Modern Music Trivia
Explore the hit singles of various artists from the mid-1980s in this Modern Music Trivia. Test your knowledge of iconic tracks by DeBarge, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, and others to understand music trends and artist popularity during this vibrant decade.
- 1.
DeBarge had which hit single in 1985?
- A.
Got To Be Real
- B.
Who's Holding Donna Now
- C.
Gitarzan
- D.
I'm Still In Love With You
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B. Who's Holding Donna NowExplanation
"Who's Holding Donna Now" was a hit single by DeBarge in 1985. This song gained popularity and chart success during that year.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force had which hit single in 1986?
- A.
All Cried Out
- B.
The Closer I Get To You
- C.
Mysterious Ways
- D.
I'm Ready
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A. All Cried OutExplanation
In 1986, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force had a hit single called "All Cried Out".Rate this question:
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- 3.
Regina had which hit single in 1986?
- A.
The Sign
- B.
My Love Is The Shhh!
- C.
Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In
- D.
Baby Love
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- 4.
Arcadia had which hit single in 1986?
- A.
Groove Me
- B.
Smile
- C.
Brown Sugar
- D.
Election Day
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- 5.
Daryl Hall had which hit single in 1986?
- A.
A Summer Song
- B.
Dreamtime
- C.
Better Off Alone
- D.
The Way You Love Me
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B. DreamtimeExplanation
In 1986, Daryl Hall had a hit single called "Dreamtime".Rate this question:
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- 6.
Force M.D.'s had which hit single in 1986?
- A.
Mother Popcorn (Part I)
- B.
Tender Love
- C.
Deacon Blues
- D.
Amazing Grace
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B. Tender LoveExplanation
In 1986, Force M.D.'s had a hit single titled "Tender Love".Rate this question:
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- 7.
George Michael had which hit single in 1986?
- A.
Missing You Now
- B.
A Different Corner
- C.
She Cried
- D.
Da' Dip
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B. A Different CornerExplanation
In 1986, George Michael had a hit single called "A Different Corner."Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Whispers had which hit single in 1987?
- A.
Tell It Like It Is
- B.
Honky Tonk Women
- C.
Big Pimpin'
- D.
Rock Steady
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D. Rock SteadyExplanation
In 1987, The Whispers had a hit single called "Rock Steady".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Lou Gramm had which hit single in 1987?
- A.
One More Chance/Stay With Me
- B.
So Fresh, So Clean
- C.
I Hear You Knocking
- D.
Midnight Blue
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D. Midnight BlueExplanation
In 1987, Lou Gramm had a hit single titled "Midnight Blue".Rate this question:
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- 10.
Kool & The Gang had which hit single in 1987?
- A.
Victory
- B.
Theme From 'A Summer Place'
- C.
Everlasting Love
- D.
Cold Sweat
Correct Answer
A. VictoryExplanation
In 1987, Kool & The Gang had a hit single called "Victory".Rate this question:
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- 11.
The Cutting Crew had which hit single in 1987?
- A.
Ironic
- B.
I've Been In Love Before
- C.
The One I Gave My Heart To
- D.
Give A Little Bit
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B. I've Been In Love BeforeExplanation
The Cutting Crew had a hit single in 1987 called "I've Been In Love Before".Rate this question:
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- 12.
Pseudo Echo had which hit single in 1987?
- A.
Shining Star
- B.
I Am A Rock
- C.
More Than I Can Say
- D.
Funkytown
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D. FunkytownExplanation
Pseudo Echo had a hit single in 1987 called "Funkytown."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Taylor Dayne had which hit single in 1988?
- A.
Dizzy
- B.
Everybody Plays The Fool
- C.
Here I Am (Come And Take Me)
- D.
I'll Always Love You
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D. I'll Always Love YouExplanation
In 1988, Taylor Dayne had a hit single titled "I'll Always Love You".Rate this question:
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- 14.
Jody Watley had which hit single in 1988?
- A.
Don't You Want Me
- B.
Take These Chains From My Heart
- C.
Bounce With Me
- D.
A Horse With No Name
Correct Answer
A. Don't You Want MeExplanation
Jody Watley had a hit single titled "Don't You Want Me" in 1988.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Brenda Russel had which hit single in 1988?
- A.
Piano In The Dark
- B.
I'm In You
- C.
Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
- D.
Refugee
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A. Piano In The DarkExplanation
In 1988, Brenda Russel had a hit single called "Piano In The Dark."Rate this question:
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