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Quiz about The Thompson Twins
Quiz about The Thompson Twins

The Thompson Twins Trivia Quiz

The Thompson Twins were a successful British new wave, mainstream pop and dance musical trio during the 1980s. The quiz celebrates the Thompson Twins.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
387,634
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
385
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1982, which song became the Thompson Twins' first entry on the United States Billboard Dance Club Songs chart? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. As a trio, the Thompson Twins had their first top forty hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100 in 1983. The song was about some simple conversations held in a romantic relationships. What was the name of this song? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Which 1983 Thompson Twins' song was about a romantic relationship where the two partner had different desires about the relationship?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Which 1984 Thompson Twins' song was written after a heated exchange between two group members who were romantically involved at the time? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Which 1984 Thompson Twins' song compares being in love to a medical condition where true love is the only cure for loneliness? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. The Thompson Twins performed at the 1985 "Live Aid" event with which American singer?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Which Thompson Twins' song had different versions released in the United Kingdom and the United States? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Released in 1985, what was the final hit single recorded by the Thompson Twins as a trio? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. In 1987, the Thompson Twins released the album "Close to the Bone" as a duo. What was the name of the only hit single from that album? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. In 1989, the Thompson Twins released the dance hit single "Sugar Daddy". Which Blondie singer sang with the Thompson Twins on this single? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1982, which song became the Thompson Twins' first entry on the United States Billboard Dance Club Songs chart?

Answer: In the Name of Love

 "In the Name of Love" was a 1982 single performed by the Thompson Twins. The single was on the Thompson Twins' 1982 studio albums "In the Name of Love" and "Set". The song was also featured on the soundtrack for the 1984 film "Ghostbusters". The single hit number one on the United States Billboard Dance Club Songs chart for five weeks in 1982.
2. As a trio, the Thompson Twins had their first top forty hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100 in 1983. The song was about some simple conversations held in a romantic relationships. What was the name of this song?

Answer: Lies

 The song "Lies" was the first single released form the Thompson Twins' 1983 album "Quick Step and Side Kick". This is the first album released by the Thompson Twins as a trio.

The Thompson Twins' song "Lies" was about those little lies told in romantic relationships. The song was a top thirty hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and hit number one on the United States Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
3. Which 1983 Thompson Twins' song was about a romantic relationship where the two partner had different desires about the relationship?

Answer: Love On Your Side

 "Love On Your Side" was the second single released form the Thompson Twins' 1983 album "Quick Step and Side Kick". This was the first top ten single for the group in the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

The song was about a romantic relationship where one partner was interested in experimenting with the relationship while the other partner was just focused on the relationship itself. The lyrics were originally written by Alannah Currie from the female prospective. The lyrics were eventually changed because the song was performed by a male.
4. Which 1984 Thompson Twins' song was written after a heated exchange between two group members who were romantically involved at the time?

Answer: Hold Me Now

 "Hold Me Now" was the first single released from the Thompson Twins' 1984 studio album "Into the Gap". The song was a top ten hit in six different countries and the group's highest charting single on the United States Billboard Hot 100.

The song was written after band members Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie had resolved a heated argument. Bailey and Currie were romantically involved at the time and eventually got married in 1991.
5. Which 1984 Thompson Twins' song compares being in love to a medical condition where true love is the only cure for loneliness?

Answer: Doctor! Doctor!

 "Doctor! Doctor!" was the second single released from the Thompson Twins' 1984 studio album "Into the Gap". The song charted in the top thirty in twelve different countries. The song was about love being compared to a medical condition and the singer going to a doctor for the cure.
6. The Thompson Twins performed at the 1985 "Live Aid" event with which American singer?

Answer: Madonna

 The Thompson Twins and Madonna performed two sets together at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the 1985. They performed each other's hits as well as the songs "Revolution" and "Love Makes The World Go Round" with Nile Rodgers. Guitarist Steve Stevens joined the ensemble for the performance of "Revolution".
7. Which Thompson Twins' song had different versions released in the United Kingdom and the United States?

Answer: Lay Your Hands on Me

 "Lay Your Hands on Me" was released as a single in the United Kingdom on
November 26, 1984. This version of the song was produced by Alex Sadkin and Tom Bailey and featured in the 1985 film "Perfect".

Another version of the song was released in the United States on July 26, 1985. This version was co-produced by Nile Rodgers. This version of the song had an electric guitar and a gospel choir included. This version of the song was the first single to be released from the Thompson Twins' 1985 studio album "Here's to Future Days".
8. Released in 1985, what was the final hit single recorded by the Thompson Twins as a trio?

Answer: King for a Day

 "King For A Day" was the third single released from the Thompson Twins' fifth studio album "Here's To Future Days". Thompson Twins. It was the final hit single recorded by the Thompson Twins as a trio as band member Joe Leeway left the group soon after. The song hit the top twenty in five different countries.
9. In 1987, the Thompson Twins released the album "Close to the Bone" as a duo. What was the name of the only hit single from that album?

Answer: Get That Love

 Thompson Twins member Joe Leeway left the group in 1986. The other two members released the album the album "Close to the Bone" in March of the 1987. The only hit single from the album was "Get That Love". The single hit the top 40 in France and the United States.
10. In 1989, the Thompson Twins released the dance hit single "Sugar Daddy". Which Blondie singer sang with the Thompson Twins on this single?

Answer: Debbie Harry

 "Sugar Daddy" Was the lead single from the Thompson Twins' 1989 studio album "Big Trash". The song hit number two on the United States Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

Blondie singer Debbie Harry sang vocals with with the Thompson Twins on this single. The Thompson Twins wrote they lyrics to Harry's 1989 single "I Want That Man".
Source: Author workisboring

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