Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The May 4, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering Patrick Swayze, Elton John, Bob Seger, and Bertie Higgins. The questions span 1980 through 1987. Topics covered include Billboard Hot 100 and Movie Soundtracks, 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.
Patrick Swayze’s “She’s Like the Wind” was featured in which 1987 film?
Patrick Swayze performed “She’s Like the Wind” for the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, where he starred.
"Little Jeannie" was a hit for which artist?
"Little Jeannie" was Elton John's first top 10 hit in the US after a few years, reaching the charts in 1980.
"Against the Wind" was recorded by which artist?
Bob Seger recorded "Against the Wind," a reflective rock ballad that became a hit in 1980.
“Key Largo” by Bertie Higgins takes its title from a film that co-starred Humphrey Bogart with which actress?
The 1948 film "Key Largo" starred Humphrey Bogart alongside Lauren Bacall, whom the song references.
Who received co-songwriter credit with Roland Orzabal on Tears for Fears’ “Head Over Heels"?
Curt Smith, co-founder of Tears for Fears, co-wrote “Head Over Heels” alongside Roland Orzabal, contributing to their distinctive 80s sound.
The signature instrumental break in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” was played by which guitarist?
Eddie Van Halen played the iconic rock guitar solo on “Beat It,” blending rock and pop and helping the track cross genre boundaries.
Before Hall & Oates turned it into a hit, "Family Man" had first appeared on an album by which British multi-instrumentalist?
"Family Man" was originally recorded by Mike Oldfield before Hall & Oates made it a popular hit.