Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
On September 7, 2026 the daily challenge served up 7 Billboard Hot 100 questions, kept here for replay. It draws on the work of Chicago, Toto Coelo, and Journey. Subjects covered include Movie Soundtracks and MTV Era. The set is weighted across 3 moderate, 3 hard, and 1 expert questions. In total the set spans 7 different acts from the decade. It is one entry in a growing archive of daily 1980s chart quizzes. Browse the answers and notes to see how each chart fact fits into the wider decade.
This archive page preserves the daily quiz as published, with answers and explanations included.
Before its release on Bad, “Another Part of Me” by Michael Jackson was first widely associated with which project?
‘Another Part of Me’ was featured in the 3D film Captain EO before appearing on Michael Jackson’s Bad album.
Patti LaBelle’s 1989 song 'If You Asked Me To' was featured in which James Bond film?
'If You Asked Me To' was part of the soundtrack for the film 'Licence to Kill.'
Which feature most clearly supports the arena impact in Journey’s “Any Way You Want It”?
The song’s energy comes from its concise chorus and strong guitar work, generating immediate arena appeal.
“I Eat Cannibals” by Toto Coelo is most defensibly described as what?
This British new-wave track is known for its whimsical vocals and quirky visual style, marking it as a novelty record.
The 1980 hit "Games People Play" by The Alan Parsons Project was the lead single from which concept album?
"Games People Play" was the lead single from the album "The Turn of a Friendly Card," known for its use of the Fairlight CMI synthesizer.
Chicago’s “Stay the Night” video featured what cinematic motif?
The 'Stay the Night' video included an exciting car chase scene that fit the song's energetic vibe.
The remix of Diana Ross's album that included "Upside Down" primarily altered what aspect of the tracks?
Diana Ross and Motown engineer Russ Terrana remixed the album against Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards's wishes, emphasizing Ross's vocals and cutting extended instrumental parts to create a more radio-friendly sound.