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Daily 80s Music Trivia

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

1

Which R&B legend wrote and produced Diana Ross's 1981 hit 'I'm Coming Out' after seeing three drag queens dressed as her at a club?

MODERATE
1981 · Diana Ross
✓Nile Rodgers
Quincy Jones
Rick James
Stevie Wonder

Nile Rodgers of Chic was inspired to write the anthem of self-revelation after this real-life encounter in a New York City gay club.

2

What was the first music video ever played on MTV when the channel launched on August 1, 1981?

MODERATE
1981 · The Buggles
Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel
✓Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles
You Better Run by Pat Benatar

The Buggles' 1979 hit was prophetically chosen as the inaugural music video for the new channel, heralding the start of the video era.

3

In 1981, who became the first artist to hold the #1 spot on Billboard's Top LPs & Tape chart and Hot 100 simultaneously with 'Tattoo You' and 'Start Me Up'?

HARD
1981 · The Rolling Stones
Billy Joel
Bruce Springsteen
Stevie Wonder
✓The Rolling Stones

This achievement marked a major commercial comeback for the band in the 1980s, showcasing their enduring appeal.

4

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' album spent a record 37 weeks at #1. Which album finally knocked it out of the top spot in 1984?

HARD
1984 · Michael Jackson
Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
✓Footloose Soundtrack
Like a Virgin by Madonna
Purple Rain by Prince

The massively popular soundtrack for the film 'Footloose', featuring hits by Kenny Loggins and Deniece Williams, ended 'Thriller's' historic reign.

5

Vangelis's instrumental theme from 'Chariots of Fire' hit #1 on the Hot 100 in 1982. What was the official title of the track?

EXPERT
1982 · Vangelis
100 Metres
Chariots of Fire
Eric's Theme
✓Titles

Although commonly known as the 'Chariots of Fire' theme, the track's official title on the soundtrack album is simply 'Titles'.

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