80's
Released in 1982, this Michael Jackson album remains the best-selling studio album of all time.
Who is Duran Duran?
In the 1996 hit "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls: "I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want / So tell me what you want..."
What is "what you really, really want"?
This Colombian superstar, known for hits like "Hips Don't Lie," became one of the most successful Latin crossover artists in history.
Who is Shakira?
The 2000 Eurovision Song Contest winner by the Olsen Brothers: "Fly on the wings of love / Fly as high as a..."
What is "falcon above"?
This Ed Sheeran hit, which dominated charts in 2017, features lyrics about a bar being the best place to find a lover and a "brand new soul" on a jukebox.
What is "Shape of You"?
This 1985 charity single, written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, featured a supergroup of artists known as USA for Africa.
What is "We Are the World"?
In Sir Mix-a-Lot’s 1992 anthem: "I like big butts and I cannot lie / You other brothers..."
What is "can't deny"?
This Icelandic singer and former lead of the Sugarcubes is celebrated for her avant-garde style and the 1995 hit "It's Oh So Quiet."
Who is Björk?
From the 2007 pop hit "Gi’ mig Danmark tilbage" by Natasja: "Gi' mig Danmark tilbage / Som det var..."
What is "i de gamle dage"?
In 2020, this singer became the youngest person and first female to sweep the four main Grammy categories in a single night.
Who is Billie Eilish?
The 1985 "Live Aid" concerts were organized primarily by this lead singer of the Boomtown Rats to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.
Who is Bob Geldof?
In TLC’s 1994 classic "Waterfalls": "Don't go chasing waterfalls / Please stick to the rivers and..."
What is "the lakes that you're used to"?
Known for the global 2010 hit "Alors on danse," this Belgian musician’s stage name is an anagram of the word "Maestro."
Who is Stromae?
In the 2003 club anthem "En dag tilbage" by Nik & Jay: "Vi har en dag tilbage / Hvad vil du nå? / Hvis du ku' se..."
What is "ind i fremtiden"?
This 1985 Dire Straits song, famous for its early CGI music video, features a guest vocal appearance by Sting singing "I want my MTV."
What is "Money for Nothing"?
This synth-pop hit by New Order became the best-selling 12-inch single of all time, despite the band famously losing money on its elaborate die-cut sleeve.
What is "Blue Monday"?
In Nirvana’s 1991 grunge masterpiece "Smells Like Teen Spirit": "With the lights out, it's less dangerous / Here we are now..."
What is "entertain us"?
This French indie pop band from Versailles, fronted by Thomas Mars, won a Grammy for their 2009 album "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix."
What is Phoenix?
From the 2004 ballad "Hvorfor går Louise til bal" by the duo Envy (later known as Nik & Jay production or associated with humorous covers): "Hvorfor går Louise til bal? / Hun vil ha'..."
What is "en mand der er gal"?
Before becoming Linkin Park, the band originally went by this name, which also serves as the title of their record-breaking debut album.
What is Hybrid Theory?
Before forming Culture Club and topping charts with "Karma Chameleon," this flamboyant frontman was briefly a member of the band Bow Wow Wow.
Who is Boy George?
In Radiohead’s 1992 debut "Creep": "I'm a creep / I'm a weirdo / What the hell am I doing here?..."
What is "I don't belong here"?
This German singer reached #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1984 with the original German version of her song about "99 Balloons."
Who is Nena?
In Nephew's 2004 breakout hit "Movie Klip": "I feel like a movie klip / Der mangler en..."
What is "sammenhæng"?
Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits is legendary for his unique playing style that avoids using this common triangular tool used by most guitarists.
What is a pick (or plectrum)?