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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 10
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 10

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 10 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between August 25th and September 15th 1980.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
414,173
Updated
Oct 29 23
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
138
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: awr1051 (15/15), Guest 120 (15/15), Guest 120 (8/15).
(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. "Talk To Me"  
  Kim Carnes
2. "More Than I Can Say"  
  The Korgis
3. "Take Your Time (Do It Right)"  
  Cold Chisel
4. "My Baby"  
  Irene Cara
5. "Fame"  
  Paul Simon
6. "Late In the Evening"  
  Leo Sayer
7. "Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime"  
  KISS
8. "Ashes To Ashes"  
  Kate Bush
9. "Give Me The Night"  
  David Bowie
10. "Babooshka"  
  UB40
11. "He's So Shy"  
  George Benson
12. "Food For Thought"  
  The Pointer Sisters
13. "You Shook Me All Night Long"  
  The S.O.S. Band
14. "Baby Get Away"  
  AC/DC
15. "More Love"  
  Christie Allen





Select each answer

1. "Talk To Me"
2. "More Than I Can Say"
3. "Take Your Time (Do It Right)"
4. "My Baby"
5. "Fame"
6. "Late In the Evening"
7. "Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime"
8. "Ashes To Ashes"
9. "Give Me The Night"
10. "Babooshka"
11. "He's So Shy"
12. "Food For Thought"
13. "You Shook Me All Night Long"
14. "Baby Get Away"
15. "More Love"

Most Recent Scores
Nov 12 2024 : awr1051: 15/15
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 120: 15/15
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 120: 8/15

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Talk To Me"

Answer: KISS

 "Talk To Me" from KISS debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 25th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was ten.

Album: "Unmasked" (1980).
2. "More Than I Can Say"

Answer: Leo Sayer

 "More Than I Can Say" from Leo Sayer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 25th 1980.

The highest chart peak was one (Two weeks).

Cover version of: The Crickets - "More Than I Can Say" (1960).

Album: "Living In A Fantasy" (1980).
3. "Take Your Time (Do It Right)"

Answer: The S.O.S. Band

 "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" from The S.O.S. Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 25th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand and United States).

Album: "S.O.S." (1980).
4. "My Baby"

Answer: Cold Chisel

 "My Baby" from Cold Chisel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 40.

Album: "East" (1980).
5. "Fame"

Answer: Irene Cara

 "Fame" from Irene Cara debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was three.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
United Kingdom.

Irene Cara's debut single.

Grammy nomination:

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1981.

At the 1981 Academy Awards "Fame" won for Best Original Song.

"Fame" was the theme song for the 1980 film and 1982 television series "Fame".

Album: "Fame Soundtrack" (1980).
6. "Late In the Evening"

Answer: Paul Simon

 "Late In The Evening" from Paul Simon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 34.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

Grammy nomination:

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - 1981.

Album: "One-Trick Pony" (1980).
7. "Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime"

Answer: The Korgis

 "Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime" from The Korgis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was one (France).

Album: "Dumb Waiters" (1980).
8. "Ashes To Ashes"

Answer: David Bowie

 "Ashes To Ashes" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 8th 1980.

The highest chart peak was three.

The song peaked at number one in:

France.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)" (1980).
9. "Give Me The Night"

Answer: George Benson

 "Give Me The Night" from George Benson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 8th 1980.

The highest chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was three (France).

Album: "Give Me The Night" (1980).
10. "Babooshka"

Answer: Kate Bush

 "Babooshka" from Kate Bush debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 8th 1980.

The highest chart peak was two.

Album: "Never For Ever" (1980).
11. "He's So Shy"

Answer: The Pointer Sisters

 "He's So Shy" from The Pointer Sisters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 8th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Grammy nomination:

Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1981.

Album: "Special Things" (1980).
12. "Food For Thought"

Answer: UB40

 "Food For Thought" from UB40 debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 8th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 36.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

UB40's debut single.

Album: "Signing Off" (1980).
13. "You Shook Me All Night Long"

Answer: AC/DC

 "You Shook Me All Night Long" from AC/DC debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 15th 1980.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Album: "Back In Black" (1980).
14. "Baby Get Away"

Answer: Christie Allen

 "Baby Get Away" from Christie Allen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 15th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 38.

Album: "Detour" (1980).
15. "More Love"

Answer: Kim Carnes

 "More Love" from Kim Carnes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 15th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 46.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (United States).

Cover version of: Smokey Robinson and The Miracles - "More Love" (1967).

Album: "Romance Dance" (1980).
Source: Author wwe84

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