Music Videos From the 1980s Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ghostbusters

"Ghostbusters" was performed by Ray Parker Jr. Ray co-wrote songs for Chaka Khan (the number one in 1974, "You Got the Love") and Barry White ("You See the Trouble With Me" in 1976).
Ghostbusters was released in 1984 and starred Dan Akroyd ("Crossroads" and "The Coneheads") and Bill Murray ("Charlie's Angels" and "Lost in Translation"). A sequel was released in 1989.

Answer: Tainted Love

"Tainted Love" was performed by Soft Cell, the lead singer being Marc Almond. He later disbanded the group and set up another band called Marc and the Mambas which included Matt Johnson of The The and Annie Hogan.
"Tainted Love" has been covered by Marilyn Manson.

Answer: Stand and Deliver

"Stand and Deliver" was a number one hit in 1980 for Adam and the Ants. Adam Ant (real name Stuart Goddard) disbanded the group in 1981 to pursue a solo career with songs like "Goody Two Shoes" and "Wonderful".
Adam and the Ants have been considered as the first New Romantic/New Wave band.

Answer: Livin' On a Prayer

"Livin' on a Prayer" was a number one hit in the US for Bon Jovi in 1986. They were a pop-metal band who went through the 90s with another number one hit called "Always". "Livin' on a Prayer" is from the album "Slippery When Wet" but features on the band's greatest hits album "Crossroads" as well. The lead singer is Jon Bon Jovi (real name Jon Bongiovi).

Answer: New Moon on Monday

"New Moon on Monday" was a hit in 1984 for Duran Duran, one of the most idolised groups in the 80s. It consisted of a bass player (John Taylor), a guitarist (Andy Taylor), a drummer (Roger Taylor - not to be confused by the Roger of the band, Queen), a keyboardist (Nick Rhodes) and the singer (Simon Le Bon). None of the Taylors are related.

They first came to our attention in 1981 with the hit "Planet Earth", but it was their exotic videos of 1982 that made them noticed. "Save a Prayer" and "Hungry Like the Wolf" were both filmed in Sri Lanka while "Rio" was filmed in Antigua (the shot on the yacht sticks in everybody who lived in the 80s minds).

In 1986, five Duran Durans became three and John, Simon and Nick released their fifth album titled "Notorious".

In 1990, two new members joined the band to replace Andy and Roger (Warren Cuccurullo and Sterling Campbell). They became four when Sterling left the band after releasing the album "Liberty". In 1993, Duran Duran made a big comeback with one of their most memorable hits "Ordinary World". John left the band in 1996 and the band had little success after.

However, the original five members (all three Taylors) reunited in 2001. They released an album in 2004 called "Astronaut" and performed in Rome for Live 8 in 2005.

Answer: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going

"When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Gets Going" was a number one hit in the UK for Billy Ocean. It was re-released in 1999 by Boyzone for Comic Relief.

Answer: Sign Your Name

"Sign Your Name" was a hit by American-born Terence Trent D'Arby in 1987. He also had other hits including "Wishing Well" and "If You Let Me Stay".
"I Want You Back" was a single released by Bananarama, "Save a Prayer" was a hit for Duran Duran and "One Way or Another" was a hit for Blondie.

Answer: Run to You

"Run to You" was a hit from Canadian-born Bryan Adams, who later went on to do the lead soundtrack, which reached number one in the UK in 1991, for "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. The soundtrack was "Everything I Do, I Do It For You". He as also been involved with Live Aid and Live 8.
"Down Under" was a hit by Men at Work, "Call Me" was a number hit for Blondie in 1980, and "Rio" was a "should've been number one" according to VH-1 by Duran Duran in 1982.

Answer: The Way You Make Me Feel

All number one hits by Michael Jackson in the early 80s. "The Way You Make Me Feel" featured on the "Rush Hour 2" soundtrack which starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the film. "Billie Jean" had another memorable video with tiles lighting up every time Michael steps on them, and "Thriller" is probably one of the best videos of its time with Michael turning into a werewolf and scaring his girlfriend after seeing a movie.

Answer: Na Na Hey Hey (Wave Him Goodbye)

All songs by Bananarama. "Na Na Hey Hey" was a top ten hit in 1982 by the three girls. "Venus" is probably their most memorable hit and is being used nowadays in a women's shaving advertisement.