1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 35 Quiz

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1. "Freeze-Frame"

Answer: The J. Geils Band

"Freeze-Frame" from The J. Geils Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 3rd 1982.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Freeze Frame" (1981).

2. "Love Plus One"

Answer: Haircut 100

"Love Plus One" from Haircut 100 debuted in the Australian Singles Chart May 10th 1982.

The highest chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United Kingdom).

Album: "Pelican West" (1982).

3. "Don't Talk To Strangers"

Answer: Rick Springfield

"Don't Talk To Strangers" from Rick Springfield debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 10th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 10.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Grammy nomination:

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - 1983.

Album: "Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet" (1982).

4. "You Need A Friend"

Answer: Sunnyboys

"You Need A Friend" from Sunnyboys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 10th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 38.

Album: "Individuals" (1982).

5. "Temporary Heartache"

Answer: Swanee

"Temporary Heartache" from Swanee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 10th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Album: "This Time It's Different" (1982).

6. "View From A Bridge"

Answer: Kim Wilde

"View From A Bridge" from Kim Wilde debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 17th 1982.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Switzerland).

Album: "Select" (1982).

7. "Body Language"

Answer: Queen

"Body Language" from Queen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 17th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada and Poland).

Album: "Hot Space" (1982).

8. "Stars On Stevie"

Answer: Stars On 45

"Stars On Stevie" from Stars On 45 debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 17th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Belgium).

Album: "The Superstars" (1982).

9. "867-5309/Jenny"

Answer: Tommy Tutone

"867-5309/Jenny" from Tommy Tutone debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 17th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Tommy Tutone 2" (1981).

10. "Heat Of The Moment"

Answer: Asia

"Heat Of The Moment" from Asia debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 24th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Switzerland).

Album: "Asia" (1982).

11. "I've Never Been To Me"

Answer: Charlene

"I've Never Been To Me" from Charlene debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 24th 1982.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Canada.
Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "I've Never Been To Me" (1982).

12. "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)"

Answer: David Bowie

"Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 24th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 15.

The song peaked at number one in:

Finland.
New Zealand.
Norway.
Sweden.

Grammy nomination:

Best Male Rock Vocal Performance - 1984.

Album: "Cat People Soundtrack" (1982).

13. "Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk"

Answer: Dr. Hook

"Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk" from Dr. Hook debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 24th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was one (South Africa).

Album: "Players In The Dark" (1982).

14. "Seven Tears"

Answer: Goombay Dance Band

"Seven Tears" from Goombay Dance Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 24th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 25.

The song peaked at number one in:

Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Holiday In Paradise" (1981).

15. "Armistice Day"

Answer: Midnight Oil

"Armistice Day" from Midnight Oil debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 24th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 31.

Album: "Place Without A Postcard" (1981).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Freeze-Frame"		Swanee
2. "Love Plus One"		Sunnyboys
3. "Don't Talk To Strangers"		The J. Geils Band
4. "You Need A Friend"		Rick Springfield
5. "Temporary Heartache"		Midnight Oil
6. "View From A Bridge"		Kim Wilde
7. "Body Language"		David Bowie
8. "Stars On Stevie"		Tommy Tutone
9. "867-5309/Jenny"		Stars On 45
10. "Heat Of The Moment"		Dr. Hook
11. "I've Never Been To Me"		Queen
12. "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)"		Goombay Dance Band
13. "Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk"		Asia
14. "Seven Tears"		Charlene
15. "Armistice Day"		Haircut 100

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between May 3rd and 24th 1982.