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Quiz about Song Lyrics From 1980
Quiz about Song Lyrics From 1980

Song Lyrics From 1980 Trivia Quiz

I list a lyric from a 1980 top-40 hit. You select the artist.

A multiple-choice quiz by tracyb555. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
tracyb555
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
25,038
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
3690
Last 3 plays: THEMIND09 (8/10), Guest 141 (4/10), Guest 136 (7/10).
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1. 'Got motion, restrained emotion. I been driving uh, Detroit leaning. No reason, just seems so pleasing. Gonna make you, make you, make you notice' Hint


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2. 'Tonight in the city You won't find any pity Hearts are being twisted Another lover cheated, cheated' Hint


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3. 'The Cuervo Gold The fine Colombian Make tonight a wonderful thing' Hint


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4. 'Where have you been hidin' out lately, honey? You can't dress trashy till you spend a lot of money.' Hint


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5. 'Aren't we the same two people who lived through years in the dark' Hint


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6. 'You wanna listen to the man? Pay attention to the magistrate' Hint


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7. 'I have the only key to your heart I can stop you falling apart' Hint


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8. 'Now I got a job But it don't pay I need new clothes I need somewhere to stay' Hint


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9. Then I learned to play some lead guitar I was underage in this funky bar And I stepped outside to smoke myself a 'J' Hint


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10. 'Tell me why you wanna lay there And revel in your abandon' Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Feb 09 2025 : THEMIND09: 8/10
Feb 06 2025 : Guest 141: 4/10
Feb 05 2025 : Guest 136: 7/10
Feb 04 2025 : Guest 204: 3/10
Jan 30 2025 : Guest 76: 6/10
Jan 26 2025 : Guest 98: 10/10
Jan 23 2025 : Guest 201: 9/10
Jan 22 2025 : dee1304: 2/10
Jan 22 2025 : dee1304: 2/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Got motion, restrained emotion. I been driving uh, Detroit leaning. No reason, just seems so pleasing. Gonna make you, make you, make you notice'

Answer: Pretenders

 from 'Brass in Pocket'
2. 'Tonight in the city You won't find any pity Hearts are being twisted Another lover cheated, cheated'

Answer: Rod Stewart

 from 'Passion'
3. 'The Cuervo Gold The fine Colombian Make tonight a wonderful thing'

Answer: Steely Dan

 from 'Hey Nineteen'
4. 'Where have you been hidin' out lately, honey? You can't dress trashy till you spend a lot of money.'

Answer: Billy Joel

 From 'It's Still Rock And Roll To Me'
5. 'Aren't we the same two people who lived through years in the dark'

Answer: The Eagles

 from 'I Can't Tell You Why'
6. 'You wanna listen to the man? Pay attention to the magistrate'

Answer: Kenny Loggins

 from 'I'm Alright'
7. 'I have the only key to your heart I can stop you falling apart'

Answer: Pete Townsend

 from 'Let My Love Open The Door'
8. 'Now I got a job But it don't pay I need new clothes I need somewhere to stay'

Answer: The Clash

 from 'Train in Vain'
9. Then I learned to play some lead guitar I was underage in this funky bar And I stepped outside to smoke myself a 'J'

Answer: Paul Simon

 from 'Late In The Evening'
10. 'Tell me why you wanna lay there And revel in your abandon'

Answer: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

 From 'Refugee'
Source: Author tracyb555

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Referenced Topics
Music   People   1980s Music   Rock and Roll   Trains   Billy Joel   Guitar   Brass   Music from 1980   Tom Petty   The Clash   Steely Dan   Rod Stewart   1980s Country Music   Paul Simon  

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