Solo Acts
Along with Andy Kaufman, had a season as a professional wrestling tie-in.
Who is Cyndi Lauper?
What is True Colors?
This PNW band was filling arenas by the time they peaked.
Who is Heart?
What is Barracuda?
Dating back to 70s album-rock experimentation, this band hit it huge on the pop charts once they committed.
Yes, those lyrics were "I'm a sweet-talking stud who can melt a girl's heart with his pout."
Who are REO Speedwagon?
What is Don't Let Him Go?
This duo is still cranking out radio-play content.
Who is Tears for Fears?
What is Everybody Wants to Rule the World?
Yes, he's Canada's Bob Dylan. Quit denying it.
Who is Bruce Cockburn?
What is Wondering Where The Lions Are?
Sorry. You'll never get this. It's the only real hit this guy had. And it was early early 80s. But it's one of my favorites.
Who is John Stewart?
What is Gold?
One of the top vocalists of the Smooth Jazz genre, her name doesn't really rhyme with anything.
Who is Sade?
What is Your Love is King?
Another album-oriented act that went big into pop and scored a bunch of hits.
Who are Yes?
What is It Can Happen?
Dad was probably the first guy in Omaha to have this album. It came out for every party.
Who are The B-52s?
What is Rock Lobster?
Ostensibly a duo, both artists returned to music-industry lawyering when their pop stardom faded.
Who are The Vapors?
What is News at 10?
Everybody has an arc. This was the peak for this guy.
Who is Michael Jackson?
What is Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough?
An icon of 80s/90s rock, his solo work always felt a little more personal than what he accomplished with the band.
Who is Sting?
What is Love is the Seventh Wave.
Big hair, huge arenas and incredible shows: These guys were peak 80s top-40.
Who are Van Halen?
What is Jump?
Scandalous in their day, the lead singer's androgynous antics wouldn't really move the needle today.
Who are Culture Club?
What is Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
Lyrics obviously written by folks who didn't have a great grasp on English. But none of us noticed.
Who are Abba?
What is Dancing Queen?
There's no way to properly describe how a hit song like this would permeate the environment in pre-internet AM-radio America. She's still on the road.
Who is Bonnie Tyler?
What is Total Eclipse of the Heart?
Once half of a husband/wife variety show act, she rose to define Divadom.
Who is Cher?
What is If I Could Turn Back Time?
Beards.
Who are ZZ Top?
What is Sharp Dressed Man?
Yes, it was the very first song played on MTV.
Who are The Buggles?
What is Video Killed The Radio Star?
If you know what Vegemite is, you'll know this one.
Who are Men At Work?
What is Down Under?
Yes, there was an Original Top Gun. And it introduced us to this guy.
Who is Kenny Loggins?
What is Danger Zone?
She took the mall-rat thing to new levels.
Who is Madonna?
What is Material Girl?
Known for an incredible concert album taped over the course of three shows at Red Rocks Arena in Colorado.
Who are U2?
What is Sunday, Bloody Sunday.
Their cinematic sound captivated. Until it didn't. But that hair...
Who are 'Til Tuesday?
What is Voices Carry?
Here's the German version. Hope that helps.
Who is Nena?
What is 99 Luftballons.