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Quiz about 1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol 13
Quiz about 1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol 13

1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol. 13 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the ARIA Top 50 in the weeks between January 15th and February 12th 1989.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
419,559
Updated
Apr 22 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
20
Last 3 plays: klotzplate (15/15), bermalt (15/15), sarryman (2/15).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "As Long As You Follow"  
  Melissa Etheridge
2. "Kiss"  
  Robert Palmer
3. "Copperhead Road"  
  R.E.M.
4. "Orange Crush"  
  Mike + The Mechanics
5. "You Got It"  
  Fleetwood Mac
6. "Orinoco Flow"  
  The Art of Noise
7. "Tucker's Daughter"  
  Chris de Burgh
8. "Nobody's Perfect"  
  New Order
9. "Last Frontier (Live)"  
  Roy Orbison
10. "Fine Time"  
  Neneh Cherry
11. "Like The Way I Do"  
  Enya
12. "Real Gone Kid"  
  Deacon Blue
13. "Early In The Morning"  
  Ian Moss
14. "Missing You"  
  Steve Earle
15. "Buffalo Stance"  
  Jimmy Barnes





Select each answer

1. "As Long As You Follow"
2. "Kiss"
3. "Copperhead Road"
4. "Orange Crush"
5. "You Got It"
6. "Orinoco Flow"
7. "Tucker's Daughter"
8. "Nobody's Perfect"
9. "Last Frontier (Live)"
10. "Fine Time"
11. "Like The Way I Do"
12. "Real Gone Kid"
13. "Early In The Morning"
14. "Missing You"
15. "Buffalo Stance"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "As Long As You Follow"

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

"As Long As You Follow" from Fleetwood Mac debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on January 15th 1989 and spent six weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 19th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was 15 (The Netherlands).

Album: "Greatest Hits" (1988).
2. "Kiss"

Answer: The Art of Noise

"Kiss" from The Art Of Noise feat. Tom Jones debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 19 on January 22nd 1989 and spent 15 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 30th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was eight.

The song peaked at number one in:
New Zealand.
Spain.

Cover version of: Prince and The Revolution - "Kiss" (1986).

Album: "The Best Of The Art Of Noise" (1988).
3. "Copperhead Road"

Answer: Steve Earle

"Copperhead Road" from Steve Earle debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 47 on January 22nd 1989 and spent ten weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: March 26th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (Canada).

Album: "Copperhead Road" (1988).
4. "Orange Crush"

Answer: R.E.M.

"Orange Crush" from R.E.M. debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on January 22nd 1989 and spent ten weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: March 26th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was five (New Zealand).

Album: "Green" (1988).
5. "You Got It"

Answer: Roy Orbison

"You Got It" from Roy Orbison debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 18 on January 29th 1989 and spent 16 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 14th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was three.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Belgium).

Album: "Mystery Box" (1989).
6. "Orinoco Flow"

Answer: Enya

"Orinoco Flow" from Enya debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 20 on January 29th 1989 and spent 15 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 7th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was six.

The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.

Grammy nominations:
*Best Short Form Music Video - 1990.
*Best New Age Performance - 1990.

Album: "Watermark" (1988).
7. "Tucker's Daughter"

Answer: Ian Moss

"Tucker's Daughter" from Ian Moss debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 37 on January 29th 1989 and spent 19 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: June 4th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was two.

Ian Moss debut solo single.

ARIA Award wins and nominations:
*Song Of The Year - 1989 (Won).
*Breakthrough Artist - Single - 1989 (Won).
*Single Of The Year - 1990 (Nominated).

Album: "Matchbox" (1989).
8. "Nobody's Perfect"

Answer: Mike + The Mechanics

"Nobody's Perfect" from Mike + The Mechanics debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 42 on January 29th 1989 and spent six weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: March 5th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 29.

Album: "Living Years" (1988).
9. "Last Frontier (Live)"

Answer: Jimmy Barnes

"Last Frontier (Live)" from Jimmy Barnes debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on February 5th 1989 and spent four weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 26th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 31.

Album: "Barnstorming" (1988).
10. "Fine Time"

Answer: New Order

"Fine Time" from New Order debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 46 on February 5th 1989 and spent nine weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 2nd 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Finland and New Zealand).

Album: "Technique" (1989).
11. "Like The Way I Do"

Answer: Melissa Etheridge

"Like The Way I Do" from Melissa Etheridge debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on February 5th 1989 and spent 15 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 14th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 16.

Album: "Melissa Etheridge" (1988).
12. "Real Gone Kid"

Answer: Deacon Blue

"Real Gone Kid" from Deacon Blue debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 38 on February 12th 1989 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 7th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Spain).

BRIT Award nomination:
British Single Of The Year - 1989.

Album: "When The World Knows Your Name" (1989).
13. "Early In The Morning"

Answer: Robert Palmer

"Early In The Morning" from Robert Palmer debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 41 on February 12th 1989 and spent seven weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 2nd 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was 19 (United States).

Cover version of: The Gap Band - "Early In The Morning" (1982).
14. "Missing You"

Answer: Chris de Burgh

"Missing You" from Chris de Burgh debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 45 on February 12th 1989 and spent one week in the Top 50.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Ireland).

Album: "Flying Colours" (1988).
15. "Buffalo Stance"

Answer: Neneh Cherry

"Buffalo Stance" from Neneh Cherry debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on February 12th 1989 and spent 14 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 14th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 21.

The song peaked at number one in:
The Netherlands.
Sweden.

Neneh Cherry's debut single.

Album: "Raw Like Sushi" (1989).
Source: Author wwe84

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