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Question 1 of 10
Which movie won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1983?
A
Fame
B
Flashdance
C
La Cage Aux Folles
D
Xanadu
Question 2 of 10
Which movie soundtrack included tracks by Talking Heads, Lou Reed, and the Ramones?
A
Valley Girl
B
Pretty In Pink
C
Times Square
D
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Question 3 of 10
Which three members of Duran Duran formed the group Arcadia in 1985?
A
Nick, John and Simon
B
Andy, Roger and Nick
C
Simon, Nick and Roger
D
John, Roger and Andy
Question 4 of 10
In which Heart song does Ann Wilson "hear the ticking of the clock"?
A
Alone
B
These Dreams
C
Magic Man
D
What About Love
Question 5 of 10
Which Devo song is the futuristic band playing in the 'Taarna' section of the movie 'Heavy Metal'?
A
Working In The Coal Mine
B
Freedom of Choice
C
Through Bein' Cool
D
Whip It
Question 6 of 10
Depeche Mode did a cover of this artist's song for the 'Earth Girls Are Easy' soundtrack in 1988.
A
Nat King Cole
B
Woody Guthrie
C
Elvis Presley
D
Perry Como
Question 7 of 10
Which 80's group was "Big In Japan" in 1984?
A
Visage
B
Ultravox
C
The Vapors
D
Alphaville
Question 8 of 10
Which 80's singer's real name is Hugh Anthony Cregg III?
A
Huey Lewis
B
Adam Ant
C
Boy George
D
Belinda Carlisle
Question 9 of 10
Which 80's band regained popularity in 1992 with their tribute EP to Swedish pop group Abba?
A
Depeche Mode
B
Erasure
C
Pet Shop Boys
D
New Order
Question 10 of 10
Which 80's band helped you learn your vowels with their hit 'AEIOU Sometimes Y'?
A
New Order
B
Devo
C
EBN-OZN
D
The Smiths
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