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1980s Mega Music Mix Trivia Quiz

These are some of the songs I remembered from the 1980's.

A multiple-choice quiz by skirwood. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
skirwood

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,575

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3997

Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (7/10), Guest 85 (9/10), Guest 65 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. 1980 was the year of the Moscow Olympics. Genghis Khan had a major hit with the song entitled "Moscow". What nationality was the band? Hint

Mongolian

Polish

Russian

German

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Question 2 of 10

2. Kim Carnes sang about "__________
__________ eyes". Hint

Ole Blue

Bright Angel

Dark Brown

Bette Davis

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1983, Taco had a hit which was a remake of an old song. What was it? Hint

Putting on the Ritz

Unforgettable

When I Fall in Love

Unchained Melody

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Question 4 of 10

4. This group from Massachusetts had a hit with a song and album entitled "Freeze Frame" in 1981. Hint

J Geils Band

Hall & Oates

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Roxy Music

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1985, Sting sang about how "__________________ loved their children too." Hint

Russians

Germans

Chinese

Americans

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1988, Transvision Vamp had a hit with a song titled "I Want Your Love". How many times is the title sung in the song? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who sang "Respectable" which was number # 1 single in the UK and US dance charts? Hint

Melanie C

Mel & Kim

Blind Melon

Kim Wilde

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Question 8 of 10

8. From the "Kick" album, INXS released a song called "Never Tear Us Apart." Where was the videoclip filmed? Hint

Paris

Berlin

Prague

London

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1987, Salt n' Pepa sang ___________. Hint

Pull It

Press It

Punch It

Push It

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1989, Alannah Myles sang about "Black ______________". Hint

Leather

Denim

Lace

Velvet

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 08 2024 : Guest 69: 7/10
Nov 03 2024 : Guest 85: 9/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 65: 7/10
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 77: 7/10
Oct 07 2024 : Guest 72: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 1980 was the year of the Moscow Olympics. Genghis Khan had a major hit with the song entitled "Moscow". What nationality was the band?

Answer: German

This song was number #1 in Australia for four weeks as well as many other European countries.

2. Kim Carnes sang about "__________ __________ eyes".

Answer: Bette Davis

This made to #1 in the US and Australia in 1981.

3. In 1983, Taco had a hit which was a remake of an old song. What was it?

Answer: Putting on the Ritz

This reached #4 on the US Charts.

4. This group from Massachusetts had a hit with a song and album entitled "Freeze Frame" in 1981.

Answer: J Geils Band

The album was number # 1 in the US and was the 12th album for the band.

5. In 1985, Sting sang about how "__________________ loved their children too."

Answer: Russians

This song was released when their were Cold War tensions. It was from Sting's first solo album "The Dream of the Blue Turtles". He was the lead singer of The Police.

6. In 1988, Transvision Vamp had a hit with a song titled "I Want Your Love". How many times is the title sung in the song?

Answer: 28

This song reached number # 5 in the UK and number # 8 in Australia. This came from the album "Pop Art". The word "love" is sung 43 times.

7. Who sang "Respectable" which was number # 1 single in the UK and US dance charts?

Answer: Mel & Kim

During the 1980s, Stock Aitken & Waterman produced many hits for Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Bananarama and other stars.

8. From the "Kick" album, INXS released a song called "Never Tear Us Apart." Where was the videoclip filmed?

Answer: Prague

"Kick" was INXS' most successful album selling over 10 million copies in the US alone.

This song was played as Michael Hutchence's coffin left the church in 1997 after he tragically took his own life.

9. In 1987, Salt n' Pepa sang ___________.

Answer: Push It

This song reached #2 in the UK but only number #19 in the US.

10. In 1989, Alannah Myles sang about "Black ______________".

Answer: Velvet

This was a major hit worldwide. It was number #1 in the US and reached number #2 in the UK and Canada. Her self-entitled album sold over 9 million copies worldwide.

Source: Author skirwood

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