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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 38
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 38

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 38 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between July 5th and August 2nd 1982.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
415,731
Updated
Mar 16 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
129
Last 3 plays: Strike121 (2/15), Guest 98 (15/15), Retired2006 (15/15).
(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. "Instinction"  
  The Steve Miller Band
2. "The Rhythm Of The Jungle"  
  Cheap Trick
3. "Vacation"  
  Cold Chisel
4. "Goody Two Shoes"  
  Donna Summer
5. "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"  
  Chicago
6. "Eagle Rock"  
  Bow Wow Wow
7. "If You Want My Love"  
  Monsoon
8. "When The War Is Over"  
  Paul McCartney
9. "Ever So Lonely"  
  The Quick
10. "Take It Away"  
  The Rolling Stones
11. "Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)"  
  Rocky Sharpe & The Replays
12. "Abracadabra"  
  Adam Ant
13. "Going To A Go Go (Live)"  
  The Go-Go's
14. "I Want Candy"  
  Spandau Ballet
15. "Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)"  
  Daddy Cool





Select each answer

1. "Instinction"
2. "The Rhythm Of The Jungle"
3. "Vacation"
4. "Goody Two Shoes"
5. "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"
6. "Eagle Rock"
7. "If You Want My Love"
8. "When The War Is Over"
9. "Ever So Lonely"
10. "Take It Away"
11. "Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)"
12. "Abracadabra"
13. "Going To A Go Go (Live)"
14. "I Want Candy"
15. "Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)"

Most Recent Scores
Jan 14 2025 : Strike121: 2/15
Jan 09 2025 : Guest 98: 15/15
Dec 07 2024 : Retired2006: 15/15

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Instinction"

Answer: Spandau Ballet

 "Instinction" from Spandau Ballet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 5th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (United Kingdom).

Album: "Diamond" (1982).
2. "The Rhythm Of The Jungle"

Answer: The Quick

 "The Rhythm Of The Jungle" from The Quick debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 5th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (United Kingdom).
3. "Vacation"

Answer: The Go-Go's

 "Vacation" from The Go-Go's debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 12th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 43.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (United States).

Album: "Vacation" (1982).
4. "Goody Two Shoes"

Answer: Adam Ant

 "Goody Two Shoes" from Adam Ant debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 19th 1982.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Friend or Foe" (1982).
5. "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"

Answer: Chicago

 "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" from Chicago debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 19th 1982.

The highest chart peak was four.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
Ireland.
Italy.
Switzerland.
United States.

Grammy nomination:

Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1983.

Album: "Chicago 16" (1982).
6. "Eagle Rock"

Answer: Daddy Cool

 "Eagle Rock" from Daddy Cool debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 10th 1971 and debuted in the 1980s on July 19th 1982.

The highest chart peak was one (Ten weeks - 1971) - 1980s highest chart peak was 17.

"Eagle Rock" was originally released in 1971 by Daddy Cool.

Album: "Daddy Who? Daddy Cool" (1971).
7. "If You Want My Love"

Answer: Cheap Trick

 "If You Want My Love" from Cheap Trick debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 26th 1982.

The highest chart peak was two.

Album: "One On One" (1982).
8. "When The War Is Over"

Answer: Cold Chisel

 "When The War Is Over" from Cold Chisel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 26th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 25.

Album: "Circus Animals" (1982).
9. "Ever So Lonely"

Answer: Monsoon

 "Ever So Lonely" from Monsoon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 26th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (United Kingdom).

Album: "Third Eye" (1983).
10. "Take It Away"

Answer: Paul McCartney

 "Take It Away" from Paul McCartney debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 26th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (Norway).

Album: "Tug Of War" (1982).
11. "Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)"

Answer: Rocky Sharpe & The Replays

 "Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)" from Rocky Sharpe & The Replays debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 26th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was 14 (The Netherlands).

Cover version of: Ernie Maresca - "Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)" (1962).

Album: "Let's Go" (1981).
12. "Abracadabra"

Answer: The Steve Miller Band

 "Abracadabra" from The Steve Miller Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 26th 1982.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Austria.
Canada.
Portugal.
Spain.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
United States.

Album: "Abracadabra" (1982).
13. "Going To A Go Go (Live)"

Answer: The Rolling Stones

 "Going To A Go-Go (Live)" from The Rolling Stones debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 26th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 48.

Highest worldwide peak was three (The Netherlands).

Cover version of: The Miracles - "Going To A Go-Go" (1965).

Album: "Still Life" (1982).
14. "I Want Candy"

Answer: Bow Wow Wow

 "I Want Candy" from Bow Wow Wow debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 2nd 1982.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (Ireland).

Cover version of: The Strangeloves - "I Want Candy" (1965).

Album: "The Last Of The Mohicans" (1982).
15. "Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)"

Answer: Donna Summer

 "Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)" from Donna Summer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 2nd 1982.

The highest chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Finland & Norway).

Grammy nomination:

Best R&B Female Vocal Performance - 1983.

Album: "Donna Summer" (1982).
Source: Author wwe84

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