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Quiz about 80s Behind the Lyrics III
Quiz about 80s Behind the Lyrics III

80s Behind the Lyrics III Trivia Quiz

One more time, you are asked to show your knowledge of the information contained in the lyrics of 80s songs.

A multiple-choice quiz by umpire63. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
umpire63
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
132,611
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
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Question 1 of 10
1. Sammy Hagar sang, "I can't drive 55." In what year (in the 80's) did the speed limit on rural interstates change from 55 to 65? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. The Boomtown Rats sang, "The telex machine is kept so clean" in their only US hit, "I Don't Like Mondays." But just what is a telex that it must be kept so clean? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. The Cutting Crew--in their hit "I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight"-- sing, "The curtains are closed, the cat's in the cradle." What is the rhetorical term for the repetition of the hard "C" sounds in this line? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. In Weird Al Yankovic's parody "I Lost on Jeopardy", what is the name of the host of the show? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. In their song "I Ran", A Flock of Seagulls sing, "Aurora borealis comes in view;/ Aurora comes in view." Aurora Borealis is the name of the Northern Lights. What is the name of the Southern Lights? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "You could really be a Beau Brummel baby/ If you just give it half a chance." This sartorial advice comes from Billy Joel in his song "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me." Just who was Beau Brummel? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Joel also invokes the classics when he sings, "I thought I was the Duke of Earl/ When I made it with a red-haired girl/ In a Chevrolet."
Which solo artist originally recorded the song "Duke of Earl"?
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Question 8 of 10
8. In 1986, Mr. Mister had a hit with "Kyrie." The haunting phrase in the song was "kyrie eleison." What does this phrase mean in English? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Bob Seger laments the passing of years by singing, "Like a rock, I was strong as I could be./ Like a rock, nothin' ever got to me./ Like a rock, I was something to see./ Like a rock."
What rhetorical device is the phrase "like a rock"? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. When Prince sang, "Little red Corvette/ Baby you're much 2 fast", I wonder if he knew in what year the Corvette was introduced? Do you? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Sammy Hagar sang, "I can't drive 55." In what year (in the 80's) did the speed limit on rural interstates change from 55 to 65?

Answer: 1987

 "When I drive that slow you know it's hard to steer/ And I can't take my car outta second gear/ What used to take 2 hours Now takes all day Huh/ It took me 16 hours to get to L.A."
The speed limit in some urban areas changed in 1996.
2. The Boomtown Rats sang, "The telex machine is kept so clean" in their only US hit, "I Don't Like Mondays." But just what is a telex that it must be kept so clean?

Answer: A telex sends and receives printed information

 A telex's information is produced simultaneously at both sending and receiving installation. Many news organizations used them in the 80's.
By the way, Boomtown Rats leader Bob Geldof was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1986 for his charity work.

"I want to shoot the whole day down."
3. The Cutting Crew--in their hit "I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight"-- sing, "The curtains are closed, the cat's in the cradle." What is the rhetorical term for the repetition of the hard "C" sounds in this line?

Answer: Alliteration

 One of my favorite poetic devices, alliteration is the foundation of most of our beloved tongue-twisters like "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers...."
4. In Weird Al Yankovic's parody "I Lost on Jeopardy", what is the name of the host of the show?

Answer: Art Fleming

 "I was tense, I was nervous, I guess it just wasn't my night/ Art Fleming gave the answers/ Oh, but I couldn't get the questions right, -ight, -ight" Fleming was the show's original host from 1964-1979. The show was created by former talk show host, crooner, and current casino king Merv Griffin. Trebek came on the scene in a revamped version in 1984.
5. In their song "I Ran", A Flock of Seagulls sing, "Aurora borealis comes in view;/ Aurora comes in view." Aurora Borealis is the name of the Northern Lights. What is the name of the Southern Lights?

Answer: Aurora Australis

 The auroras are thought to be caused by the sun shining on atomic oxygen. Truly breathtaking!
6. "You could really be a Beau Brummel baby/ If you just give it half a chance." This sartorial advice comes from Billy Joel in his song "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me." Just who was Beau Brummel?

Answer: A fashion dandy from the British Regency

 Brummel was a lower-class boy who ingratiated himself into the British aristocracy during the reign of King George III. He was a stylish dresser in the Regency style--waist coats with tails, long sleeves, and cloth-covered buttons. He was exiled and died in poverty in Paris.
Currently, a high-end men's clothing chain is called Beau Brummel.
7. Joel also invokes the classics when he sings, "I thought I was the Duke of Earl/ When I made it with a red-haired girl/ In a Chevrolet." Which solo artist originally recorded the song "Duke of Earl"?

Answer: Gene Chandler

 Gene Chandler (born Eugene Dixon) topped the charts in 1962 with the hypnotic "Duke of Earl", and he was the lead singer of the Dukays, who recorded it in 1961. Later in life, he dressed in a cape and top hat and called himself by the regal name.

New Edition did a cover of the song in the 80's.

From Joel's song "Keeping the Faith."
8. In 1986, Mr. Mister had a hit with "Kyrie." The haunting phrase in the song was "kyrie eleison." What does this phrase mean in English?

Answer: Lord, have mercy

 Part of the liturgical prayers/responses of the Catholic Church, this Greek phrase actually pre-dates Christianity.
9. Bob Seger laments the passing of years by singing, "Like a rock, I was strong as I could be./ Like a rock, nothin' ever got to me./ Like a rock, I was something to see./ Like a rock." What rhetorical device is the phrase "like a rock"?

Answer: simile

 A simile is a comparison of two dissimilar things using the words "like" or "as."
A great tune filled with ennui and a bunch of bucks in truck advertising!
10. When Prince sang, "Little red Corvette/ Baby you're much 2 fast", I wonder if he knew in what year the Corvette was introduced? Do you?

Answer: 1953

 The all-American sports car was introduced in this year and all models came in Polo White with Sportsman Red interior. Evidently, Prince's metaphorical lover wasn't a '53 model!
Source: Author umpire63

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