"Sonic Boom Boy" from Westworld debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 25th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 27.
Highest worldwide peak was 11 (United Kingdom).
2. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)"
Answer: Whitney Houston
"I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" from Whitney Houston debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 25th 1987.
The highest chart peak was one.
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
Denmark.
Finland.
Greece.
Italy.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand.
Norway.
South Africa.
Spain.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
United States.
West Germany.
Grammy wins:
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1988.
Album: "Whitney" (1987).
3. "Respectable"
Answer: Mel & Kim
"Respectable" from Mel & Kim debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 1st 1987.
The highest chart peak was one.
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Belgium.
Finland.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
West Germany.
Album: "F.L.M." (1987).
4. "Big Time"
Answer: Peter Gabriel
"Big Time" from Peter Gabriel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 1st 1987.
The highest chart peak was 37.
Highest worldwide peak was eight (United States).
Album: "So" (1986).
5. "Dominoes"
Answer: Robbie Nevil
"Dominoes" from Robbie Nevil debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 1st 1987.
The highest chart peak was 38.
Highest worldwide peak was 14 (United States).
Album: "Robbie Nevil" (1986).
6. "Something So Strong"
Answer: Crowded House
"Something So Strong" from Crowded House debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 8th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 18.
Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand).
Album: "Crowded House" (1986).
7. "Nude School"
Answer: Painters & Dockers
"Nude School" from Painters & Dockers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 8th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 29.
Album: "Kiss My Art" (1988).
8. "Some Kind Of Girl"
Answer: The Cockroaches
"Some Kind Of Girl" from The Cockroaches debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 8th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 32.
Album: "The Cockroaches" (1987).
9. "He's Gonna Step On You Again"
Answer: The Party Boys
"He's Gonna Step On You Again" from The Party Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 8th 1987.
The highest chart peak was one.
Cover version of: John Kongos - "He's Gonna Step On You Again" (1971).
Album: "The Party Boys" (1987).
10. "Sweet Sixteen"
Answer: Billy Idol
"Sweet Sixteen" from Billy Idol debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 15th 1987.
The highest chart peak was nine.
Highest worldwide peak was two (West Germany).
Album: "Whiplash Smile" (1986).
11. "Sally"
Answer: Carmel
"Sally" from Carmel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 15th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 39.
Highest worldwide peak was five (France).
Album: "The Falling" (1986).
12. "Living In A Box"
Answer: Living In A Box
"Living In A Box" from Living In A Box debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 15th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 49.
Highest worldwide peak was two (Switzerland).
Album: "Living In A Box" (1987).
13. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"
Answer: U2
"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" from U2 debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 15th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 17.
The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
United States.
Grammy nominations:
*Record Of The Year - 1988.
*Song Of The Year - 1988.
Album: "The Joshua Tree" (1987).
14. "City Flat"
Answer: Boom Crash Opera
"City Flat" from Boom Crash Opera debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 22nd 1987.
The highest chart peak was 42.
Album: "Boom Crash Opera" (1987).
15. "Get Ready"
Answer: Carol Hitchcock
"Get Ready" from Carol Hitchcock debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 22nd 1987.
The highest chart peak was 18.
Cover version of: The Temptations - "Get Ready" (1966).
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