Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The July 11, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering Chicago, Milli Vanilli, Neil Diamond, and Scarlett & Black. The questions span 1980 through 1989. Topics covered include Producers and New Wave, 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.
“Look Away” by Chicago was written by which songwriter strongly associated with late-1980s power ballads?
Diane Warren is renowned for her work on many late-80s power ballads including Chicago’s hit “Look Away.”
Who wrote “Blame It on the Rain,” the hit recorded by Milli Vanilli?
Diane Warren is a prolific songwriter who penned many hits including “Blame It on the Rain.”
Neil Diamond’s 'Heartlight' was co-written by the legendary songwriting duo of Burt Bacharach and whom?
'Heartlight' was co-written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager.
The song 'You Don’t Know' by Scarlett & Black appeared under which record label?
'You Don't Know' was released on Virgin Records, a label influential in the 80s pop and new wave scenes.
Which songwriting duo is credited for Donna Summer’s 1982 song “The Woman In Me”?
"The Woman In Me" was written by Michael Clark and John Bettis, continuing Summer’s adult-pop/R&B style.
Which producer is credited on “The Great Commandment” by Camouflage?
Producer Flood was credited on “The Great Commandment,” helping create its influential synthpop atmosphere.
Gary Numan’s 1980 hit "Cars" is most closely associated with which broad musical style?
"Cars" is a pioneering synth-pop/new wave song, characterized by its electronic instrumentation and futuristic sound that influenced 80s pop music.