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The ’80s might be over but they’re certainly not gone, and one of the ways they live on is through the music they gave us. From Cyndi Lauper to Prince, this music has a distinct quality to it that makes it just so…EIGHTIES.
The synth, the fantastic clothes, the bright colors. It all screams ‘Show More
The ’80s might be over but they’re certainly not gone, and one of the ways they live on is through the music they gave us. From Cyndi Lauper to Prince, this music has a distinct quality to it that makes it just so…EIGHTIES.
The synth, the fantastic clothes, the bright colors. It all screams ’80s. And if you want to keep screaming about the 80s, you better know the music or you’ll lose your official “’80s fan” card. We’ve got all the major hits from the decade, and if you had the radio on, you could sing along to all the words.
So let’s jump into the time machine, put a few quarters in the jukebox, and see what comes out. The truly talented will be able to sing along to every jam, but most of us will have to work to figure out the lyrics to every last song. Are you a master of the ’80s?
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Which famous '80s song opens "She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene I said don't mind, but what do you mean,"
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Waiting for a Girl Like You by Foreigner
Billy Jean by Michael Jackson
Lady by Kenny Rogers
When Doves Cry by Prince
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If you get this one wrong, your '80s card is revoked: "Once upon a time I was falling in love But now I'm only falling apart"
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Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler
Into the Groove by Madonna
I Think We’re Alone Now by Tiffany
What Have You Done for Me Lately by Janet Jackson
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Which song features lines about Tommy (who used to work on the dock) and Gina (who works the diner all day working for her man)?
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9 to 5 by Dolly Parton
Down Under by Men at Work
Piano Man by Billy Joel
Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi
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In this song, the singer implores "open up your lovin' arms, watch out here I come."
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Crazy For You by Madonna
Let’s Dance by David Bowie
Open Arms by Journey
You Spin Me Round by Dead or Alive
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In this song, the singer used to run to you, but now they run from you. Which song?
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Tainted Love by Soft Cell
Can’t Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon
Missing You by John Waite
Alone by Heart
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Which song opens it chorus with "the phone rings in the middle of the night, my father yells what you gonna do with your life"
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Maniac by Michael Sembello
Out of Touch by Hall & Oates
Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benatar
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In this song, the singer is looking for a way to chase her blues away, saying "I've done alright up to now, it's the light of day that shows me how. And when the night falls the loneliness calls."
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What’s Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner
I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston
Owner of a Lonely Heart by Yes
On My Own by Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald
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What comes after "if you're lost you can look and you will find me, time after time"?
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If you fall I will catch you I’ll be waiting, time after time.
If you fade in the darkness I’ll see you still, time after time.
If you call I will listen I’ll hear your voice, time after time.
If you run I will catch you, I’ll be with you, time after time.
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This song puts the boom boom into my heart and sends my soul sky high when the lovin' starts. Which song is it?
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Endless Love by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham!
Call Me by Blondie
Hurts So Good by John Mellencamp
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Ok this one is a complete classic and follows a small town girl and a city boy. Which song is it?
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Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
Jack and Diane by John Mellencamp
Scenes From an Italian Restaurant by Billy Joel
Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns ‘N’ Roses
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She's watching him with those eyes, and she's loving him with that body. Who is she doing that to?
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Jessie
Jimmy
Jackie
Jay
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Which song advises "Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past, you must fight just to keep them alive."
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