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Number 1's of the 1980s Trivia Quiz

The 80's gave us some of the most memorable hits ever released. This quiz will list a selection of UK 'number ones' from that decade and all you have to do guess who sang it. (Please rate the quiz). Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by donnyrobbo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
donnyrobbo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
240,055

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1716

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which group had a 'number one' hit in 1980 with 'Brass in Pocket'? Hint

Level 42

Simple Minds

UB40

The Pretenders

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who stood at the top of the charts in 1986 with the song 'I Wanna Wake Up With You'? Hint

Nick Berry

Barry White

Boris Gardiner

Chris De Burgh

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who had a 1983 number one hit with 'Let's Dance'? Hint

Michael Jackson

Robert Palmer

David Bowie

Bryan Ferry

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which group (sc)reached the top of the UK charts with the song 'You Win Again' in 1987? (There's a clue in the question). Hint

Genesis

Pet Shop Boys

Bee Gees

T'Pau

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who had a 1988 number one hit with 'The First Time'? Hint

Robin Beck

Tiffany

Wet Wet Wet

Belinda Carlisle

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who shot to the top of the Charts in 1981 with the song 'Japanese Boy'? Hint

Charlene

Toto

Aneka

Simple Minds

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who had a 1987 number one with 'Pump Up The Volume'? Hint

MARRS

The Timelords

2 Unlimited

S'Express

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who had a 1988 number one hit with 'Heart'? Hint

Erasure

T'Pau

Pet Shop Boys

Bon Jovi

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who had a 1985 number one hit with 'Frankie'? Hint

Pointer Sisters

Sister Sledge

Bananarama

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who had a 1980 number one hit with 'Use It Up and Wear It Out'? Hint

David Bowie

The Jam

Odyssey

Detroit Spinners

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which group had a 'number one' hit in 1980 with 'Brass in Pocket'?

Answer: The Pretenders

'Brass in Pocket' reached number one in January 1980 and stayed there for two weeks.

2. Who stood at the top of the charts in 1986 with the song 'I Wanna Wake Up With You'?

Answer: Boris Gardiner

'I Wanna Wake Up With You' hit the top of the charts in August 1986 and stayed there for three weeks.

3. Who had a 1983 number one hit with 'Let's Dance'?

Answer: David Bowie

'Let's Dance' topped the charts in April '83 for a period of three weeks.

4. Which group (sc)reached the top of the UK charts with the song 'You Win Again' in 1987? (There's a clue in the question).

Answer: Bee Gees

'You Win Again' hit the number one spot in the UK in October '87 and enjoyed four weeks there.

5. Who had a 1988 number one hit with 'The First Time'?

Answer: Robin Beck

'The First Time' hit number one in November 1988 and stayed there for three weeks. It grew in popularity due to first being used to advertise Coca Cola. Remember?

6. Who shot to the top of the Charts in 1981 with the song 'Japanese Boy'?

Answer: Aneka

'Japanese Boy' spent just one week at number one in August 1981. Aneka, whose real name is Mary Sandeman, is a Scottish folk singer.

7. Who had a 1987 number one with 'Pump Up The Volume'?

Answer: MARRS

'Pump Up The Volume' hit number one in September 1987 and spent two weeks at the top spot.

8. Who had a 1988 number one hit with 'Heart'?

Answer: Pet Shop Boys

The Pet Shop Boys enjoyed much success in the '80s. 'Heart' stayed at number one for three weeks in April 1988.

9. Who had a 1985 number one hit with 'Frankie'?

Answer: Sister Sledge

'Frankie' hit the number one spot in June 1985 and stayed there for four weeks.

10. Who had a 1980 number one hit with 'Use It Up and Wear It Out'?

Answer: Odyssey

'Use It Up And Wear It Out' hit number one in July 1980 and spent two weeks there.

Source: Author donnyrobbo

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