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1. Which of these singers was the female half of British new wave duo Eurythmics?
Scottish singer Annie Lennox formed Eurythmics in 1980 with English musician Dave Stewart. They were active on and off until 2002 and had a Billboard chart-topper in 1983 with "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)."
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2. Which 1986 film features the Oscar-winning song "Take My Breath Away" by American new wave group Berlin?
"Take My Breath Away" by Berlin won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1986 and is featured in the film "Top Gun." The soundtrack played a crucial role in the film's success—in fact, the Top Gun Original Soundtrack went Platinum and Berlin's song became a globally recognized romantic anthem.
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3. What synth-pop band released the 1985 hit single "Take On Me"?
A-ha's "Take On Me" features a groundbreaking music video that combines pencil-sketch animation and live-action, which won six MTV Video Music Awards in 1986.
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4. The video for "Relax," the provocative debut single by Liverpool band Frankie Goes to ___________, was banned by the BBC and MTV.
Frankie Goes to Hollywood released "Relax" in 1983, a track that gained notoriety partly due to its racy lyricism and controversial promotion strategies. The song’s video was banned by several broadcasters, including MTV and the BBC, and the controversy fueled public curiosity and propelled the single to reach No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
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5. What American new wave band, best known for the chart single "Whip It," consisted of two sets of brothers?
Innovative American new wave band Devo formed in 1973 and consisted of two sets of brothers: Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, and Gerald and Bob Casale. The name "Devo" was derived from the concept of "de-evolution," and the idea that what was once forward progress in society is actually regressing.
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