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Pop Hits - Which Decade?III Trivia Quiz

Yet another chance to pick the decade in which these well known records hit the charts (original release). From the Beach Boys to the Spice Girls, you will know most of these tunes. Good luck!

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

Author
musicmonkeyman

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
161,684

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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1. In which decade did ABBA take their "Dancing Queen" into the charts? Hint

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2. "Three Times a Lady" made the grade for the Commodores when? Hint

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3. When did the Spice Girls advise you to "Spice Up Your life"? Hint

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4. In which decade were the Beach Boys feeling "Good Vibrations"? Hint

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5. "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" appeared in the charts for the Police in which decade? Hint

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6. When did Nancy Sinatra reckon "These Boots are Made For Walking"? Hint

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7. "I'm a Believer" sang the Monkees... in which decade? Hint

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8. When did Dexy's Midnight Runners sing "Come on Eileen"? Hint

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9. When did Elton John and Kiki Dee duet on "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Roy Orbison took "Oh Pretty Woman" to the top in which decade? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which decade did ABBA take their "Dancing Queen" into the charts?

Answer: 1970s

"Dancing Queen", written by group members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, was a hit for ABBA in 1976. "Dancing Queen" featured on the soundtrack of the movie "Muriel's Wedding". It topped the singles charts in both the US and UK.

2. "Three Times a Lady" made the grade for the Commodores when?

Answer: 1970s

"Three Times a Lady" hit the top in the US and UK for The Commodores in 1978. The song was written by the groups frontman Lionel Richie. Prior to the release of "Three Times a Lady" the Commodores were known as a disco funk outfit.

3. When did the Spice Girls advise you to "Spice Up Your life"?

Answer: 1990s

The Spice Girls got to #18 in the US, #1 in the UK with "Spice Up Your Life" in 1997. The girls were proponents of "Girl Power" in the mid-nineties. The Spice Girls line-up was Geri Halliwell (also known as "Ginger Spice"), who left in 1998, Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Victoria Adams ("Posh Spice"), who married and became become Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm ("Sporty Spice") and Melanie Brown ("Scary Spice").

4. In which decade were the Beach Boys feeling "Good Vibrations"?

Answer: 1960s

"Good Vibrations" topped the charts in the US and UK in 1966. the song was written by Beach Boys Brian Wilson and Mike Love. Lead guitar on this track was played by Glen Campbell. "Good Vibrations" featured on the group's "Smiley Smile" album.

5. "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" appeared in the charts for the Police in which decade?

Answer: 1980s

"Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" got to #3 in the US and #1 in the UK for The Police in 1981. The song was written by the group's frontman Sting, born Gordon Sumner.

6. When did Nancy Sinatra reckon "These Boots are Made For Walking"?

Answer: 1960s

"These Boots are Made For Walking" was written by Lee Hazelwood. This track topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic for Nancy Sinatra in 1966. Nancy, daughter of famous father Frank Sinatra, appeared in the move "Speedway" with Elvis Presley.

7. "I'm a Believer" sang the Monkees... in which decade?

Answer: 1960s

The Monkees hit with "I'm a Believer" in 1967. This US and UK chart topper was written by Neil Diamond. Drummer Micky Dolenz sang lead on the track, but the Monkees did not play the instruments on the recording. "I'm a Believer" featured on the album "More Of The Monkees".

8. When did Dexy's Midnight Runners sing "Come on Eileen"?

Answer: 1980s

Lead singer Kevin Rowland had a hand in writing this classic. 'Come On Eileen' topped the US and UK charts in 1982. The track featured on the album "Too-Rye-Ay".

9. When did Elton John and Kiki Dee duet on "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?

Answer: 1970s

The talented duo took this to the top on both sides of the Atlantic in 1976. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" was written by Ann Orson and Carte Blanche.
Elton John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1997.

10. Roy Orbison took "Oh Pretty Woman" to the top in which decade?

Answer: 1960s

The Big 'O' got to the top in the US and UK with this classic track in 1964. Roy Orbison wrote "Oh Pretty Woman" for his then wife Claudette.
Roy, who died in 1988, was inducted into "Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame" in 1987.

Source: Author musicmonkeyman

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