Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
Preserved exactly as it ran on September 22, 2026, this quiz covers 7 questions from across 1980–1989. The questions lean into Collaborations and Producers. The difficulty breaks down into 3 moderate, 3 hard, and 1 expert questions. Cinderella, Donna Summer, and Quiet Riot are among the artists represented in the questions. The chart years stretch from 1980 to 1989. It is one entry in a growing archive of daily 1980s chart quizzes. Stylistically it moves between R&B and rock. The answers and explanations are included, so it reads as well as it plays.
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Which songwriting partnership is credited for 'Candle In The Wind'?
Elton John and Bernie Taupin are the renowned songwriting team behind 'Candle In The Wind.'
Cum on Feel the Noize, Quiet Riot's 1983 hit, was a cover of a song originally recorded in 1973 by which British glam rock band?
The original 'Cum on Feel the Noize' was recorded by Slade, a British glam rock band, before Quiet Riot made it a hit in 1983.
“Human Nature” by Michael Jackson first appeared on which album?
“Human Nature” was one of the singles from Michael Jackson’s landmark 1982 album Thriller, released as a single in 1983.
Which producer worked on both “The Last Mile” by Cinderella and “I Wanna Be Loved” by House of Lords?
Andy Johns produced tracks for both Cinderella and House of Lords, showcasing his influence on hard rock acts in the late 1980s.
John Fogerty’s "The Old Man Down the Road" resulted in a unique legal battle where the artist was sued by Saul Zaentz for allegedly plagiarizing which of his own earlier songs?
John Fogerty was sued by Saul Zaentz for allegedly plagiarizing "Run Through the Jungle" with "The Old Man Down the Road," despite both songs being Fogerty's own compositions.
Which single came from Donna Summer's eponymous album produced with Quincy Jones and featuring Rod Temperton-linked writing?
'Love Is In Control' was a lead single from Donna Summer's 1982 album produced by Quincy Jones, showcasing a sophisticated pop and R&B sound.
Establishing a creative partnership for Atlantic Records, which songwriter co-wrote “I Shoulda Loved Ya” with Narada Michael Walden?
Allee Willis co-wrote the song “I Shoulda Loved Ya” with Narada Michael Walden, contributing to Atlantic’s R&B success.