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Daily 80s Music Trivia

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

1

“Who Can It Be Now?” by Men at Work first appeared on which album?

MODERATE
1982 · Men at Work
✓Business as Usual
Cargo
High Wire
Two Hearts

“Who Can It Be Now?” was the lead single from Men at Work’s debut album Business as Usual, released in 1982.

2

On Heart's 1986 chart-topping power ballad "These Dreams", which band member took over lead vocals instead of the usual primary singer Ann Wilson?

MODERATE
1986 · Heart
Denny Carmassi
Howard Leese
Mark Andes
✓Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson took over lead vocal duties on "These Dreams," marking a shift from Ann Wilson's usual role as lead singer and contributing to the song's unique sound.

3

The international hit "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco features lyrics centered on the life and legacy of which historical figure?

MODERATE
1986 · Falco
Johann Sebastian Bach
Ludwig van Beethoven
Richard Wagner
✓Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

"Rock Me Amadeus" pays homage to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, celebrating the classical composer through modern pop music.

4

The Pet Shop Boys’ breakthrough hit "West End Girls" reached #1 on the Hot 100 after being re-recorded with which influential American producer?

HARD
1986 · Pet Shop Boys
Arthur Baker
Phil Ramone
Shep Pettibone
✓Stephen Hague

Stephen Hague produced the 1986 re-recording of "West End Girls," helping it reach #1 on the Hot 100 chart.

5

How many distinct harmony parts are performed in the a cappella opening of The Eagles’ live 1980 version of "Seven Bridges Road"?

HARD
1981 · The Eagles
✓Five
Four
Six
Three

The live version features a complex five-part harmony in its a cappella opening, showcasing The Eagles’ vocal prowess.

6

In “Who Can It Be Now?” by Men at Work, Greg Ham’s recurring hook is played on which instrument?

HARD
1982 · Men at Work
Flute
Harmonica
Oboe
✓Saxophone

The distinctive hook in "Who Can It Be Now?" is played on saxophone by Greg Ham, contributing to the song's memorable sound.

7

The distinctive electronic drum sounds associated with Prince recordings from the Purple Rain era, including tracks surrounding “I Would Die 4 U,” are most closely linked to which drum machine?

EXPERT
1985 · Prince
✓Linn LM-1
Oberheim DMX
Roland TR-808
Simmons SDS-V

Prince famously used the Linn LM-1 drum machine, one of the first drum machines with digital samples, to create his signature drum sounds on Purple Rain-era recordings.

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