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1980s Music Trivia

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“Synths & Chart-Toppers”

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Take a quiz on 1980s music, from synth-pop and new wave to chart-toppers by Michael Jackson, U2, Journey, The Police, and more.

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Who was the sole songwriter for The Police's single, 'Every Breath You Take'?
- Sting
- Stewart Copeland
- Andy Summers
- Cyndi Lauper
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Sting
Which band recorded 'With or Without You' in 1987?
- R.E.M.
- U2
- The Police
- Coldplay
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U2
Which song includes: “I used to think maybe you loved me, now baby I’m sure”?
- Walking on Sunshine
- Up Where We Belong
- Take On Me
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun
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Walking on Sunshine
'Endless Love' is a 1981 duet between Lionel Richie and which iconic soul singer?
- Tina Turner
- Diana Ross
- Aretha Franklin
- Gladys Knight
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Diana Ross
Who performed the guitar solo on Michael Jackson's 1982 hit 'Beat It'?
- David Gilmour
- Eddie Van Halen
- Slash
- Steve Vai
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Eddie Van Halen

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