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Daily 80s Music Trivia

Sunday, April 12, 2026

1

“I Want a New Drug” by Huey Lewis and the News appears on which album?

MODERATE
1984 · Huey Lewis and the News
Fore!
Hard at Play
Picture This
✓Sports

The track “I Want a New Drug” was from Huey Lewis and the News’ breakthrough 1983 album 'Sports.'

2

“Leader of the Band” by Dan Fogelberg is widely understood as a tribute to whom?

MODERATE
1982 · Dan Fogelberg
✓His father
His high-school music teacher
His older brother
His record producer

“Leader of the Band” is a heartfelt tribute to Dan Fogelberg's father, who was a music teacher and major influence on his career.

3

“All Night Long (All Night)” incorporates elements of which Caribbean musical style?

HARD
1984 · Lionel Richie
✓Calypso
Reggae
Ska
Soca

Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long (All Night)” incorporates Calypso rhythms, blending Caribbean influences with pop and R&B.

4

“Harden My Heart” was the breakout hit for Quarterflash, fronted by which singer and saxophonist?

HARD
1982 · Quarterflash
Ann Wilson
Martha Davis
Patty Smyth
✓Rindy Ross

Rindy Ross was the lead vocalist and saxophonist who fronted Quarterflash on their hit "Harden My Heart."

5

Who wrote “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx?

HARD
1989 · Richard Marx
Desmond Child
Diane Warren
Phil Collins
✓Richard Marx

Richard Marx himself wrote 'Right Here Waiting,' a heartfelt ballad that became one of his biggest hits.

6

On the studio version of Paul McCartney’s "Coming Up," how is McCartney best described in terms of instrumentation?

EXPERT
1980 · Paul McCartney
✓Playing all instruments himself
Sharing lead vocals with Denny Laine
Singing over a full Wings performance
Using a string orchestra

Paul McCartney played all the instruments himself on the studio recording of "Coming Up," showcasing his multi-instrumental talent.

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