QUIZ: Guess The ’80s Song By The First Line

“It’s close to midnight”

Retry Correct Incorrect The title track from Michael Jackson’s world-conquering album Thriller not only saw Jackson and Quincy Jones create the perfect song for Halloween but revolutionized music videos as the format picked up momentum. Until “Thriller,” none had enjoyed as big a budget, pursued as high a concept, or told such a coherent story in its own right.

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“It’s close to midnight”

• “Smooth Criminal”
• “Beat It”
• “Billie Jean”
• “Thriller”