1986 Pop Music Trivia Challenge
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Question 1: Which singer released "Take My Breath Away" in 1986?
Whitney Houston
Cyndi Lauper
Berlin
Madonna
Question 2: Which artist sang "Invisible Touch"?
The Police
A-ha
Duran Duran
Genesis
Question 3: Which song by Bon Jovi helped define their breakout year?
Livin' on a Prayer
Run to You
You Give Love a Bad Name
Wanted Dead or Alive
Question 4: Which artist performed "Papa Don't Preach"?
Tina Turner
Madonna
Kylie Minogue
Paula Abdul
Question 5: Which duo had a big 1986 hit with "The Final Countdown"?
Pet Shop Boys
Wham!
Europe
Toto
Question 6: Which artist is known for the 1986 hit "Addicted to Love"?
Phil Collins
Rick Astley
Robert Palmer
Bryan Ferry
Question 7: Which song by A-ha became a worldwide 1986 smash?
The Sun Always Shines on T.V.
Take On Me
Stay on These Roads
Cry Wolf
Question 8: Which band released "Walk Like an Egyptian"?
The Pointer Sisters
Belinda Carlisle
The Go-Go's
The Bangles
Question 9: Which artist sang "West End Girls"?
New Order
Human League
Eurythmics
Pet Shop Boys
Question 10: Which performer had the hit "What Have You Done for Me Lately"?
Tina Turner
Cher
Janet Jackson
Michael Jackson
Question 11: Which artist made "Different Corner" a 1986 favorite?
Boy George
Sting
Mick Jagger
George Michael
Question 12: Which song by Stevie Wonder was a major 1986 hit?
Superstition
Part-Time Lover
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Isn't She Lovely