Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The July 23, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering The Pointer Sisters, The Time, Madonna, and The Carpenters. The questions span 1981 through 1989. Topics covered include Billboard Hot 100 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.
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters was written by which songwriting team?
"Slow Hand" was penned by Michael Clark and John Bettis, known for writing many pop hits in the era.
The 1982 track "777-9311" is credited to which Minneapolis funk act?
"777-9311" is a signature funk track from The Time, an influential Minneapolis band active in the early 80s.
On which label was Madonna's single 'Borderline' released?
'Borderline' was released by Madonna under Warner Bros. Records, the label that launched her early career.
"Touch Me When We’re Dancing" by The Carpenters prominently features which vocal arrangement trait?
The Carpenters' "Touch Me When We're Dancing" is known for its smooth, layered close-harmony vocals, a hallmark of their sound.
Diana Ross's 'Missing You,' produced by Lionel Richie, shared production credit with which longtime Motown collaborator known for work with the Commodores?
James Anthony Carmichael co-produced 'Missing You' with Lionel Richie and was known for his extensive Commodores collaborations.
Which album includes “Love in an Elevator” by Aerosmith?
‘Love in an Elevator’ is a single from Aerosmith’s 1989 album 'Pump,' which marked a return to the band's harder rock sound.
“Abracadabra” by Steve Miller Band was the group’s last U.S. No. 1 hit. Which earlier Steve Miller Band single had also reached No. 1?
“Rock’n Me” hit No. 1 in 1981 and was the Steve Miller Band's first chart-topping single before "Abracadabra."