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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 51
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 51

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 51 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between May 9th and June 6th 1983.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
416,361
Updated
May 12 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
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QuestionsChoices
1. "It Might Be You"  
  Wendy & The Rocketts
2. "Let's Go To Bed"  
  Forrest
3. "No Tragedy"  
  Prince
4. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)"  
  New Order
5. "Beat It"  
  Spandau Ballet
6. "Blue Monday"  
  Leo Sayer
7. "Rock The Boat"  
  The Cure
8. "Orchard Road"  
  Rick Springfield
9. "Communication"  
  Machinations
10. "Change"  
  The Radiators
11. "Play The Game"  
  Stephen Bishop
12. "Pressure Sway"  
  Michael Jackson
13. "Affair Of The Heart"  
  Little River Band
14. "We Two"  
  Tears For Fears
15. "Little Red Corvette"  
  Eurythmics





Select each answer

1. "It Might Be You"
2. "Let's Go To Bed"
3. "No Tragedy"
4. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)"
5. "Beat It"
6. "Blue Monday"
7. "Rock The Boat"
8. "Orchard Road"
9. "Communication"
10. "Change"
11. "Play The Game"
12. "Pressure Sway"
13. "Affair Of The Heart"
14. "We Two"
15. "Little Red Corvette"

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Feb 24 2025 : cluelesskat: 15/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "It Might Be You"

Answer: Stephen Bishop

 "It Might Be You" from Stephen Bishop debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 9th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 50.

Highest worldwide peak was 16 (Canada).

In 1983, "It Might Be You" was nominated for Best Original Song for the film "Tootsie" at the 1983 Academy Awards.

Album: "Tootsie Soundtrack" (1982).
2. "Let's Go To Bed"

Answer: The Cure

 "Let's Go To Bed" from The Cure debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 9th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 15.
3. "No Tragedy"

Answer: The Radiators

 "No Tragedy" from The Radiators debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 9th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 27.

Album: "Scream Of The Real" (1983).
4. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)"

Answer: Eurythmics

 "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" from Eurythmics debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 16th 1983.

The highest chart peak was six.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United States.

Album: "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" (1983).
5. "Beat It"

Answer: Michael Jackson

 "Beat It" from Michael Jackson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 16th 1983.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
Canada.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand.
Spain.
United States.

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Record Of The Year - 1984.
*Best Male Rock Vocal Performance - 1984.

(Nominated):

*Song Of The Year - 1984.

Album: "Thriller" (1982).
6. "Blue Monday"

Answer: New Order

 "Blue Monday" from New Order debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 16th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was two (New Zealand and West Germany).

Album: "Power, Corruption & Lies" (1983).
7. "Rock The Boat"

Answer: Forrest

 "Rock The Boat" from Forrest debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 16th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 33.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Cover version of: The Hues Corporation - "Rock The Boat" (1974).

Album: "One Lover" (1983).
8. "Orchard Road"

Answer: Leo Sayer

 "Orchard Road" from Leo Sayer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 23rd 1983.

The highest chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was five (The Netherlands).

Album: "Have You Ever Been In Love" (1983).
9. "Communication"

Answer: Spandau Ballet

 "Communication" from Spandau Ballet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 23rd 1983.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (New Zealand).

Album: "True" (1983).
10. "Change"

Answer: Tears For Fears

 "Change" from Tears For Fears debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 23rd 1983.

The highest chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Album: "The Hurting" (1983).
11. "Play The Game"

Answer: Wendy & The Rocketts

 "Play The Game" from Wendy & The Rocketts debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 23rd 1983.

The highest chart peak was 28.
12. "Pressure Sway"

Answer: Machinations

 "Pressure Sway" from Machinations debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 30th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Album: "Esteem" (1983).
13. "Affair Of The Heart"

Answer: Rick Springfield

 "Affair Of The Heart" from Rick Springfield debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 30th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (United States).

Grammy nomination:

Best Male Rock Vocal Performance - 1984.

Album: "Living In Oz" (1983).
14. "We Two"

Answer: Little River Band

 "We Two" from Little River Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 6th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was 22 (United States).

Album: "The Net" (1983).
15. "Little Red Corvette"

Answer: Prince

 "Little Red Corvette" from Prince debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 6th 1983.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

Album: "1999" (1982).
Source: Author wwe84

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