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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 101
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 101

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 101 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between June 30th and July 21st 1986.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
418,561
Updated
Jan 01 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
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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. "Mr. Big"  
  Oingo Boingo
2. "Love Touch"  
  The Moody Blues
3. "Left Of Center"  
  Billy Joel
4. "God Thank You Woman"  
  Erasure
5. "Exotic and Erotic"  
  The Angels
6. "Your Wildest Dreams"  
  Sandy Marton
7. "Here To Go"  
  Suzanne Vega
8. "Oh L'Amour"  
  Culture Club
9. "Papa Don't Preach"  
  Rod Stewart
10. "Stay"  
  Paul Kelly & The Coloured Girls
11. "Nature Of The Beast"  
  Devo
12. "Take It Easy"  
  Andy Taylor
13. "Modern Woman"  
  David Bowie
14. "Underground"  
  Madonna
15. "Before Too Long"  
  Icehouse





Select each answer

1. "Mr. Big"
2. "Love Touch"
3. "Left Of Center"
4. "God Thank You Woman"
5. "Exotic and Erotic"
6. "Your Wildest Dreams"
7. "Here To Go"
8. "Oh L'Amour"
9. "Papa Don't Preach"
10. "Stay"
11. "Nature Of The Beast"
12. "Take It Easy"
13. "Modern Woman"
14. "Underground"
15. "Before Too Long"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Mr. Big"

Answer: Icehouse

"Mr. Big" from Icehouse debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 30th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was 15 (New Zealand).

Album: "Measure For Measure" (1986).
2. "Love Touch"

Answer: Rod Stewart

"Love Touch" from Rod Stewart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 30th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

Album: "Every Beat Of My Heart" (1986).
3. "Left Of Center"

Answer: Suzanne Vega

"Left Of Center" from Suzanne Vega feat. Joe Jackson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 30th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was 28 (Ireland).

Album: "Pretty In Pink Soundtrack" (1986).
4. "God Thank You Woman"

Answer: Culture Club

"God Thank You Woman" from Culture Club debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 7th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 48.

Highest worldwide peak was 22 (Ireland).

Album: "From Luxury To Heartache" (1986).
5. "Exotic and Erotic"

Answer: Sandy Marton

"Exotic and Erotic" from Sandy Marton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 7th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 19.

Highest worldwide peak was 15 (Italy).

Album: "Modern Lover" (1986).
6. "Your Wildest Dreams"

Answer: The Moody Blues

"Your Wildest Dreams" from The Moody Blues debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 7th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (United States).

Album: "The Other Side Of Life" (1986).
7. "Here To Go"

Answer: Devo

"Here To Go" from Devo debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 14th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 40.

Album: "Shout" (1984).
8. "Oh L'Amour"

Answer: Erasure

"Oh L'Amour" from Erasure debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 14th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was two (South Africa).

Album: "Wonderland" (1986).
9. "Papa Don't Preach"

Answer: Madonna

"Papa Don't Preach" from Madonna debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 14th 1986.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
Denmark.
Finland.
Guatemala.
Greece.
Italy.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
Norway.
Panama.
Portugal.
United Kingdom.
United States.

Grammy nomination:
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1987.

Album: "True Blue" (1986).
10. "Stay"

Answer: Oingo Boingo

"Stay" from Oingo Boingo debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 14th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 30.

Album: "Dead Man's Party" (1985).
11. "Nature Of The Beast"

Answer: The Angels

"Nature Of The Beast" from The Angels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 14th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 27.

Album: "Howling" (1986).
12. "Take It Easy"

Answer: Andy Taylor

"Take It Easy" from Andy Taylor debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 21st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 30.

Highest worldwide peak was 24 (United States).

Album: "American Anthem Soundtrack" (1986).
13. "Modern Woman"

Answer: Billy Joel

"Modern Woman" from Billy Joel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 21st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (United States).

Album: "The Bridge" (1986).
14. "Underground"

Answer: David Bowie

"Underground" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 21st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Ireland and New Zealand).

"Underground" was the theme song for the 1986 film "Labyrinth".

Album: "Labyrinth Soundtrack" (1986).
15. "Before Too Long"

Answer: Paul Kelly & The Coloured Girls

"Before Too Long" from Paul Kelly & The Coloured Girls debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 21st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 15.

ARIA Award nomination:
Single Of The Year - 1987.

Album: "Gossip" (1986).
Source: Author wwe84

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