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Daily 80s Music Trivia

Monday, April 13, 2026

1

"Sea of Love" by The Honeydrippers was a revival of a hit originally recorded in 1959 by which artist?

MODERATE
1985 · The Honeydrippers
Bobby Darin
Bobby Vinton
Del Shannon
✓Phil Phillips

"Sea of Love" was a 1959 hit originally recorded by Phil Phillips and was revived by The Honeydrippers in the 1980s.

2

"Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant takes its title from a real street in which London district?

MODERATE
1983 · Eddy Grant
✓Brixton
Camden
Notting Hill
Soho

Eddy Grant’s "Electric Avenue" refers to an actual street in Brixton, London, known for its vibrant community.

3

“Dead Giveaway” was a hit for which family vocal group?

MODERATE
1983 · Shalamar
DeBarge
✓Shalamar
The Deele
The Jets

Shalamar, known for their R&B and soul hits, recorded “Dead Giveaway,” featuring their signature harmonies and danceable rhythms.

4

“Leader of the Band” and “Same Old Lang Syne” were both hits from which Dan Fogelberg album?

HARD
1982 · Dan Fogelberg
Netherlands
Phoenix
Souvenirs
✓The Innocent Age

Dan Fogelberg's 1981 album "The Innocent Age" featured both "Leader of the Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne," solidifying his soft rock reputation.

5

“Rock and a Hard Place” was written by which songwriting pair?

HARD
1989 · The Rolling Stones
✓Jagger/Richards
Jagger/Wood
Richards/Jones
Stewart/Wood

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wrote “Rock and a Hard Place,” featured on The Rolling Stones’ 1989 album Steel Wheels.

6

Which Blondie singer co-wrote “Call Me”?

HARD
1980 · Blondie
Chrissie Hynde
✓Debbie Harry
Pat Benatar
Stevie Nicks

Blondie’s lead singer Debbie Harry co-wrote “Call Me” with producer Giorgio Moroder.

7

“Words” by F. R. David became an international hit well before it was a U.S. Hot 100 entry; that record is most often classified within what streamlined early-1980s European pop style?

EXPERT
1983 · F. R. David
Arena rock
Cowpunk
✓Euro disco / synth-pop balladry
Sophisti-pop

“Words” is a classic example of Euro disco and synth-pop ballad style that dominated European charts in the early 80s.

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