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    Falco had which hit single in 1986?

    • I Shot The Sherrif
    • Born A Woman
    • Draggin' The Line
    • Rock Me Amadeus
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This Music Theory Quiz focuses on popular hit singles from 1986, testing knowledge on tracks by artists like Falco, Bananarama, and The Bangles. It assesses recognition of iconic music from that year, relevant for enthusiasts of music history and popular culture.

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  • 2. 

    Mike & The Mechanics had which hit single in 1986?

    • All I Need Is A Miracle

    • I Love The Night Life

    • Baby, I Love You

    • November Rain

    Correct Answer
    A. All I Need Is A Miracle
  • 3. 

    Run-D.M.C. had which hit single in 1986?

    • Walk This Way

    • Harbor Lights

    • If I Had A Hammer

    • Almost Doesn't Count

    Correct Answer
    A. Walk This Way
  • 4. 

    The Bangles had which hit single in 1987?

    • United We Stand

    • De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da

    • Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?

    • Walk Like An Egyptian

    Correct Answer
    A. Walk Like An Egyptian
  • 5. 

    Starship had which hit single in 1987?

    • Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

    • The Devil Went Down To Georgia

    • Falling

    • Do You Believe In Magic

    Correct Answer
    A. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
  • 6. 

    Wang Chung had which hit single in 1987?

    • Day Atter Day

    • Bump N' Grind

    • Everybody Have Fun Tonight

    • If

    Correct Answer
    A. Everybody Have Fun Tonight
  • 7. 

    Tiffany had which hit single in 1987?

    • Running Bear

    • I Think We're Alone Now

    • It's A Great Day To Be Alive

    • Today

    Correct Answer
    A. I Think We're Alone Now
  • 8. 

    The Cutting Crew had which hit single in 1987?

    • Everybody Loves Me But You

    • The Race Is On

    • Chug-A-Lug

    • (I Just) Died In Your Arms

    Correct Answer
    A. (I Just) Died In Your Arms
  • 9. 

    Kim Wilde had which hit single in 1987?

    • The Way We Were

    • You Keep Me Hangin' On

    • Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad

    • Summer In The City

    Correct Answer
    A. You Keep Me Hangin' On
  • 10. 

    Georgia Satellites had which hit single in 1987?

    • Keep Your Hands To Yourself

    • The Letter

    • Independent Women Part I

    • Green Onions

    Correct Answer
    A. Keep Your Hands To Yourself
  • 11. 

    Samantha Fox had which hit single in 1987?

    • You Were On My Mind

    • She Loves You

    • Waterloo

    • Touch Me (I Want Your Body)

    Correct Answer
    A. Touch Me (I Want Your Body)
  • 12. 

    Steve Winwood had which hit single in 1988?

    • Gimme Dat Ding

    • Roll With It

    • Simon Says

    • La-La Means I Love You

    Correct Answer
    A. Roll With It
  • 13. 

    Eric Carnen had which hit single in 1988?

    • I Don't Want To Miss A Thing

    • Stuck On You

    • I Like It Like That

    • Hungry Eyes (From "Dirty Dancings")

    Correct Answer
    A. Hungry Eyes (From "Dirty Dancings")
  • 14. 

    Bananarama had which hit single in 1986?

    • Hit Me Off

    • Let 'Em In

    • Venus

    • Good Lovin'

    Correct Answer
    A. Venus
  • 15. 

    Miani Sound Machine had which hit single in 1986?

    • Conga

    • Night Fever

    • Endless Love

    • Stroke You Up

    Correct Answer
    A. Conga
  • 16. 

    Robert Palmer had which hit single in 1986?

    • Stranger In My House

    • I Didn't Mean To Turn You On

    • Finally

    • Angie

    Correct Answer
    A. I Didn't Mean To Turn You On
  • 17. 

    The Bangles had which hit single in 1986?

    • You're The First, The Last, My Everthing

    • Stand Tall

    • Manic Monday

    • Lady Willpower

    Correct Answer
    A. Manic Monday
  • 18. 

    Stacey Q had which hit single in 1986?

    • Walk Right In

    • Two Of Hearts

    • Lightin' Strikes

    • Broadway

    Correct Answer
    A. Two Of Hearts
  • 19. 

    Sade had which hit single in 1986?

    • Take Me Home

    • The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)

    • The Sweetest Taboo

    • Bring It All To Me

    Correct Answer
    A. The Sweetest Taboo
  • 20. 

    Miami Sound Machine had which hit single in 1986?

    • Tear The Roof Off The Sucker

    • Mssing You

    • Bad Boy

    • As I Lay Me Down

    Correct Answer
    A. Bad Boy
  • 21. 

    Los Lobos had which hit single in 1987?

    • 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover

    • Yes!

    • La Bamba

    • U.N.I.T.Y

    Correct Answer
    A. La Bamba
  • 22. 

    Crowded House had which hit single in 1987?

    • Don't Dream It's Over

    • Lonely Boy

    • I Write The Songs

    • I Know

    Correct Answer
    A. Don't Dream It's Over
  • 23. 

    Atlantic Starr had which hit single in 1987?

    • Tootsee Roll

    • Always

    • Rag Doll

    • Deep Purple

    Correct Answer
    A. Always
  • 24. 

    Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam had which hit single in 1987?

    • Ballroom Blitz

    • You Don't Own Me

    • I Wanna Be Around

    • Head To Toe

    Correct Answer
    A. Head To Toe
  • 25. 

    Billy Vera & The Beaters had which hit single in 1987?

    • What It's Like

    • Do You Wanna Make Love

    • At This Moment

    • Alley-Oop

    Correct Answer
    A. At This Moment
  • 26. 

    Chris De Burgh had which hit single in 1987?

    • Mother Popcorn (Part I)

    • The Lady In Red

    • What Is Love

    • Hurt So Bad

    Correct Answer
    A. The Lady In Red
  • 27. 

    The System had which hit single in 1987?

    • Don't Disturb This Groove

    • Angie

    • Mr Tambourine Man

    • Hitchin' A Ride

    Correct Answer
    A. Don't Disturb This Groove
  • 28. 

    Belinda Carlisle had which hit single in 1988?

    • Macarena

    • Doctor's Orders

    • Ain't Too Proud To Beg

    • Heaven Is A Place On Earth

    Correct Answer
    A. Heaven Is A Place On Earth
  • 29. 

    George Michael had which hit single in 1988?

    • Rainy Days And Mondays

    • Star Wars (Main Title)

    • Daddy's Home

    • One More Try

    Correct Answer
    A. One More Try
  • 30. 

    The Escape Club had which hit single in 1988?

    • Wild, Wild West

    • Alley Cat

    • Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)

    • Off The Wall

    Correct Answer
    A. Wild, Wild West

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