1988 Pop Music Hits Trivia Quiz

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.

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..."

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..."

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..."

Answer: Buster

The song "Two Hearts" by Phil Collins was part of the soundtrack to his 1988 movie "Buster." In this movie, Collins played a train robber named Buster Edwards. Julie Walters co-starred as Buster's wife in this film. The uptempo song "Two Hearts" reached the top of the U.S. Billboard singles charts in 1988. Collins sang these lyrics:

"Two hearts, living in just one mind
Together forever, 'til the end of time..."

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..."

Answer: Slash

In 1988, the Los Angeles group Guns N' Roses had a number one single in the USA with "Sweet Child O' Mine." This song featured a memorable guitar solo by band member Slash (Saul Hudson). Slash, born in England, and lead singer Axl Rose were the dominant members of Guns N' Roses in the late 1980s. "Sweet Child O' Mine" appeared on the 1987 masterpiece album "Appetite for Destruction" and was released as a single in August 1988. Duff McKagan played bass on this track, and Steven Adler was the drummer.

Answer: The Jets

In 1988, a family group called The Jets achieved success in the USA with a song entitled "Make It Real." This ballad reached the number four position on the Billboard charts in the summer of 1988. Elizabeth Wolfgramm was the lead vocalist on "Make It Real." She sang these sad, but hopeful, lyrics:

"I loved you; you didn't feel the same
Though we're apart, you're in my heart
Give me one more chance to make it real..."

Answer: For the rest of my days

"I'll always love you for the rest of my days..." With these words, Long Island singer Taylor Dayne reached the number three spot on the U.S. Billboard charts in 1988. "I'll Always Love You" showcased Dayne's, vibrant, soulful style of singing. This tune appeared on Dayne's 1988 hit album "Tell It to My Heart." Dayne sang these lyrics:

"I'll always love you for all that you are
You have made my life complete
You're my lucky star..."

Answer: Hate

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts reached the number eight spot in the U.S. Billboard charts with "I Hate Myself for Loving You." This hard rock song's lyrics told the tale of a woman who couldn't resist loving a cheating boyfriend. "I Hate Myself for Loving You" was contained on the album "Up Your Alley." Jett, a native of Pennsylvania, sang these words:

"I hate myself for loving you
Can't break away from the things that you do
I wanna walk, but I run back to you
That's why I hate myself for loving you..."