Play Hit Me 80s: UK Chart Toppers Ultimate Trivia Test
Hit Me 80s: UK Chart Toppers Ultimate Trivia Test
Test your knowledge of UK chart-toppers from the 1980s — take this fun quiz on iconic hits, artists and chart trivia to see how well you remember the decade.
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Frankie Goes to Hollywood saw sales surge after the BBC banned Relax, because the controversy made the band's debut single even more desirable to UK record buyers.
Practice Questions
Q:Which song defined a genre on the 1980s UK charts?
A:Blue Monday by New Order
Released in 1983, 'Blue Monday' helped define electronic dance and synth-pop aesthetics, influencing club culture and electronic production techniques.
Q:What was the UK Christmas number one in 1985?
A:Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens' festive single claimed the 1985 Christmas number one spot, becoming a perennial seasonal favourite on UK radio and compilations.
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Did You Know?
Wham!'s Last Christmas, written by George Michael, famously stalled at No. 2 in the UK for decades but finally reached No. 1 many years later thanks to streaming and renewed interest.