Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The June 7, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering Sheena Easton, Lipps Inc., Bobby Brown, and Tommy Page. The questions span 1980 through 1989. 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.
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.