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Albums of 1983 Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge on some of the classic albums released in 1983.

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

Author
Dizart

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
389,937

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the title of the 1983 Pink Floyd album that was inspired by the Falklands War? Hint

Meddle

The Division Bell

The Final Cut

A Momentary Lapse of Reason

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" was UK number one album in 1983 for which New Romantic band? Hint

Spandau Ballet

Duran Duran

Human League

Culture Club

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which David Bowie album, whose tracks include "China Girl", topped the UK album chart in 1983? Hint

Hunky Dory

Tonight

Let's Dance

Scary Monsters

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Question 4 of 10

4. Released in 1983, "Piece of Mind" was the fourth studio album by which giants of Heavy Metal? Hint

Black Sabbath

Deep Purple

Judas Priest

Iron Maiden

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Question 5 of 10

5. U2 had the first of many number one UK albums with which 1983 release? Hint

War

The Joshua Tree

October

The Unforgettable Fire

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Can't Slow Down" was a Transatlantic number one album in 1983 for which singer? Hint

Lionel Richie

Phil Collins

Bryan Adams

Paul Simon

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Question 7 of 10

7. "I'm Still Standing" was a hit single taken from which 1983 Elton John album? Hint

Caribou

Too Low for Zero

The Fox

Ice on Fire

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which long-lived band released "Undercover" in 1983, their 17th UK studio album? Hint

Rolling Stones

The Kinks

The Who

The Beach Boys

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Question 9 of 10

9. ZZ Top made the top ten in both the US and UK with which 1983 album that included the hit single "Sharp Dressed Man"? Hint

Afterburner

Tejas

El Loco

Eliminator

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Question 10 of 10

10. Whose 1983 debut album, "No Parlez", was a number one hit on the UK chart? Hint

Shakin' Stevens

Captain Sensible

Adam Ant

Paul Young

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the title of the 1983 Pink Floyd album that was inspired by the Falklands War?

Answer: The Final Cut

"The Final Cut" was the last Pink Floyd album to feature Roger Waters, and the only one that didn't include keyboardist Richard Wright. The entire album has an anti-war theme, with the 1982 Falklands War being a huge inspiration. The album reached number one in the UK.

2. "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" was UK number one album in 1983 for which New Romantic band?

Answer: Duran Duran

Duran Duran were one of the biggest-selling acts in the UK in the 1980s. Although best known as a singles band, they had three UK top three albums between 1981 and 1983, with "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" hitting the top spot. The album spawned three hit singles - "Union of the Snake", "New Moon on Monday" and "The Reflex".

3. Which David Bowie album, whose tracks include "China Girl", topped the UK album chart in 1983?

Answer: Let's Dance

"Let's Dance" spent three weeks atop the UK album chart in the spring of 1983. The album's title track also topped the UK singles chart, whilst "China Girl" and "Modern Love" both made it to number two.

4. Released in 1983, "Piece of Mind" was the fourth studio album by which giants of Heavy Metal?

Answer: Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden released their eponymous debut album in 1980. "Piece of Mind" was their fourth outing and the second with Bruce Dickinson on lead vocals. It reached number three in the UK, and spawned two singles, "The Flight of Icarus" and "The Trooper".

5. U2 had the first of many number one UK albums with which 1983 release?

Answer: War

"War" was the third studio album by the Irish foursome, and the first to top the UK album chart. Two singles were released from the album, "New Years Day" and "Two Hearts Beat as One". Probably the best-known track on the album, "Sunday Bloody Sunday", wasn't released as a single in either the UK or USA.

6. "Can't Slow Down" was a Transatlantic number one album in 1983 for which singer?

Answer: Lionel Richie

"Can't Slow Down" was Lionel Richie's second studio album, and the first to hit number one in either the USA or UK. The album spawned no fewer than five singles - "All Night Long", "Running With the Night", "Hello", "Stuck on You" and "Penny Lover".

7. "I'm Still Standing" was a hit single taken from which 1983 Elton John album?

Answer: Too Low for Zero

"Too Low for Zero", released in May, 1983, was Elton John's seventeenth studio album, and made it to number seven on the UK album chart. "I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues" and "I'm Still Standing" were both UK top five singles taken from the album.

8. Which long-lived band released "Undercover" in 1983, their 17th UK studio album?

Answer: Rolling Stones

Because some early Rolling Stones albums were either UK only or US only releases, "Undercover" was actually their 19th US studio album, but their 17th British one. The album made it to number three on the UK chart, and spawned three singles - "Undercover of the Night", "Too Much Blood" and "She was Hot".

9. ZZ Top made the top ten in both the US and UK with which 1983 album that included the hit single "Sharp Dressed Man"?

Answer: Eliminator

ZZ Top hit the album and singles charts in 1983, with "Eliminator" reaching number three in the UK and number nine in the USA. "Legs", "Gimme All Your Lovin'" and "Sharp Dressed Man" were all hit singles taken from this album.

10. Whose 1983 debut album, "No Parlez", was a number one hit on the UK chart?

Answer: Paul Young

Paul Young's debut album "No Parlez" was a number one record throughout much of Europe. Three tracks from the album were hit singles, with "Wherever I Lay My Hat" hitting the top spot in the UK, and "Love of the Common People" and "Come Back and Stay" also making the top five.

Source: Author Dizart

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