One-hit Wonders of the '80s Quiz

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One-hit Wonders of the '80s Quiz
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Raise your hand if you wore high-waisted jeans and Reebok Pumps in the ‘80s. Now keep it raised if you love listening to ‘80s smash hits on Spotify. If your hand is up, you most certainly know these one-hit wonders... and you still rock out to them today!

Because who WOULDN'T rock out to songs that remind us of our favorite ‘80s movies? Remember a certain "Dirty Dancing" actor who wooed us with a blowing element? Or how about the amazing pop hits we first heard on MTV and VH1?

There were so many memorable songs that left us wanting more in the ‘80s... but in some cases, all we got was a lousy phone number! You probably don't even remember "her” name because the only part you could remember was the number! You know what we're talking about! That's one thing all of these one-hit wonders had in common - they got stuck in your head - which wasn't always a bad thing, especially when someone offered to stop the world and melt with you! (Yes please!)

So let's see how you do. It's time to put on your best leotard and slouched leg warmers, then flaunt that maniac dance. We're not gonna take it if you can't!

Where did the band A-ha originate?
England
Norway
Canada
What band hit No. 1 of the Billboard singles chart in 1986 with "(I Just) Died in Your Arms"?
Rockwell
Nena
Cutting Crew
What were singers Martha Wash and Izora Armstead better known as?
Nena
Rockwell
the Weather Girls

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Singer Marc Almond was the driving force behind this band, known for the song "Tainted Love."
Soft Cell
Modern English
Quarterflash
This song by Frankie Goes to Hollywood sold over a million copies in 1984.
"Just Dance"
"Cars"
"Relax"
What Michael Sembello song was featured in the movie "Flashdance"?
"Maniac"
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life"
"Dancing Queen"

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True or false: "99 Luftballons" was a protest song.
true
false
Two Oregon bands called Pilot and Seafood Mama joined forces to form this band, which was known for the song "Harden My Heart."
Devo
the Buggles
Quarterflash
Who sang the 1984 song "She Blinded Me With Science"?
Thomas Dolby
Rockwell
Matthew Wilder

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Who sang the cheerful ditty "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
Jimmy McFerrin
Bobby McDonald
Bobby McFerrin
What was the most famous song to come off the album "Rhythm of Youth" by the band Men Without Hats?
"I Ran"
"The Safety Dance"
"Break My Stride"
What band was the first to have its video shown on MTV?
the Buggles
the Outfield
Modern English

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What year did Kajagoogoo hit No. 5 on the charts with "Too Shy"?
1980
1983
1986
What band is best known for the song "Our House"?
Wild Cherry
Madness
Mad World
What stage name did Motown founder Berry Gordy's son use when he released the song "Somebody's Watching Me"?
Rockwell
Joe Hill
Light

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What band instructed listeners to "whip it good!" in 1980?
Devon
Deva
Devo
Manager Malcolm McLaren helped get the Sex Pistols together and also helped form this "I Want Candy" band.
Weather Girls
the Outfield
Bow Wow Wow
What Gary Numan album features the song "Cars"?
"Pink"
"Please Don't Go"
"The Pleasure Principle"

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Before they declared "We're Not Gonna Take It," this band was known as Silver Star.
Twisted Sister
KISS
Kajagoogoo
What band released the 1983 Top 10 hit "I Melt With You"?
Modern English
Nena
Animotion
What band sang the 1982 smash "Come On Eileen"?
Edison Lighthouse
Dexys Midnight Runners
Men Without Hats

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What song brought Matthew Wilder into the spotlight in 1983?
"Relax"
"Break My Stride"
"Obsession"
What was the 1982 song "Electric Avenue" named after?
a dance craze
a street
a band
What year did A Flock of Seagulls gain fame for the song "I Ran (So Far Away)"?
1980
1981
1982

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What song made Stacey Q a star in 1986?
"Two of Hearts"
"I Think We're Alone Now"
"Dancing in the Dark"
What year did Dead or Alive spin listeners 'round like a record player?
1983
1985
1987
What band cracked the Top 10 in the U.S. in 1985 with "Obsession"?
Animaniacs
Animotion
Animated

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What song was a big hit for British band the Outfield in 1985?
"Two of Us"
"Your Love"
A Little Bit Older"
True or false: Toni Basil's "Mickey" was about Monkee Micky Dolenz.
true
false
This song by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard charts in 1988.
"Easy Love"
"Two of Us"
"It Takes Two"

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