Top 100 Songs of the 1980s (70 - 61) Trivia Game | Music

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1. Song number 70: "Guilty feet have got no rhythm" Billboard named this song the most popular record of 1985. The singer said he wrote it at 16 while working as an usher at a local movie theater. Do you know this worldwide number one smash?

Answer: Careless Whisper

"Careless Whisper" began its three week stay at number one on February 16, 1985 and remained in the top 40 for 17 weeks. While it was considered a solo single for George Michael all over the world, in the United States it was released as Wham! (featuring George Michael). It eventually went on to hit number one in 18 countries, spend five weeks at number one on the Adult Contempory chart and achieve platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America.

"Everything She Wants" was Wham's number one tune from May, 1985. Kenny Loggins took "Footloose" to number one in 1984. You can find John Travolta singing "Sandy" in the movie "Grease".

FUN FACT: Among the dozens of artists who have covered this song are Bananarama, Gloria Gaynor, Kenny G and Julio Iglesias. Dios mio!

2. Song number 69: "I'm a man who doesn't know how to sell a contradiction" Riverboats paddling down the Mississippi River conjure up old world innocence and tales spun by Mark Twain. These bucolic images were upended in this celebrated video the moment Boy George iconically stepped onboard a barge and shimmied his way through this big hit. Do you remember this number one song from 1984?

Answer: Karma Chameleon

"Karma Chameleon" took over the top spot from "Owner of a Lonely Heart" on February 4th, 1984 and held it for three weeks. It hit number one in sixteen countries and was the only number one song for Culture Club in the United States. It was their second number one song in the United Kingdom where it spent six weeks on top. It came from the album "Colour by Numbers" which spent six weeks at number two and went platinum four times.

"I'll Tumble 4 Ya" was Culture Club's top ten hit from 1983. David Bowie made "Let's Dance" a number one hit. "Mississippi Queen" was a classic rock hit for Mountain in 1970.

FUN FACT: Culture Club took home the Best New Artist Grammy Award in 1983.

3. Song number 68: "Midnight...and I'm a-waiting on the 12:05" In 1981 this catchy tune peaked at number two and spent 27 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Do you know the biggest hit for country star Juice Newton?

Answer: Queen of Hearts

"Queen of Hearts" reached number two on September 19th, 1981 and stayed there for two weeks stuck behind the massive hit "Endless Love". It was certified gold and became her second top ten single following "Angel of the Morning" earlier that year. "Queen of Hearts" was also a number two hit on the Adult Contempory Chart and reached the top ten in Canada, Australia and Germany.

Juice Newton took "Love's Been a Little Bit Hard on Me" to the top ten in 1982. "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" hit number five for Melissa Manchester in 1982. "Midnight Train to Georgia" was Gladys Knight and the Pips only number one song.

FUN FACT: "Queen of Hearts" earned Juice Newton a 1982 Grammy nomination for Best Female Vocalist in the Country category.

4. Song number 67: "You get more mileage from a cheap pair of sneakers" This was the first of three number one singles for this New York singer and songwriter during the 1980s. It spent two weeks on top in July, 1980 and has become the biggest hit in a chart career spanning over 20 years. Can you name this song?

Answer: It's Still Rock n' Roll to Me

"It's Still Rock n' Roll to Me" was Billy Joel's 11th top 40 hit and his second platinum selling single. He hit number one two more times with "Tell Her About It" in 1983 and "We Didn't Start the Fire" in 1989. This song was the second release off the multi-platinum album "Glass Houses" which itself spent six weeks at number one and sold over seven million copies.

The album also spawned "You May Be Right" which hit the top ten in the spring of 1980. "Pink Cadillac" was on the B side of Bruce Springsteen's hit song "Dancing in the Dark" and was later a top ten hit for Natalie Cole. Donna Summer kept "Bad Girls" at number one for five weeks in 1979.

FUN FACT: When the site selection committee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was evenly split between putting the Hall of Fame in San Francisco or Cleveland, Billy Joel was the one who cast the deciding vote to build it in Cleveland.

5. Song number 66: "Goes bang bang bang 'til my feet do the same" This number one smash from 1984 was inspired by a note found by the lead singer from his bandmate. Do you know which of these songs fit the bill?

Answer: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" hit number one on November 17th, 1984 and held that spot for three weeks. It was their first number one song in both the U.S. and the U.K. Their memorable video featuring T-shirts with the words "CHOOSE LIFE" and "GO-GO" helped make them 1980s icons. The song came from the album "Make It Big" which spent three weeks atop Billboard's album chart and went platinum six times over.

"I'm Your Man" hit number three for Wham! in 1986. Rod Stewart had a number one song with "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" in 1979. "I'm Coming Out" was a top ten hit for Diana Ross in 1980.

FUN FACT: With three number one songs in a row, Billboard named Wham! the top duo of 1985.

6. Song number 65: "Who am I to disagree?" You won't find me disagreeing with the lead singer of this number one song. Imagine a woman in a man's suit sternly holding a pointer while standing next to a globe of the world. Do you know the video that gave me childhood nightmares in 1983?

Answer: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

The Eurythmics splashed on to the American music scene when "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" reached number one on September 3rd, 1983. David Stewart and Annie Lennox formed the Eurythmics in 1980 and took their name from a dance technique called "eurythmy" that Lennox was introduced to as a child. The song was the duo's only number one hit in the U.S.

"Here Comes the Rain Again" was a top ten hit for the Eurythmics in 1984. The number one smashes "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "Justify My Love" were by Sinead O'Connor and Madonna, respectively.

FUN FACT: In 2003 "Sweet Dreams" was mentioned on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All-Time" at number 356.

7. Song number 64: "Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you?" Talk about nightmares. The video for this song features a blind girl sculpting a clay likeness of the singer's head and, well, the perverse result still haunts me. Can you name this ballad from 1984?

Answer: Hello

"Hello" by Lionel Richie spent two weeks on top beginning the week of May 12th, 1984. It was the third of four solo number ones for the former lead singer of the Commodores. It came from the Grammy Award winning album "Can't Slow Down" which produced five top ten hits and sold over 20 million copies worldwide.

"Truly" was Lionel Richie's first solo number one from 1982. Billy Ocean had a top five hit with "Suddenly" in 1985. "Man Without A Face" was Mel Gibson's directorial debut from the 1990's.

FUN FACT: Lionel Richie once performed the song under the influence of helium on a German TV show. For those who dare go there, check this out: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7oXDQmgXRm4

8. Song number 63: "To keep me moving, keep me grooving with some energy" This song was a phenomenon. Coming at the close of the disco era, it spent four weeks at number one in the spring of 1980. I can remember my friends and I getting all excited when the man with the electronic voice came on at the end. Do you know this hit by Lipps Inc.?

Answer: Funkytown

"Funkytown" rocketed up the charts jumping from nineteen to four in one week. It eventually landed at number one on May 31st, 1980 where it remained for four weeks. It was a platinum seller and the only top 40 hit for the band Lipps Inc. The song reached number one all over the world including Spain, Norway and New Zealand. The song became a hit a second time when it was covered by the Australian band Pseudo Echo in 1987.

"Take Your Time (Do It Right)" was a top five hit for the S.O.S band in 1980. Styx took "Mr. Roboto" to number three in 1983. "Thriller" was the name of the monster song and album by Michael Jackson.

FUN FACT: "Funkytown" is the only song during the 1980's to reach the top ten twice in different versions.

9. Song number 62: "Stick around, we're nearly there" ...to revealing the name of this next hit by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney. In a famous pre-MTV video Paul took on ten different roles and played them to humorous effect. The version of the song that spent three weeks at number one in the United States was recorded in concert in what European city?

Answer: Glasgow

"Coming Up (Live at Glasgow)" knocked "Funkytown" out of number one on June 28th, 1980 and was later replaced by "It's Still Rock n' Roll to Me". The version of the song that reached number two in the United Kingdom was not the live version but the solo studio version. Through electronic trickery the video shows McCartney dressing up as various members of the band. His wife, Linda, also joined in on the fun by donning a mustache and becoming one of the male backup singers.

FUN FACT: Of Paul McCartney's 29 number one songs on the Billboard Hot 100 as part of the Beatles and thereafter, this is his only number song where he is listed as the sole recording artist.

10. Song number 61: "You're giving me the chills, baby, please baby, don't" This song has been parodied by Weird Al Yankovic, been used in commercials for Disney and was heard as a cover version in the movie "Bring It On". Who knew back in 1982 that it would cause such a sensation. Which of these women dressed up in a cheerleader's outfit and cheered "Mickey" all the way to number one?

Answer: Toni Basil

"Mickey" took over the number position on December 11th, 1982. It was originally titled "Kitty" but because of Toni Basil's crush on the Monkee's Micky Dolenz it was renamed. The song went platinum and became her one and only top 40 hit. Toni Basil also had a small acting career appearing in such classic American movies as "Easy Rider" and "Five Easy Pieces."

FUN FACT: The LVH written on the front of her cheerleading costume as seen in the well-known video stood for Las Vegas High, where Basil went to school.

Well, I hope you're still enjoying these installments. I know I am. Thanks so much for playing.

Look out for the Top 100 Songs of the 1980s (60 - 51) coming soon.

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Top 100 Songs of the 1980s (70 - 61) Quiz

This quiz features ten of the 100 most popular songs in the U.S. as determined by the Billboard Hot 100 charts from the 1980s. Find out how much you know about these songs that touched and affected so many lives.

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