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Quiz about Rare Early Eighties One Hit Wonders

Rare Early Eighties One Hit Wonders Quiz

These are songs and artists that you just don't hear on the radio anymore and are hard to find in the record store. Songs that when you do hear them you think "Oh, yea I remember that!".

A multiple-choice quiz by jfras30. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jfras30

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,979

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4176

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What song did Martin Briley have a hit with in 1983? Hint

The Salt In My Tears

Don't You (Forget About Me)

Rosanna

Take On Me

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1981 who performed the hit "Sweetheart"? Hint

Huey Lewis and the News

A- Ha

The A's

Franke and The Knockouts

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1981, whose hit told us that a "Woman's Got The Power"? Hint

The Waitresses

Devo

The A's

Joan Jett

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Question 4 of 10

4. This performer didn't use a camera in his act, but he had a hit with "Ah! Leah!" in 1980? Hint

Donnie Iris

Simple Minds

Dream Academy

Wang Chung

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Question 5 of 10

5. What son of rock'n roll got "Tired Of Toein' The Line" in 1980? Hint

Rocky Burnette

Harvey Korman

Carol Burnette

Tim Conway

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1985, DJs loved to play this song by Autograph. What was the name of the song? Hint

Turn Up The Radio

Radio Active

On The Radio

Dance Hall Days

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Question 7 of 10

7. At the end of this 1980 hit, who was "Chuck E." in love with? Hint

Wham

Debbie Gibson

Rickie Lee Jones

Tiffany

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Question 8 of 10

8. What radio favorite did The Monroes perform in the early eighties? Hint

Video Killed The Radio Star

Blinded Me With Science

Pop Music

What Do All The People Know

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Since You Been Gone" was performed by what colorful group (it was also performed by The Outfield)?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. This group took their name from the Beatles' album "Yesterday and Today" and had a hit with the song "Summertime Girls". What was their name? Hint

Y&T

Softcell

Toto

Power Station

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What song did Martin Briley have a hit with in 1983?

Answer: The Salt In My Tears

Martin Briley performed with Ian Hunter before his only hit was released.

2. In 1981 who performed the hit "Sweetheart"?

Answer: Franke and The Knockouts

Franke and The Knockouts wanted to be a hard rock band, but radio picked up on the softer stuff.

3. In 1981, whose hit told us that a "Woman's Got The Power"?

Answer: The A's

They were a band from Philadelphia.

4. This performer didn't use a camera in his act, but he had a hit with "Ah! Leah!" in 1980?

Answer: Donnie Iris

He was from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.

5. What son of rock'n roll got "Tired Of Toein' The Line" in 1980?

Answer: Rocky Burnette

Rocky Burnette was the son of 50's star Johnny Burnette.

6. In 1985, DJs loved to play this song by Autograph. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Turn Up The Radio

Autograph originated in L.A.

7. At the end of this 1980 hit, who was "Chuck E." in love with?

Answer: Rickie Lee Jones

Rickie Lee Jones once had a relationship with Tom Waits.

8. What radio favorite did The Monroes perform in the early eighties?

Answer: What Do All The People Know

The Monroes broke up before the song ever hit the airwaves.

9. "Since You Been Gone" was performed by what colorful group (it was also performed by The Outfield)?

Answer: Rainbow

Rainbow was formed by former Deep Purple member Ritchie Blackmore.

10. This group took their name from the Beatles' album "Yesterday and Today" and had a hit with the song "Summertime Girls". What was their name?

Answer: Y&T

They were a great live band that never made it big.

Source: Author jfras30

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