1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 52 Quiz

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1. "Send Me An Angel"

Answer: Real Life

"Send Me An Angel" from Real Life debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 6th 1983.

The highest chart peak was six.

The song peaked at number one in:

New Zealand.
West Germany.

Album: "Heartland" (1983).

2. "Fraction Too Much Friction"

Answer: Tim Finn

"Fraction Too Much Friction" from Tim Finn debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 6th 1983.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was two (The Netherlands and New Zealand).

Album: "Escapade" (1983).

3. "I'm Still Standing"

Answer: Elton John

"I'm Still Standing" from Elton John debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 13th 1983.

The highest chart peak was three.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
Switzerland.

Album: "Too Low For Zero" (1983).

4. "Flashdance... What A Feeling"

Answer: Irene Cara

"Flashdance... What A Feeling" from Irene Cara debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 13th 1983.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Canada.
Denmark.
France.
Italy.
Japan.
New Zealand.
Norway.
Portugal.
South Africa.
Spain.
Sweden.
Switzerland (Ended 1983 as the highest selling single of the year).
United States.

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1984.

(Nominated):
*Record Of The Year - 1984.

"Flashdance... What A Feeling" won Best Original Song at the 1984 Golden Globe Awards and 1984 Academy Awards for the film "Flashdance".

Album: Irene Cara - "What A Feelin'" (1983) and "Flashdance Soundtrack" (1983).

5. "Mexican Radio"

Answer: Wall Of Voodoo

"Mexican Radio" from Wall Of Voodoo debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 13th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 33.

Highest worldwide peak was 18 (Canada).

Album: "Call Of The West" (1982).

6. "China Girl"

Answer: David Bowie

"China Girl" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Ireland and United Kingdom).

Cover version of: Iggy Pop - "China Girl" (1977).

Album: "Let's Dance" (1983).

7. "Electric Avenue"

Answer: Eddy Grant

"Electric Avenue" from Eddy Grant debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was two.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Grammy nomination:

Best R&B Song - 1984.

Album: "Killer On The Rampage" (1982).

8. "She Means Nothing To Me"

Answer: Phil Everly and Cliff Richard

"She Means Nothing To Me" from Phil Everly and Cliff Richard debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (Ireland).

Album: Phil Everly - "Phil Everly" (1983).

9. "Baby Jane"

Answer: Rod Stewart

"Baby Jane" from Rod Stewart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was ten.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
Ireland.
South Africa.
Spain.
United Kingdom.
West Germany.

Album: "Body Wishes" (1983).

10. "Live Lady Live"

Answer: The Angels

"Live Lady Live" from The Angels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 43.

Album: "Watch The Red" (1983).

11. "The Walls Came Down"

Answer: The Call

"The Walls Came Down" from The Call debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Album: "Modern Romans" (1983).

12. "Every Breath You Take"

Answer: The Police

"Every Breath You Take" from The Police debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada (Ended 1983 as the highest selling single of the year).
Ireland.
Israel.
South Africa.
United Kingdom.
United States (Ended 1983 as the highest selling single of the year).

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Song Of The Year - 1984.
*Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1984.

(Nominated):
*Record Of The Year - 1984.

Album: "Synchronicity" (1983).

13. "Speak Like A Child"

Answer: The Style Council

"Speak Like A Child" from The Style Council debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Album: "Introducing The Style Council" (1983).

14. "Church Of The Poison Mind"

Answer: Culture Club

"Church Of The Poison Mind" from Culture Club debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 27th 1983.

The highest chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Ireland and United Kingdom).

Album: "Colour By Numbers" (1983).

15. "(You Said) You'd Gimme Some More"

Answer: KC & The Sunshine Band

"(You Said) You'd Gimme Some More" from KC & The Sunshine Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 27th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was 24 (Ireland).

Album: "All In A Night's Work" (1982).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Send Me An Angel"		Culture Club
2. "Fraction Too Much Friction"		KC & The Sunshine Band
3. "I'm Still Standing"		Real Life
4. "Flashdance... What A Feeling"		Elton John
5. "Mexican Radio"		The Style Council
6. "China Girl"		The Call
7. "Electric Avenue"		Wall Of Voodoo
8. "She Means Nothing To Me"		David Bowie
9. "Baby Jane"		The Angels
10. "Live Lady Live"		Phil Everly and Cliff Richard
11. "The Walls Came Down"		The Police
12. "Every Breath You Take"		Eddy Grant
13. "Speak Like A Child"		Tim Finn
14. "Church Of The Poison Mind"		Irene Cara
15. "(You Said) You'd Gimme Some More"		Rod Stewart

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between June 6th and 27th 1983.