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No 1 Albums of the 1980s III Trivia Quiz

Here is the third and final quiz on albums of the 1980's that made it to number one.

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

Author
Mr.Gazoo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,939

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3757

Last 3 plays: Guest 163 (7/10), Guest 99 (6/10), Guest 81 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The year is 1980, the title of the album is 'The Game'. Which group recorded it? Hint

The Steve Miller Band

The Fixx

Queen

Men At Work

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who recorded 'American Fool' in 1982? Hint

Bob Seger

Eric Clapton

Steve Winwood

John Cougar

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who recorded 'The River' in 1980? Hint

Bruce Springsteen

Peter Gabriel

George Harrison

Chris De Burgh

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who recorded 'Third Stage' in 1986? Hint

Boston

Styx

Fleetwood Mac

Billy Ocean

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which group recorded 'New Jersey' in 1988?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who recorded 'For Those About to Rock We Salute You', in the early 1980's? Hint

The Scorpions

Motley Crue

Twisted Sister

AC/DC

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which female singer recorded 'Giving You the Best That I Got' in the late 1980's? Hint

Mariah Carey

Whitney Houston

Anita Baker

Tina Turner

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who recorded 'Hysteria' in 1987? Hint

Chicago

Def Leppard

Pat Benatar

Poison

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following movie soundtracks did NOT make it to number one (on the Billboard charts) in the 1980's? Hint

'Arthur'

'Footloose'

'Beverly Hills Cop'

'Chariots of Fire'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who recorded 'Business as Usual' in 1982? Hint

Men At Work

Van Halen

David Bowie

Judas Priest

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The year is 1980, the title of the album is 'The Game'. Which group recorded it?

Answer: Queen

With the mega-hit, 'Another One Bites The Dust'.

2. Who recorded 'American Fool' in 1982?

Answer: John Cougar

Now he goes by his real name, John Mellencamp.

3. Who recorded 'The River' in 1980?

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

4. Who recorded 'Third Stage' in 1986?

Answer: Boston

With the hit, 'Amanda'.

5. Which group recorded 'New Jersey' in 1988?

Answer: Bon Jovi

6. Who recorded 'For Those About to Rock We Salute You', in the early 1980's?

Answer: AC/DC

A number one album for the band in December 1981.

7. Which female singer recorded 'Giving You the Best That I Got' in the late 1980's?

Answer: Anita Baker

8. Who recorded 'Hysteria' in 1987?

Answer: Def Leppard

The album was number one on Billboard's charts in July, August and September 1988.

9. Which of the following movie soundtracks did NOT make it to number one (on the Billboard charts) in the 1980's?

Answer: 'Arthur'

'Arthur's Theme' (the single), made it to number one on the singles chart in October 1981, but the album never made it to the top.

10. Who recorded 'Business as Usual' in 1982?

Answer: Men At Work

Source: Author Mr.Gazoo

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