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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 108
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 108

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 108 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between November 24th and December 15th 1986.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
418,804
Updated
Jan 31 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
20
Last 3 plays: dmaxst (15/15), elgecko44 (8/15), Guest 76 (4/15).
(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. "Primitive Love Rites"  
  Crowded House
2. "Twist and Shout"  
  The Psychedelic Furs
3. "Don't Stand So Close To Me '86"  
  Spandau Ballet
4. "Walk Like An Egyptian"  
  John Farnham
5. "Don't Dream It's Over"  
  The Bangles
6. "You Keep Me Hangin' On"  
  Kim Wilde
7. "Funkytown"  
  Cliff Richard & Sarah Brightman
8. "Through The Barricades"  
  David & David
9. "Everybody Have Fun Tonight"  
  Berlin
10. "Like Flames"  
  The Police
11. "All I Ask Of You"  
  Pseudo Echo
12. "Welcome To The Boomtown"  
  Mondo Rock
13. "Don't Tear It Down"  
  Wang Chung
14. "Pressure Down"  
  The Beatles
15. "Heartbreak Beat"  
  v.Spy v.Spy





Select each answer

1. "Primitive Love Rites"
2. "Twist and Shout"
3. "Don't Stand So Close To Me '86"
4. "Walk Like An Egyptian"
5. "Don't Dream It's Over"
6. "You Keep Me Hangin' On"
7. "Funkytown"
8. "Through The Barricades"
9. "Everybody Have Fun Tonight"
10. "Like Flames"
11. "All I Ask Of You"
12. "Welcome To The Boomtown"
13. "Don't Tear It Down"
14. "Pressure Down"
15. "Heartbreak Beat"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Primitive Love Rites"

Answer: Mondo Rock

"Primitive Love Rites" from Mondo Rock debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 34.

Album: "Boom Baby Boom" (1986).
2. "Twist and Shout"

Answer: The Beatles

"Twist and Shout" from The Beatles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 11th 1964 and re-entered the Australian Singles Chart on November 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was five.

The song peaked at number one in:
Argentina.
Finland.
New Zealand.

Cover version of: The Top Notes - "Twist and Shout" (1961).

Album: "Please Please Me" (1963).
3. "Don't Stand So Close To Me '86"

Answer: The Police

"Don't Stand So Close To Me '86" from The Police debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 33.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Spain).

Album: "Every Breath You Take: The Singles" (1986).
4. "Walk Like An Egyptian"

Answer: The Bangles

"Walk Like An Egyptian" from The Bangles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1986.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
The Netherlands.
South Africa.
Spain.
United States (Ended 1987 as the highest selling single of the year).
West Germany.

Album: "Different Light" (1986).
5. "Don't Dream It's Over"

Answer: Crowded House

"Don't Dream It's Over" from Crowded House debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1986.

The highest chart peak was eight.

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

ARIA Award wins and nominations:
*Single Of The Year - 1987 (Nominated).
*Best Group - 1987 (Nominated).
*Best New Talent - 1987 (Won).
*Best Video - 1987 (Won).

Album: "Crowded House" (1986).
6. "You Keep Me Hangin' On"

Answer: Kim Wilde

"You Keep Me Hangin' On" from Kim Wilde debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1986.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Canada.
Norway.
United States.

Cover version of: The Supremes - "You Keep Me Hangin' On" (1966).

Album: "Another Step" (1986).
7. "Funkytown"

Answer: Pseudo Echo

"Funkytown" from Pseudo Echo debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1986.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Canada.
New Zealand (Ended 1987 as the highest selling single of the year).

ARIA Award nominations:
*Highest Selling Single - 1987.
*Best Group - 1986.

Cover version of: Lipps Inc - "Funkytown" (1980).

Album: "Love An Adventure" (1985).
8. "Through The Barricades"

Answer: Spandau Ballet

"Through The Barricades" from Spandau Ballet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 50.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Italy).

Album: "Through The Barricades" (1986).
9. "Everybody Have Fun Tonight"

Answer: Wang Chung

"Everybody Have Fun Tonight" from Wang Chung debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1986.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Mosaic" (1986).
10. "Like Flames"

Answer: Berlin

"Like Flames" from Berlin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 8th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (Belgium).

Album: "Count Three & Pray" (1986).
11. "All I Ask Of You"

Answer: Cliff Richard & Sarah Brightman

"All I Ask Of You" from Cliff Richard & Sarah Brightman debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 8th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 24.

The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
South Africa.

Album: "The Phantom Of The Opera Musical" (1986).
12. "Welcome To The Boomtown"

Answer: David & David

"Welcome To The Boomtown" from David & David debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 8th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 27.

Album: "Boomtown" (1986).
13. "Don't Tear It Down"

Answer: v.Spy v.Spy

"Don't Tear It Down" from v.Spy v.Spy debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 8th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 31.

Album: "A.O. Mod. TV. Vers." (1986).
14. "Pressure Down"

Answer: John Farnham

"Pressure Down" from John Farnham debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 15th 1986.

The highest chart peak was four.

Album: "Whispering Jack" (1986).
15. "Heartbreak Beat"

Answer: The Psychedelic Furs

"Heartbreak Beat" from The Psychedelic Furs debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 15th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 26.

Album: "Midnight To Midnight" (1987).
Source: Author wwe84

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