These number one songs rocked the decade, but how much do you really know about the top songs of the 80s? It's time to put your knowledge to the test with this 80s trivia quiz!
START THE QUIZ!Question 1/12
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Which artist is credited with singing the number one hit "Rapture," which was known for its rap section?
Blondie
Boys Club
Joan Jett
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"When Doves Cry" was the number one song of 1984. Who sang it?
David Bowie
Prince
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Tommy and Gina were the lead subject of the song "Living On A Prayer." Who sang this 80s mega hit?
Bruce Springsteen
Bon Jovi
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
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Which male-dominated band sang the chart topping hit "Every Breath You Take?"
Bon Jovi
The Police
Culture Club
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Who sang "Walk Like an Egyptian?"
Whitney Houston
Cyndi Lauper
The Bangles
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Which teen singer generated a number one hit with the song "I Think We're Alone Now?"
Tiffany
Madonna
The Go-Gos
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Which singer worked everyone up into a sweat with her hit song "Physical?"
Dolly Parton
Olivia Newton John
Joan Jett
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Which mega band sang the number one hit song "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For?"
U2
Chicago
Boston
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Which 80s icons encouraged their former lovers to "Look Away?"
Chicago
Janet Jackson
A-Ha
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Which punchy singer had a hit with the song "Like a Virgin?"
Madonna
Cyndi Lauper
Toni Basil
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Which 80s legend cut loose in 1984's "Footloose?"
Kenny Loggins
Van Halen
Tom Petty
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Who sang the ultra romantic ballad "Glory of Love?"
Peter Gabriel
Peter Cetera
Babyface
Uh-oh, it seems this quiz caused a bit of heartache on your end. While you can likely hum along with most of these songs, the artists who created them are no longer fresh in your memory. Fret not, with a little time and some headphones, you'll become a true 80s hit master!
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Right!
You're a true 80's hit master! There's no doubt in our minds that the 80's were one of your favorite decades in music. You remember the biggest hits of this decade like they were just on the radio yesterday. Well done!
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Right!
You're an 80's hit ace! There's no way around it, you know the number one hits of the 80's like only a true music fan can. This decade in music obviously holds a special place in your heart. Keep on rocking!
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Right!
1
Which artist is credited with singing the number one hit "Rapture," which was known for its rap section?
Blondie
Boys Club
Joan Jett
2
"When Doves Cry" was the number one song of 1984. Who sang it?
David Bowie
Prince
M
3
Tommy and Gina were the lead subject of the song "Living On A Prayer." Who sang this 80s mega hit?
Bruce Springsteen
Bon Jovi
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4
Which male-dominated band sang the chart topping hit "Every Breath You Take?"
Bon Jovi
The Police
Culture Club
5
Who sang "Walk Like an Egyptian?"
Whitney Houston
Cyndi Lauper
The Bangles
6
Which teen singer generated a number one hit with the song "I Think We're Alone Now?"
Tiffany
Madonna
The Go-Gos
7
Which singer worked everyone up into a sweat with her hit song "Physical?"
Dolly Parton
Olivia Newton John
Joan Jett
8
Which mega band sang the number one hit song "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For?"
U2
Chicago
Boston
9
Which 80s icons encouraged their former lovers to "Look Away?"
Chicago
Janet Jackson
A-Ha
10
Which punchy singer had a hit with the song "Like a Virgin?"
Madonna
Cyndi Lauper
Toni Basil
11
Which 80s legend cut loose in 1984's "Footloose?"
Kenny Loggins
Van Halen
Tom Petty
12
Who sang the ultra romantic ballad "Glory of Love?"
Peter Gabriel
Peter Cetera
Babyface