Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The June 11, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering David Bowie, Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes, The Pretenders, and Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force. The questions span 1980 through 1985. Topics covered include MTV Era, 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.
“China Girl” was a 1983 solo hit for which artist?
David Bowie released “China Girl” as a single in 1983; the song was co-written with Iggy Pop and became one of Bowie's notable hits.
“Up Where We Belong” by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes won the Academy Award for Best Original Song from which film?
“Up Where We Belong” was featured in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman, earning the Academy Award for Best Original Song that year.
"Brass in Pocket" was a hit for which band?
"Brass in Pocket" was The Pretenders' breakthrough hit single in 1980, showcasing Chrissie Hynde's distinctive style.
“I Wonder If I Take You Home” by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force was produced by which team?
The production team Full Force produced “I Wonder If I Take You Home.”
Which Eagles member sang harmony vocals on Bob Seger's "Shame on the Moon," having previously co-written a major Eagles hit with Seger?
Glenn Frey provided harmony vocals on "Shame on the Moon" and had co-written the Eagles' hit "Heartache Tonight" with Seger.
The Romantics' hit "What I Like About You" features a drum beat influenced by which 1960s British Invasion band?
The drum beat on "What I Like About You" was heavily influenced by The Kinks' style, particularly their energetic and punchy rhythms from the 1960s.
“Pac-Man Fever” by Buckner & Garcia was released on which label?
"Pac-Man Fever" was released on Columbia Records, capitalizing on the early 80s video game craze.