Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The April 23, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering Santana, Olivia Newton-John, Terence Trent D'Arby, and The Doobie Brothers. The questions span 1980 through 1989. Topics covered include Billboard Hot 100, Movie Soundtracks and Producers, 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.
“Hold On” by Santana came from which album?
“Hold On” was a track on Santana’s 1982 album Shango.
'Xanadu' by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra served as the title track to a 1980 film. The film starred Olivia Newton-John alongside which Hollywood legend in his final theatrical film role?
Gene Kelly starred alongside Olivia Newton-John in 'Xanadu,' marking his final theatrical film appearance.
"Wishing Well" by Terence Trent D'Arby was the debut single from his debut album and reached number one in the United Kingdom. The album was released on which label?
"Wishing Well" appeared on Terence Trent D'Arby's debut album released on Columbia Records, which helped launch his international career.
The song "Real Love" was recorded by which band?
"Real Love" was a hit single for The Doobie Brothers in 1980 during their reunion period with Michael McDonald.
The minimalist new-wave cover "Money" by The Flying Lizards was produced by which British experimentalist?
David Cunningham produced the distinctive, minimalist version of "Money," which charted at the start of 1980.
“Shadows of the Night” by Pat Benatar had been recorded earlier for the film Times Square by which singer?
Before Pat Benatar's hit version, Rachel Sweet recorded "Shadows of the Night" for the film Times Square.
Which songwriting partnership is credited for “Mixed Emotions” by The Rolling Stones?
"Mixed Emotions" was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the legendary songwriting duo behind most Rolling Stones hits.