80s Music Trivia Quiz # 24
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In my "80s". Obscure Lyrics Part Two. - "Love is a stranger in an open car, to tempt you in
and drive you far away. And I want you, and I want you,
and I want you, so it's an obsession." Who sang these lyrics?
and drive you far away. And I want you, and I want you,
and I want you, so it's an obsession." Who sang these lyrics?
The correct answer is 'Eurythmics'
"Love Is A Stranger" from the Eurythmics' second album "Sweet Dreams
(Are Made Of This)" released in 1983. Forming in 1980, the British
duo of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewert made a visual and innovative mark on early '80s music.
(Are Made Of This)" released in 1983. Forming in 1980, the British
duo of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewert made a visual and innovative mark on early '80s music.
80s Music Question 2
80s Metal Bands - Ozzy Osbourne's album "Tribute" is dedicated to which of his guitarists?
The correct answer is 'Randy Rhoads'
Rhoads died in a plane crash on March 19, 1982. He was the original guitarist for Quiet Riot.
80s Music Question 3
Classic Christian Music #2 - This artist began as a New Waver in the early '80s. Her first three albums were "Future Eyes", "No One Loves Me Like You" and "War of Love". Who is she?
The correct answer is 'Sheila Walsh'
Sheila Walsh eventually softened her musical style and expanded into other areas, writing several books and appearing as a host on CBN's "700 Club".
80s Music Question 4
80s Music: Days Of Mousse & Plastic Pants - In the Split Enz song "Dirty Creature", what is "waiting for me just below the surface so bright"?
The correct answer is 'Taniwha'
Taniwha is a Maori mythological monster who lives in the lakes of New Zealand. To this day, there are still believers in the Taniwha.
80s Music Question 5
1980s Music 1st Lines : Volume 5 - 'Well you're a real tough cookie.'
The correct answer is 'Pat Benatar'
'Hit Me with Your Best Shot' - On the "Crimes of Passion" cd released in 1980.
80s Music Question 6
New Rhythms - Gangsta rap emerged as an influential hardcore hip-hop sub-genre in the 80s. Which US region is credited with the initial development of the genre?
The correct answer is 'West Coast'
Gangsta rap speaks about the world of crime and violence in the ill-famed neighborhoods of the big cities in America. In the late 80s, the genre definitely put the West Coast on the hip-hop map. Its extreme lyrics deal with controversial subjects like violence, drugs and sex.
Some of the most popular exponents of this genre were Ice-T, N.W.A, Dr. Dre, Tupac (from the West Coast), Notorious B.I.G, Puff Daddy, DMX (from the East Coast).
Some of the most popular exponents of this genre were Ice-T, N.W.A, Dr. Dre, Tupac (from the West Coast), Notorious B.I.G, Puff Daddy, DMX (from the East Coast).
80s Music Question 7
Match the Lyric to the Artist - 80s - I've been running hot,You got me ticking gonna blow my top.
The correct answer is 'Rolling Stones'
from 'Start Me Up'
80s Music Question 8
Rock of Ages; 1980s Music - This singer/songwriter has provided hit songs for Jeff Healey, Buddy Guy, Suzy Bogguss, and most notably for Bonnie Raitt with "Thing Called Love".
The correct answer is 'John Hiatt'
Other artists who have performed Hiatt's songs include: Iggy Pop, Gregg Allman, Joe Cocker, Ry Cooder, Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Bob Dylan, and dozens of others! "Thing Called Love" was co-written with Fred Koller.
80s Music Question 9
No 1 Albums of the 1980s II - Which group recorded 'Brothers in Arms' in the mid 1980's?
The correct answer is 'Dire Straits'
With the hit songs 'Money for Nothing' and 'Walk of Life'.
80s Music Question 10
1980s Country Music - Who sang "All The Gold in California?"
The correct answer is 'The Gatlin Brothers'
Larry Gatlin and his brothers also had a variety show in the 80's.