Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
The July 24, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering Mike Post featuring Larry Carlton, Men At Work, Air Supply, and Tina Turner. The questions span 1980 through 1987. Topics covered include Billboard Hot 100 and Collaborations, 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.
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Which record best fits the description of television scoring crossing into pop with an instrumental theme featuring guitar coloration in 1981?
Mike Post's instrumental theme for "Hill Street Blues" featured smooth guitar work by Larry Carlton and crossed into pop charts.
Which group is known for the album "Business As Usual," featuring the hit "Who Can It Be Now?" with Colin Hay's writing and Greg Ham's saxophone?
"Business As Usual" by Men At Work featured distinctive saxophone by Greg Ham and Colin Hay’s songwriting, setting them apart from guitar-driven contemporaries.
'All Out of Love' by Air Supply was released on which record label?
'All Out of Love' was released on the Arista label, which helped Air Supply achieve international success.
Songwriter Holly Knight co-wrote "The Warrior" for Scandal featuring Patty Smyth. Which other 1984 Hot 100 hit did Knight also co-write, originally recorded by her band Spider?
Holly Knight co-wrote "Better Be Good to Me," showcasing her songwriting versatility in major 80s hits.
“Some People” by Belouis Some appeared on which 1985 album?
The 1985 album Some People by Belouis Some includes the title track “Some People.”
Which drum machine provided the dry, punchy snare sound on Cameo's funk classic "Word Up!"?
The Linn LM-1 drum machine was famed for its distinctive punchy snare sound, which shaped the rhythm of "Word Up!" and many 80s funk hits.
“Joanna” by Kool & the Gang was released on which label?
Kool & the Gang released "Joanna" through De-Lite Records, their label during the early 80s.