Music Round - The Olympic Spirit
Two points per track:
1: Name of the artist/band
2: Title of the song
Originally released in 1981, this arena rock anthem became the band’s highest-charting hit when it reached #9 in the US. It experienced a massive resurgence in 2007 after featuring in a hit TV series finale.
Released in January 2016, this empowerment anthem reached #6 in the US and became one of the singer’s most successful solo singles. The track’s defiant lyrics and powerful vocals made it a commercial favourite worldwide.
This 2015 power ballad became a breakthrough hit for this artist, reaching #6 in the US and #8 in the UK. Written during a difficult period in her life, the song became an anthem for perseverance and resilience.
Released in May 2000, this anthemic rock single became the band’s comeback hit, reaching #3 in the UK. The track’s opening talk-box guitar riff became instantly recognizable.
Released in December 1983, this high-energy rock track became the band’s only US #1 hit. The song’s iconic synth riff and the exuberant vocals made it one of the defining tracks of 1980s rock.
Released in August 1983, this romantic new wave ballad became the band’s biggest hit, reaching #2 in the UK. The song topped charts across Europe and became synonymous with the 1980s.
Released in January 1989, this power ballad gave the all-female band their only UK #1 hit, while also topping the charts in nine other countries.
Released in 1984, this energetic dance-pop track reached #6 in the UK and became one of the group’s biggest hits. The upbeat song featured the prominent use of synths typical of 1980s production.
Released in August 1987, this ballad became the brothers’ first UK #1 in over a decade. The song topped charts across Europe and marked a successful comeback.
Released in May 2018, this pop-rock anthem became the Las Vegas band’s highest-charting single, reaching #4 in the US and #6 in the UK. Its uplifting message made it a commercial smash.
Featured a hit 2017 film, this powerful anthem of self-acceptance reached #3 in the UK. The song won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song and became a viral sensation.
Released posthumously in October 1991 as the final single from the band’s last studio album, this defiant anthem reached #16 in the UK. Recorded while the lead singer was seriously ill, it became a poignant testament to resilience