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One Hit Wonders...I Wonder? Trivia Quiz

Name the artists who placed their only U.S. top 40 hit on the Billboard Charts. These are songs we all know, but can't remember who sings them. See how your memory is.

A multiple-choice quiz by allan007. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
allan007

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
207,008

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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2923

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (6/10), Guest 75 (5/10), Guest 90 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who placed "Video Killed the Radio Star" on the charts in 1979? Hint

Rusted Root

Asia

The Buggles

The Knack

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who placed "Perfect Way" at number 11 in 1985? Hint

Scritti Politti

Kate Bush

Sade

Asia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Let's climb out of the 80s and go back a few years. What late 60s band placed "Venus" at number one in 1969? Hint

The Shocking Blue

Bananarama

Tommy James & The Shondels

The Archies

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Question 4 of 10

4. O.K., here is another late 60s hit by a star studded group. Who took "For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey, What's That Sound)" to the number 7 spot in 1967? Hint

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

The Buffalo Springfield

Cream

The Yardbirds

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1978, this pop group from Texas had one hit called "My Angel Baby." What was the name of the group? Hint

Wednesday

Toby Beau

Bob Welch

Natalie Cole

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who took to the dance floor and to number one in 1987 "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"? Hint

Randy Meisner and Bette Midler

Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Warnes

Bill Medley and Jennifer Weekes

Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What group took "Coco Jamboo" to the number 21 spot in 1997? Hint

Mr. President

Mr. Cheeks

Presidents of the United States

Gary Newman

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Question 8 of 10

8. What dance trio placed "Please Don't Go" at number 6 in 1992? Hint

K.W.S.

K.C. and the Sunshine Band

E.M.F.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What 70s band took "Brother Louie" to number one for two weeks in 1973? Hint

The Storm

Stories

The Archies

The Buckinghams

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Question 10 of 10

10. And, now to my favorite video song of the 80s. Who took "Pac-Man Fever" to number 9 in 1982? Hint

The Buggles

LeBlanc and Carr

Benny and Gary

Buckner and Garcia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who placed "Video Killed the Radio Star" on the charts in 1979?

Answer: The Buggles

This was the very first video played on MTV, but it was a hit two years prior to August 1, 1981, by making the Billboard Top 40s chart, barely, at number 40.

2. Who placed "Perfect Way" at number 11 in 1985?

Answer: Scritti Politti

Very popular on the dance floor in 1985.

3. Let's climb out of the 80s and go back a few years. What late 60s band placed "Venus" at number one in 1969?

Answer: The Shocking Blue

This group from The Hague, Netherlands had another group remake their hit in 1986, Bananarama. Also, it was the intro on the "Stars on 45" single in 1981.

4. O.K., here is another late 60s hit by a star studded group. Who took "For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey, What's That Sound)" to the number 7 spot in 1967?

Answer: The Buffalo Springfield

This group consisted of Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Richie Furay, Bruck Palmer and Dewey Martin. This was the earlier incantation of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

5. In 1978, this pop group from Texas had one hit called "My Angel Baby." What was the name of the group?

Answer: Toby Beau

It went to number 13, but on the adult contemporary charts it climbed to number one.

6. Who took to the dance floor and to number one in 1987 "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"?

Answer: Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

This was from the movie "Dirty Dancing" with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.

7. What group took "Coco Jamboo" to the number 21 spot in 1997?

Answer: Mr. President

This German-born dance group included DJ Lazy Dee, T-Seven and Lady Danil.

8. What dance trio placed "Please Don't Go" at number 6 in 1992?

Answer: K.W.S.

K.C. and the Sunshine Band took this to number one in 1980 as a slow song.

9. What 70s band took "Brother Louie" to number one for two weeks in 1973?

Answer: Stories

This New York Rock band had a keyboardist who played for Left Banke.

10. And, now to my favorite video song of the 80s. Who took "Pac-Man Fever" to number 9 in 1982?

Answer: Buckner and Garcia

This novelty duo was from Atlanta and consisted of Jerry Buckner and Gary Garcia...no connection with the Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.

Source: Author allan007

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