Music from 1988 Trivia

1. Which veteran singer had a top ten U.S. hit in 1988 with "Got My Mind Set On You"?

From Quiz 1988 Pop Music Hits

Answer: George Harrison

Ex-Beatle George Harrison had a surprise U.S. hit song in late 1987 and early 1988 with "Got My Mind Set On You." This tune was released in October 1987, and it climbed to the top of the U.S. Billboard charts in January 1988. "Got My Mind Set On You" appeared on Harrison's "Cloud Nine" album. This tune was originally recorded by American singer James Ray in 1962.

From Quiz Billboard Number One Hits of 1988

Answer: Whitney Houston

"So Emotional" is Whitney's sixth consecutive number one release. It was the final song recorded on the "Whitney" album. Songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly didn't have her in mind when they composed the song. They conceived the song with the working title "Emotional" and recorded a demo within a couple of days. When it finally reached Clive Davis' staff as "So Emotional" it was well received and promptly recorded by Whitney. "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" is the fourth single from Whitney Houston's second album and also reached number one in 1988. Natalie Cole charted the number ten "Pink Cadillac" in 1988. The number ten "I Found Someone" was Cher's contribution to the 1988 Billboard hits. "Could've Been" was taken to number one in February, 1988, by Tiffany.

From Quiz Music from the 80s - 1988

Answer: Desire

"Desire" was released in October 1988 and spent just the one week at number one during its eight week stay on the UK singles chart. "Angel of Harlem" was released in December 1988 and spent six weeks on the chart, peaking at number nine. "Where The Streets Have No Name" was released in September of the previous year and reached number four during a six week chart run. "When Love Comes To Town" was recorded with B B King and reached number six in 1989.

From Quiz Hits of 1988

Answer: Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston recorded "One Moment in Time" for the 1988 summer Olympics. It can be found on the album "One Moment in Time: 1988 Summer Olympics Album". It went to number one in the UK and Germany, number four in Switzerland and number five in the US.

From Quiz Song Lyrics From 1988

Answer: Erasure

from 'Chains of Love'

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1988

Answer: Glenn Medeiros

From Quiz 1988 Pop Music Hits

Answer: Sugar

The British band Def Leppard climbed to the number two spot on the U.S. Billboard singles charts in 1988 with a rock anthem called "Pour Some Sugar On Me." This tune came from the highly successful "Hysteria" album, which was released in 1987. Joe Elliot performed lead vocals on "Pour Some Sugar On Me." Elliot sang these words: "Pour some sugar on me; ooh, I can't get enough Pour some sugar on me; c'mon fire me up Pour your sugar on me; oh I can't get enough..."

From Quiz Billboard Number One Hits of 1988

Answer: Got My Mind Set on You

Former Electric Light Orchestra front man Jeff Lynne was asked by George to co-produce the "Cloud Nine" album with him after a five year break from the billboard charts. George had been involved in the production of the movies "Time Bandits" and "Shanghai Surprise". A former mailman named Rudy Clark wrote "Got My Mind Set On You" in the early sixties. George changed the arrangement considerably but drummer Jim Keltner actually came up with the infectious drum groove that drives the song along. In the spring of 1988 Lynne, George, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison began recording tracks for a project ultimately released as the "Traveling Wilburys". "Cloud Nine", "When We Was Fab" and "Breath Away from Heaven" are all cuts from George's "Cloud Nine" LP.

From Quiz Music from the 80s - 1988

Answer: "The King of Rock 'N' Roll" by Prefab Sprout

"The King of Rock 'N' Roll" by Prefab Sprout was released in April 1988, spent ten weeks on the UK singles chart and reached number seven.

From Quiz Hits of 1988

Answer: Michael Jackson

"The Way You Make Me Feel" is from Michael Jackson's 1987 album "Bad". It was an international hit and went to number one in the US, Italy and Canada and number three in the UK.

From Quiz Song Lyrics From 1988

Answer: Belinda Carlisle

from 'Circle in the Sand'

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1988

Answer: Womack and Womack

From Quiz 1988 Pop Music Hits

Answer: Gloria Estefan

Cuban-born singer Gloria Estefan was the lead vocalist on Miami Sound Machine's number one hit single "Anything for You." This song appeared on the 1987 album "Let It Loose." In the USA, "Anything for You" topped the Billboard charts in May 1988. Estefan grew up in Miami and combined Latin rhythms with English pop music to create a popular style. "Anything for You" was a ballad which showcased Estefan's vocal talents. She sang these words: "I'd still do anything for you I'll play your game You hurt me through and through But you can have your way..."

From Quiz Billboard Number One Hits of 1988

Answer: Diane and Annita

"A Groovy Kind of Love" was written by Toni Wine and Carole Bayer Sager. It is based on the Rondo movement of Sonatina in G major, op. 36 no. 5 by Muzio Clementi. The song was released first by Diane & Annita in 1965. Diane & Annita were part of the Scepter/Wand group of artists. Later he same year The Mindbenders released it as their first single. Phil Collins covered the song for the movie "Buster". The Mindbenders' version reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, but Phil Collins' version went to number one in both the US and UK charts. "Buster" is an account of the Great Train Robbery of 1963. It details the character of train robber Buster Edwards and his flight from the law. "Two Hearts" is another Collins release from the movie. Peter and Gordon had a major British Invasion hit with "World Without Love" and the Searchers broke out with Sonny Bono and Jack Nitsche's composition "Needles and Pins".

From Quiz Music from the 80s - 1988

Answer: Pebbles

Released on 19 March 1988, "Girlfriend" by Pebbles spent 11 weeks on the UK singles chart, peaking at number eight. Pebbles went on to manage the group TLC in the 1990s.

From Quiz Hits of 1988

Answer: Def Leppard

"Love Bites" is from Def Leppard's 1987 album "Hysteria". It was a number one hit in the US and peaked at number eleven in the UK.

From Quiz Song Lyrics From 1988

Answer: Bobby McFerrin

from 'Don't Worry, Be Happy'

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1988

Answer: Aswad

From Quiz 1988 Pop Music Hits

Answer: Together Forever

British singer Rick Astley exploded onto the U.S. pop music scene in 1988 with a string of hit dance songs, including "Together Forever." In June 1988, "Together Forever" rose to the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard charts. This tune appeared on Astley's 1987 album "Whenever You Need Somebody." Astley sang these upbeat, uptempo lyrics: "Together forever and never to part Together forever we two And don't you know I would move heaven and earth To be together forever with you..."

From Quiz Billboard Number One Hits of 1988

Answer: Need You Tonight

In January, 1988, "Need You Tonight" topped the charts for the Australian band. The song was written by Andrew Farris and Michael Hutchence while they were touring in Hong Kong. It was the first US number one from an Australian band in five years. INXS reportedly derived their name from a roadie's suggestion they call the band "In Excess". They made their live debut as INXS on September 1, 1979, at the Oceanview Hotel in Toukley. They began touring frequently and released the "Underneath the Colours" album in 1981. In 1982 their first charted US hit was the number 30 "The One Thing". "What You Need" is a 1985 release and became the band's first US hit, peaking at number five. "Listen Like Thieves" came out the following year and "New Sensation" is from the 1987 "Kick" album.

From Quiz Music from the 80s - 1988

Answer: Bros

Released on 18 June 1988, "I Owe You Nothing" by Bros spent 11 weeks on the UK singles chart, one of which was at number one.

From Quiz Hits of 1988

Answer: Rick Astley

"Together Forever" is from Rick Astely's 1987 album "Whenever You Need Somebody" It was a number one hit in the US and went to number two in the UK.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1988

Answer: Debbie Gibson

From Quiz Billboard Number One Hits of 1988

Answer: Together Forever

"Together Forever" ascended to number one on June 18th, 1988. It was Astley's final US number one. Rick worked in a studio as a tape operator. He was very shy and started coming out of his shell while working with some of the major acts in the studio. He eventually did a demo recording and producers Mike Stock and Matt Aitken were surprised at the range and power of his voice. Rick began singing in a band in the evenings and refining his studio vocal techniques. Matt and Mike wrote "Never Gonna give You Up" and "Together Forever" with Pete Waterman for Rick. "Don't Shed A Tear" is a 1988 number nine song by Paul Carrack. "Make Me Lose Control" was recorded by Eric Carnen in 1988 and "One Good Woman" is by former Chicago singer Peter Cetera.

From Quiz Hits of 1988

Answer: Belinda Carlisle

"Circle in the Sand" comes from Belinda Carlisle's album "Heaven on Earth" (1987). It went to number four in the UK and number seven in the US.

From Quiz Song Lyrics From 1988

Answer: George Michael

from 'Father Figure'

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1988

Answer: Art Of Noise and Tom Jones

From Quiz 1988 Pop Music Hits

Answer: Brenda

Singer Brenda K. Starr, born in New York City, was the vocalist on the song "I Still Believe." Starr's one foray into the U.S. top twenty Billboard singles charts was a 1988 tearjerker called "I Still Believe." This ballad told the story of a young woman who had been rejected but still clung to the notion that one day she would reunite with her lover. Starr sang these lyrics: "I still believe someday you and me Will find ourselves in love again I had a dream someday you and me Will find ourselves in love again..."

From Quiz Billboard Number One Hits of 1988

Answer: Anything for You

"Anything for You" was written by Gloria Estefan. The song is on their 1987 album, "Let It Loose". "Anything for You" became number one on May 14, 1988, and remained there for two weeks. It is Gloria and Miami Sound Machine's first number one. In 1984 Miami Sound Machine released their first LP, "Eyes Of Innocence". It contains the dance hit "Dr. Beat" and the ballad "I Need Your Love". "Primitive Love" was released in 1985 containing the three Top 10 hits "Conga", "Words Get In The Way" and "Bad Boy". In 1988 Estefan took top billing and the band's name changed to Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine. In 1989 the group's name was dropped altogether with the firing of Miami Sound Machine band members. Estefan continues as a solo artist and Miami Sound Machine continues as her backing band with varying membership. After the success of "Anything For You" the "Let it Loose" album was repackaged as "Anything For You". "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" reached number five, "Can't Stay Away From You" reached number six.

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