How Well Do You Know About Music?

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How Well Do You Know About Music? - Quiz

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1.

The Jets had which hit single in 1988?
- A.
  
  Children
- B.
  
  Rocket 2 U
- C.
  
  She's Just My Style
- D.
  
  634-5789
Correct Answer
B. Rocket 2 U

Explanation
In 1988, the hit single by The Jets was "Rocket 2 U".

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2.

Keith Sweat had which hit single in 1988?
- A.
  
  Semi-Charmed Life
- B.
  
  I Want Her
- C.
  
  Here You Come Again
- D.
  
  Mandy
Correct Answer
B. I Want Her

Explanation
In 1988, Keith Sweat had a hit single titled "I Want Her."

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3.

Icehouse had which hit single in 1988?
- A.
  
  Wedding Song (There Is Love)
- B.
  
  Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
- C.
  
  Electric Blue
- D.
  
  Tubthumping
Correct Answer
C. Electric Blue

Explanation
In 1988, Icehouse had a hit single called "Electric Blue".

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4.

Bobby Brown had which hit single in 1988?
- A.
  
  Love Is Alive
- B.
  
  Woodstock
- C.
  
  Sugar Shack
- D.
  
  Don't Be Cruel
Correct Answer
D. Don't Be Cruel

Explanation
In 1988, Bobby Brown had a hit single titled "Don't Be Cruel." This song was a major success for him, reaching the top of the charts and becoming one of his signature songs. "Love Is Alive," "Woodstock," and "Sugar Shack" are not correct because they were not hit singles by Bobby Brown in 1988.

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5.

Paul Carrack had which hit single in 1988?
- A.
  
  Don't Shed A Tear
- B.
  
  Night Fever
- C.
  
  I Turn To You
- D.
  
  Bang Bang
Correct Answer
A. Don't Shed A Tear

Explanation
In 1988, Paul Carrack had a hit single called "Don't Shed A Tear". This song was popular and well-received, contributing to Carrack's success in the music industry during that time. "Night Fever" is a hit single by the Bee Gees, not Paul Carrack. "I Turn To You" is a hit single by Christina Aguilera, not Paul Carrack. "Bang Bang" is a hit single by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj, not Paul Carrack.

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6.

Brenda K. Starr had which hit single in 1988?
- A.
  
  Dreams
- B.
  
  Come With Me
- C.
  
  I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
- D.
  
  I Still Believe
Correct Answer
D. I Still Believe

Explanation
In 1988, Brenda K. Starr had a hit single called "I Still Believe."

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7.

Cher had which hit single in 1988?
- A.
  
  I Found Someone
- B.
  
  Bring It All To Me
- C.
  
  Wild Night
- D.
  
  Stay (I Missed You) (From Reality Bites)
Correct Answer
A. I Found Someone

Explanation
Cher had the hit single "I Found Someone" in 1988.

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8.

White Lion had which hit song in 1988?
- A.
  
  Exodus
- B.
  
  Everything Is Beautiful
- C.
  
  Music Box Dancer
- D.
  
  Wait
Correct Answer
D. Wait

Explanation
In 1988, the hit song by White Lion was "Wait".

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9.

Will to Power had which hit single in 1989?
- A.
  
  Baby, I Love Your Way/Firebird Medley
- B.
  
  Lady Marmalade
- C.
  
  Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
- D.
  
  Jessie's Girl
Correct Answer
A. Baby, I Love Your Way/Firebird Medley

Explanation
"Baby, I Love Your Way/Firebird Medley" was the hit single by the band Will to Power in 1989. This song was a medley of two popular songs, "Baby, I Love Your Way" originally by Peter Frampton and "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The song became a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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10.

The New Kids On The Block had which hit song in 1989?
- A.
  
  Raise The Roof
- B.
  
  No Scrubs
- C.
  
  Take The Long Way Home
- D.
  
  I'll Be Loving Your Forever
Correct Answer
D. I'll Be Loving Your Forever

Explanation
In 1989, The New Kids On The Block had a hit song called "I'll Be Loving Your Forever." This song was popular and well-received by fans during that time.

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11.

Martika had which hit song in 1989?
- A.
  
  Toy Solider
- B.
  
  Turn It Up [Remix]/Fire It Up
- C.
  
  Sweet Thing
- D.
  
  Friend Of Mine
Correct Answer
A. Toy Solider

Explanation
In 1989, Martika had a hit song called "Toy Soldier."

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12.

Taylor Dayne had which hit song in 1989?
- A.
  
  When The Lights Go Out
- B.
  
  Ring Of Fire
- C.
  
  No, No, No
- D.
  
  Don't Rush Me
Correct Answer
D. Don't Rush Me

Explanation
In 1989, Taylor Dayne had a hit song called "Don't Rush Me".

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13.

Love & Rockets had which hit song in 1989?
- A.
  
  Seasons In The Sun
- B.
  
  Love Makes The World Go Round
- C.
  
  So Alive
- D.
  
  Beat It
Correct Answer
C. So Alive

Explanation
"So Alive" was a hit song by Love & Rockets in 1989.

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14.

Dino had which hit song in 1989?
- A.
  
  Beautiful Day
- B.
  
  I Like It
- C.
  
  It's Only Make Believe
- D.
  
  The Rose
Correct Answer
B. I Like It

Explanation
In 1989, Dino had a hit song called "I Like It".

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15.

Donny Osmond had which hit song in 1989?
- A.
  
  My Boy Lollipop
- B.
  
  Solider Of Love
- C.
  
  (Just Like) Starting Over
- D.
  
  Dancing Queen
Correct Answer
B. Solider Of Love

Explanation
In 1989, Donny Osmond had a hit song called "Soldier of Love".

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How Well Do You Know About Music?

The Jets had which hit single in 1988?

Keith Sweat had which hit single in 1988?

Icehouse had which hit single in 1988?

Bobby Brown had which hit single in 1988?

Paul Carrack had which hit single in 1988?

Brenda K. Starr had which hit single in 1988?

Cher had which hit single in 1988?

White Lion had which hit song in 1988?

Will to Power had which hit single in 1989?

The New Kids On The Block had which hit song in 1989?

Martika had which hit song in 1989?

Taylor Dayne had which hit song in 1989?

Love & Rockets had which hit song in 1989?

Dino had which hit song in 1989?

Donny Osmond had which hit song in 1989?