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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 39
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 39

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 39 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between August 2nd and 30th 1982.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
415,824
Updated
Mar 20 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
103
Last 3 plays: Strike121 (0/15), Guest 98 (15/15), Retired2006 (13/15).
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QuestionsChoices
1. "House Of Fun"  
  Survivor
2. "Fantasy Island"  
  Captain Sensible
3. "Words"  
  Trio
4. "All Touch"  
  The Alan Parsons Project
5. "Young Hearts"  
  INXS
6. "The Only Way Out"  
  The Motels
7. "Down On The Border"  
  Missing Persons
8. "Lady What's Your Name"  
  Madness
9. "Eye In The Sky"  
  Swanee
10. "Take The L"  
  Little River Band
11. "The One Thing"  
  Rough Trade
12. "You Should Hear How She Talks About You"  
  Cliff Richard
13. "Eye Of The Tiger"  
  Tight Fit
14. "Da Da Da"  
  Little Heroes
15. "Happy Talk"  
  Melissa Manchester





Select each answer

1. "House Of Fun"
2. "Fantasy Island"
3. "Words"
4. "All Touch"
5. "Young Hearts"
6. "The Only Way Out"
7. "Down On The Border"
8. "Lady What's Your Name"
9. "Eye In The Sky"
10. "Take The L"
11. "The One Thing"
12. "You Should Hear How She Talks About You"
13. "Eye Of The Tiger"
14. "Da Da Da"
15. "Happy Talk"

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Jan 09 2025 : Guest 98: 15/15
Dec 07 2024 : Retired2006: 13/15

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "House Of Fun"

Answer: Madness

 "House Of Fun" from Madness debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 2nd 1982.

The highest chart peak was five.

The song peaked at number one in:

Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Complete Madness" (1982).
2. "Fantasy Island"

Answer: Tight Fit

 "Fantasy Island" from Tight Fit debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 2nd 1982.

The highest chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland).

Cover version of: The Millionaires - "Fantasy Island" (1982).

Album: "Tight Fit" (1982).
3. "Words"

Answer: Missing Persons

 "Words" from Missing Persons debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 9th 1982.

The highest chart peak was ten.

Album: "Spring Session M" (1982).
4. "All Touch"

Answer: Rough Trade

 "All Touch" from Rough Trade debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 9th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (Canada).

Album: "For Those Who Think Young" (1981).
5. "Young Hearts"

Answer: Little Heroes

 "Young Hearts" from Little Heroes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 9th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 42.

Album: "Play By Numbers" (1982).
6. "The Only Way Out"

Answer: Cliff Richard

 "The Only Way Out" from Cliff Richard debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 16th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 14.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Belgium).

Album: "Now You See Me, Now You Don't" (1982).
7. "Down On The Border"

Answer: Little River Band

 "Down On The Border" from Little River Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 16th 1982.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Album: "Greatest Hits" (1982).
8. "Lady What's Your Name"

Answer: Swanee

 "Lady What's Your Name" from Swanee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 16th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 13.

Album: "This Time It's Different" (1982).
9. "Eye In The Sky"

Answer: The Alan Parsons Project

 "Eye In The Sky" from The Alan Parsons Project debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 16th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 22.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
Spain (Ended 1982 as the highest selling single of the year).

Album: "Eye In The Sky" (1982).
10. "Take The L"

Answer: The Motels

 "Take The L" from The Motels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 16th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Album: "All Four One" (1982).
11. "The One Thing"

Answer: INXS

 "The One Thing" from INXS debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 23rd 1982.

The highest chart peak was 14.

Album: "Shabooh Shoobah" (1982).
12. "You Should Hear How She Talks About You"

Answer: Melissa Manchester

 "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" from Melissa Manchester debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 23rd 1982.

The highest chart peak was four.

Cover version of: Charlie Dore - "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" (1981).

Grammy wins:

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1983.

Album: "Hey Ricky" (1982).
13. "Eye Of The Tiger"

Answer: Survivor

 "Eye Of The Tiger" from Survivor debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 23rd 1982.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia (Ended 1982 as the highest selling single of the year).
Canada.
Finland.
Ireland.
Norway.
South Africa.
United Kingdom.
United States.

"Eye Of The Tiger" was the theme song for the 1982 film "Rocky III".

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1983.

(Nominated):
*Song Of The Year - 1983.

At the 1983 Academy Awards, "Eye Of The Tiger" was nominated for Best Original Song.

Album: "Rocky III Soundtrack" (1982) and Survivor - "Eye Of The Tiger" (1982).
14. "Da Da Da"

Answer: Trio

 "Da Da Da" from Trio debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 23rd 1982.

The highest chart peak was four.

The song peaked at number one in:

Austria.
New Zealand.
South Africa.
Switzerland.

Album: "Trio" (1981).
15. "Happy Talk"

Answer: Captain Sensible

 "Happy Talk" from Captain Sensible debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 30th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 35.

The song peaked at number one in:

Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Women and Captains First" (1982).
Source: Author wwe84

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