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Quiz about 1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol 8
Quiz about 1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol 8

1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol. 8 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the ARIA Top 50 in the weeks between September 25th and October 16th 1988.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
419,488
Updated
Apr 11 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
64
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(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. "Love Changes (Everything)"  
  Climie Fisher
2. "Superfly Guy"  
  The Black Sorrows
3. "Two Strong Hearts"  
  John Farnham
4. "True Love"  
  Glenn Frey
5. "Breakfast In Bed"  
  Europe
6. "The Only Way Is Up"  
  Bon Jovi
7. "Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark"  
  Kings Of The Sun
8. "Superstitious"  
  S-Express
9. "Serpentine"  
  The Escape Club
10. "Hold On To Me"  
  The Robert Cray Band
11. "Desire"  
  Yazz and The Plastic Population
12. "Bad Medicine"  
  Sabrina
13. "Wild, Wild West"  
  Phil Collins
14. "A Groovy Kind Of Love"  
  UB40 and Chrissie Hynde
15. "Sexy Girl"  
  U2





Select each answer

1. "Love Changes (Everything)"
2. "Superfly Guy"
3. "Two Strong Hearts"
4. "True Love"
5. "Breakfast In Bed"
6. "The Only Way Is Up"
7. "Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark"
8. "Superstitious"
9. "Serpentine"
10. "Hold On To Me"
11. "Desire"
12. "Bad Medicine"
13. "Wild, Wild West"
14. "A Groovy Kind Of Love"
15. "Sexy Girl"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Love Changes (Everything)"

Answer: Climie Fisher

"Love Changes (Everything)" from Climie Fisher debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 40 on September 25th 1988 and spent 14 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: December 25th 1988).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Portugal).

Album: "Everything" (1988).
2. "Superfly Guy"

Answer: S-Express

"Superfly Guy" from S-Express debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on October 2nd 1988 and spent six weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: November 6th 1988).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Finland).

Album: "Original Soundtrack" (1988).
3. "Two Strong Hearts"

Answer: John Farnham

"Two Strong Hearts" from John Farnham debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 40 on October 2nd 1988 and spent 16 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: January 8th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was six.

Album: "Age Of Reason" (1988).
4. "True Love"

Answer: Glenn Frey

"True Love" from Glenn Frey debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on October 2nd 1988 and spent one week in the Top 50.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Soul Searchin'" (1988).
5. "Breakfast In Bed"

Answer: UB40 and Chrissie Hynde

"Breakfast In Bed" from UB40 and Chrissie Hynde debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on October 2nd 1988 and spent two weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 9th 1988).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 43.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United Kingdom).

Cover version of: Dusty Springfield - "Breakfast In Bed" (1969).

Album: "UB40" (1988).
6. "The Only Way Is Up"

Answer: Yazz and The Plastic Population

"The Only Way Is Up" from Yazz and The Plastic Population debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 34 on October 9th 1988 and spent 25 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: March 19th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium.
Denmark.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand.
Sweden.
United Kingdom.

Cover version of: Otis Clay - "The Only Way Is Up" (1980).

Album: "Wanted" (1988).
7. "Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark"

Answer: The Robert Cray Band

"Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark" from The Robert Cray Band debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on October 9th 1988 and spent three weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 30th 1988).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 44.

Album: "Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark" (1988).
8. "Superstitious"

Answer: Europe

"Superstitious" from Europe debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 45 on October 9th 1988 and spent three weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 23rd 1988).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 45.

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

Album: "Out Of This World" (1988).
9. "Serpentine"

Answer: Kings Of The Sun

"Serpentine" from Kings Of The Sun debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on October 9th 1988 and spent one week in the Top 50.

Album: "Kings Of The Sun" (1988).
10. "Hold On To Me"

Answer: The Black Sorrows

"Hold On To Me" from The Black Sorrows debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on October 9th 1988 and spent four weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: November 13th 1988).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 41.

Album: "Hold On To Me" (1988).
11. "Desire"

Answer: U2

"Desire" from U2 debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number four on October 16th 1988 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 5th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was one (Three weeks).

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Canada.
Ireland.
Italy.
New Zealand.
Spain.
United Kingdom.

Grammy wins:
Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1989.

Album: "Rattle and Hum" (1988).
12. "Bad Medicine"

Answer: Bon Jovi

"Bad Medicine" from Bon Jovi debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 18 on October 16th 1988 and spent 19 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 12th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Album: "New Jersey" (1988).
13. "Wild, Wild West"

Answer: The Escape Club

"Wild, Wild West" from The Escape Club debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 29 on October 16th 1988 and spent 19 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 12th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Album: "Wild, Wild West" (1988).
14. "A Groovy Kind Of Love"

Answer: Phil Collins

"A Groovy Kind Of Love" from Phil Collins debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 31 on October 16th 1988 and spent 22 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: March 12th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium.
Canada.
Denmark.
Ireland.
Portugal.
South Africa.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
United States.

Grammy nomination:
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - 1989.

Cover version of: Diane & Annita - "A Groovy Kind Of Love" (1965).

Album: "Buster Soundtrack" (1988).
15. "Sexy Girl"

Answer: Sabrina

"Sexy Girl" from Sabrina debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 38 on October 16th 1988 and spent seven weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: November 27th 1988).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 36.

Highest worldwide peak was 14 (Finland).

Album: "Sabrina" (1987).
Source: Author wwe84

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