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Hits of 1984 Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers some of the hits of 1984. I will give you a song and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,793

Updated
Feb 23 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
11132

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. "When Doves Cry" was a number one hit for which artist? Hint

Prince

Eric Clapton

Stevie Wonder

Billy Joel

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which female artist had an international hit with "Time After Time"? Hint

Cyndi Lauper

Sade

Alison Moyet

Diana Ross

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" was a number one hit for which British pop band? Hint

Wham!

The Style Council

Culture Club

Bronski Beat

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which British band had a number one hit with "Two Tribes"? Hint

Dexys Midnight Runners

Spandau Ballet

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Adam & the Ants

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Question 5 of 10

5. "What's Love Got to Do with It" was a hit for whom? Hint

Cher

Denise Williams

Tina Turner

Bonnie Tyler

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Question 6 of 10

6. "I Want to Know What Love Is" was a number one hit for which band? Hint

Chicago

Genesis

Foreigner

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Like a Virgin" was the first number one for which American artist? Hint

Irene Cara

Tiffany

Stevie Nicks

Madonna

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which American band had a hit with "Jump"? Hint

Canned Heat

Van Halen

Grateful Dead

Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Wild Boys" was a hit for which British pop band? Hint

Modern Romance

China Crisis

Heaven 17

Duran Duran

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" was a hit in both the US and UK for which singer? Hint

Elton John

Paul McCartney

Cliff Richard

Phil Collins

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "When Doves Cry" was a number one hit for which artist?

Answer: Prince

"When Doves Cry" is from Prince's 1984 album "Purple Rain". In addition to vocals, he also played all of the instruments on the song. It went to number one in the US and Australia and number four in the UK.

2. Which female artist had an international hit with "Time After Time"?

Answer: Cyndi Lauper

"Time After Time" is from Cyndi Lauper's album "She's So Unusual". It reached number one in the US, Canada, and Japan, and number three in the UK and New Zealand.

3. "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" was a number one hit for which British pop band?

Answer: Wham!

"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" was written by George Michael and is from Wham's 1984 album "Make It Big". It went to number one in the UK, US and Australia.

4. Which British band had a number one hit with "Two Tribes"?

Answer: Frankie Goes to Hollywood

"Two Tribes" was the second single by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The single was a massive success in the UK, where it stayed at the top of the charts for nine weeks. It also went to number one in Germany and New Zealand.

5. "What's Love Got to Do with It" was a hit for whom?

Answer: Tina Turner

"What's Love Got to Do with It" was written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle and is from Tina Turner's album "Private Dancer. It went to number one in the US and Australia and number three in the UK.

6. "I Want to Know What Love Is" was a number one hit for which band?

Answer: Foreigner

"I Want to Know What Love Is" was written by Mick Jones and is from Foreigner's 1984 album "Agent Provocateur". It went to number one in the UK, US and Australia.

7. "Like a Virgin" was the first number one for which American artist?

Answer: Madonna

"Like a Virgin" is from Madonna's 1984 album of the same name. It went to number one in the US and Australia and number three in the UK.

8. Which American band had a hit with "Jump"?

Answer: Van Halen

"Jump" is from Van Halen's album "1984". It went to number one in the US and number seven in the UK.

9. "Wild Boys" was a hit for which British pop band?

Answer: Duran Duran

"Wild Boys" was released on Duran Duran's live album "Arena". It went to number one in Germany, two in the UK and US and three in Australia.

10. "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" was a hit in both the US and UK for which singer?

Answer: Phil Collins

"Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" was written by Phil Collins and is from his album "Against All Odds". It went to number one in the US and two in the UK. It has since been covered by artists such as Mariah Carey and Westlife.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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