Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
On August 20, 2026 the daily challenge served up 7 Billboard Hot 100 questions, kept here for replay. Subjects covered include Producers and New Wave. It draws on the work of The Rolling Stones, Various Artists, and Milli Vanilli. Expect a climb from moderate footing into 3 hard and 1 expert questions. The chart years stretch from 1980 to 1989. In total the set spans 7 different acts from the decade. Every entry is tied to a documented Billboard chart run rather than fan lore. Detailed explanations sit alongside each answer for anyone who wants the full context.
This archive page preserves the daily quiz as published, with answers and explanations included.
“Walking Away” by Information Society was produced by which producer?
Fred Maher produced Information Society’s “Walking Away,” blending synthpop and electronic elements effectively.
"All This Love" was a hit for which Motown family group?
"All This Love" was a top hit by DeBarge, a Motown family group known for their smooth soul sound.
The Rolling Stones' 1986 hit "Harlem Shuffle" is a cover of an R&B track originally released in 1963 by which duo?
Bob & Earl originally recorded "Harlem Shuffle" in 1963 before The Rolling Stones covered it in 1986.
Which element is most important to the identity of Prince’s "I Wanna Be Your Lover"?
Prince’s complete creative control over writing, performance, and production crafts a distinctive pop-funk sound central to the song.
“Hooked on Classics” was issued on which label?
"Hooked on Classics," a medley of classical pieces, was released on RCA Records in the early 1980s.
Frank Farian produced both supplied Milli Vanilli recordings, but only one carries a Diane Warren songwriting credit. Which one?
“Blame It on the Rain” includes Diane Warren’s songwriting credit, unlike the other Farian-produced tracks.
Who wrote the original version of "The Tide Is High," which Blondie covered in the early 1980s?
"The Tide Is High" was originally written and recorded by John Holt of The Paragons, a Jamaican rocksteady group, before Blondie's successful cover.