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1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 112 Quiz
Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between March 16th and April 6th 1987.
A matching quiz by
wwe84
. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
418,965
Updated
Feb 20 25
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Difficulty
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Questions
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1
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"A Touch Of Paradise"
Boy George
2
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"The Right Thing"
Simply Red
3
.
"World Where You Live"
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
4
.
"Midnight Blue"
Crowded House
5
.
"Male Stripper"
Mel & Kim
6
.
"Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)"
Lou Gramm
7
.
"Breakout"
Prince
8
.
"(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)"
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
9
.
"Everything I Own"
Beastie Boys
10
.
"Slice Of Heaven"
Pepsi & Shirlie
11
.
"What's My Scene"
Paul Lekakis
12
.
"Sign o' The Times"
Hoodoo Gurus
13
.
"Reet Petite"
Swing Out Sister
14
.
"Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)"
John Farnham
15
.
"Heartache"
Jackie Wilson
Select each answer
1. "A Touch Of Paradise"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
2. "The Right Thing"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
3. "World Where You Live"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
4. "Midnight Blue"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
5. "Male Stripper"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
6. "Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
7. "Breakout"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
8. "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
9. "Everything I Own"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
10. "Slice Of Heaven"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
11. "What's My Scene"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
12. "Sign o' The Times"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
13. "Reet Petite"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
14. "Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
15. "Heartache"
---
Boy George
Simply Red
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
Crowded House
Mel & Kim
Lou Gramm
Prince
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
Beastie Boys
Pepsi & Shirlie
Paul Lekakis
Hoodoo Gurus
Swing Out Sister
John Farnham
Jackie Wilson
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "A Touch Of Paradise"
Answer:
John Farnham
"A Touch Of Paradise" from John Farnham debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 16th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 24.
Cover version of: Mondo Rock - "A Touch Of Paradise" (1982).
Album: "Whispering Jack" (1986).
2. "The Right Thing"
Answer:
Simply Red
"The Right Thing" from Simply Red debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 16th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 17.
Highest worldwide peak was four (Belgium).
Album: "Men and Women" (1987).
3. "World Where You Live"
Answer:
Crowded House
"World Where You Live" from Crowded House debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was 43.
Album: "Crowded House" (1986).
4. "Midnight Blue"
Answer:
Lou Gramm
"Midnight Blue" from Lou Gramm debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was eight.
Highest worldwide peak was five (United States).
Album: "Ready or Not" (1987).
5. "Male Stripper"
Answer:
Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
"Male Stripper" from Man 2 Man and Man Parrish debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was three.
6. "Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)"
Answer:
Paul Lekakis
"Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)" from Paul Lekakis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was one.
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
South Africa.
Album: "Tattoo It" (1990).
7. "Breakout"
Answer:
Swing Out Sister
"Breakout" from Swing Out Sister debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was 12.
Highest worldwide peak was four (New Zealand and United Kingdom).
Grammy nomination:
Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1988.
Album: "It's Better To Travel" (1987).
8. "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)"
Answer:
Beastie Boys
"(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)" from Beastie Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 30th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 37.
Highest worldwide peak was seven (Canada and United States).
Album: "Licensed To Ill" (1986).
9. "Everything I Own"
Answer:
Boy George
"Everything I Own" from Boy George debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 30th 1987.
The highest chart peak was five.
The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
Norway.
United Kingdom.
Zimbabwe.
Boy George's debut solo single.
Cover version of: Bread - "Everything I Own" (1972).
Album: "Sold" (1987).
10. "Slice Of Heaven"
Answer:
Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
"Slice Of Heaven" from Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 30th 1987.
The highest chart peak was one (Four weeks).
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
New Zealand.
ARIA Award nominations:
*Single Of The Year - 1988.
*Song Of The Year - 1988.
*Highest Selling Single - 1988.
Album: "Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tail Tale Soundtrack" (1987).
11. "What's My Scene"
Answer:
Hoodoo Gurus
"What's My Scene" from Hoodoo Gurus debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 30th 1987.
The highest chart peak was three.
Album: "Blow Your Cool!" (1987).
12. "Sign o' The Times"
Answer:
Prince
"Sign o' The Times" from Prince debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 30th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 29.
Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).
Album: "Sign o' The Times" (1987).
13. "Reet Petite"
Answer:
Jackie Wilson
"Reet Petite" from Jackie Wilson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 1st 1958 and re-debuted on April 6th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 20.
The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium (Ended 1987 as the highest selling single of the year).
Finland.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
United Kingdom.
14. "Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)"
Answer:
Mel & Kim
"Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)" from Mel & Kim debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 12.
The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium.
The Netherlands.
Switzerland.
West Germany.
Album: "F.L.M." (1987).
15. "Heartache"
Answer:
Pepsi & Shirlie
"Heartache" from Pepsi & Shirlie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 49.
Highest worldwide peak was two (Belgium, Switzerland and United Kingdom).
Album: "All Right Now" (1987).
Source: Author
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