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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 125
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 125

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 125 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between February 8th and 22nd 1988.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
419,299
Updated
Mar 21 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
97
Last 3 plays: mandy2 (11/15), Guest 1 (13/15), CardoQ (13/15).
(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. "Man Of Colours"  
  Kylie Minogue
2. "Always On My Mind"  
  Pet Shop Boys
3. "The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid)"  
  Morris Minor & The Majors
4. "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again (Live)"  
  Martha Davis
5. "Bury Me Deep In Love"  
  Icehouse
6. "Highway Corroboree"  
  The Bangles
7. "Hungry Eyes"  
  Austen Tayshus
8. "I Should Be So Lucky"  
  David Lee Roth
9. "Don't Tell Me The Time"  
  Pink Floyd
10. "On The Turning Away"  
  The Angels
11. "Hazy Shade Of Winter"  
  Roger Waters
12. "Just Like Paradise"  
  John Denver
13. "Devil Inside"  
  Eric Carmen
14. "For You"  
  The Triffids
15. "Stutter Rap (No Sleep Til' Bedtime)"  
  INXS





Select each answer

1. "Man Of Colours"
2. "Always On My Mind"
3. "The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid)"
4. "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again (Live)"
5. "Bury Me Deep In Love"
6. "Highway Corroboree"
7. "Hungry Eyes"
8. "I Should Be So Lucky"
9. "Don't Tell Me The Time"
10. "On The Turning Away"
11. "Hazy Shade Of Winter"
12. "Just Like Paradise"
13. "Devil Inside"
14. "For You"
15. "Stutter Rap (No Sleep Til' Bedtime)"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Man Of Colours"

Answer: Icehouse

 "Man Of Colours" from Icehouse debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 8th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 28.

Album: "Man Of Colours" (1987).
2. "Always On My Mind"

Answer: Pet Shop Boys

 "Always On My Mind" from Pet Shop Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 8th 1988.

The highest chart peak was ten.

The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
Finland.
Spain.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
West Germany.

Cover version of: Gwen McCrae - "You Were Always On My Mind" (1972).

Album: "It Couldn't Happen Here Soundtrack" (1988).
3. "The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid)"

Answer: Roger Waters

 "The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid)" from Roger Waters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 8th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 49.

Album: "Radio K.A.O.S." (1987).
4. "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again (Live)"

Answer: The Angels

 "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again (Live)" from The Angels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 8th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 11.

"Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" was originally released by The Angels in 1976.
5. "Bury Me Deep In Love"

Answer: The Triffids

 "Bury Me Deep In Love" from The Triffids debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 8th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 48.

Album: "Calenture" (1987).
6. "Highway Corroboree"

Answer: Austen Tayshus

 "Highway Corroboree" from Austen Tayshus debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 15th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 43.

ARIA Award nomination:
Best Comedy Release - 1989.

Album: "Whispering Joke" (1988).
7. "Hungry Eyes"

Answer: Eric Carmen

 "Hungry Eyes" from Eric Carmen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 15th 1988.

The highest chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Dirty Dancing Soundtrack" (1987).
8. "I Should Be So Lucky"

Answer: Kylie Minogue

 "I Should Be So Lucky" from Kylie Minogue debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 15th 1988.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Finland.
Hong Kong.
Ireland.
South Africa.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
West Germany.

ARIA Award wins:
Highest Selling Single - 1989.

Album: "Kylie" (1988).
9. "Don't Tell Me The Time"

Answer: Martha Davis

 "Don't Tell Me The Time" from Martha Davis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 15th 1988.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Album: "Policy" (1987).
10. "On The Turning Away"

Answer: Pink Floyd

 "On The Turning Away" from Pink Floyd debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 15th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 48.

Highest worldwide peak was 18 (France).

Album: "A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" (1987).
11. "Hazy Shade Of Winter"

Answer: The Bangles

 "Hazy Shade Of Winter" from The Bangles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 22nd 1988.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Cover version of: Simon & Garfunkel - "A Hazy Shade Of Winter" (1966).

Album: "Less Than Zero Soundtrack" (1987).
12. "Just Like Paradise"

Answer: David Lee Roth

 "Just Like Paradise" from David Lee Roth debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 22nd 1988.

The highest chart peak was 14.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

Album: "Skyscraper" (1988).
13. "Devil Inside"

Answer: INXS

 "Devil Inside" from INXS debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 22nd 1988.

The highest chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Ecuador, New Zealand and United States).

Album: "Kick" (1987).
14. "For You"

Answer: John Denver

 "For You" from John Denver debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 22nd 1988.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Album: "Higher Ground" (1988).
15. "Stutter Rap (No Sleep Til' Bedtime)"

Answer: Morris Minor & The Majors

 "Stutter Rap (No Sleep Til' Bedtime)" from Morris Minor & The Majors debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 22nd 1988.

The highest chart peak was two.
Source: Author wwe84

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