80s Music Trivia Quiz # 20
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80s Behind the Lyrics VI - Sting loves the mythical and metaphysical (if you took my BtL V quiz, you would know that!). In "Wrapped Around Your Finger," the Police sing, "Mephistopheles is not your name/ But I know what you're up to just the same." Mephistopheles is another name for Satan (though some say he is one of Satan's demons). Who wrote the quintessential play about Mephistopheles?
The correct answer is 'Johann Goethe'
Goethe wrote "Faust" in which the good Dr. Faustus trades his soul for magical knowledge. In the end, Dr. Faustus learns that all knowledge and power cannot gain happiness, but inexplicably, Goethe has the angels distract Meohistopheles, and they carry him to heaven.
80s Music Question 2
Classic Albums of the 1980s - Bruce Springsteen: "I'm on Fire", "Cover Me", "Glory Days" and "My Hometown".
The correct answer is 'Born in the USA'
One of "The Boss's" greatest albums, "Born in the USA" spawned seven top ten singles and is one of the best selling albums of all time. The album is a gritty look at America in all of its working class splendor. Ronald Reagan attempted to use songs from the album, released in 1984, as part of his campaign.
80s Music Question 3
No 1 Albums of the 1980s III - Who recorded 'For Those About to Rock We Salute You', in the early 1980's?
The correct answer is 'AC-DC'
A number one album for the band in December 1981.
80s Music Question 4
80s Lyrics "Oh God I Know This!" #2 - 'I'm taking a swing at this shadow of mine, crucifix hangs and my heart's in my mouth, but it's here.'
The correct answer is 'Tin Machine'
On leaving the shop I dropped this cassette on the floor and broke the case. Skinflint that I am it has never been repaired. This is one of my prized possessions, Bowie releases an album under a name other than his, I suppose, the first since 'Ziggy Stardust.' The album was 'Tin Machine,' and the music was performed live in the smallest of venues and featured John Lennon's 'Working Class Hero.' The year was 1989.
80s Music Question 5
80s One Hit Wonders in the USA II - 'Perfect Way'
The correct answer is 'Scritti Politti'
Scritti Politti
80s Music Question 6
Remember These 80s Lyrics? - "It took so long to change my mind
I thought that love was a game
I played around enough to find
No two are ever the same
You made me realize the love I missed
So hot! Love I couldn't quite resist
When it's right the light just comes shining through"
Which song are these lyrics from?
I thought that love was a game
I played around enough to find
No two are ever the same
You made me realize the love I missed
So hot! Love I couldn't quite resist
When it's right the light just comes shining through"
Which song are these lyrics from?
The correct answer is 'Caught Up In You'
From the album, "Special Forces", the song reached #10 on the charts in 1982. It was written by Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi and Jim Peterik, who also wrote other hits for .38 Special such as "Hold on Loosely", "Fantasy Girl" and "Rocking Into The Night".
80s Music Question 7
Metal From the '80s, '90s and a Tad More 2 - Before calling themselves Rage, the band called themselves what?
The correct answer is 'Avenger'
They released a pair of LPs under this moniker, "Depraved to Black" and "Prayers of Steel", both on Wishbone Records.
80s Music Question 8
The 80s Bite Back - "Is it cloak and dagger, could it be spring or fall?
I walk without a cut through a stained glass wall
Weaker in my eyesight, the candle in my grip
And words that have no form are falling from my lips"
Who sang this little fantasy?
I walk without a cut through a stained glass wall
Weaker in my eyesight, the candle in my grip
And words that have no form are falling from my lips"
Who sang this little fantasy?
The correct answer is 'Heart'
"These Dreams" by Heart was a 1985 smash hit. Did you know that after the sisters joined the all-male band, they changed names three times before finally settling on "Heart"?
80s Music Question 9
1980s Music From A to Z - C - Who sang 'Don't Dream It's Over'?
The correct answer is 'Crowded House'
Crowded House was formed in 1985. Neil Finn was one of the members of the trio. In 1989, his brother Tim Finn became the fourth member of the band. Tim and Neil had been in the group "Split Enz" in the early 1980'S. Tim Finn was the founding member of Split Enz.
80s Music Question 10
Hits in the 80s - 'The Warrior'
The correct answer is 'Scandal'