How well do you remember the unbeatable anthems of the 1980s? Test your knowledge with popular 1980s chart-topping songs and hits trivia! These songs not only dominated the charts but also captured the spirit of the 80s with their infectious beats and unforgettable lyrics. The decade was marked by musical innovation and a diverse range of chart-toppers.
Discover the stories behind the songs that dominated radio waves. These hits reflect the cultural zeitgeist of the time and remain etched in our memories. Each song tells a unique story of its creation and its journey to the top of the charts.
Interested in more quizzes on memorable music? Challenge yourself with our trivia on iconic hits, famous artists, and memorable duets of the 1980s. Relive the golden age of chart-toppers!
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I’ve fallen in love, I’ve fallen in love for the first time’ is from which Queen song?
We Will Rock You
We Will Rock You
I Want to Break Free
I Want to Break Free
Killer Queen
Killer Queen
Radio Ga-Ga
Radio Ga-Ga
Movie and TV star Bruce Willis became a one-hit wonder with what hit song?
Obsession
Obsession
Two Of Hearts
Two Of Hearts
Respect Yourself
Respect Yourself
At This Moment
At This Moment
Who had two number one hits in the 80s with ‘The Look’ and ‘Listen To Your Heart’?
Simple Minds
Simple Minds
Roxette
Roxette
Simply Red
Simply Red
Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer
Who released an album named Swordfishtrombones in 1983?
Tom Waits
Tom Waits
David Bowie
David Bowie
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
Talking Heads
Talking Heads
What group got a spot on the charts with a cover of the song ‘La Bamba’?
Ollin
Ollin
The Premiers
The Premiers
Santana
Santana
Los Lobos
Los Lobos
What band scored hits on the charts with ‘Careless Whisper’ and ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’?
Falco
Falco
Tears For Fears
Tears For Fears
REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon
Wham!
Wham!
What group sang the song ‘Walk Like an Egyptian’?
The Bangles
The Bangles
The J. Geils Band
The J. Geils Band
Bananarama
Bananarama
The Blackhearts
The Blackhearts
Weird Al Yankovic found himself on the Billboard charts with ‘Eat It,’ a parody of what musician’s hit single ‘Beat It’?
Madonna
Madonna
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Prince
Prince
The Police
The Police
I’ve got the brains you’ve got the looks, Let’s make lots of money’ suggested which group?
Metallica
Metallica
Erasure
Erasure
Duran Duran
Duran Duran
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Who scored a number one hit with the song ‘Morning Train (Nine to Five)’?
Debbie Gibson
Debbie Gibson
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Madonna
Madonna
Sheena Easton
Sheena Easton
Who sang the hit song ‘The Next Time I Fall’ with Amy Grant in 1986?
Gregory Abbott
Gregory Abbott
Eddie Rabbitt
Eddie Rabbitt
Bruce Hornsby
Bruce Hornsby
Peter Cetera
Peter Cetera
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