1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 112 Quiz

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 wwe84

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Questions		Choices
1. "A Touch Of Paradise"		Mel & Kim
2. "The Right Thing"		Simply Red
3. "World Where You Live"		Lou Gramm
4. "Midnight Blue"		Man 2 Man and Man Parrish
5. "Male Stripper"		Boy George
6. "Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)"		Pepsi & Shirlie
7. "Breakout"		Beastie Boys
8. "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)"		Jackie Wilson
9. "Everything I Own"		Swing Out Sister
10. "Slice Of Heaven"		Dave Dobbyn and The Herbs
11. "What's My Scene"		Crowded House
12. "Sign o' The Times"		Paul Lekakis
13. "Reet Petite"		Hoodoo Gurus
14. "Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)"		Prince
15. "Heartache"		John Farnham

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between March 16th and April 6th 1987.