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Music of 1983 Trivia Quiz

Do you remember the hits from 1983? Here is a great quiz from the top hundred songs of that year.

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

Author
mphsbanker

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,177

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
14441

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (9/10), Guest 68 (6/10), Guest 66 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What Beatle teamed up with Michael Jackson for the hit "Say, Say, Say"? Hint

Davie Jones

Ringo Starr

Paul McCartney

John Lennon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who sang the duet "Islands In The Stream" with Dolly Parton? Hint

Conway Twitty

Kenny Rogers

Eddie Rabbit

Meryl Haggard

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Question 3 of 10

3. What former soap hunk hit the top of the charts with "Affair Of The Heart"? Hint

Michael Damian

Rick Springfield

Cliff Richard

Paul Franklin

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Question 4 of 10

4. What hit song did the Greg Kihn Band have in 1983 that was also the name of a popular quiz show? Hint

Pyramid

Jeopardy

Family Feud

Clue

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who sang "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love"? Hint

Dionne Warwick

Gladys Knight

Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack

Patti Austin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Kenny Rogers had another hit duet in 1983. Who did Kenny have a hit single with on "We've Got Tonight"? Hint

Laura Branigan

Bonnie Tyler

Patty Smythe

Sheena Easton

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Question 7 of 10

7. What band appeared in this music video in suits and had the hit "True"? Hint

ABC

Human League

Spandau Ballet

Taco

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Question 8 of 10

8. What band wore overalls in their music video for "Come On Eileen"? Hint

Haircut 100

Men Without Hats

Eurythmics

Dexy's Midnight Runners

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Question 9 of 10

9. Music of 1983 would not be complete without the mention of the band who had such hits as "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and "Time Clock of the Heart". Who was this band? Hint

Men At Work

Culture Club

Daryl Hall and John Oates

Devo

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which band sang "Burning Down The House" in 1983? Hint

Talking Heads

Bananarama

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 20 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 68: 6/10
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 66: 10/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 66: 10/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 71: 10/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 51: 8/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 88: 7/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 66: 10/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 24: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Beatle teamed up with Michael Jackson for the hit "Say, Say, Say"?

Answer: Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney also teamed up with Michael Jackson that year for "The Girl is Mine".

2. Who sang the duet "Islands In The Stream" with Dolly Parton?

Answer: Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's song was in the top ten for the year.

3. What former soap hunk hit the top of the charts with "Affair Of The Heart"?

Answer: Rick Springfield

Ricky Springfield was on the soap "General Hospital".

4. What hit song did the Greg Kihn Band have in 1983 that was also the name of a popular quiz show?

Answer: Jeopardy

In the music video there was a spoof of the popular television show.

5. Who sang "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love"?

Answer: Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack

Parri Austin and James Ingram had a hit that year also with "Baby, Come To Me".

6. Kenny Rogers had another hit duet in 1983. Who did Kenny have a hit single with on "We've Got Tonight"?

Answer: Sheena Easton

Sheena Easton's other hit in 1983 was "Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)".

7. What band appeared in this music video in suits and had the hit "True"?

Answer: Spandau Ballet

Spandau Ballet have several hits that year including "Gold" and "Lifeline".

8. What band wore overalls in their music video for "Come On Eileen"?

Answer: Dexy's Midnight Runners

Dexy's Midnight Runners created a fashion craze of overalls after the video appeared on MTV.

9. Music of 1983 would not be complete without the mention of the band who had such hits as "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and "Time Clock of the Heart". Who was this band?

Answer: Culture Club

Boy George was the gender bending lead singer of this great band.

10. Which band sang "Burning Down The House" in 1983?

Answer: Talking Heads

Talking Heads made 98 on the list of the top 100 songs of 1983.

Source: Author mphsbanker

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