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R&B Nostalgia - Early 80s Trivia Quiz

These songs were played on the radio and in danceclubs in the early 80s. Most of the artists were unknown, "one song wonders". Can you name the artist who performed each song?

A multiple-choice quiz by tesjj5. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tesjj5

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
277,837

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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824

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (0/10), Guest 71 (6/10), Guest 24 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Although recording since the mid sixties, "I'll Do Anything for You" was this reggae man's only mainstream success. Hint

Denroy Morgan

Jimmy Cliff

Bob Marley

Carl Douglas

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Question 2 of 10

2. "I Love You More" was this well known duo's first top 20 hit, reaching number 14 on the R&B charts. Hint

Hall and Oates

Rene and Angela

Yarbrough and Peoples

Ashford and Simpson

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Walking into Sunshine" was sung by this British group. Hint

Switch

Central Line

Invisible Man's Band

The Time

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Question 4 of 10

4. At dancehalls, the floors were always packed so it "Must be the Music" by this group that kept the party going. Hint

Indeep

Kid Creole and the Coconuts

Soul II Soul

Secret Weapon

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Shake it Up Tonight" was this disco diva's second hit to reach the R&B top 10. Hint

Donna Summer

Patrice Rushen

Evelyn Champagne King

Cheryl Lynn

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Question 6 of 10

6. You don't have to be smart to know "Genius of Love" was made by this group. Hint

Tom Tom Club

Blonde

Tom's Diner

Human League

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Question 7 of 10

7. Although he didn't do the singing on this album, he showed a little "Razzamataz" by producing it. Hint

Ray Charles

Stevie Wonder

Quincy Jones

Herbie Hancock

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Question 8 of 10

8. This number one R&B hit, "Don't Stop the Music" was performed by this husband/wife team. Hint

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

Ashford & Simpson

Yarbrough and Peoples

Rene & Angela

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Double Dutch Bus" was penned by this Philadelphia native. Hint

Carl Carlton

Roger Troutman

Frankie Smith

Steve Arrington

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you like to dance, "Searching to Find the One" to dance with was never hard as this song kept dance floors occupied. Hint

Midnight Starr

Unlimited Touch

Crown Heights Affair

Atlantic Star

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Although recording since the mid sixties, "I'll Do Anything for You" was this reggae man's only mainstream success.

Answer: Denroy Morgan

Denroy Morgan's five children comprise the reggae group Morgan Heritage.

2. "I Love You More" was this well known duo's first top 20 hit, reaching number 14 on the R&B charts.

Answer: Rene and Angela

"Street Called Desire" was Rene and Angela's most successful album, producing the hits: "Save Your Love for #1", "Your Smile", "I'll be Good" and "You Don't Have To Cry".

3. "Walking into Sunshine" was sung by this British group.

Answer: Central Line

This song peaked at number 14 on the R&B Charts, giving this group transatlantic success.

4. At dancehalls, the floors were always packed so it "Must be the Music" by this group that kept the party going.

Answer: Secret Weapon

This was one of the first songs to combine singing and rapping in the same song.

5. "Shake it Up Tonight" was this disco diva's second hit to reach the R&B top 10.

Answer: Cheryl Lynn

Cheryl Lynn once performed on "The Gong Show". Her most famous song was the tune, "Got to be Real" which peaked at number 1 on the R&B charts

6. You don't have to be smart to know "Genius of Love" was made by this group.

Answer: Tom Tom Club

Group founders Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz were also members of the band Talking Heads.

7. Although he didn't do the singing on this album, he showed a little "Razzamataz" by producing it.

Answer: Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones' "The Dude" album also featured songs by Grammy award winner James Ingram.

8. This number one R&B hit, "Don't Stop the Music" was performed by this husband/wife team.

Answer: Yarbrough and Peoples

A later Y&P hit, "Don't Waste Your Time" also peaked at number one on the R&B charts.

9. "Double Dutch Bus" was penned by this Philadelphia native.

Answer: Frankie Smith

Frankie Smith was also a noted staff writer for Philadelphia International Records.

10. If you like to dance, "Searching to Find the One" to dance with was never hard as this song kept dance floors occupied.

Answer: Unlimited Touch

William Anderson and Ray Reid of Crown Heights Affair fame, helped produce this short lived group which disbanded by 1981.

Source: Author tesjj5

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