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Up Songs from the 1980s Trivia Quiz

Each question will contain the word "Up" in the name of a song title. You task will be to identify the artist.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lout62001

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
364,842

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Dress You Up" was released as the last single from this artist's "Like a Virgin" album and became the singer's sixth consecutive top-five song in the USA. Who was this flamboyant performer? Hint

Belinda Carlisle

Paula Abdul

Madonna

Whitney Houston

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Question 2 of 10

2. Certified Platinum in the USA, "Straight Up" is a dance tune hit single of the late eighties from this singer's debut album, "Forever your Girl". Who was this vocalist and celebrity? Hint

Cyndi Lauper

Madonna

Paula Abdul

Eurythmics

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Question 3 of 10

3. Written by George Michael and inspired by his partner Andrew Ridgeley, "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" became a number one hit in the UK in 1984. Which British band came out with this upbeat song? Hint

Wham!

Duran Duran

The Kinks

Depeche Mode

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Turn Up the Radio" is a tune by an American pop metal band and is the epitome of the 1980s heavy metal genre. Led by guitarist Steve Lynch, the song became the group's only Top 40 hit. Which band performed this piece of music? Hint

The Cult

Pantera

Scorpions

Autograph

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the songs included in the discography album of the 1984 "Beverly Hills Cop" movie is "Stir It Up". Which R&B singer, famous for her "Lady Marmalade" masterpiece, sang this tune? Hint

Diana Ross

Patti Labelle

Aretha Franklin

Dionne Warwick

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Give It Up" was an early eighties hit single in both the USA and the UK from this disco band's comeback album "All in a Night's Work". Which group, led by Harry Wayne Casey, performed this song? Hint

KC and the Sunshine Band

The Pointer Sisters

Kool and the Gang

New Edition

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Up Where We Belong" was a Grammy award winning song from the 1982 blockbuster film "An Officer and a Gentleman" and became a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1982. Who were the duo that sang this song? Hint

Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes

Cliff Richard and Olivia Newton-John

Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes

Don Henley and Stevie Nicks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Originally recorded in 1986, "Word Up" from the album of the same name became this band's most familiar song. Which band, previously known as the New York City Players, created this tune? Hint

Atlantic Star

Cameo

Boyz ll Men

New Edition

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Caught Up in You" was a single released from the album "Special Forces" that reached number one on the US Mainstream Rock Billboard. Which Southern rock band from Florida sang this track?
Hint

Lynyrd Skynyrd

The Marshall Tucker Band

REO Speedwagon

.38 Special

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Question 10 of 10

10. Composed by their frontman Ric Ocasek years before its release, "Shake It Up" became this band's most popular dance song. Which group from the New Wave genre of the eighties delivered this hit? Hint

The Cars

The Human League

The Cure

Simple Minds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Dress You Up" was released as the last single from this artist's "Like a Virgin" album and became the singer's sixth consecutive top-five song in the USA. Who was this flamboyant performer?

Answer: Madonna

Madonna was particularly fond of this song and pushed for its inclusion on her "Like a Virgin" album. The song is about the comparison between dressing up and passion, typical of the Madonna genre. It was well received by the critics and became popular internationally.

2. Certified Platinum in the USA, "Straight Up" is a dance tune hit single of the late eighties from this singer's debut album, "Forever your Girl". Who was this vocalist and celebrity?

Answer: Paula Abdul

Within a few months after its release the song reached number one on the Billboard hot 100 and remained there for three weeks. It was one of the most popular R&B songs of the time and became Abdul's signature song.

Answer: Wham!

George Michael came up with idea for the title of the song when his partner, Andrew Ridgeley, accidentally misspelled it. The song was composed in an attempt to change the image of the band to a more lively and positive one as opposed to their previous sullen style.

Answer: Autograph

The song was used on the soundtrack of "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" and also appeared in a "Miami Vice" episode. Steve Lynch was also awarded with "Guitar Solo of the Year" by Guitar Player magazine.

5. One of the songs included in the discography album of the 1984 "Beverly Hills Cop" movie is "Stir It Up". Which R&B singer, famous for her "Lady Marmalade" masterpiece, sang this tune?

Answer: Patti Labelle

"Stir It Up" was a part of the album that won the Grammy in 1986 for Best Album Written for a Motion Picture. The song was also the theme song for the sitcom "Stir Crazy" and was made into a music video.

Answer: KC and the Sunshine Band

Although the song was relatively successful, the band's comeback bid was short-lived as they broke up in 1985 after Casey's retirement. Subsequently, the tune was covered by numerous acts as its popularity remained.

Answer: Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes

The song was instrumental in producing a good ending for the movie as both the lead actor (Richard Gere) and the director (Taylor Hackford) had initially disagreed on the conclusion, until the inclusion of the song inspired them to come to terms. Numerous other awards have been garnered by the tune and is widely used in pop culture as a theme song.

8. Originally recorded in 1986, "Word Up" from the album of the same name became this band's most familiar song. Which band, previously known as the New York City Players, created this tune?

Answer: Cameo

"Word Up" became Cameo's first US Top 40 hit and reached number one on the US Hot Dance Singles chart. Other versions of the song have been covered by Gun, Melanie B, Korn and other international acts.

9. "Caught Up in You" was a single released from the album "Special Forces" that reached number one on the US Mainstream Rock Billboard. Which Southern rock band from Florida sang this track?

Answer: .38 Special

The song appeared in the 1983 comedy movie "Spring Break" and was also featured in the 2009 movie "Whip It". The album itself was the fifth for the group.

Answer: The Cars

"Shake It Up" was a track from the album of the same name, the band's fourth studio album and was their first top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song remains popular at dance parties, was made into a music video and has been used in TV specials.

Source: Author lout62001

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