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Missed this one the first time? Here's what was on the board — seven questions from the daily archive. Sheena Easton, Lipps Inc., Bobby Brown all feature — expect questions on chart peaks, soundtrack credits, and production choices. The expert-level closer will test even dedicated chart historians. All 7 answers explained.
Sheena Easton's "Strut" was a major hit from which of her albums?
"Strut" was a successful single from Sheena Easton's 1984 album "A Private Heaven."
"Funkytown" was a hit for which group?
"Funkytown" by Lipps Inc. became a disco anthem in 1980 and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown was co-written and produced by which New jack swing figure?
Gene Griffin was instrumental in Bobby Brown's early New jack swing sound, co-writing and producing the hit “My Prerogative.”
Which producer worked with Tommy Page on “A Shoulder to Cry On”?
Arif Mardin and his son Joe Mardin co-produced Tommy Page’s ballad “A Shoulder to Cry On.”
“The Woman in You” by Bee Gees is best framed through what context?
“The Woman in You” served as a Bee Gees pop single connected to the Staying Alive soundtrack, showing their film-song contributions.
"Ghost Town" by Cheap Trick was co-written by Rick Nielsen and which songwriter?
Renowned songwriter Diane Warren co-wrote "Ghost Town" with Rick Nielsen, adding her pop sensibility.
Which song tied to the film "Urban Cowboy" was sung by Kenny Rogers and charted in 1980?
"Love the World Away" was featured in "Urban Cowboy" and became one of Kenny Rogers' popular soundtrack singles.
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