1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 4 Online Quiz | Music

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1. "Total Control"

Answer: The Motels

"Total Control" from The Motels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1980.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Album: "Motels" (1979).

2. "Atomic"

Answer: Blondie

"Atomic" from Blondie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

Album: "Eat To The Beat" (1979).

3. "Sexy Eyes"

Answer: Dr. Hook

"Sexy Eyes" from Dr. Hook debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 41.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "Sometimes You Win" (1979).

4. "Follow That Girl"

Answer: The Aliens

"Follow That Girl" from The Aliens debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 48.

5. "Same Old Girl"

Answer: Darryl Cotton

"Same Old Girl" from Darryl Cotton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 6.

Album: "Best Seat In The House" (1980).

6. "Rockabilly Rebel"

Answer: Matchbox

"Rockabilly Rebel" from Matchbox debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "Matchbox" (1979).

7. "People"

Answer: Mi-Sex

"People" from Mi-Sex debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1980.

The highest chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand).

Album: "Space Race" (1980).

8. "Tired Of Toein' The Line"

Answer: Rocky Burnette

"Tired Of Toein' The Line" from Rocky Burnette debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1980.

The highest chart peak was one (Two weeks).

The song peaked at number one in:

Argentina.
Australia.

Album: "The son Of Rock and Roll" (1979).

9. "Him"

Answer: Rupert Holmes

"Him" from Rupert Holmes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 42.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

Album: "Partners In Crime" (1979).

10. "The Rose"

Answer: Bette Midler

"The Rose" from Bette Midler debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1980.

The highest chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Cover version of: Lincoln Mayorga and Amanda McBroom - "The Rose" (1980).

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1981.

(Nominated):

*Record Of The Year - 1981.

Album: "The Rose Soundtrack" (1979).

11. "You May Be Right"

Answer: Billy Joel

"You May Be Right" from Billy Joel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 28.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Canada).

Album: "Glass Houses" (1980).

12. "Carmilla"

Answer: Jon English

"Carmilla" from Jon English debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 27.

Album: "Calm Before The Storm" (1980).

13. "Working My Way Back To You"

Answer: The Spinners

"Working My Way Back To You" from The Spinners debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 12.

The song peaked at number one in:

Ireland.
United Kingdom.

In 2023, The Spinners were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

Cover version of: The Four Seasons - "Working My Way Back To You" (1966).

Album: "Dancin' and Lovin'" (1979).

14. "The Modern Song"

Answer: The Numbers

"The Modern Song" from The Numbers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 47.

Album: "The Numbers" (1980).

15. "An Englishmen In New York"

Answer: Godley & Creme

"An Englishmen In New York" from Godley & Creme debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 14th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Belgium).

Album: "Freeze Frame" (1979).

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1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 4 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between March 17th and April 14th 1980.

Questions		Choices
1. "Total Control"		Blondie
2. "Atomic"		Matchbox
3. "Sexy Eyes"		Jon English
4. "Follow That Girl"		The Aliens
5. "Same Old Girl"		Rupert Holmes
6. "Rockabilly Rebel"		The Numbers
7. "People"		Dr. Hook
8. "Tired Of Toein' The Line"		The Spinners
9. "Him"		Mi-Sex
10. "The Rose"		Bette Midler
11. "You May Be Right"		Godley & Creme
12. "Carmilla"		Rocky Burnette
13. "Working My Way Back To You"		The Motels
14. "The Modern Song"		Darryl Cotton
15. "An Englishmen In New York"		Billy Joel