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Daily 80s Music Trivia

Saturday, April 18, 2026

1

The hard-rocking 1980 hit "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" became the first Top 10 single for Pat Benatar and was featured on which of her albums?

MODERATE
1981 · Pat Benatar
✓Crimes of Passion
Get Nervous
In the Heat of the Night
Tropico

"Hit Me with Your Best Shot" appeared on Pat Benatar's album "Crimes of Passion," marking her breakthrough Top 10 hit.

2

"California Girls" by David Lee Roth is a cover of a classic hit originally recorded by which group?

MODERATE
1985 · David Lee Roth
Jan and Dean
✓The Beach Boys
The Byrds
The Four Seasons

David Lee Roth's version of "California Girls" is a cover of the original classic surf rock hit by The Beach Boys.

3

Which artist recorded “Bust a Move”?

MODERATE
1989 · Young MC
Biz Markie
LL Cool J
Tone Lōc
✓Young MC

Young MC’s “Bust a Move” became a mainstream hip-hop hit with its upbeat, danceable rhythm.

4

Who received sole writing credit for Michael Jackson's "Rock With You," produced by Quincy Jones?

HARD
1980 · Michael Jackson
Hank Cosby
Michael Jackson
Quincy Jones
✓Rod Temperton

Rod Temperton was the sole songwriter for "Rock With You," a key track produced by Quincy Jones for Jackson's 'Off the Wall' album.

5

“Love Bites” by Def Leppard was co-written by Steve Clark, Robert John “Mutt” Lange, and which band member?

HARD
1988 · Def Leppard
✓Joe Elliott
Phil Collen
Rick Allen
Rick Savage

Joe Elliott, lead vocalist of Def Leppard, co-wrote “Love Bites” alongside Steve Clark and producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange.

6

“Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club achieved which U.S. chart distinction?

HARD
1988 · The Escape Club
✓It became their only U.S. No. 1 hit
It was their first Top 40 hit but missed the Top 10
It was their only charting single in the U.S.
It won Record of the Year

“Wild, Wild West” is known as The Escape Club’s only U.S. No. 1 hit, marking their peak commercial success.

7

“Real Love” by The Doobie Brothers features which lead vocalist?

EXPERT
1980 · The Doobie Brothers
Jeff Baxter
✓Michael McDonald
Patrick Simmons
Tom Johnston

Michael McDonald’s distinctive soulful voice was featured as lead vocalist on "Real Love," defining The Doobie Brothers' late 70s and 80s sound.

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