Nostalgic '70s, '80s and '90s Lyrics Quiz

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1. Which 1970s band sang these lyrics? "So if I call you, don't make a fuss Don't tell your friends about the two of us"?

Answer: 10cc

The song "I'm Not in Love" was written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman from the British band 10cc. Released on 31st May 1975 from the album "The Original Soundtrack", the song reached number one in the UK singles chart for two weeks.

2. "Big fun to be had by everyone It's up to you, it surely can be done" were lyrics sung by which group?

Answer: Chic

The song "Le Freak" was released in 1978 and was written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards who were also the founders of the US disco band Chic. The song reached number one in America and number seven in the UK.

3. "How does it feel to treat me like you do When you've laid your hands upon me And told me who you are". Which 1980s band had a hit with these lyrics?

Answer: New Order

"Blue Monday" was a huge hit for the band in 1983 and was the biggest selling 12 inch single of all time with estimated sales in the UK alone at one million.

4. Can you name the Madonna song that had these lyrics? "You deserve the best in life If the time isn't right then move on Second best is never enough You'll do much better baby on your own"

Answer: Express Yourself

"Express Yourself" was released in 1989 and was the second single to be released from the album "Like a Prayer", reaching number one in the UK and peaking at number two in the US charts. The video for this song portrayed a very masculine looking Madonna, dressed in a double-breasted, pinstriped suit complete with monocle. Costing $5 million to make, it became the most expensive video ever made at that time.

It was based on the film "Metropolis" and directed by David Fincher.

5. Which British female artist sang these lyrics? "So baby let your conscience go There's no turning back when love takes hold Hold me baby, drive me crazy"

Answer: Cathy Dennis

"Touch Me (All Night Long)" was taken from Cathy's debut album "Move To This" and reach number five in the UK charts, and number two in the US. Even though she didn't write this single herself, she has gone on to become one of Britain's best female songwriters, winning five Ivor Novello Awards in the process.
She has written songs for many other artists including Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out of My Head" which sold over five million copies around the world and reached number one in over 30 countries.

6. "Feelings unknown and you're all alone Flesh and bone by the telephone Lift up the receiver I'll make you a believer" are lyrics sang by which British band?

Answer: Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode had a hit with "Personal Jesus" in 1989 from the album "Violator".
The song has been covered by many other artists including Johnny Cash and Marilyn Manson.

7. Who sang the lyrics to this 70s song? "I ask your mother if you were at home She said yes but you weren't alone Oh! sometimes I think that you're avoiding me I'm okay alone, but you've got something I need"

Answer: Melanie

Also known as "The Rollerskate Song", "Brand New Key" reached number one in the US in 1971 and was her biggest hit. The song has been parodied by many other artists, most memorable being The Wurzels with "I've Got A Brand New Combine Harvester" which reached number one in the UK for two weeks.

8. Roxette asked, "What in the world can make a brown-eyed girl turn blue When everything I'll ever do I'll do for you". Can you name the song that gave them their first US number one?

Answer: The Look

Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle are the duo who make up pop group Roxette. From Sweden, the pair have had great success in US and Europe. "The Look" taken from the album "Look Sharp!" reached number one in 33 countries and the album sold around eight million copies. Roxette had many more hits after that with "Listen to Your Heart" and "It Must Have Been Love" which was written for the movie "Pretty Woman".

In 2002 tragedy struck Marie when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Thankfully the tumour was operable and she has gone on to write and produce more solo albums.

9. Who had a hit with these lyrics? "I can't sing a love song like the way it's meant to be Well, I guess I'm not that good anymore But baby, that's just me"

Answer: Bon Jovi

"Always" from the album "Cross Road" was released in 1994 and became one of their best selling songs. Originally written for the film "Romeo is Bleeding", the band decided not to use the song after watching a screening and expressing that they didn't like the film.

10. Fleetwood Mac sang "Like a heartbeat drives you mad In the stillness of remembering what you had and what you lost" What was the title of the song?

Answer: Dreams

"Dreams" written by Stevie Nicks for the 1977 album "Rumours" became Fleetwood Mac's only US number one single. In 1998 Irish band The Corrs recorded a cover version of the song giving them their first top ten single in the UK.

Source: Author lorstrivia

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A mixed bag of lyrics and artists whose songs still fill us with nostalgia.

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