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80's Music Trivia #3

Question 1

Dolly Parton starred in the movie "9 to 5" alongside which famous comedic actress, known for her role on a popular TV sitcom of that era?

A) Betty White


B) Lily Tomlin


C) Carol Burnett


D) Lucille Ball

  • B) Lily Tomlin

Question 2

Prince's "1999" showcased his unique style and influence in the music industry. What groundbreaking decision did Prince make in relation to his music career around the time of the release of "1999"?

A) He changed his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol


B) He founded his own music label, Paisley Park Records


C) He decided to produce and record his albums independently


D) He became one of the first major artists to release an album exclusively online

  • B) He founded his own music label, Paisley Park Records

Question 3

Bon Jovi's "Bad Medicine" is a staple of their live shows. During what tour did Bon Jovi first introduce "Bad Medicine" to their fans?


A) Slippery When Wet Tour


B) New Jersey Syndicate Tour


C) These Days Tour


D) Keep the Faith Tour

  • B) New Jersey Syndicate Tour

Question 4


"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was a departure from Queen's typical style. Which famous music event in the United States did Queen participate in around the same time as this song's release?

A) Woodstock


B) Live Aid


C) Monterey Pop Festival


D) The US Festival

  • B) Live Aid

Question 5


"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor is famously associated with which movie franchise?

A) Rocky


B) Rambo


C) Terminator


D) Die Hard

  • A) Rocky

Question 6

Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For A Hero" was featured in a famous 1980s soundtrack. Which movie featured this song?


A) Footloose


B) Dirty Dancing


C) Top Gun


D) Ghostbusters

  • A) Footloose

Question 7

The Boomtown Rats' song "I Don't Like Mondays" was inspired by a tragic event. In the same era, lead singer Bob Geldof became known for organizing a major humanitarian effort. What was it?

A) Live Aid


B) Farm Aid


C) Band Aid


D) USA for Africa

  • C) Band Aid

Question 8

The iconic duet "I've Had The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes was featured in which hit movie?

A) Flashdance


B) Dirty Dancing


C) Footloose


D) Top Gun

  • B) Dirty Dancing

Question 9

The B52s' "Love Shack" mentions a car that was "as big as a whale." What is the model of this car?

A) Cadillac


B) Chevrolet


C) Chrysler


D) Ford

  • A) Cadillac

Question 10


"Manic Monday" by the Bangles was written under a pseudonym by a famous artist. Who was the actual songwriter?

A) Michael Jackson


B) Prince


C) David Bowie


D) Elton John

  • B) Prince

Question 11


"Snap's" hit song "The Power" is known for its distinctive chant. What does the chant in "The Power" say?

A) "I've got the power!"


B) "Feel the power!"


C) "Here comes the power!"


D) "Power to the people!"

  • A) “I’ve got the power!”

Question 12

Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" is a cover of a song originally performed by another artist. Who was the original artist?

A) Gloria Jones


B) Diana Ross


C) Donna Summer


D) Aretha Franklin

  • 12: A) Gloria Jones

Question 13

Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" was her first number one hit as a solo artist. Which album featured this song?

A) She's So Unusual


B) True Colors


C) A Night to Remember


D) Hat Full of Stars

  • A) She's So Unusual

Question 14

Starship, known for "We Built This City," evolved from a band that was part of the 1960s San Francisco psychedelic scene. What was the original name of this band?

A) Jefferson Airplane


B) The Grateful Dead


C) Big Brother and the Holding Company


D) Quicksilver Messenger Service

  • A) Jefferson Airplane

Question 15

Tina Turner's comeback hit "What's Love Got To Do With It" won her a Grammy for Record of the Year. She beat out which other iconic artist's song for this award in 1985?

A) Bruce Springsteen - "Born in the U.S.A."


B) Prince - "When Doves Cry"


C) Cyndi Lauper - "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"


D) Lionel Richie - "Hello"

  • B) Prince - “When Doves Cry”