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Music from the 80s - 1988 Trivia Quiz

I celebrated my 21st birthday in 1988. I also got married. Fortunately, I had better taste in music than I did in husbands. Here are some questions about the music I liked back then - all answers were British chart entries in 1988.

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

Author
Lizzbett

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
289,295

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1986

Last 3 plays: TrevandWayne (10/10), Guest 2 (8/10), Guest 68 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. After almost a decade in the music business, U2 finally achieved their first British number one single in 1988 with which song? Hint

Desire

Where The Streets Have No Name

Angel of Harlem

When Love Comes To Town

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which UK top ten hit of 1988 does this quirky chorus come from?

"Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque"
Hint

"Orinoco Flow" by Enya

"New Sensation" by INXS

"The King of Rock 'N' Roll" by Prefab Sprout

"I'm Not Scared" by Eighth Wonder

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who had a top ten hit with "Girlfriend" in 1988? Hint

Neneh Cherry

Fairground Attraction

Pebbles

Taylor Dayne

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Question 4 of 10

4. "I Owe You Nothing" was a number one hit for whom in July 1988? Hint

George Michael

Deacon Blue

Bros

Jason Donovan

5. From which top ten hit of 1988 does the following lyric come?

"We go our separate ways
With nothing but a smile
Hearts break in many ways
Oh how, you've broken mine
I know mine are the arms you'll never hold
I know mine is a love remains untold " Hint

"Need You Tonight" by INXS

"Valentine" by T'Pau

"Desire" by U2

"I Should Be So Lucky" by Kylie Minogue

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which artist was in the top twenty in 1988 with the song "Chains of Love"? Hint

Pebbles

Deacon Blue

INXS

Erasure

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who invited us to "Tell It To My Heart" in early 1988? Hint

Taylor Dayne

Fairground Attraction

T'Pau

Neneh Cherry

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which top ten hit from 1988 features this lyric?

"What have you got to say of shadows in the past?
I thought that, if you paid, you'd keep them off our backs
Where do we have to be, so I can laugh and you'll be free?
I'd go anywhere
Baby, I don't care" Hint

"The King of Rock 'N' Roll" by Prefab Sprout

"Need You Tonight" by INXS

"Valentine" by T'Pau

"I'm Not Scared" by Eighth Wonder

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who released the single "Buffalo Stance" in December 1988? Hint

Neneh Cherry

The Cookie Crew

Salt -N-Pepa

Beatmasters

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who enjoyed chart success in 1988 with the songs "Perfect" and "Find My Love"? Hint

Pebbles

Fairground Attraction

George Michael

Deacon Blue

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After almost a decade in the music business, U2 finally achieved their first British number one single in 1988 with which song?

Answer: Desire

"Desire" was released in October 1988 and spent just the one week at number one during its eight week stay on the UK singles chart.
"Angel of Harlem" was released in December 1988 and spent six weeks on the chart, peaking at number nine. "Where The Streets Have No Name" was released in September of the previous year and reached number four during a six week chart run. "When Love Comes To Town" was recorded with B B King and reached number six in 1989.

2. Which UK top ten hit of 1988 does this quirky chorus come from? "Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque"

Answer: "The King of Rock 'N' Roll" by Prefab Sprout

"The King of Rock 'N' Roll" by Prefab Sprout was released in April 1988, spent ten weeks on the UK singles chart and reached number seven.

3. Who had a top ten hit with "Girlfriend" in 1988?

Answer: Pebbles

Released on 19 March 1988, "Girlfriend" by Pebbles spent 11 weeks on the UK singles chart, peaking at number eight. Pebbles went on to manage the group TLC in the 1990s.

4. "I Owe You Nothing" was a number one hit for whom in July 1988?

Answer: Bros

Released on 18 June 1988, "I Owe You Nothing" by Bros spent 11 weeks on the UK singles chart, one of which was at number one.

5. From which top ten hit of 1988 does the following lyric come? "We go our separate ways With nothing but a smile Hearts break in many ways Oh how, you've broken mine I know mine are the arms you'll never hold I know mine is a love remains untold "

Answer: "Valentine" by T'Pau

"Valentine" by T'Pau was released on 30 January 1988 and spent eight weeks in the UK singles chart, peaking at number nine. This was the third single from the band's "Bridge of Spies" album, which spent 59 weeks on the UK album chart, peaking at number one.

6. Which artist was in the top twenty in 1988 with the song "Chains of Love"?

Answer: Erasure

Erasure consisted of vocalist Andy Bell and synth player Vince Clarke who had previously played with both Depeche Mode and Yazoo. "Chains of Love" was released in June 1988, spent seven weeks on the UK singles chart and reached number 11.

7. Who invited us to "Tell It To My Heart" in early 1988?

Answer: Taylor Dayne

"Tell It To My Heart" by Taylor Dayne was released in January 1988, spent 13 weeks on the UK singles chart and reached number three.

8. Which top ten hit from 1988 features this lyric? "What have you got to say of shadows in the past? I thought that, if you paid, you'd keep them off our backs Where do we have to be, so I can laugh and you'll be free? I'd go anywhere Baby, I don't care"

Answer: "I'm Not Scared" by Eighth Wonder

Featuring actress Patsy Kensit on vocals, "I'm not Scared" by Eighth Wonder was released in February 1988 and spent 13 weeks on the UK singles chart, peaking at number seven.

9. Who released the single "Buffalo Stance" in December 1988?

Answer: Neneh Cherry

"Buffalo Stance" was released on 10 December 1988 and spent 13 weeks on the chart, peaking at number three on the UK singles chart and also reaching number three in the USA. This song featured on the album "Raw Like Sushi" which was released in June 1989 and spent a total of 43 weeks on the UK album chart, peaking at number two.

10. Who enjoyed chart success in 1988 with the songs "Perfect" and "Find My Love"?

Answer: Fairground Attraction

Fairground Attraction were from Scotland and their first single, "Perfect", was released on 16 April 1988 and spent 13 weeks on the UK singles chart, including one week at number one. "Find My Love" was released in July and spent ten weeks on the chart, peaking at number seven. Both songs came from the band's debut album "The First of a Million Kisses".

All information about UK chart placing used in this quiz comes from the 19th edition of 'The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles and Albums". Thanks for playing.

Source: Author Lizzbett

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