Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
Revisiting the daily quiz from August 28, 2026, this set works through 7 questions rooted in genuine 1980s chart history. Journey, Jennifer Warnes, and Great White are among the artists represented in the questions. The themes reach into Producers. Expect a climb from moderate footing into 3 hard and 1 expert questions. Stylistically it moves between synth-pop, funk, and rock. The run rewards steady chart knowledge as the questions grow tougher toward the end. It is one entry in a growing archive of daily 1980s chart quizzes. The answers and explanations are included, so it reads as well as it plays.
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“Here Comes the Rain Again” was a hit for which duo?
The British duo Eurythmics released “Here Comes the Rain Again” in 1983, blending synthpop and soulful vocals.
Led Zeppelin's song 'Fool in the Rain' was drawn from which album?
'Fool in the Rain' is from their 1979 album 'In Through the Out Door,' the band's final studio album before drummer John Bonham's death.
Which quality most strongly fits the identity of The Alan Parsons Project in their single "Don’t Answer Me"?
The Alan Parsons Project specialized in sophisticated studio production emphasizing arrangement and atmosphere over live-band rock.
Journey’s “Raised on Radio” era marked the absence of which founding member, altering the band’s studio dynamic?
Bassist Ross Valory was excluded from recording sessions during "Raised on Radio," impacting the band’s usual collaborative process.
Which writer pair is credited for Great White's 'Save Your Love'?
'Save Your Love' credits Russell and Williams as writers, highlighting their songwriting role.
On which album does the Michael Jackson and Jackie Jackson co-written song "Lovely One" by The Jacksons appear?
"Lovely One" was featured on "Triumph," The Jacksons' 1980 album known for its funk-driven style and strong songwriting.
Who wrote the song and who co-produced Jennifer Warnes’s “When the Feeling Comes Around” alongside Warnes?
Rick Cunha wrote the song, and Rob Fraboni co-produced 'When the Feeling Comes Around' with Jennifer Warnes.