Opening Line 80s Edition is a fun game that’s perfect to play on the air because it’s so simple to explain and play. But it’s more difficult than you might first think. It’s a great game for team shows or solo shows.
Before you begin, follow the guidelines for playing games in the Game Strategy section here.
Then, choose the best method to play this game based on your show and how you’ll use the game.
For a list of songs to use in developing questions for your game, go here.
Opening Line 80s Edition
Follow the guidelines here for details on how to play and best practices and options to keep the game fresh.
Here are some examples of questions and answers for the game:
Question: What is the opening line of “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson?
Answer: She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
Question: The opening line is “Turn around, every now and then I get a little bit lonely.” What is the song?
Answer: “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler
Question: What is the opening line of “Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses?
Answer: She’s got a smile that it seems to me
Question: The opening line is “I made it through the wilderness.” What is the song?
Answer: “Like a Virgin” by Madonna
Question: What is the opening line of “Take On Me” by a-ha?
Answer: Talking away
Question: The opening line is “She’s just a small-town girl.” What is the song?
Answer: “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
Question: What is the opening line of “Every Breath You Take” by The Police?
Answer: Every breath you take and every move you make
Question: The opening line is “I hear the drums echoing tonight.” What is the song?
Answer: “Africa” by Toto
Question: What is the opening line of “Purple Rain” by Prince?
Answer: I never meant to cause you any sorrow
Question: The opening line is “Relax, don’t do it.” What is the song?
Answer: “Relax” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Question: What is the opening line of “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi?
Answer: Once upon a time, not so long ago
Question: The opening line is “Just a small-town girl.” What is the song?
Answer: “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
Question: What is the opening line of “Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses?
Answer: She’s got a smile that it seems to me
Question: The opening line is “Sometimes you’re better off dead, there’s a gun in your hand and it’s pointing at your head.” What is the song?
Answer: “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys
Question: What is the opening line of “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie?
Answer: Pressure, pushing down on me
Question: The opening line is “You can dance, you can jive.” What is the song?
Answer: “Dancing Queen” by ABBA (remained popular in the 80s)
Question: What is the opening line of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper?
Answer: I come home in the morning light
Question: The opening line is “I’m coming out of my cage and I’ve been doing just fine.” What is the song?
Answer: “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers (2000s song, but often associated with 80s style)
Question: What is the opening line of “With or Without You” by U2?
Answer: See the stone set in your eyes
Question: The opening line is “Do you really want to hurt me?” What is the song?
Answer: “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” by Culture Club
Question: What is the opening line of “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper?
Answer: Lying in my bed, I hear the clock tick and think of you
Question: The opening line is “It’s a nice day to start again.” What is the song?
Answer: “White Wedding” by Billy Idol
Question: What is the opening line of “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor?
Answer: Rising up, back on the street
Question: The opening line is “Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back.” What is the song?
Answer: “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears
Question: What is the opening line of “Like a Prayer” by Madonna?
Answer: Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone
