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Nostalgic 70s , 80s and 90s Music Quiz 2

Some more music memories for you to enjoy. Have fun.

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

Author
lorstrivia

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,224

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2081

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (7/10), pughmv (6/10), Guest 195 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "I was born in a wagon of a travelling show, my mama used to dance for the money they'd throw" are the opening lyrics to which Cher hit from 1971? Hint

Gypsys Tramps and Thieves

Half Breed

Dark Lady

Train of Thought

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Question 2 of 10

2. What 1975 song was about a Citizens Band radio conversation using CB slang from one trucker to another?
Hint

Convoy

Pig Pen

Rubber Duck

Sodbuster

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1977 The Sex Pistols caused much controversy with their debut single "God Save The Queen". Who was the man responsible for putting Britain's first Punk Rock band together? Hint

Ian Levine

Trevor Horn

Malcolm Mclaren

Giorgio Moroder

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Question 4 of 10

4. What body parts did Go West tell us to close in their 1985 top ten single? Hint

Nostrils

Ears

Eyes

Mouths

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Question 5 of 10

5. What war was Paul Hardcastle referring to in his 1985 UK hit single "19"? Hint

World War II

Vietnam War

The Falklands Conflict

The Korean War

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who couldn't hurry love in his 1983 UK number one single? Hint

Boy George

David Bowie

Michael Jackson

Phil Collins

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did David Bowie tell us to do in the title of his number one UK single in 1983? Hint

Let's Dance

Let's Play

Let's Kiss

Let's Eat

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the band that gave us "Love and Pride" in 1985? Hint

Princess

Queen

King

Prince

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Question 9 of 10

9. "They had style, they had grace, Rita Hayworth gave good face" are lyrics to which 1990's Madonna hit? Hint

Deeper and Deeper

Vogue

Erotica

Live to Tell

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Question 10 of 10

10. What kind of people were Pulp singing about in their 1995 UK hit single? Hint

Sad People

Weird People

Common People

Happy People

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Nov 06 2024 : Guest 90: 7/10
Sep 27 2024 : pughmv: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "I was born in a wagon of a travelling show, my mama used to dance for the money they'd throw" are the opening lyrics to which Cher hit from 1971?

Answer: Gypsys Tramps and Thieves

From her self titled 1971 album "Cher", reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four in the UK charts.

2. What 1975 song was about a Citizens Band radio conversation using CB slang from one trucker to another?

Answer: Convoy

"Convoy" peaked at number two in the UK singles chart and was the inspiration for the 1978 Sam Peckinpah movie also called "Convoy" starring Kris Kristofferson and Ali Macgraw.

3. In 1977 The Sex Pistols caused much controversy with their debut single "God Save The Queen". Who was the man responsible for putting Britain's first Punk Rock band together?

Answer: Malcolm Mclaren

The Sex Pistols original line up was vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock who was later replaced by Sid Vicious. Their 1977 single "God Save the Queen" caused an outrage as it attacked British Monarchy.

4. What body parts did Go West tell us to close in their 1985 top ten single?

Answer: Eyes

"We Close Our Eyes" was Go West's first UK Hit. Go West's Richard Drummie and Peter Cox are still going strong today celebrating their 25th year together in 2010.

5. What war was Paul Hardcastle referring to in his 1985 UK hit single "19"?

Answer: Vietnam War

"19" was a song about the average age of a soldier who fought in the Vietnam War and contained a strong anti-war message. It featured dialogue and news reports from "Vietnam Requiem", an ABC television documentary about the post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by veterans. Paul Hardcastle was later sued by ABC for his unauthorised use of material from the documentary.

6. Who couldn't hurry love in his 1983 UK number one single?

Answer: Phil Collins

"You Can't Hurry Love" was a number one single originally recorded by The Supremes for the label Motown, released in 1966. Sixteen years later the song became a number one hit again when Phil Collins re-recorded the song.

7. What did David Bowie tell us to do in the title of his number one UK single in 1983?

Answer: Let's Dance

This was one of David Bowie's fastest selling singles, entering the UK singles chart at number five in its first week and two weeks later going to number one. Soon afterward, the single topped the Billboard Hot 100, Bowie's only single to reach number one on both sides of the Atlantic.

8. What was the name of the band that gave us "Love and Pride" in 1985?

Answer: King

King the band lasted only a couple of years, from 1984 to 1986. Lead singer Paul King went solo afterward and then briefly worked as a presenter for MTV.

9. "They had style, they had grace, Rita Hayworth gave good face" are lyrics to which 1990's Madonna hit?

Answer: Vogue

The song and video were inspired by the dance of the same name. Vogueing was performed mainly in the New York club scene where dancers would use a series of complex hand gestures, movements and body poses to imitate their favourite Hollywood stars.

10. What kind of people were Pulp singing about in their 1995 UK hit single?

Answer: Common People

"Common People" was inspired by a true incident from Jarvis Cocker's student days where he met a rich, Greek girl looking to expand her horizons.

Source: Author lorstrivia

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