Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
On September 10, 2026 the daily challenge served up 7 Billboard Hot 100 questions, kept here for replay. Expect angles on Producers, Grammy History, and Collaborations. It draws on the work of Aretha Franklin, Kylie Minogue, and Starship. Expect a climb from moderate footing into 3 hard and 1 expert questions. Stylistically it moves between R&B and rock. In total the set spans 7 different acts from the decade. The run rewards steady chart knowledge as the questions grow tougher toward the end. The answers and explanations are included, so it reads as well as it plays.
This archive page preserves the daily quiz as published, with answers and explanations included.
Starship’s “We Built This City” was the lead single from which 1985 album?
"We Built This City" was the smash lead single from Starship's 1985 album "Knee Deep in the Hoopla," marking a major commercial success.
Kylie Minogue's 1988 hit "The Loco-Motion" was a cover. Who had the original hit with this song in 1962?
Little Eva had the original hit with 'The Loco-Motion' in 1962, and Kylie Minogue's cover became a major pop success in the late 80s.
Aretha Franklin’s duet with George Michael, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me),” gave Franklin her first U.S. Hot 100 No. 1 since which decade?
Aretha Franklin’s duet with George Michael reached No. 1 in the 1980s, marking her first U.S. Hot 100 No. 1 hit since the 1960s.
Who was the lead singer on Scandal's "Beat of a Heart"?
Patty Smyth was the charismatic lead vocalist of Scandal, known for her distinct voice on "Beat of a Heart."
Which pairing features the recorded performance of Stevie Nicks’ 1981 duet 'Leather and Lace' with Don Henley, placing intimacy and harmony contrast ahead of rock thurst?
'Leather and Lace' was recorded by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley, emphasizing lyrical intimacy and vocal harmony.
"Never Knew Love Like This Before" earned Stephanie Mills which major award?
Stephanie Mills' "Never Knew Love Like This Before" won her a Grammy Award, recognizing the song's impact in R&B music.
Who produced both the single “Special Lady” and the self-titled Polydor album by Ray, Goodman & Brown following their name change?
Vincent Castellano produced 'Special Lady' and the associated album, marking the group’s work under their new name.