The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts

Embrace the Nostalgia of the 80s By Testing Your Knowledge and History of Classic Pop, Rock, New Wave, Hip Hop and More!

By: Nick Swettenham

Narrated by: Nick Swettenham

Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Have you always felt a certain nostalgia to the 1980s even if you didn’t grow up in it? Were you a child, teenager, or young adult in the '80s and want to relive the best years of your life?

Well now you can travel back in time and embrace your over the top fashion sense that’s dying to come out! Put on your shoulder pads, oversized jewelry and perm your hair. It’s time to truly test your '80s expertise with a treasure chest of trivia questions and fun facts that will make you love the most exciting decade in music history even more!

In The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts, you will discover:

• Why the 1980s was one of the most influential, unique and creative decades in music history
• 350 trivia questions that cover the most important musical genres of the decade
• Test yourself not only on mainstream Pop and Rock, Synth Pop and New Wave but also tougher niches like Ska, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop and more!
• Bonus chapters to test your knowledge on historic events, album covers, music from film and tv and more!
• 150 fun facts you might not know about your favorite artists and bands from this magical decade of music
• Bonus QR codes to access 10 free online Guitar lessons
• And much more

If you’ve been waiting for a fun and exciting way to test your 1980s musical knowledge then your wait is finally over! By the end of this book, you will have found out just how much of an '80s music wizard you really are and better yet, increased your knowledge even further so that any pub quiz team would be lucky to have you as their music round secret weapon!

If you're ready to find out just how well you remember '80s popular music, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Nick Swettenham (P)2023 Nick Swettenham

Brought back lots of memories from teenage years.

so many songs and many I didn't know the group or singer but much of this is when I was in Jr. high and high school, excellent listen. thanks for putting it all together.

Music Trivia fun facts

If you’re a music lover and interested to gain more knowledge about music, and understand some important facts and history about Pop and rock music, then this can a be a good guide for you.
In this Audiobook you will discover and learn about the reason behind 1980’s music influences and creativeness, trivia questions about musical genres, and some fun facts about favorite artists.

A Great Car Ride Audiobook to Listen with Friends

It’s funny, even though I wasn’t born until the 90s, a lot of the music that was talked about during this book were on my Kids Bop cassette tapes that I used to listen to all the time when I was growing up. Plus, my parents were big fans of many of the songs.

I have never listened to an audiobook quite like this one before where the narrator would say a set of ~10ish trivia questions provide answer choices, and then run through the answers to each of the questions. I think this book would be great to listen to on a car ride with a friend or family member and be able to pause in between either each one of the questions or each set of 10 and then try to guess the answers before listening to the answers. I did enjoy how the author inserted little fun facts in between the trivia questions to provide more context and explanation to some of the trivia questions.

I definitely give this audiobook 5 stars because it delivers on its promise of providing some great 80s trivia and fun facts! The narrator, who is also the author, was easy and enjoyable to listen to. He has an accent, but that didn’t deter him from the experience at all; if anything, it enhanced it. Great job all around.

Fun Facts and Quizzes for Music Lovers

This was a fun audiobook to listen to. Interspersed with the quizzes were interesting and sometimes surprising facts about the 80s, the music, and the musicians. I suggest having a pen and paper standing by when taking the quizzes. Since the author generously provided a PDF of the book, I began using it along with the audiobook and found it very helpful. I learned some things I didn’t know, and I found out that I also remembered quite a lot, too. It was very enjoyable but I had to put it down from time to time and keep going back to it because it was sort of addictive.

Since I am a music lover and the 80s produced some great music, I used it to create my own little trivia game. I had some friends over and we had a blast with it. The amount of time and effort that went into creating the book must have been daunting, but the outcome was well worth it. It's definitely going in my library.

Love it!

The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts by Nick Swettenham is a must-have for any fan of music from this iconic decade. This audiobook is the ultimate guide that promises to test your 80s expertise, covering the biggest musical genres of the decade, from Pop and Rock to Ska, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop and more.

Nick Swettenham presented the book with great enthusiasm, injecting a sense of fun into every trivia question and fun fact he delivers. Swettenham's deep knowledge of music from the 80s is evident in the book and makes it an even more enjoyable experience.

What makes the book stand out is how it offers more than just trivia questions. The bonus chapters on historic events, album covers, music from film and tv, and the 150 fun facts about popular artists and bands from that magical decade, will put a smile on any 80s enthusiast's face.

Additionally, the QR codes that give access to 10 free online guitar lessons are a significant bonus to anyone that wants to learn the guitar or increase their knowledge in playing it.

As someone who grew up in the 80s, I found The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts extremely entertaining, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in music history or simply looking for a fun and nostalgic way to test their knowledge. This audiobook is a definitive tribute to the most creative and influential decade in music history.

Fun for the whole family!

We listened to this during a family reunion, and it was so much fun! The narrator's voice is excellent for the material, and we were engaged the whole time. My wife loves music and was definitely winning! I did the best on the historical events bonus section. If you love music, you will love this audio. Overall a joy to listen to!

A Blast From the Past!

I grew up in the 80s and this audiobook brought back sooo many memories. I enjoyed the “fun facts”mentioned throughout this entertaining audiobook. The trivia was fun! I highly recommend this audiobook.

nostalgic!

OMG this book is such a delightful time machine that transports you straight back to the iconic era of big hair, neon colors, and unforgettable tunes. With its mix of pop, rock, new wave, hip hop, and more, this book is a treasure trove of musical nostalgia. Prepare to test your knowledge and dive deep into the history of the 80s music scene. From Duran Duran to Madonna, from Michael Jackson to Run-D.M.C., this book covers it all, ensuring you'll be singing along and reminiscing in no time. Get ready to relive the magic of the 80s with "The Big 500"! So much fun!

Fun 80's Trivia

Nick Swettenham pays tribute to the spirit of the 1980s, so embrace 80's nostalgia with this stimulating audiobook. Warning: Your knowledge of 80's popular music will be tested, and along the way, you will learn some fun facts and tidbits you didn't already know. The author tests your memories in genres such as rock, rap, R&B, and reggae, and in categories that include lyrics, band names, and albums. Which 1980's song spent the most weeks at number one of the Billboard charts? Rick Astley's mega hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" topped the charts in how many countries? If you don't already know the answers, you will after enjoying "The Big 500."

I Want My MTV!

As a teenager of the 80s, I couldn't wait to listen to this audiobook. Let me tell you, it's totally rad man!

This brought back so many memories for me, it had me getting out my old playlists because it reminded of so many great songs and artists that I haven't heard in a long time.

When it came to questions about the artists themselves, I learned a lot of fun facts that never knew before.

It doesn't matter if you were into pop, hair bands, or heavy metal, it's all covered here, and more.

What a fun trip down memory lane! If you miss the 80s, like I do, then this one is for you!