Music from 1983 Trivia

1. What was the title of the 1983 Pink Floyd album that was inspired by the Falklands War?

From Quiz Albums of 1983

Answer: The Final Cut

"The Final Cut" was the last Pink Floyd album to feature Roger Waters, and the only one that didn't include keyboardist Richard Wright. The entire album has an anti-war theme, with the 1982 Falklands War being a huge inspiration. The album reached number one in the UK.

From Quiz Pop Music Hits of 1983

Answer: Red

David Bowie sang these lyrics to open the song "Let's Dance": "Let's dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues Let's dance to the song they're playing on the radio..." Bowie had huge success in several countries with this tune. In the U.S., "Let's Dance" was released in late March 1983 and climbed to the top of the Billboard charts in the late spring.

From Quiz Music from the 80s - 1983

Answer: The Style Council

"Speak Like A Child" by The Style Council was released 19 March 1983. It spent eight weeks on the chart and reached number four. The Style Council were formed by Paul Weller (formerly the front man of The Jam) and keyboardist Mick Talbot. The band also included Weller's then wife Dee C Lee. The band enjoyed considerable chart success in the UK from 1983 through to 1989. Paul Weller then went on to pursue a solo career.

From Quiz Billboard Number One Hits of 1983

Answer: "Down Under"/Men at Work

"Down Under" introduced Americans to Vegemite sandwiches. In a "Billboard" interview Men at Work keyboardist Greg Ham related that the band is proud of their Australian roots. He added that the Australian press is not kind to Australians who forsake their heritage. The original version of "Down Under" was a sparse arrangement using only flute and guitar. Producer Peter McIan added additional instruments to give the song a more commercial sound. Their first hit, "Who Can it Be Now?", was still in the top ten when "Down Under" entered the charts at number 79 and began climbing. The band won a Grammy for Best New Artist and continued releasing hits with their next album, "Cargo". "Physical" topped the charts on November 21, 1981. "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" was a top five for Air supply in October, 1983. "Heart Attack" reached number three in November, 1982.

From Quiz Hits of 1983

Answer: Eurythmics

"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" is from the Eurythmics album of the same name. It was their breakthrough single after having previous singles fail to chart. It went to number one in the US and France, number two in the UK and number six in Australia.

From Quiz Music of 1983

Answer: Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney also teamed up with Michael Jackson that year for "The Girl is Mine".

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1983

Answer: Lionel Richie

From Quiz Albums of 1983

Answer: Duran Duran

Duran Duran were one of the biggest-selling acts in the UK in the 1980s. Although best known as a singles band, they had three UK top three albums between 1981 and 1983, with "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" hitting the top spot. The album spawned three hit singles - "Union of the Snake", "New Moon on Monday" and "The Reflex".

From Quiz 1983 KROQ Top Ten Songs

Answer: Duran Duran

The song was on the album "Seven and the Ragged Tiger". It reached number three on both the UK singles chart and the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Drummer Roger Taylor stated that the drum track was based on David Bowie's "Let's Dance".

From Quiz Pop Music Hits of 1983

Answer: Bright

"Turnaround, bright eyes..." Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler soared to the top of the international pop singles charts in 1983 with her song "Total Eclipse of the Heart." In the U.S., this tune was released in July 1983 and spent about one month at the number one position on the Billboard charts. Tyler belted out these lyrics: "And I need you now tonight And I need you more than ever And if you'll only hold me tight We'll be holding on forever..."

From Quiz Music from the 80s - 1983

Answer: "Temptation" by Heaven 17

Heaven 17 formed in Sheffield, England in the early 1980s after musicians Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware split from The Human League and recruited Glenn Gregory as their lead singer. Released on 16 April 1983, "Temptation" spent 13 weeks on the UK singles chart, peaking at number two. From the album "The Luxury Gap" which spent 36 weeks on the UK album chart and achieved a highest placing of number four. Incorrect answers: "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Eurythmics was released in February 1983, spent 14 weeks on the UK singles chart and reached number two. "The Cutter" by Echo and The Bunnymen was released in January, spent eight weeks on the chart and peaked at number eight. "Waterfront" by Simple Minds was released in November 1983 and reached number 13.

From Quiz Billboard Number One Hits of 1983

Answer: Africa

Sixteen-year-old David Paich got together with 13-year-old Jeff Porcaro and formed a Jimi Hendrix style band called Rural Still Life. That was the early nucleus of Toto. By the time they graduated from high school their band was headlining at high school functions. Jeff left to play with Sonny and Cher but David kept the band going. Jeff eventually became an in-demand session player and worked with Steely Dan on the "Katy Lied" LP. Meanwhile Paich and Porcaro were also working steadily as session players. In 1973 they decided to form a band. They were signed as Toto to Columbia and soon had a hit with "Hold the Line". Despite the superb musicianship critics were not kind to the band. The boys persevered and released the number two "Rosanna" and finally had a number one with "Africa". They garnered six Grammy awards after it was released and proved the critics wrong. "Rio" is a 1982 hit for Duran Duran, "Berlin" is a 1973 Lou reed release and "China" is a more recent Tori Amos song.

From Quiz Hits of 1983

Answer: Men at Work

Men at Work were an Australian rock band who were very successful in the early 1980s. "Down Under" is from their album "Business as Usual" and reached number one in the US, UK and Australia.

From Quiz Music of 1983

Answer: Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's song was in the top ten for the year.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1983

Answer: 10cc

From Quiz Albums of 1983

Answer: Let's Dance

"Let's Dance" spent three weeks atop the UK album chart in the spring of 1983. The album's title track also topped the UK singles chart, whilst "China Girl" and "Modern Love" both made it to number two.

From Quiz 1983 KROQ Top Ten Songs

Answer: Major Tom (I'm Coming Home)

The song was originally recorded in German. It reached number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in late 1983. "Ziggy Stardust" was done by David Bowie. "Spaceman" was done By Nilsson in the 1970s. "She Blinded Me With Science" was done by Thomas Dolby in the 1980s.

From Quiz Pop Music Hits of 1983

Answer: Too Shy

The English group Kajagoogoo released its hit song "Too Shy" in the USA in late April 1983. This single got as high as number five in the Billboard charts. Lead singer Chris (Limahl) Hamill sang the following words: "Too shy shy Hush hush, eye to eye Too shy shy Hush hush, eye to eye..." "Twilight Zone" was performed by Golden Earring, "Puttin' On the Ritz" was done by Taco, and "I Know There's Something Going On" was recorded by Frida.

From Quiz Music from the 80s - 1983

Answer: Orange Juice

"Rip It Up" by Orange Juice was released in February 1983, spent 11 weeks on the chart and reached number eight. The band's lead singer, Edwyn Collins later went on to enjoy a solo career.

From Quiz Billboard Number One Hits of 1983

Answer: James Ingram

"Baby, Come to Me" is another of the string of hits made possible by the daytime drama "General Hospital". In 1982 "Baby, Come to Me" had peaked at number 73 and dropped off the charts. Enter music director for "General Hospital", Jill Phelps. She selected the song to be used during a love scene between the character of Luke and his new love interest after Laura left the show. When it was used on the show the switchboards lit up asking about the song. "Baby, Come to Me" was then re-released with a new catalog number by Warner Brothers. Patti was a show biz veteran, starting at the Apollo at age five working with such greats as Sammy Davis and Bobby Darin and then doing numerous commercials. James Ingram was already familiar to the song's producer, Quincy Jones, who thought he would be perfect with Patti for "Baby, Come to Me". The pair teamed up again for the "Best Friends" movie theme "How Do You Keep the Music Playing". Marvin Gaye charted the number three "Sexual Healing" in February, 1983. Joe Cocker teamed up with Jennifer Warnes for 1982's "Up Where we Belong". Neil Diamond had a number five with "Heartlight" in 1982.

From Quiz Hits of 1983

Answer: Kajagoogoo

"Too Shy" was the first single that Kajagoogoo released from their debut album "White Feathers". It went to number one in the UK and number five in the US.

From Quiz Music of 1983

Answer: Rick Springfield

Ricky Springfield was on the soap "General Hospital".

From Quiz BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1983

Answer: Maniac

Michael Sembello started his professional music career playing guitar for Stevie Wonder. He released his first solo album, "Bossa Nova Hotel", in 1983. "Maniac" was written and performed by Sembello for the movie "Flashdance", winning him an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1983

Answer: Gazebo

From Quiz Albums of 1983

Answer: Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden released their eponymous debut album in 1980. "Piece of Mind" was their fourth outing and the second with Bruce Dickinson on lead vocals. It reached number three in the UK, and spawned two singles, "The Flight of Icarus" and "The Trooper".

From Quiz Pop Music Hits of 1983

Answer: An Innocent Man

The single "Tell Her About It" appeared on Billy Joel's 1983 album "An Innocent Man." The album cover showed Joel dressed in 1950s clothes; indeed, doo-wop style music dominated this album. "Tell Her About It" climbed to the top of the U.S. Billboard charts in the summer of 1983. Joel sang these lyrics: "Tell her about it, tell her everything you feel Give her every reason to accept that you're for real..." "Glass Houses" was released in 1980, "The Nylon Curtain" came out in 1982, and "Storm Front" appeared in 1989.

From Quiz Music from the 80s - 1983

Answer: "Breakaway" by Tracey Ullman

Comedienne Tracey Ullman made a number of forays into the UK charts in the early 80s, but this was the only one of her songs that I really liked. The first of her six singles, "Breakaway" was released in March 1983 and spent 11 weeks on the UK singles chart, peaking at number four. Info about incorrect answers: "The Story of The Blues" by Wah! (sometimes known as The Mighty Wah!, but not on this particular track) was released in December 1982 and eventually reached number three. "Drop The Pilot" by Joan Armatrading was released in February 1983, and peaked at number 11. "This Charming Man" by The Smiths was released in November 1983, spent 12 weeks on the UK singles chart and peaked at number five.

From Quiz Billboard Number One Hits of 1983

Answer: Say, Say, Say

Jackson and McCartney co-wrote this hit. In an interview recorded for "Paul McCartney: The Beatles and Beyond" on the Mutual Radio Network, Paul related he didn't believe it was Michael on the line when he called him on Christmas Day. Jackson informed Paul that he was coming to London on a vacation and was interested in writing some material with him. Paul said he admired Michael's singing and dancing and quickly agreed. They first recorded "The Girl is Mine" which peaked at number two on January 15, 1983, right behind "Down Under". "Say, Say, Say" fared better and reached number one. Paul went on later that year to produce his movie, "Give My regards to Broad Street" and Michael kept the hits from his "Thriller" album coming. "Ebony and Ivory" spent seven weeks at number one in 1982 for Paul and Stevie Wonder. "Billie Jean" was a solo number one for Michael in March, 1983.

From Quiz Hits of 1983

Answer: David Bowie

"Let's Dance" is from David Bowie's 1983 album of the same name. It was a number one hit in both the UK and US.

From Quiz Music of 1983

Answer: Jeopardy

In the music video there was a spoof of the popular television show.

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