The Ultimate Adult Contemporary Trivia
This short quiz is to find out a few basics of Adult Contemporary.
- 1.
Who recorded the hit single "The Heart Of Rock N Roll" in 1984?
- A.
Lovin' Spoonful
- B.
Johnny Rivers
- C.
Huey Lewis & The News
- D.
Fortunes
Correct Answer
C. Huey Lewis & The News -
- 2.
Who recorded the hit single "Caribbean Queen" in 1984?
- A.
Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
- B.
Billy Ocean
- C.
Shaun Cassidy
- D.
Jermaine Jackson
Correct Answer
B. Billy Ocean -
- 3.
Who recorded the hit single "That's All" in 1984?
- A.
Christina Aguilera
- B.
Genesis
- C.
Freaknasty
- D.
Del Shannon
Correct Answer
B. Genesis -
- 4.
Who recorded the hit single "I Want A New Drug" in 1984?
- A.
Bobby Sherman
- B.
Mountain
- C.
Floyd Cramer
- D.
Huey Lewis & The News
Correct Answer
D. Huey Lewis & The News -
- 5.
Who recorded the hit single "Adult Education" in 1984?
- A.
Billy Vaughn
- B.
Al Wilson
- C.
Big Punisher Featuring Joe
- D.
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Correct Answer
D. Daryl Hall & John Oates -
- 6.
Who recorded the hit single "The Power Of Love" in 1985?
- A.
Us3
- B.
Herman's Hermits
- C.
Smith
- D.
Huey Lewis & The News
Correct Answer
D. Huey Lewis & The News -
- 7.
Who recorded the hit single "Cherish" in 1985?
- A.
Kool & The Gang
- B.
Chubby Checker
- C.
Rick Nelson
- D.
The Cover Girls
Correct Answer
A. Kool & The Gang -
- 8.
Who recorded the hit single "Part-Time Lover" in 1985?
- A.
Stevie Wonder
- B.
Five Stairsteps & Cubie
- C.
Snoop Dogg
- D.
Fifth Dimension
Correct Answer
A. Stevie Wonder -
- 9.
Who recorded the hit single "Heaven" in 1985?
- A.
Bryan Adams
- B.
Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs
- C.
Ian Matthews
- D.
Robert Parker
Correct Answer
A. Bryan Adams -
- 10.
Who recorded the hit single "Sea Of Love" in 1985?
- A.
Hi-Five
- B.
Thin Lizzy
- C.
Honeydrippers
- D.
Electric Light Orchestra
Correct Answer
C. Honeydrippers -
- 11.
Who recorded the hit single "Nightshift" in 1985?
- A.
Macy Gray
- B.
Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen
- C.
Commodores
- D.
Silk
Correct Answer
C. Commodores -
- 12.
Who recorded the hit single "Sussudio" in 1985?
- A.
Phil Collins
- B.
Billy Joel
- C.
Tom Petty
- D.
Eric Clapton
Correct Answer
A. Phil Collins -
- 13.
Who recorded the hit single "Addicted To Love" in 1986?
- A.
Neil Diamond
- B.
Elton John
- C.
K-Ci & Jojo
- D.
Robert Palmer
Correct Answer
D. Robert Palmer -
- 14.
Who recorded the hit single "Greatest Love Of All" in 1986?
- A.
Whitney Houston
- B.
Ad Libs
- C.
The Heights
- D.
Celine Dion
Correct Answer
A. Whitney Houston -
- 15.
Who recorded the hit single "Secret Lovers" in 1986?
- A.
Mamas & The Papa
- B.
Lesley Gore
- C.
Leo Sayer
- D.
Atlantic Starr
Correct Answer
D. Atlantic Starr -
- 16.
Who recorded the hit single "Friends And Lovers" in 1986?
- A.
Carl Anderson & Gloria Loring
- B.
Miracles
- C.
Sunny & The Sunglows
- D.
Tim McGraw
Correct Answer
A. Carl Anderson & Gloria Loring -
- 17.
Who recorded the hit single "Holding Back The Years" in 1986?
- A.
Isaac Hayes
- B.
Lil' Mo Featuring Fabolous
- C.
Youngbloods
- D.
Simply Red
Correct Answer
D. Simply Red -
- 18.
Who recorded the hit single "Sledgehammer" in 1986?
- A.
Chiffons
- B.
Dan Fogelberg
- C.
Al Martino
- D.
Peter Gabriel
Correct Answer
D. Peter Gabriel -
- 19.
Who recorded the hit single "Dancing On The Ceiling" in 1986?
- A.
Keith Sweat
- B.
H Town
- C.
Eric Clapton
- D.
Lionel Richie
Correct Answer
D. Lionel Richie -
- 20.
Who recorded the hit "Your Wildest Dreams" in 1986?
- A.
2Pac
- B.
Mary Wells
- C.
The Moody Blues
- D.
Kenny Nolan
Correct Answer
C. The Moody Blues -
- 21.
Who recorded the hit "Dreamtime" in 1986?
- A.
Donny Osmond
- B.
LL Cool J
- C.
Charlie Rich
- D.
Daryl Hall
Correct Answer
D. Daryl Hall -
- 22.
Who recorded the hit single "Walk Like An Egyptian" in 1987?
- A.
Daniel Boone
- B.
Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson
- C.
Willie Mitchell
- D.
Bangles
Correct Answer
D. Bangles -
- 23.
Who recorded the hit single "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" in 1987?
- A.
Junior M.A.F.I.A Featuring The Notorious B.I.G
- B.
Bee Gees
- C.
Whitney Houston
- D.
Chante Moore
Correct Answer
C. Whitney Houston -
- 24.
Who recorded the hit single "I Want Your Sex" (from "Beverly Hills Cop II") in 1987?
- A.
O'jays
- B.
George Michael
- C.
Glen Campbell
- D.
Doors
Correct Answer
B. George Michael -
- 25.
Who recorded the hit "The Next Time I Fall" in 1987?
- A.
Kris Kross
- B.
Crystals
- C.
Sweet
- D.
Peter Cetera & Amy Grant
Correct Answer
D. Peter Cetera & Amy Grant -
- 26.
Who recorded the hit single "Hold On To The Nights" in 1988?
- A.
Buffalo Springfield
- B.
Richard Marx
- C.
Wyclef Jean
- D.
Nelly
Correct Answer
B. Richard Marx -
- 27.
Who recorded the hit single "Father Figure" in 1988?
- A.
George Michael
- B.
John Ono Lennon
- C.
Betty Everett
- D.
Blue Magic
Correct Answer
A. George Michael -
- 28.
Who recorded the hit single "Groovy Kind Of Love" in 1988?
- A.
Crystals
- B.
Joe Jones
- C.
Westlife
- D.
Phil Collins
Correct Answer
D. Phil Collins -
- 29.
Who recorded the hit single "Endless Summer Nights" in 1988?
- A.
Babyface
- B.
Montell Jordan
- C.
Larry Verne
- D.
Richard Marx
Correct Answer
D. Richard Marx -
- 30.
Who recorded the hit single "Together Forever" in 1988?
- A.
Dennis Coffey & The Detroit Guitar Band
- B.
Spinners
- C.
Paul McCartney & Wings
- D.
Rick Astley
Correct Answer
D. Rick Astley -
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