Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
This September 25, 2026 archive holds 7 chart-history questions pulled from the heart of the 1980s. The difficulty breaks down into 3 moderate, 3 hard, and 1 expert questions. It draws on the work of Janet Jackson, Duran Duran, and REO Speedwagon. Recurring threads include MTV Era, Producers, and Collaborations. The run rewards steady chart knowledge as the questions grow tougher toward the end. Stylistically it moves between R&B and rock. All 7 questions are drawn from Billboard Hot 100 chart history. The answers and explanations are included, so it reads as well as it plays.
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“Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” by Genesis was originally released on which album?
“Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” was a single from Genesis's 1986 album Invisible Touch.
Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel” was a hit from which 1987 album?
“The Way You Make Me Feel” was a popular single from Michael Jackson’s 1987 album Bad.
Which specific historical landmark is prominently featured in Duran Duran’s music video for "Save a Prayer," filmed in Sri Lanka?
The music video for "Save a Prayer" features panoramic shots of the Sigiriya rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site and iconic location in Sri Lanka.
The Talking Heads track "Wild Wild Life" was featured as a central musical sequence in which 1986 surrealist comedy film directed by David Byrne?
"True Stories" was directed by David Byrne and prominently featured "Wild Wild Life" as part of its musical narrative.
Which production team is credited for Janet Jackson's 1982 single 'Young Love' released on A&M?
Janet Jackson's 'Young Love' was produced by the team of Bobby Watson, Rene Moore, and Angela Winbush, contributing to her early 80s sound on A&M.
"Time for Me to Fly" by REO Speedwagon originally appeared on which album?
"Time for Me to Fly" featured on REO Speedwagon's 1980 album "You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can Tuna Fish", preceding their massive success with "Hi Infidelity".
Which writer is credited for 'Baby, Come To Me', a duet by Patti Austin and James Ingram produced by Quincy Jones known for polished crossover R&B songwriting?
Rod Temperton wrote 'Baby, Come To Me,' contributing to its polished crossover R&B appeal under Quincy Jones' production.