Trivia On Popular Music: Quiz!

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    Who recorded the hit single "Somewhere In The Night" in 1979?

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    • Michael Bolton
    • Al Green
    • Barry Manilow
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Explore popular music history with 'Trivia on Popular Music: Quiz!', featuring questions about hit singles from artists like Al Stewart, Barry Manilow, and Paul McCartney. This quiz assesses knowledge of music trends and artists from the late 1970s and early 1980s.

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  • 2. 

    Who recorded the hit single "Time Passages" in 1979?

    • Shirelles

    • Nu Shooz

    • Vanessa Willlams/Brian McKnight

    • Al Stewart

    Correct Answer
    A. Al Stewart
    Explanation
    Al Stewart recorded the hit single "Time Passages" in 1979.

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  • 3. 

    Who recorded the hit single "You're Only Lonely" in 1980?

    • Gerald Levert

    • J.D. Souther

    • Daniel Boone

    • Richard Marx

    Correct Answer
    A. J.D. Souther
    Explanation
    J.D. Souther recorded the hit single "You're Only Lonely" in 1980.

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  • 4. 

    Who recorded the hit single "Coming Up" in 1980?

    • Joey Dee & The Starlighters

    • Dixie Cups

    • Tommy Roe

    • Paul McCartney

    Correct Answer
    A. Paul McCartney
    Explanation
    Paul McCartney recorded the hit single "Coming Up" in 1980. He released it as a solo artist and it became one of his most successful songs. McCartney is a renowned musician and former member of the Beatles, making him a well-known and respected figure in the music industry.

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  • 5. 

    Who recorded the hit single "This Is It" in 1980?

    • Kenny Loggins

    • Johnny Cash

    • U2

    • Destiny's Child

    Correct Answer
    A. Kenny Loggins
    Explanation
    Kenny Loggins recorded the hit single "This Is It" in 1980.

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  • 6. 

    Who recorded the hit single "More Love" in 1980?

    • Neil Diamond

    • Kim Carnes

    • Christie

    • Michael Jackson

    Correct Answer
    A. Kim Carnes
    Explanation
    Kim Carnes recorded the hit single "More Love" in 1980.

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    Who recorded the hit single "Let Me Love You Tonight" in 1980?

    • Moody Blues

    • Four Tops

    • Dream

    • Pure Prairie League

    Correct Answer
    A. Pure Prairie League
    Explanation
    Pure Prairie League recorded the hit single "Let Me Love You Tonight" in 1980.

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  • 8. 

    Who recorded the hit single "I Don't Need You" in 1981?

    • Wilson Pickett

    • Cece Peniston

    • Ohio Players

    • Kenny Rogers

    Correct Answer
    A. Kenny Rogers
    Explanation
    Kenny Rogers recorded the hit single "I Don't Need You" in 1981.

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  • 9. 

    Who recorded the hit single "Please Don't Go" in 1980?

    • K.C. & The Sunshine Band

    • Lionel Richie

    • Skee-Lo

    • Samantha Fox

    Correct Answer
    A. K.C. & The Sunshine Band
    Explanation
    K.C. & The Sunshine Band recorded the hit single "Please Don't Go" in 1980.

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  • 10. 

    Who recorded the hit single "Yes, I'm Ready" in 1980?

    • Starship

    • Betty Wright

    • Teri De Sario With K.C

    • Celine Dion

    Correct Answer
    A. Teri De Sario With K.C
    Explanation
    Teri De Sario with K.C recorded the hit single "Yes, I'm Ready" in 1980.

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  • 11. 

    Who recorded the hit single "Should've Never Let You Go" in 1980?

    • Neil Sedaka & Dara Sedaka

    • Barry White

    • Sergio Mendes & Brash '68

    • Bob Moore

    Correct Answer
    A. Neil Sedaka & Dara Sedaka
    Explanation
    Neil Sedaka and Dara Sedaka recorded the hit single "Should've Never Let You Go" in 1980.

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  • 12. 

    Who recorded the hit single "Crying" in 1981?

    • Mountain

    • Jan & Dean

    • Al Wilson

    • Don McLean

    Correct Answer
    A. Don McLean
    Explanation
    Don McLean recorded the hit single "Crying" in 1981.

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  • 13. 

    Who recorded the hit single "Someone's Knockin'" in 1981?

    • Extreme

    • Nine Days

    • Richard Marx

    • Terri Gibbs

    Correct Answer
    A. Terri Gibbs
    Explanation
    Terri Gibbs recorded the hit single "Someone's Knockin'" in 1981.

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    Who recorded the hit single "I Do Love You" in 1979?

    • Gerardo

    • G.Q.

    • TLC

    • Brenton Wood

    Correct Answer
    A. G.Q.
    Explanation
    G.Q. recorded the hit single "I Do Love You" in 1979.

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    Who recorded the hit single "Together" in 1981?

    • Brandy

    • Tierra

    • U2

    • Tevin Campbell

    Correct Answer
    A. Tierra
    Explanation
    Tierra recorded the hit single "Together" in 1981.

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