Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The April 14, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering Michael Jackson, Irene Cara, Kool & the Gang, and Yes. The questions span 1982 through 1984. Topics covered include Billboard Hot 100, Movie Soundtracks and One-Hit Wonders, with difficulty levels ranging from 3 moderate, 3 hard, 1 expert. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation covering chart positions, artist background, and production context.
This archive page preserves the daily quiz as published, with answers and explanations included.
“Human Nature” by Michael Jackson first appeared on which album?
“Human Nature” was one of the singles from Michael Jackson’s landmark 1982 album Thriller, released as a single in 1983.
What 1983 #1 hit for Irene Cara was from a movie she also co-starred in?
Irene Cara co-wrote and performed the theme song for the movie 'Flashdance', winning an Academy Award and a Grammy. However, she did not appear in the film.
“Joanna” by Kool & the Gang is from which album?
“Joanna” was a smooth ballad featured on Kool & the Gang's 1983 album 'In the Heart.'
“Owner of a Lonely Heart” reached #1 in which year?
Yes’s “Owner of a Lonely Heart” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1984, their only US chart-topper.
“Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye is especially associated with early pop use of which drum machine?
The Roland TR-808 gave "Sexual Healing" its distinctive rhythm, pioneering the use of drum machines in R&B and pop.
The spoken comic interjections in “Puttin’ On the Ritz” by Taco helped turn the record into what kind of early-1980s crossover hit?
Taco’s “Puttin' On the Ritz” was a synth-pop reinterpretation of the 1920s standard, made distinctive by spoken comedic lines.
“Radio Ga Ga” by Queen appears on which album?
"Radio Ga Ga" was a major hit from Queen’s 1984 album "The Works."