Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The April 15, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering Michael Jackson, Simple Minds, Queen, and Stray Cats. The questions span 1980 through 1989. Topics covered include Movie Soundtracks, Producers and Grammy History, 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.
"Beat It" by Michael Jackson was produced by which longtime collaborator?
Quincy Jones produced "Beat It," continuing his successful partnership with Michael Jackson on the "Thriller" album.
Which band recorded “Don’t You Forget About Me”?
Simple Minds recorded “Don’t You Forget About Me” for the film The Breakfast Club, becoming their biggest US hit.
"Another One Bites the Dust" was recorded by which band?
"Another One Bites the Dust" is a hit funk-rock track by Queen from their 1980 album "The Game."
“Rock This Town” by Stray Cats deliberately revived which guitar-centered 1950s style?
Stray Cats revived the rockabilly style, blending 1950s rock and country influences with a modern 80s edge.
Which Toto member was the primary songwriter for their 1982 Grammy-winning Record of the Year, 'Rosanna'?
Keyboardist David Paich wrote the song, which, despite popular belief, was not named after actress Rosanna Arquette, who was dating Steve Porcaro at the time.
David Foster’s “Love Theme from St. Elmo’s Fire” was co-written with which musician?
Tommy Keene co-wrote the “Love Theme from St. Elmo’s Fire” with David Foster, combining Foster’s smooth production with Keene’s melodic sensibility.
On which record label were The Alan Parsons Project's albums consistently released in the United States during the early 1980s?
The Alan Parsons Project's albums from this era, including "The Turn of a Friendly Card," were released in the U.S. on Arista Records.