Part of the 80s Music Chart Challenge archive — 2,800+ curated trivia questions and growing daily.
On October 15, 2026 the daily challenge served up 7 Billboard Hot 100 questions, kept here for replay. The themes reach into New Wave, Producers, and Debut Albums. The challenge builds from 3 moderate warm-ups toward 3 hard and 1 expert questions. Questions here touch on Poison, Paula Abdul, and Shannon, among others. All 7 questions are drawn from Billboard Hot 100 chart history. The run rewards steady chart knowledge as the questions grow tougher toward the end. 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.
Who is the featured vocalist on Quincy Jones' 1981 single "Just Once"?
James Ingram provided the lead vocals on "Just Once," produced by Quincy Jones.
“Opposites Attract” by Paula Abdul appears on which album?
The hit single is from Paula Abdul’s debut album, which spawned multiple successful singles.
“Let the Music Play” by Shannon is associated with which genre?
“Let the Music Play” was a pioneering freestyle dance track, blending Latin rhythms and electronic instrumentation in 1983.
“Fallen Angel” by Poison was the second single from which album?
“Fallen Angel” was the second single released from Poison’s multi-platinum album “Open Up and Say... Ahh!,” a defining glam metal record.
Which label is attached to Men Without Hats' "Pop Goes The World," produced by Z. Held?
"Pop Goes The World" was released under Mercury Records, which supported Men Without Hats’ unique synth-pop style.
"The Great Commandment" by Camouflage was released in the U.S. under which record label?
"The Great Commandment" reached U.S. audiences via Atlantic Records, a major label known for promoting synth-pop acts.
Which producer worked with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on the track "Little Liar"?
Ric Ocasek, known as the lead singer of The Cars, produced Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' "Little Liar," adding his signature new-wave rock production style.