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One Hit Wonders Of the 1980s Trivia Quiz

1980s hits that appeared on the charts once. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jamaal2. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jamaal2

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
123,860

Updated
Feb 04 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4008

Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (4/10), Guest 73 (9/10), Guest 96 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This group became a sensation back in 80's with their hit "Whip It". It was number 14 in 1980. Who are they? Hint

Devo

Gary Williams

Sugarhill Gang

Twisted Sister

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Question 2 of 10

2. In April 1981, this duo topped the charts with their only hit "Don't Stop The Music". Who are they? Hint

Yarbrough & Peoples

Tierra

Rene & Angela

Peaches & Herb

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Question 3 of 10

3. He became a R&B/pop sensation in the 80's. With his one hit "Mama Used To Say". This single was No. 30 in 1982. Who is he? Hint

Thomas Dolby

Michael Jackson

Junior

Patrick Simmons

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Question 4 of 10

4. The single "Too Shy" became their debut single in 1983. It hit the top 10 in the music charts. Who is this one hit wonder? Hint

OXO

Duran Duran

Kajagoogoo

Taco

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Question 5 of 10

5. The oldest of the Jackson siblings. She released her one hit "Centipede", which hit No. 24 in 1984. Who is she? Hint

Emily Jackson

Rebbie Jackson

Martha Jackson

Susan Jackson

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Question 6 of 10

6. This group hit it big with their only one hit "Object Of My Desire". Which became No. 25 on the charts in 1985. Who is this group? Hint

9.9

Expose

Kate Bush

Starpoint

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Question 7 of 10

7. The youngest of the Debarge family. His one hit single "Talk To Me", debuted in 1986. Who is he? Hint

Chico Debarge

Michael Debarge

George Debarge

William Debarge

8. R&b singer Kelly Price remade this hit "As We Lay" in 2000, but she is not best known for the hit. This woman released the single back in 80's. It was No. 23 in 1987. Who is best known for this hit? Hint

Shelia E

Donna Allen

Shirley Murdock

Suzanne Vega

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Question 9 of 10

9. He is best known as the leader of the group "Zapp" back in the early 80's. After Zapp, he had a successful solo career. In 1988, He released the single "I Want To Be Your Man", which went to the top 10 in the music charts. Who is he? Hint

Brian Ferry

Al B. Sure

Roger Troutman

Morris Day

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Question 10 of 10

10. Her remake of "Don't Make Me Over" was released in 1989. She became an overnight sensation. This hit reached the top No. 20 in the charts. Who is she? Hint

Enya

Cheryl Pepsi Riley

Sharon Bryant

Sybil

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This group became a sensation back in 80's with their hit "Whip It". It was number 14 in 1980. Who are they?

Answer: Devo

Devo formed in Ohio. They remain one of the most innovative and successful bands of all time.

2. In April 1981, this duo topped the charts with their only hit "Don't Stop The Music". Who are they?

Answer: Yarbrough & Peoples

Calvin Yarbrough and Alisa Peoples are from Dallas, TX. They were childhood friends. They also had another hit with "Don't Waste Your Time". Now they are a married couple.

3. He became a R&B/pop sensation in the 80's. With his one hit "Mama Used To Say". This single was No. 30 in 1982. Who is he?

Answer: Junior

Born in London, England. Junior had other hits. But it didn't top the single "Mama Used To Say".

4. The single "Too Shy" became their debut single in 1983. It hit the top 10 in the music charts. Who is this one hit wonder?

Answer: Kajagoogoo

The band didn't have much success in their following career. They disbanded a few years later after their debut.

5. The oldest of the Jackson siblings. She released her one hit "Centipede", which hit No. 24 in 1984. Who is she?

Answer: Rebbie Jackson

Born in Gary, IN. Rebbie had another hit with Robert Zander named "You Send The Rain Away". It didn't top her hit "Centipede".

6. This group hit it big with their only one hit "Object Of My Desire". Which became No. 25 on the charts in 1985. Who is this group?

Answer: Starpoint

Starpoint became a successful group of the 80's. They released several LP's throughout their career. Formed in New York.

7. The youngest of the Debarge family. His one hit single "Talk To Me", debuted in 1986. Who is he?

Answer: Chico Debarge

His career was sidelined by drug charges. Chico came back and released the LP "Long Time No See" and 2 years later he released the album "Game".

Answer: Shirley Murdock

This single helped her album go gold. This was one of her best singles on the album.

Answer: Roger Troutman

Roger continued with his successful solo career. In 1999, Roger was shot to death by his brother, sadly his brother turned the gun on himself.

10. Her remake of "Don't Make Me Over" was released in 1989. She became an overnight sensation. This hit reached the top No. 20 in the charts. Who is she?

Answer: Sybil

Born in New Jersey, Sybil didn't really come close to stardom. She released other LPs from different record labels, which didn't do so well.

Source: Author jamaal2

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