Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The May 12, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering The Rolling Stones, The Gap Band, The Police, and Squeeze. The questions span 1980 through 1987. Topics covered include Billboard Hot 100 and Grammy History, 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.
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“Waiting on a Friend” by The Rolling Stones appeared on which album?
“Waiting on a Friend” was featured on The Rolling Stones' 1981 album 'Tattoo You', a record noted for its classic rock sound.
“You Dropped a Bomb on Me” by The Gap Band was released on which label?
The Gap Band’s “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” was released under Total Experience Records.
The Police achieved significant airplay with "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da," a track from their third studio album which was titled after what pseudo-Latin phrase?
"Zenyatta Mondatta" is the title of The Police's third album, which included the hit "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da."
"Hourglass" was the title track from the first Squeeze studio album after the return of which core songwriting pair?
Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the main songwriting duo of Squeeze, reunited for the "Hourglass" album.
“Sailing” by Christopher Cross won how many GRAMMY Awards at the 23rd Annual GRAMMY Awards?
At the 23rd GRAMMY Awards in 1981, Christopher Cross’s “Sailing” won three GRAMMYs, including Record of the Year.
“Karma Chameleon” reached which Billboard Hot 100 position?
“Karma Chameleon” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Culture Club’s biggest U.S. hit.
“I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner was the band’s first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 after how many previous Top 10 hits that stopped short of No. 1?
Foreigner had six Top 10 hits on the Hot 100 before 'I Want to Know What Love Is' finally reached No. 1, marking a career milestone for the band.