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This is a quiz about various aspects of music!

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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
Correct Answer
B. Who's Holding Donna Now

Explanation
"Who's Holding Donna Now" was a hit single by DeBarge in 1985. This song gained popularity and chart success during that year.

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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
Correct Answer
A. All Cried Out

Explanation
In 1986, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force had a hit single called "All Cried Out".

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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
Correct Answer
D. Baby Love
4.

Arcadia had which hit single in 1986?
- A.
  
  Groove Me
- B.
  
  Smile
- C.
  
  Brown Sugar
- D.
  
  Election Day
Correct Answer
D. Election Day
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
Correct Answer
B. Dreamtime

Explanation
In 1986, Daryl Hall had a hit single called "Dreamtime".

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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
Correct Answer
B. Tender Love

Explanation
In 1986, Force M.D.'s had a hit single titled "Tender Love".

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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
Correct Answer
B. A Different Corner

Explanation
In 1986, George Michael had a hit single called "A Different Corner."

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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
Correct Answer
D. Rock Steady

Explanation
In 1987, The Whispers had a hit single called "Rock Steady".

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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
Correct Answer
D. Midnight Blue

Explanation
In 1987, Lou Gramm had a hit single titled "Midnight Blue".

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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. Victory

Explanation
In 1987, Kool & The Gang had a hit single called "Victory".

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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
Correct Answer
B. I've Been In Love Before

Explanation
The Cutting Crew had a hit single in 1987 called "I've Been In Love Before".

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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
Correct Answer
D. Funkytown

Explanation
Pseudo Echo had a hit single in 1987 called "Funkytown."

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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
Correct Answer
D. I'll Always Love You

Explanation
In 1988, Taylor Dayne had a hit single titled "I'll Always Love You".

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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 Me

Explanation
Jody Watley had a hit single titled "Don't You Want Me" in 1988.

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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
Correct Answer
A. Piano In The Dark

Explanation
In 1988, Brenda Russel had a hit single called "Piano In The Dark."

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Modern Music Trivia

DeBarge had which hit single in 1985?

Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force had which hit single in 1986?

Regina had which hit single in 1986?

Arcadia had which hit single in 1986?

Daryl Hall had which hit single in 1986?

Force M.D.'s had which hit single in 1986?

George Michael had which hit single in 1986?

The Whispers had which hit single in 1987?

Lou Gramm had which hit single in 1987?

Kool & The Gang had which hit single in 1987?

The Cutting Crew had which hit single in 1987?

Pseudo Echo had which hit single in 1987?

Taylor Dayne had which hit single in 1988?

Jody Watley had which hit single in 1988?

Brenda Russel had which hit single in 1988?