I Can Name That '80s Tune Trivia Quiz

Answer: Poison Arrow

Two of ABC's biggest hits were "Poison Arrow" and "The Look of Love", both singles released in 1982. The band originated in Sheffield. The band was heavy on the synthesizer that defined the '80s sound. In the much-played video of "Poison Arrow', the part of the vixen was played by Lisa Vanderpump, who later became a reality TV star on the Bravo network.

This is an image of the Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.

Answer: Don't You Forget About Me

If you've seen the movie "The Breakfast Club", then you are likely familiar with Simple Minds' 1985 hit "Don't You Forget About Me." Simple Minds hails from Glasgow, where several of the early band members had known each other since primary school. They were popular well into the 1990s.

This image is of an elephants, per the saying "Elephants never forget."

Answer: Rock the Casbah

The Clash released "Rock the Casbah" in 1982 on their fifth album, Combat Rock. The song was written by the band's drummer, Topper Headon. But while the lead singer, Joe Strummer, liked the musical parts, he didn't care for Topper's lyrics. Strummer provided the song's eventual lyrics, which were about a fictional Arabic king trying to ban music from his kingdom.

This is an image of a Middle Eastern citadel, which is similar to a casbah.

Answer: Wishing Well

"Wishing Well" was released by Terence Trent D'Arby's 1987 debut studio album "Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby." D'Arby was born Terence Trent Howard in Manhattan in 1962, the son of a teacher. D'Arby, who took on the name Sananda Maitreya in 1995, was a Golden Gloves boxer before embarking on his musical career.

This is a picture of coins, which are often tossed into wishing wells.

Answer: Money for Nothing

The English band Dire Straits had already had several big hits, including "Sultans of Swing", before they released "Money for Nothing" in 1985. Sting, the leader singer of The Police, another very popular band at the time, provided a few lyrics as well. Brothers Mark and David Knopfler, from Newcastle, formed the band with two friends in late 1970s. The band broke up and got together several times, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

This is an image of an old U.S. Mint, where U.S. money was printed.

Answer: Modern Love

Few musicians have had careers as long, successful, and varied as David Bowie. Bowie's storied career can be broken into different eras, and the track "Modern Love" falls into his modern and pop era. It was a single from his 1983 album "Let's Dance." It was also one of his biggest commercial hits, and featured Stevie Ray Vaughn on guitar.

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Answer: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" was Eurythmics' break-out hit. Released in 1983, the song reflects the pain of a previous band breaking up, according to Annie Lennox, Eurythmics' singer-songwriter. The band is named after Dalcroze eurhythmics, a type of musical instruction that incorporates movement and body awareness.

This is an image of sweets. They're actually made of play-dough.

Answer: I Ran (So Far Away)

"I Ran (So Far Away)" was a single from A Flock of Seagulls' self-titled debut album. With its synth-pop sound, it was an instant hit in the major music markets, including Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S. A Flock of Seagulls was formed in Liverpool in 1980. Their band name was reportedly inspired by the novella "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" by Richard Bach.

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Answer: When Doves Cry

"When Doves Cry" was the lead single from Prince's 1984 album "Purple Rain" and the musician's first number one hit. Prince and the producer of his biographical movie, also called "Purple Rain", wanted a song that intermingled family dynamics with romantic intentions. Prince was born in Minneapolis where he remained after reaching the height of musical stardom.

This is an image of an ASCII symbol for crying. This is the kind of symbol people used on computers before emojis.

Answer: White Wedding

Few musicians hit the musical world with the energy of Billy Idol. Released in 1982, "White Wedding" is one of Idol's most recognized songs. The video, which featured Billy attending a gothic-style wedding, was in frequent rotation on MTV. The bride in the video was played by Billy's future (and future ex) wife Perri Lister.

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