1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 125 Quiz

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).

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).

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).

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.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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.