Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The May 20, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering Neil Diamond, The Power Station, Hall & Oates, and Pretenders. The questions span 1980 through 1988. 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.
"America" by Neil Diamond was written for and featured in which film?
"America" featured prominently in the 1980 remake of 'The Jazz Singer' starring Neil Diamond.
The supergroup The Power Station, which had a hit with 'Some Like It Hot', featured members of Duran Duran and what other iconic band?
The Power Station consisted of John and Andy Taylor of Duran Duran, singer Robert Palmer, and drummer Tony Thompson from the influential disco-funk band Chic.
“I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” was recorded by which duo?
Hall & Oates released the R&B-infused hit "I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)" in 1981, which became one of their signature songs.
“Brass in Pocket” reached what peak position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.?
“Brass in Pocket” peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980.
Debbie Gibson wrote and produced her 1988 Billboard number-one single "Foolish Beat" entirely by herself. How old was she when the single topped the chart?
At just 17 years old, Debbie Gibson became the youngest artist to write, produce, and perform a number-one Billboard single with "Foolish Beat."
Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” features which signature production trait common in his early‑80s ballads?
The gated-reverb drum sound is a hallmark of Phil Collins’ early 1980s ballads, providing punchy and spacious drum effects.
Run-D.M.C.’s album Raising Hell, featuring the hit "It’s Tricky," became the first rap album certified at what RIAA level?
Raising Hell was the first rap album to achieve RIAA Platinum certification, marking a major milestone for hip hop on mainstream charts.