"Always On My Mind" from Pet Shop Boys debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 31 on June 26th 1988 and spent six weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 31st 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 28.
The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
Finland.
Spain.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
West Germany.
Cover version of: Gwen McCrae - "You Were Always On My Mind" (1972).
Album: "It Couldn't Happen Here Soundtrack" (1988).
2. "I Don't Want To Live Without You"
Answer: Foreigner
"I Don't Want To Live Without You" from Foreigner debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 32 on June 26th 1988 and spent seven weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: August 14th 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 24.
Highest worldwide peak was five (United States).
Album: "Inside Information" (1987).
3. "Wanna Be Up"
Answer: The Chantoozies
"Wanna Be Up" from The Chantoozies debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 33 on June 26th 1988 and spent 21 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: November 13th 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was six.
Album: "The Chantoozies" (1988).
4. "Don't Turn Around"
Answer: Aswad
"Don't Turn Around" from Aswad debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 34 on June 26th 1988 and spent one week in the Top 50.
The song peaked at number one in:
New Zealand.
United Kingdom.
Cover version of: Tina Turner - "Don't Turn Around" (1986).
Album: "Distant Thunder" (1988).
5. "Nothing Too Serious"
Answer: Icehouse
"Nothing Too Serious" from Icehouse debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 35 on June 26th 1988 and spent three weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 10th 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 35.
Album: "Man Of Colours" (1987).
6. "Better Be Home Soon"
Answer: Crowded House
"Better Be Home Soon" from Crowded House debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 36 on June 26th 1988 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 23rd 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was two.
ARIA Award wins and nominations:
*Song Of The Year (Won) - 1989.
*Single Of The Year (Nominated) - 1989.
*Highest Selling Single (Nominated) - 1989.
Album: "Temple Of Low Men" (1988).
7. "Rok Da House"
Answer: The Beatmasters
"Rok Da House" from The Beatmasters feat. Cookie Crew debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 37 on June 26th 1988 and spent two weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 3rd 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 37.
Highest worldwide peak was five (United Kingdom).
Album: The Beatmasters - "Anywayawanna" (1989).
8. "Rev It Up"
Answer: Jerry Harrison
"Rev It Up" from Jerry Harrison debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 38 on June 26th 1988 and spent two weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 3rd 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 38.
Album: "Casual Gods" (1988).
9. "You're Not Alone"
Answer: Australian Olympians
"You're Not Alone" from Australian Olympians debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on June 26th 1988 and spent three weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 10th 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 23.
ARIA Award nomination:
Highest Selling Single - 1989.
"You're Not Alone" was Australia's official team song for the 1988 Summer Olympic Games held in Seoul, South Korea.
10. "Love In The First Degree"
Answer: Bananarama
"Love In The First Degree" from Bananarama debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 40 on June 26th 1988 and spent four weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 17th 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 39.
Highest worldwide peak was three (United Kingdom).
BRIT Award nomination:
British Single Of The Year - 1988.
Album: "Wow!" (1987).
11. "The Valley Road"
Answer: Bruce Hornsby & The Range
"The Valley Road" from Bruce Hornsby & The Range debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 41 on June 26h 1988 and spent five weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 24th 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 36.
Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).
Album: "Scenes From The Southside" (1988).
12. "If You Let Me Stay"
Answer: Terence Trent D'Arby
"If You Let Me Stay" from Terence Trent D'Arby debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 42 on June 26th 1988 and spent three weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 10th 1988).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 41.
Highest worldwide peak was four (New Zealand).
Terence Trent D'Arby's debut single.
Album: "Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby" (1987).
13. "Shake Your Love"
Answer: Debbie Gibson
"Shake Your Love" from Debbie Gibson debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 43 on June 26th 1988 and spent one week in the Top 50.
Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland).
Album: "Out Of The Blue" (1987).
14. "One Good Reason"
Answer: Paul Carrack
"One Good Reason" from Paul Carrack debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on June 26th 1988 and spent one week in the Top 50.
Highest worldwide peak was 28 (United States).
Album: "One Good Reason" (1987).
15. "Sweet Little Mystery"
Answer: Wet Wet Wet
"Sweet Little Mystery" from Wet Wet Wet debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 45 on June 26th 1988 and spent five weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 24th 1988).
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