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This American-born one-hit wonder singer/rapper had a #1 hit in 1990 with the song Ice, Ice Baby.
[ "Sir- Mix - Alot", "Vanilla Ice", "Kid Rock", "Flynilla Ice" ]
Vanilla Ice
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Which American-born one-hit wonder singer/actress had a huge hit in 1982 with Mickey?
[ "Cyndi Lauper", "Laura Nyro", "Phoebe Snow", "Toni Basil" ]
Toni Basil
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This Jamaican-born singer struck gold in 1974 with his #1 U.S/U.K single Kung-Fu Fighting.
[ "Carl Weathers", "Carl Douglas", "Carl Thomas", "Fred Douglas" ]
Carl Douglas
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This American-born one-hit wonder singer had a #5 hit in the U.S. in 1967 with San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers In Your Hair).
[ "Scott McKenzie", "Peter Tork", "Desi Arnaz Jr.", "John Phillips" ]
Scott McKenzie
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Which Grammy Award-winning singer recorded the huge 1991hit Walking in Memphis?
[ "Benny Mardones", "Norman Greenbaum", "Marc Cohn", "Curtis Stigers" ]
Marc Cohn
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This one-hit wonder rapper/producer hit the big time in 1992 with Baby Got Back.
[ "MC Serch", "MC Hammer", "Sir Mix-a-Lot", "Gerardo" ]
Sir Mix-a-Lot
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This American one-hit wonder duo struck it rich in 1969 with their U.S #1 hit In the Year 2525.
[ "Chad Jeremy", "Zager Evans", "Peter Gordon", "Proctor Gamble" ]
Zager Evans
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This Canadian band came out with the song Safety Dance, which after being released in 1982 in the USA, soared to the top of the billboard charts.
[ "Men Without Hats", "The Tubes", "Asia", "Flock of Seagulls" ]
Men Without Hats
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The song Pac Man Fever was created after the video game Pac Man, which was a craze that swept the USA in the 80s. Who recorded the song in 1982?
[ "Buckner and Garcia", "Rupert Holmes", "Ashford and Simpson", "Split Enz" ]
Buckner and Garcia
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This singer performed the song Never Gonna Give You Up, which after being released in 1987, spent five weeks at the top of the British charts.
[ "David Lee Roth", "Timmy T.", "John Cougar", "Rick Astley" ]
Rick Astley
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In 1982 this progressive rock group released Heat Of The Moment, a song that reached #4 on US charts.
[ "Genesis", "Toto", "Survivor", "Asia" ]
Asia
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This Australian reggae-influenced rock band released their debut album Business As Usual in 1982.
[ "Culture Club", "Kajagoogoo", "Men Without Hats", "Men At Work" ]
Men At Work
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This Guyana-born musician released the song Electric Avenue which, in 1983, became both U.S. and UK number 2?
[ "Eddy Grant", "Bob Marley", "Ziggy Marley", "Robbie Shakespeare" ]
Eddy Grant
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This African American soul singer released the 1985 album Rock Me Tonight, which contains two Top 20 songs, You Are My Lady and Rock Me Tonight ( for Old Times Sake).
[ "Billy Ocean", "Jermaine Jackson", "Peabo Bryson", "Freddie Jackson" ]
Freddie Jackson
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This RB and dance music singer recorded her first album at the age of 12. The album, produced and arranged by Van McCoy featured the disco tune When Youre Young and in Love.
[ "Cyndi Lauper", "Stacy Lattisaw", "Stacy Q", "Pebbles" ]
Stacy Lattisaw
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This British pop-reggae band recorded the hit Pass the Dutchie, one of the best-selling singles of 1982.
[ "New Edition", "Musical Youth", "Boyz to Men", "The Jacksons" ]
Musical Youth
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In 1987 this rock-jazz-pop band released their debut album entitled Its Better To Travel , which included the single Breakout.
[ "Will To Power", "Swing Out Sister", "The Pet Shop Boys", "Shakespeares Sister" ]
Swing Out Sister
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Jody Watley was a part of this disco-driven group, founded in the late 70s.
[ "K. C and The Sunshine Band", "Chic", "Shalamar", "Mary Jane Girls" ]
Shalamar
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Peter Wolf played with this popular rock and roll band in the 70s, that moved toward a more pop-influenced style in the 80s.
[ "J. Geils Band", "The Knack", "The Romantics", "Aerosmith" ]
J. Geils Band
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Although Limahl was later fired after a disagreement, this group went to number 1 on the UK charts with his help.
[ "Duran Duran", "Kajagoogoo", "Modern English", "A-Ha" ]
Kajagoogoo
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Morrissey was a member of this British rock group from 1982 to 1987, before leaving to focus on his solo career.
[ "Pet Shop Boys", "The Smiths", "New Order", "Spandau Ballet" ]
The Smiths
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Which of these bands was Steve Winwood not a member of?
[ "Spencer Davis Group", "Cream", "Blind Faith", "Traffic" ]
Cream
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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were members of The Time.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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Don Henley was a vocalist, drummer, and guitarist with this group.
[ "Jefferson Starship", "The Doobie Brothers", "The Eagles", "Fleetwood Mac" ]
The Eagles
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Belinda Carlisle used to do lead vocals for this 80s punk girl group.
[ "The Go Gos", "Bananarama", "The Bangles", "Psychedelic Furs" ]
The Go Gos
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Steve Perry made his public debut as singer for this band in October 1977.
[ "Loverboy", "Boston", "Journey", "Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)" ]
Journey
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Name the performer of this 80s hit song.
[ "Kim Wilde", "Devo", "Katrina the Waves", "Eurythmics" ]
Kim Wilde
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If You Want Blood Youve Got It
[ "AC/DC", "King Diamond", "Rush", "Kiss" ]
AC/DC
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Diary of a Madman
[ "Marilyn Manson", "Ozzy Osbourne", "Alice Cooper", "David Bowie" ]
Ozzy Osbourne
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The Sad Wings of Destiny
[ "Judas Priest", "Dream Theater", "Iron Maiden", "Exodus" ]
Judas Priest
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Operation: Mindcrime
[ "Tesla", "Twisted Sister", "Megadeth", "Queensryche" ]
Queensryche
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Killing is my Business...and Business is Good
[ "Cannibal Corpse", "Death Angel", "Grim Reaper", "Megadeth" ]
Megadeth
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Zipper Catches Skin
[ "Warrant", "Poison", "Alice Cooper", "Cinderella" ]
Alice Cooper
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Fabulous Disaster
[ "Testament", "Nuclear Assault", "Exodus", "Anthrax" ]
Exodus
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Piece of Mind; Powerslave; Live After Death
[ "Iron Maiden", "Dio", "Dokken", "Dangerous Toys" ]
Iron Maiden
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This Toilet Earth; Ragnarok
[ "Biohazard", "Gwar", "Metal Church", "Corrosion of Conformity" ]
Gwar
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La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Volume 2
[ "Great White", "Whitesnake", "White Zombie", "White Lion" ]
White Zombie
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The Woodstock Music and Art Festival, was held in Bethel, New York, on 15, 16, and 17 August of what year?
[ "1968", "1967", "1966", "1969" ]
1969
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Vanilla Fudge was an American psychedelic rock band, whose members included organist Mark Stein, bassist Tim Bogert, lead guitarist Vince Martell, and this well-travelled and versatile rock drummer.
[ "Jeff Lynne", "John Bonham", "Carmine Appice", "Kenny Jones" ]
Carmine Appice
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What year did British rock band, Led Zeppelin release their first, self-titled album?
[ "1969", "1967", "1968", "1966" ]
1969
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The Mothers of Invention were a rock and roll band active from the 1960s to the 1990s, that originally consisted of drummer Jimmy Carl Black, bassist Roy Estrada, saxophonist Davy Coronado, guitarist Ray Hunt, and singer Ray Collins. After Ray Hunt left the group in 1964, what famous American composer, guitarist, singer and satirist took his spot?
[ "Phil Lynott", "Captain Beefheart", "Frank Zappa", "Lowell George" ]
Frank Zappa
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British progressive rock band, Procol Harum, was formed in the early 1960s by Robin Trower and this lead singer, who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire in the Queens Birthday Honours on June 14, 2003.
[ "Johnnie Winter", "Robert Palmer", "Jeff Lynne", "Gary Brooker" ]
Gary Brooker
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This British rock band, best-known for their hit singles Keep On Running, Gimme Some Lovin and Im a Man, was vocalist Steve Winwoods first group.
[ "Spencer Davis Group", "Blind Faith", "Traffic", "Moody Blues" ]
Spencer Davis Group
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Musician Donovan Philips Leitch, simply known as Donovan, was born on May 10, 1946 in what country?
[ "England", "Scotland", "Bolivia", "United States" ]
Scotland
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Jimmy Page, one of the most influential guitarists in rock and roll, played for this band, before forming Led Zeppelin.
[ "The Zombies", "Gerry and the Pacemakers", "The Animals", "The Yardbirds" ]
The Yardbirds
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What is the name of the song which was a #1 hit for The Knack in 1979?
[ "My Corona", "My Sharona", "Knack Three Times", "My Bologna" ]
My Sharona
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Which song recorded by Simon Garfunkel was a # 1 song in 1970?
[ "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover", "Me And Julio", "Cecilia" ]
Bridge Over Troubled Water
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What hit performed by The Rolling Stones was a # 1 song in 1973?
[ "Satisfaction", "Wild Horses", "Angie", "Get Used To It" ]
Angie
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The group Chicago scored big in 1976 with this #1 song.
[ "Colour My World", "If You Leave Me Now", "Saturday in The Park", "Feeling Stronger Everyday" ]
If You Leave Me Now
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What is the name of this song that was a #1 hit for Debby Boone in 1977?
[ "Midnight at The Oasis", "You Light up My Life", "At Seventeen", "Those Were the Days" ]
You Light up My Life
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What song by Andy Gibb topped the charts in 1977?
[ "The Nights on Broadway", "Shadow Dancing", "Thicker Than Water", "I Just Want to Be Your Everything" ]
I Just Want to Be Your Everything
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Which song was a #1 hit for The Jackson 5 in 1970?
[ "The Love You Save", "Ease on Down the Road", "Ben", "Dancing Machine" ]
The Love You Save
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Which song was a #1 hit for Olivia Newton-John in 1974?
[ "Have You Ever Been Mellow", "Youre No Good", "I Honestly Love You", "Hopelessly Devoted to You" ]
I Honestly Love You
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What song by Don McLean became a #1 song in the U.S in 1972?
[ "American Pie", "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", "Irreplaceable", "Vincent" ]
American Pie
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He is best known for his 1976 Top 5 single Lonely Boy and the 1978 single Thank You For Being A Friend.
[ "Burton Cummings Jr.", "Andrew Gold", "Leo Sayer", "Henry Gross" ]
Andrew Gold
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Who sang How Long, a single with significant chart success, achieving a place in the top 20 UK Singles Chart, and reaching number 3 USA charts?
[ "Pablo Cruise", "Poco", "Average White Band", "Ace" ]
Ace
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What year did the song Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves skyrocket to the top of the charts?
[ "1980", "1973", "1975", "1971" ]
1971
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Who performed 70s hit, Undercover Angel?
[ "Alan O Day", "Leo Sayer", "David Cassidy", "Rick Springfield" ]
Alan O Day
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Who performed Day after Day, a track from the 1971 album, Straight Up?
[ "Dave Mason", "Traffic", "Dan Hill", "Badfinger" ]
Badfinger
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What early to mid-1970s group, originally called Blåblus, made a successful cover of B. J. Thomas 1969 song, Hooked on a Feeling?
[ "Blue Swede", "Blues Image", "Blues Magic", "Blues Traveler" ]
Blue Swede
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Hitch hike was a dance craze of 1960s, which started with the 1963 Marvin Gaye hit, Hitch Hike and re-energized with Hitchin a Ride, a hit song performed by this band in 1970.
[ "Vanity Fare", "ABBA", "White Plains", "Coven" ]
Vanity Fare
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Their career took off in 1971 with Hey You Love, after which two number one hits followed -- Hello-A and How Do You Do, in 1972.
[ "Mouth and MacNeal", "Henry Gross", "Cymarron", "England Dan and John Ford Coley" ]
Mouth and MacNeal
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Chevy Van, a 1974 song which tells a story about a driver, who picks up a girl, was performed by what singer?
[ "Sammy Johns", "Sherman Kelly", "Coven", "Alive and Kicking" ]
Sammy Johns
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Who sang the massive, international 1974 hit, Beach Baby?
[ "First Class", "Gladys Knight The Pips", "Fifth Dimension", "The Beach Boys" ]
First Class
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What British pop group performed several hit songs, including the 1970 My Baby Loves Lovin and the 1971 When You Are a King.
[ "White Plains", "Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge", "The Manhattans", "Boston" ]
White Plains
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What rock band, originally called Fat City, sang the 1976 hit, Afternoon Delight?
[ "The Mamas and the Papas", "Starland Vocal Band", "Heart", "Abba" ]
Starland Vocal Band
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What British singer performed the 1972 hit, Beautiful Sunday?
[ "Bryan Adams", "Paul Revere and The Raiders", "Daniel Boone", "Leo Sayer" ]
Daniel Boone
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What RB and soul singer, best known for her hits in the 1970s, performed the single, Right Back Where We Started From in 1975?
[ "Maxine Nightingale", "Natalie Cole", "Crystal Gayle", "Diana Ross" ]
Maxine Nightingale
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Who performed the hit song Having My Baby in 1976, in duet with Odia Coates?
[ "Paul Anka", "Starbuck", "Paul Revere and The Raiders", "Paul Williams" ]
Paul Anka
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Elvis made his first record as a surprise gift for his mom.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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Where did Elvis movie Jailhouse Rock premiere?
[ "Memphis, Tennessee", "Nashville, Tennessee", "New York, New York", "Hollywood, California" ]
Memphis, Tennessee
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What Elvis Presley song was written by Mac Davis and had the alternate title The Vicious Circle ?
[ "Way Down", "In the Ghetto", "Suspicious Minds", "Return to Sender" ]
In the Ghetto
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Is there really a Heartbreak Hotel down at the end of Lonely Street as the famous Elvis song goes?
[ "No", "Yes" ]
Yes
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Who was in an Elvis movie as a child and then went on to play him as an adult?
[ "Mel Gibson", "Kurt Russell", "Ronnie McDowell", "Don Johnson" ]
Kurt Russell
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Which President did Elvis meet at the White House?
[ "Ronald Regan", "Richard Nixon", "Jimmy Carter", "Bill Clinton" ]
Richard Nixon
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The American rock band Survivor had a #1 song in 1982. What was the name of this song?
[ "Call Me", "Eye of the Tiger", "Heat of the Moment", "Waiting for a Girl Like You" ]
Eye of the Tiger
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Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had massive success with what #1 song in 1983?
[ "Its A Heartache", "Queen of Hearts", "Total Eclipse of the Heart", "The Tide Is High" ]
Total Eclipse of the Heart
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Eddie Rabbitt Crystal Gayle joined forces in 1983 and had a massive hit in the United States. What was the name of their song that reached #5 on the Billboard charts?
[ "Endless Love", "Baby Come to Me", "You and I", "Gonna Make My Brown Eyes Blue" ]
You and I
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What 1984 hit song by Prince was declared the top-selling single of the year by the Billboard magazine?
[ "Kiss", "1999", "When Doves Cry", "Little Red Corvette" ]
When Doves Cry
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In 1980 US pop music duo Captain Tennille reached #1 charts with what song?
[ "Im Your Captain", "Muscrat Love", "Love Will Keep Us Together", "Do That To Me One More Time" ]
Do That To Me One More Time
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Which song by Whitesnake was a # 1 song in 1987?
[ "Here I Go Again", "Down Under", "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", "Is This Love" ]
Here I Go Again
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Which song by Queen from their album The Game reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1980?
[ "Fat Bottomed Girls", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Another One Bites the Dust", "We Are The Champions" ]
Another One Bites the Dust
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Which Van Halen song reached #1 in 1984 and was listed among the top 500 most influential songs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
[ "Ill Wait", "Panama", "Jump", "Hot for Teacher" ]
Jump
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What 1985 hit song by Starship was awarded in 2004 The #1 Most Awesomely Bad Song Ever by Blender magazine?
[ "White Rabbitt", "Tell Me Lies", "Nick Of Time", "We Built This City" ]
We Built This City
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Which of these songs by Diana Ross became her fifth number-one single in 1980?
[ "Mahogany ( Do You Know Where Your Going To)", "Im Coming Out", "Upside Down", "Muscles" ]
Upside Down
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In 1987, this song by Madonna was a #4 hit and became the fifth US top-five hit from her album True Blue.
[ "Borderline", "True Blue", "Holiday", "La Isla Bonita" ]
La Isla Bonita
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What Guns N Roses song that reached #7 on the charts in 1988 was used as a soundtrack of Clint Eastwoods 1988 film The Dead Pool?
[ "Welcome To The Jungle", "Lay Lady Lay", "Sweet Child O Mine", "Mr. Brownstone" ]
Welcome To The Jungle
music
What is the name of the song which was a #1 hit on the U.S charts for The Byrds in 1965?
[ "Bus Stop", "Tell Her No", "Turn! Turn! Turn!", "The Theme From A Summer Place" ]
Turn! Turn! Turn!
music
Name this song which was a #1 hit on the U.S charts for Otis Redding in 1968?
[ "(Sittin On) the Dock of the Bay", "Young, Gifted and Black", "Ghetto Child", "Ode to Billie Joe" ]
(Sittin On) the Dock of the Bay
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What song by The Beatles was a #1 hit on the U.S. charts in 1968?
[ "Long And Winding Road", "Paperback Writer", "Hey Jude", "Satisfaction" ]
Hey Jude
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What Simon Garfunkel song was a #1 hit on the U.S charts in 1966?
[ "The Sounds of Silence", "Me and Julio", "The Mary Jane Tastes Fine to Me", "Cecilia" ]
The Sounds of Silence
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What song was a #1 hit on the U.S charts for The Doors in 1967?
[ "Light My Fire", "People Are Strange", "The Unknown Soldier", "Hello, I Love You" ]
Light My Fire
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What song by The Fifth Dimension topped the U.S charts in 1969?
[ "Aquarius/ Let the Sun Shine in", "One Less Bell to Answer", "Woodstock", "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" ]
Aquarius/ Let the Sun Shine in
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What is the name of The Rolling Stones song which was a #1 hit on the U. S charts in 1969?
[ "( I Cant Get No) Satisfaction", "Honky Tonk Woman", "Ruby Tuesday", "Paint It Black" ]
Honky Tonk Woman
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What is the name of the song recorded by Del Shannon which was a # 1 hit on the U.S charts in 1961?
[ "Run Around Sue", "Running Bear", "The Book Of Love", "Runaway" ]
Runaway
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What song performed by Simon Garfunkel was a #1 hit on the U. S charts in 1968?
[ "Sugar, Sugar", "Mrs. Robinson", "The Sounds Of Silence", "Morning Has Broken" ]
Mrs. Robinson
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What song by Little Eva was a #1 song on the U. S charts in 1962?
[ "Rockin Robin", "The Loco-Motion", "Its My Party", "Set Me Free" ]
The Loco-Motion
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Stand up little girl
[ "ow me what hes done to you", "Patience", "Ill Be There For You", "To Be With You", "Dream On" ]
To Be With You
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And you should have been gone
[ "owing how I made you feel", "Love Bites", "Unwell", "Oh Sherry", "Dont Know What You Got (Till Its Gone)" ]
Oh Sherry
music
So I hear you found somebody new
[ "d that I never meant that much to you ", " hear that tears me up inside ", "d to see you cuts me like a knife", "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", "More Than Words", "Is This Love", "Only God Knows Why" ]
Every Rose Has Its Thorn