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80s Music Trivia Challenge – Friday, July 31, 2026

Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.

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The July 31, 2026 edition of the 80s Music Chart Challenge featured 7 Billboard Hot 100 trivia questions covering Animotion, Neil Diamond, Don Henley, and Bryan Adams. The questions span 1980 through 1989. Topics covered include Movie Soundtracks, 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.

Featured Topics:Chart RecordsMovie SoundtracksProducersNew WaveCollaborations
Animotion, Neil Diamond, Don Henley, Bryan Adams, The Police3 Moderate · 3 Hard · 1 Expert1980–1989

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1

Which label released 'Room to Move' by Animotion?

MODERATE
1989 · Animotion
Atlantic
Capitol
MCA
Polydor / PolyGramCorrect

'Room to Move' was released on the Polydor / PolyGram label, popular for synth-pop acts.

2

"Hello Again" by Neil Diamond was featured in a 1980 film remake starring Diamond. What was the name of that film?

MODERATE
1981 · Neil Diamond
Funny Girl
Lenny
The Entertainer
The Jazz SingerCorrect

"The Jazz Singer" (1980) starred Neil Diamond and featured the song "Hello Again" on its soundtrack.

3

Which member of The Eagles sang duet vocals with Stevie Nicks on 'Leather and Lace'?

MODERATE
1981 · Don Henley
Don HenleyCorrect
Glenn Frey
Joe Walsh
Randy Meisner

Don Henley, drummer and vocalist of The Eagles, performed the duet with Stevie Nicks on 'Leather and Lace.'

4

“Cuts Like a Knife” by Bryan Adams was produced by which collaborator who later also worked with Mötley Crüe and The Cars?

HARD
1983 · Bryan Adams
Bob Clearmountain
Bruce FairbairnCorrect
Keith Olsen
Mike Chapman

Bruce Fairbairn produced Bryan Adams' “Cuts Like a Knife” and went on to work with major rock bands like Mötley Crüe and The Cars, contributing significantly to their sound.

5

Which instrument is played prominently by Stewart Copeland throughout “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” in addition to the standard drum kit?

HARD
1981 · The Police
Congas
GlockenspielCorrect
Timbales
Vibraphone

Stewart Copeland added a glockenspiel part to 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,' giving the song its distinctive chiming sound.

6

“Notorious” by Duran Duran was produced by Nile Rodgers, best known as a founding member of which band?

HARD
1986 · Duran Duran
Change
ChicCorrect
Power Station
The Brothers Johnson

Nile Rodgers is the legendary guitarist and producer from Chic, who produced Duran Duran’s hit "Notorious."

7

What does the project name Lipps Inc. play on in relation to the song "Funkytown"?

EXPERT
1980 · Lipps Inc.
A classical music term
A television detective character
A train-station nickname
The phrase “lip sync”Correct

Lipps Inc. is a play on "lip sync," tying the project name cleverly to the performance style.