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80s Pop Tunes Trivia Quiz

The following questions all relate to people or songs that made the UK Charts during the 1980s. Enjoy the trip down memory lane!

A multiple-choice quiz by filmgal. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
filmgal

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,711

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1952

Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (5/10), Guest 62 (10/10), Guest 174 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What song contains the lyric, "I search for the beat in this dirty town"?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Ridicule is nothing to be scared of" according to who? Hint

Adam and the Ants

Tears for Fears

Michael Jackson

Simple Minds

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Question 3 of 10

3. "When I look back upon my life, it's always with a sense of _____." Hint

Nostalgia

Nausea

Embarrassment

Shame

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bros were very impatient with the release of their first single. What did they want to know? Hint

Why Are Our Jeans Ripped?

How Much Money Will We Make?

When Will I Be Famous?

When Do We Get The Girls?

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Question 5 of 10

5. Spandau Ballet were one of the original, so called, 'New Romantic' bands. Who was their lead singer? Hint

Tony Hadley

Morten Harket

Simon Le Bon

Neil Tennant

6. Kylie Minogue is now an international pop sensation, but in the 80s she was just another soap star trying to launch a music career. She first found fame in Britain starring in which Australian soap opera? Hint

Neighbours

The Flying Doctors

Home and Away

Heartbreak High

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Question 7 of 10

7. A British answer to the Jackson 5 launched themselves on the British public during the 80s with hits such as "Rain or Shine". Name the family singing group. Hint

Bananarama

Mel and Kim

Five Star

Take That

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which group wanted to take you "Down to Earth"? Hint

Curiosity Killed the Cat

Johnny Hates Jazz

Brother Beyond

Living in a Box

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Duran Duran video had the boys singing on a huge yacht? Hint

The Reflex

Notorious

Wild Boys

Rio

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who were the British producers behind many of the biggest selling singles of the 80s? Hint

Rod, Jane and Freddie

Smith, Jones and Roberts

Tom, Dick and Harry

Stock, Aitken and Waterman

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 24 2024 : Guest 96: 5/10
Dec 24 2024 : Guest 62: 10/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 174: 3/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 86: 9/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 58: 6/10
Dec 13 2024 : Guest 128: 5/10
Dec 12 2024 : Guest 101: 9/10
Dec 11 2024 : Guest 163: 6/10
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 120: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What song contains the lyric, "I search for the beat in this dirty town"?

Answer: Kids in America

By Kim Wilde, it was released in 1981, and was a huge hit on both sides of the Atlantic.

2. "Ridicule is nothing to be scared of" according to who?

Answer: Adam and the Ants

The line is taken from the song "Prince Charming".

3. "When I look back upon my life, it's always with a sense of _____."

Answer: Shame

Taken from the song "It's a Sin" by the Pet Shop Boys.

4. Bros were very impatient with the release of their first single. What did they want to know?

Answer: When Will I Be Famous?

Bros consisted of twins Matt and Luke Goss, and their friend Craig Logan. Luke appeared in the film "Blade 2" with Wesley Snipes.

5. Spandau Ballet were one of the original, so called, 'New Romantic' bands. Who was their lead singer?

Answer: Tony Hadley

Simon Le Bon was the singer for Duran Duran, Morten Harket was the Norwegian singer for A-ha, and Neil Tennant fronted the Pet Shop Boys.

Answer: Neighbours

Starring as Charlene Ramsey, the story involving her romance with Scott Robinson catapulted her into the limelight.

7. A British answer to the Jackson 5 launched themselves on the British public during the 80s with hits such as "Rain or Shine". Name the family singing group.

Answer: Five Star

Yes, Five Star consisted of 5 siblings from England; Denise, Lorraine, Doris, Stedman and Delroy Pearson, and they were managed by their Dad, Buster. Sadly their career as Five Star ended rather quickly, and shortly after they were declared bankrupt. Didn't quite reach the dizzy heights of the Jackson 5!

8. Which group wanted to take you "Down to Earth"?

Answer: Curiosity Killed the Cat

They had the lead singer with passion for wearing berets, and a surname that no-one could pronounce!

9. Which Duran Duran video had the boys singing on a huge yacht?

Answer: Rio

Possibly one of the best-remembered of all pop videos from that decade.

10. Who were the British producers behind many of the biggest selling singles of the 80s?

Answer: Stock, Aitken and Waterman

I couldn't even guess how many hits they had! Pete Waterman has enjoyed success since the 80s, creating groups like Steps, and making appearances as a judge on "Pop Idol" and "Popstars The Rivals".

Source: Author filmgal

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