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Name The New Wave Tune Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz for those who love 80s New Wave! Name the artist, name the song, just do your best!

A multiple-choice quiz by AdamMitchyCat. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
AdamMitchyCat

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,930

Updated
Oct 23 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
811

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (3/10), Guest 199 (9/10), Guest 24 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What song features the lines, "I walk along the avenue. I never thought I'd meet a girl like you. Meet a girl like you"? Hint

"Cars" (Gary Numan)

"You Spin Me Round" (Dead Or Alive)

"Major Tom" (Peter Schilling)

"I Ran" (A Flock of Seagulls)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which song features, "Poor old Johnny Ray, sounded sad upon the radio moved a million hearts in mono. Our mothers cried. Sang along, who'd blame 'em"? Hint

"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"(Proclaimers)

"Whip It" (Devo)

"Tainted Love" (Soft Cell)

"Come On Eileen" (Dexys Midnight Runners)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which song features, "All I know is that to me, you look like you're lots of fun. Open up your lovin' arms, watch out here I come!"? Hint

"You Spin Me Round" (Dead Or Alive)

"867-5309" (Tommy Tutone)

"Cars" (Gary Numan)

"Cruel Summer" (Bananarama)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What band was about to go on tour before the lead singer's death in 1997? Hint

INXS

A-Ha

Men Without Hats

Dead Or Alive

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Question 5 of 10

5. What former SNL star wrote a song that was a hit? Hint

Will Ferrell

Chris Farley

Eddie Murphy

John Belushi

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Question 6 of 10

6. What band wrote "The Safety Dance" and "Pop Goes the World"? Hint

Dead Or Alive

Men Without Hats

Oingo Boingo

Vapors

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who wrote "It's the End of the World As We Know It"? Hint

Modern English

R.E.M.

Information Society

A-Ha

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which band had Danny Elfman? Hint

Modern English

Men At Work

Oingo Boingo

A-Ha

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who wrote the song "Don't Worry Be Happy"? Hint

Madonna

Tommy Tutone

Phil Collins

Bobby McFerrin

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was an 80s icon and the "King of Pop" before his death in 2009? Hint

Michael Jackson

Elvis Presley

Janet Jackson

Madonna

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What song features the lines, "I walk along the avenue. I never thought I'd meet a girl like you. Meet a girl like you"?

Answer: "I Ran" (A Flock of Seagulls)

The song was released in 1982 and appeared on the album. They had another song called "Space Age Love Song," but it wasn't as big as the band's first song.

2. Which song features, "Poor old Johnny Ray, sounded sad upon the radio moved a million hearts in mono. Our mothers cried. Sang along, who'd blame 'em"?

Answer: "Come On Eileen" (Dexys Midnight Runners)

The lead singer of the band HATED the song, and left the band a while later. He put out solo albums that really freaked everyone out, so today he's out of the music biz.

3. Which song features, "All I know is that to me, you look like you're lots of fun. Open up your lovin' arms, watch out here I come!"?

Answer: "You Spin Me Round" (Dead Or Alive)

Dead Or Alive also had "A Brand New Lover," and the band went through the 90s. However, lead singer Pete Burns left the group and got surgery to make him look like a women. Because of it, he has failing organs and sores on his lips.

4. What band was about to go on tour before the lead singer's death in 1997?

Answer: INXS

INXS was a huge band with songs like "Need You Tonight," "New Sensation," and "What You Need." There were planning for a huge tour, but in 1997, lead singer Michael Hutchence committed suicide. In 2006, INXS joined VH1 for a reality show where they got a new lead singer. Today they still tour as INXS.

5. What former SNL star wrote a song that was a hit?

Answer: Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy sang "Party all the Time," with the help of Rick James. This was the only song Murphy sang, and then went back to acting. Today, he's a beloved family actor.

6. What band wrote "The Safety Dance" and "Pop Goes the World"?

Answer: Men Without Hats

Men Without Hats were a Canadian band. Their hit song, "The Safety Dance," has been featured and spoofed in "Beavis and Butthead," "The Simpsons," "Scrubs," "Family Guy," and so many more comedy shows.

7. Who wrote "It's the End of the World As We Know It"?

Answer: R.E.M.

R.E.M. has written many songs, like "Stand," "The One I Love," and "Man On the Moon." They also released a hit album called "Out of Time."

8. Which band had Danny Elfman?

Answer: Oingo Boingo

Danny Elfman today has written many songs for T.V. and movies. His famous work is from "Nightmare Before Christmas" and the theme to "The Simpsons."

9. Who wrote the song "Don't Worry Be Happy"?

Answer: Bobby McFerrin

Bobby McFerrin today HATES the song, and regrets writing it. Today, he has turned to classical music and is a conductor.

10. Who was an 80s icon and the "King of Pop" before his death in 2009?

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was an 80s icon. He wrote songs like "Thriller," "Beat It," and "Billie Jean." He drifted away over the years by doing "stuff" and passed away in 2009.

Source: Author AdamMitchyCat

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