Songs in Famous Movie Scenes: '80s Edition : Music Quiz

by Amanda Flinner

Some movie music is so ingrained into our subconscious that it's instantly recognizable: the sweeping introduction to Star Wars, the classic Godfather waltz, and the ominous strains that warn us Jaws is coming. And everyone knows the answer to "Who You Gonna Call?"

Likewise, when a specific scene needs to be memorable, the right song is as important as the right script. Can you identify the songs in these famous movie scenes: '80s edition?

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Comments: 43

Dianna from Cygnet, OhGhost Busters busted me.
Teletubbie 09 from Seattle"Well it's 40 below and I've got a heater in my truck"
Cwb from Fort Wayne IndianaOnly missed 1
Maureen from College Station, TxI got 3 right. And that was purely guesswork. Sooooooo... I guess I just suck at this quiz?
Argentina Presente! from Buenos AiresGot 3 wrong, not bad at all
Jesse from Detroit10 out of 12 ain't bad
Big Bad Bob from O H I OJust take those old records off the shelf. I'd rather listen to them by myself. Bob Seger is a memorable musician and Mr Cruise is a great actor, at least in the movie industry.
Caribbean Man from TrinidadGot 3 wrong, (went with the songs l liked when l didn't know)
Bruce from 43221Ten out of twelve or is it two out of three ain't bad.
Dan H from Springfield 8 out of 12 is good but I could’ve done better. I need another lesson in nostalgia.
Lionel from Md12 out of 12. Not bad.
Derek from 670608 of 12! Damn! I am in early 30s though!
Cody from Portland OregonThink before you answer
Johnny from Miami12/12, but I totally guessed the Sixteen Candles question. :)
Matt from San FranciscoFun!
Heidi from Colorado I got three wrong. Good quiz
Anonymous8/12
Mike from America2 wrong, go with your gut instinct!!
Pauline Doggett from Monaghan8 outa 10 oh well could have been worse I suppose
Kelly from Ohio12/12 I have to get out more
Libby from Dallas Txmissed 2
Luke Walter A. Ceballos from Cebu City, Philippines8 of 12. i am an 80s child, you know!
Diane from Las Vegas, NvMissed one. Darn!
Nelson Barlow from New BrunswickMY FAVORITE JOURNEY SONG IS ANY WAY YOU WANT IT.
Tara from Nashville Tn I missed one. The questions were too easy
Steve from Upstate NyMissed two...
Joella from Mcminnville, OrI missed 4.
Becka D from IndianaI missed one, love music trivia!
Ayanda from South Africa. I'm 14 so I'd be surprised if I had 1 right
Holly from Evans, LaI got 2 wrong and I have every single movie on DVD that was asked about.......
Doug from Manassas Park, VaI missed one, although in my defence, I never saw "Say anything".
Jeff JI did get almost all of the answer correct.I surprised myself at just how many i did know!
Shawnerz from Any, MdMissed 6. Darn it! Oh well, it was worth the memories.
Pat from CaliforniaI thought I'd miss more than 2--guess I know more movie music than I thought! Neat quiz.
Mitchv-3
Rene from El SalvadorI miss, among others: "Streets of Fire", "Fame" and Flashdance"
James from GeorgaGot all but 1. Neato!

Miss Flashdance.
KittenThis was fun!
Mike from Palm Bay, FloridaGreat Quiz <3 it !!!! :)
Bill from Camp Hill, PaFun quiz. Missed the chick flick songs.
Brent from Nor CalAwesome quiz....all but one correct (missed the Sixteen Candles song). All of these films were classics.
Jenni from FloridaThat was SO much fun! Thanks guys for the trip down memory lane and the great stories too :)
Grantzplace from Toowoomba Qld<3 This QUIZ - Great 80s Movies -Got Caddyshack Wrong & 16 Candles haven't seen them very much :) GB

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Psycho KillerTalking Heads

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Ur So GayKaty Perry

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LightsEllie Goulding

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Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)Katy Perry

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