Decade Music Recall
1 / 15Can you place these hit songs in the right decade?
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In which decade was 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen released?
About Decade Music Recall
Decade Music Recall is a free memory games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions. Can you place these hit songs in the right decade? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In which decade was 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen released?
Answer: 1970s
'Bohemian Rhapsody' was released in 1975 as part of Queen's album 'A Night at the Opera.'
2. In which decade did Elvis Presley release 'Jailhouse Rock'?
Answer: 1950s
'Jailhouse Rock' was released in 1957 and became one of Elvis Presley's most iconic rock and roll hits.
3. In which decade was 'I Will Always Love You' a massive hit for Whitney Houston?
Answer: 1990s
Whitney Houston's version of 'I Will Always Love You' was released in 1992 for 'The Bodyguard' soundtrack. The song was originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1973.
4. In which decade did The Beatles release 'Hey Jude'?
Answer: 1960s
'Hey Jude' was released by The Beatles in 1968. It was written by Paul McCartney to comfort John Lennon's son Julian during his parents' divorce.
5. In which decade was 'Stayin' Alive' by the Bee Gees released?
Answer: 1970s
'Stayin' Alive' was released in 1977 as part of the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack, becoming an anthem of the disco era.
Things you'll learn along the way
- 'Billie Jean' was released in 1983 from Michael Jackson's legendary album 'Thriller.'
- 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' was released in January 1970 as the title track of Simon & Garfunkel's final studio album.
- 'Hotel California' was released in 1977 and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1978.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Decade Music Recall?
Decade Music Recall has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Decade Music Recall free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Decade Music Recall — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Decade Music Recall take?
Most players finish Decade Music Recall in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Decade Music Recall?
If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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