988 film "License to Drive" starring Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, and Heather Graham.
5. "Untamed, Untamed, Occident"

Answer: The Escape Club

 "Wild, Wild West" by English pop rock band the Escape Club was released in 1988 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Shake for the Sheik", "Call It Poison", and "I'll Be There".
6. "Rattle Your Adoration"

Answer: Debbie Gibson

 "Shake Your Love" by American singer-songwriter-actress Debbie Gibson was released in September 1987 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1988. Other songs by Gibson include "Out of the Blue", "Foolish Beat", and "Lost in Your Eyes".
7. "Famished Sight Organs"

Answer: Eric Carmen

 "Hungry Eyes" by American musician Eric Carmen was released in November of 1987 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1988. The song was featured in the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing" starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
8. "Refrain From Fretting, Be Cheerful"

Answer: Bobby McFerrin

 "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by American musician Bobby McFerrin was released in 1988 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. VH1 ranked the song number 31 on their "100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '80s" list.
9. "Awful Panacea"

Answer: Bon Jovi

 "Bad Medicine" by American rock band Bon Jovi was released in 1988 an reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the 2001 film "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back".
10. "Want"

Answer: U2

 "Desire" by Irish rock band U2 was release in 1988 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was U2's first number one single in the UK and in the US. The song also won a Grammy Award for 'Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal'.
Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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