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The song 'Fame' by Irene Cara was featured on the soundtrack of the 1980 film of the same name. The film focused on students at which type of institution?
'Fame' was the title track for the 1980 film about students attending a New York City performing arts high school.
Diana Ross released "Swept Away" in 1984. The song appeared on an album of the same name, released on which label?
The 1984 album "Swept Away" by Diana Ross was released on RCA Records.
The Whispers' 'And the Beat Goes On' was released on Solar Records, founded by which mogul who was previously a talent booker for Soul Train?
Dick Griffey founded Solar Records after his career as a Soul Train talent booker, helping launch The Whispers.
The 1987 single "Electric Blue" by Icehouse was co-written by lead singer Iva Davies and which American musician?
John Oates from Hall & Oates co-wrote "Electric Blue" with Iva Davies, contributing to its successful pop-rock sound.
The title of the Mr. Mister hit "Kyrie" is derived from a liturgical petition; in which language is the phrase "Kyrie Eleison" written?
"Kyrie Eleison" means "Lord, have mercy" in Greek and is a traditional phrase used in Christian liturgy.
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” features which instrument providing its distinctive opening riff?
The distinctive opening riff in “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is played on a steel drum, giving it a bright, unique sound.
“Holiday Road” by Lindsey Buckingham is indelibly tied to which 1983 comedy film?
“Holiday Road” was famously featured in National Lampoon’s Vacation, becoming synonymous with the movie’s road-trip theme.
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