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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 56
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 56

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 56 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between September 5th and 26th 1983.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
416,495
Updated
May 30 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
108
Last 3 plays: Lord_Digby (15/15), Rizeeve (15/15), evilmick44 (15/15).
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QuestionsChoices
1. "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All"  
  The Police
2. "Bop Girl"  
  Pat Wilson
3. "Wrapped Around Your Finger"  
  Shriekback
4. "Everyday I Write The Book"  
  Culture Club
5. "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"  
  Glenn Shorrock
6. "Lined Up"  
  Allniters
7. "Who's That Girl?"  
  Kim Wilde
8. "Love Blonde"  
  The Chaps
9. "Big Log"  
  Elvis Costello & The Attractions
10. "McRawhide"  
  Laura Branigan
11. "Montego Bay"  
  David Bowie
12. "Karma Chameleon"  
  Eurythmics
13. "Modern Love"  
  John Paul Young
14. "We're Coming To Get You"  
  Robert Plant
15. "Soldier Of Fortune"  
  Air Supply





Select each answer

1. "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All"
2. "Bop Girl"
3. "Wrapped Around Your Finger"
4. "Everyday I Write The Book"
5. "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"
6. "Lined Up"
7. "Who's That Girl?"
8. "Love Blonde"
9. "Big Log"
10. "McRawhide"
11. "Montego Bay"
12. "Karma Chameleon"
13. "Modern Love"
14. "We're Coming To Get You"
15. "Soldier Of Fortune"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All"

Answer: Air Supply

"Making Love Out Of Nothing At All" from Air Supply debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 5th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Album: "Greatest Hits" (1983).
2. "Bop Girl"

Answer: Pat Wilson

"Bop Girl" from Pat Wilson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 5th 1983.

The highest chart peak was two.

Album: "Strong Love" (1984).
3. "Wrapped Around Your Finger"

Answer: The Police

"Wrapped Around Your Finger" from The Police debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 5th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 26.

The song peaked at number one in:

Ireland.
Poland.

Album: "Synchronicity" (1983).
4. "Everyday I Write The Book"

Answer: Elvis Costello & The Attractions

"Everyday I Write The Book" from Elvis Costello & The Attractions debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was 20 (New Zealand).

Album: "Punch The Clock" (1983).
5. "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"

Answer: Laura Branigan

"How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" from Laura Branigan debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 46.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (United States).

Album: "Branigan 2" (1983).
6. "Lined Up"

Answer: Shriekback

"Lined Up" from Shriekback debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 42.

Album: "Care" (1983).
7. "Who's That Girl?"

Answer: Eurythmics

"Who's That Girl"" from Eurythmics debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 19th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United Kingdom).

Album: "Touch" (1983).
8. "Love Blonde"

Answer: Kim Wilde

"Love Blonde" from Kim Wilde debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 19th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Finland).

Album: "Catch As Catch Can" (1983).
9. "Big Log"

Answer: Robert Plant

"Big Log" from Robert Plant debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 19th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Belgium and The Netherlands).

Album: "The Principle Of Moments" (1983).
10. "McRawhide"

Answer: The Chaps

"McRawhide" from The Chaps debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 19th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 14.
11. "Montego Bay"

Answer: Allniters

"Montego Bay" from Allniters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 26th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 19.

Cover version of: Bobby Bloom - "Montego Bay" (1970).

Album: "D-D-D-Dance" (1983).
12. "Karma Chameleon"

Answer: Culture Club

"Karma Chameleon" from Culture Club debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 26th 1983.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand.
Norway.
South Africa.
Spain.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom (Ended 1983 as the highest selling single of the year).
United States.

BRIT Award wins:

British Single Of The Year - 1984.

Album: "Colour By Numbers" (1983).
13. "Modern Love"

Answer: David Bowie

"Modern Love" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 26th 1983.

The highest chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada, Israel and United Kingdom)

Album: "Let's Dance" (1983).
14. "We're Coming To Get You"

Answer: Glenn Shorrock

"We're Coming To Get You" from Glenn Shorrock debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 26th 1983.

The highest chart peak was six.

Album: "Villain Of The Peace" (1982).
15. "Soldier Of Fortune"

Answer: John Paul Young

"Soldier Of Fortune" from John Paul Young debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 26th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 17.

Cover version of: The Manhattan Transfer - "Soldier Of Fortune" (1983).

Album: "One Foot In The Grave" (1984).
Source: Author wwe84

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