1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 38 Online Trivia | Music

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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).

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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.

Questions		Choices
1. "Instinction"		The Rolling Stones
2. "The Rhythm Of The Jungle"		Adam Ant
3. "Vacation"		Cheap Trick
4. "Goody Two Shoes"		The Go-Go's
5. "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"		Bow Wow Wow
6. "Eagle Rock"		Spandau Ballet
7. "If You Want My Love"		Donna Summer
8. "When The War Is Over"		Rocky Sharpe & The Replays
9. "Ever So Lonely"		The Quick
10. "Take It Away"		The Steve Miller Band
11. "Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)"		Monsoon
12. "Abracadabra"		Cold Chisel
13. "Going To A Go Go (Live)"		Paul McCartney
14. "I Want Candy"		Daddy Cool
15. "Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)"		Chicago