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Quiz about Name The New Wave Tune
Quiz about Name The New Wave Tune

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.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
317,930
Updated
Oct 23 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
806
Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (9/10), Guest 146 (10/10), Guest 108 (10/10).
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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


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


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


Question 4 of 10
4. What band was about to go on tour before the lead singer's death in 1997? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What former SNL star wrote a song that was a hit? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What band wrote "The Safety Dance" and "Pop Goes the World"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who wrote "It's the End of the World As We Know It"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which band had Danny Elfman? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who wrote the song "Don't Worry Be Happy"? Hint


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



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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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