Synthesizers, iconic videos and global choruses defined the 1980s. Rediscover the artists and stories behind an instantly recognisable decade.
The Hits of the 80s
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Questions in this series
- Which band performed “Don’t Stop Believin'” in 1981?
- Which artist released the album Thriller in 1982?
- Which 1983 hit is famous for its synthetic bass line, performed by Michael Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones?
- Who sang “Like a Virgin” in 1984?
- Which Whitney Houston song, released in 1987, became a global hit?
- Who performed “With or Without You,” released in 1987?
- Which title track from Prince’s 1984 film and album became one of his signature power ballads?
- Which of these bands is not associated with the New Wave movement of the 80s?
- Which 1986 Bon Jovi song became an anthem of 1980s rock?
- What 1984 hit by Bruce Springsteen became an anthem of the American working class?
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