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Daily 80s Music Trivia

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1

"Peek-a-Boo" by Siouxsie and the Banshees was produced by Mike Hedges and appeared on which 1988 studio album?

MODERATE
1988 · Siouxsie and the Banshees
A Kiss in the Dreamhouse
Juju
✓Peepshow
Tinderbox

"Peepshow" was the 1988 album featuring 'Peek-a-Boo', highlighting the band's innovative post-punk style.

2

"True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper was written by which songwriting team?

MODERATE
1986 · Cyndi Lauper
✓Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly
Gerry Goffin and Carole King
Holland–Dozier–Holland
Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman

The hit ballad "True Colors" was penned by the prolific duo Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, known for many 80s pop classics.

3

Though it reached a new peak on the charts in 1986, the song "I'm Not the One" by The Cars was originally recorded for which of their studio albums released five years prior?

HARD
1986 · The Cars
Candy-O
Heartbeat City
Panorama
✓Shake It Up

"I'm Not the One" was first recorded for 1981's "Shake It Up" album before gaining renewed success in 1986.

4

Tina Turner's "Private Dancer," the title track of her 1984 album, was written by Mark Knopfler and features a lead guitar solo played by which musician?

HARD
1984 · Tina Turner
Jamie West-Oram
✓Jeff Beck
Mark Knopfler
Mick Ronson

Jeff Beck delivered the memorable guitar solo on "Private Dancer," complementing Mark Knopfler's songwriting.

5

Matthew Wilder co-wrote the 1984 hit 'Break My Stride' with which collaborator?

HARD
1984 · Matthew Wilder
✓Greg Prestopino
Jack White
Jeff Lynne
Richard Kerr

Greg Prestopino co-wrote 'Break My Stride' with Matthew Wilder, contributing to this catchy and enduring pop hit.

6

Which band released the 1989 album Steel Wheels, featuring “Mixed Emotions”?

EXPERT
1989 · The Rolling Stones
Eagles
Fleetwood Mac
✓The Rolling Stones
The Who

Steel Wheels was a 1989 Rolling Stones album featuring hits like "Mixed Emotions," marking a reunion for the band.

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