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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 62
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 62

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 62 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between January 30th and February 20th 1984.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
416,686
Updated
Jul 02 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
144
Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (6/15), Guest 99 (15/15), Lord_Digby (13/15).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "Running With The Night"  
  Paul Young
2. "Pipes Of Peace"  
  Lionel Richie
3. "Radio Ga Ga"  
  Deborah Allen
4. "The Lovecats"  
  Paul McCartney
5. "An Innocent Man"  
  Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel
6. "New Moon On Monday"  
  Billy Joel
7. "Calling Your Name"  
  Van Halen
8. "Sticky Music"  
  Queen
9. "Relax"  
  The Police
10. "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)"  
  Marilyn
11. "Love Of The Common People"  
  Frankie Goes To Hollywood
12. "Jump"  
  Duran Duran
13. "Baby I Lied"  
  Sandii & The Sunsetz
14. "The Curly Shuffle"  
  The Knuckleheads
15. "King Of Pain"  
  The Cure





Select each answer

1. "Running With The Night"
2. "Pipes Of Peace"
3. "Radio Ga Ga"
4. "The Lovecats"
5. "An Innocent Man"
6. "New Moon On Monday"
7. "Calling Your Name"
8. "Sticky Music"
9. "Relax"
10. "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)"
11. "Love Of The Common People"
12. "Jump"
13. "Baby I Lied"
14. "The Curly Shuffle"
15. "King Of Pain"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Running With The Night"

Answer: Lionel Richie

"Running With The Night" from Lionel Richie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 30th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United States).

Album: "Can't Slow Down" (1983).
2. "Pipes Of Peace"

Answer: Paul McCartney

"Pipes Of Peace" from Paul McCartney debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 30th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 36.

The song peaked at number one in:

Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Pipes Of Peace" (1983).
3. "Radio Ga Ga"

Answer: Queen

"Radio Ga Ga" from Queen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 30th 1984.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
Denmark.
Finland.
Ireland.
Italy.
Portugal.
Sweden.

Album: "The Works" (1984).
4. "The Lovecats"

Answer: The Cure

"The Lovecats" from The Cure debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 30th 1984.

The highest chart peak was six.
5. "An Innocent Man"

Answer: Billy Joel

"An Innocent Man" from Billy Joel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 6th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland).

Album: "An Innocent Man" (1983).
6. "New Moon On Monday"

Answer: Duran Duran

"New Moon On Monday" from Duran Duran debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 6th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 48.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Ireland).

Album: "Seven and The Ragged Tiger" (1983).
7. "Calling Your Name"

Answer: Marilyn

"Calling Your Name" from Marilyn debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 6th 1984.

The highest chart peak was three.

Album: "Despite Straight Lines" (1985).
8. "Sticky Music"

Answer: Sandii & The Sunsetz

"Sticky Music" from Sandii & The Sunsetz debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 6th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 11.

Album: "Sticky Music" (1983).
9. "Relax"

Answer: Frankie Goes To Hollywood

"Relax" from Frankie Goes To Hollywood debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 13th 1984.

The highest chart peak was five.

The song peaked at number one in:

Finland.
France.
Greece.
Israel.
Italy.
Spain.
Switzerland.
Thailand.
United Kingdom.

Frankie Goes To Hollywood's debut single.

BRIT Award wins:

British Single Of The Year - 1985.

Album: "Welcome To The Pleasuredome" (1984).
10. "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)"

Answer: Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel

"White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" from Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 13th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United Kingdom).
11. "Love Of The Common People"

Answer: Paul Young

"Love Of The Common People" from Paul Young debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 13th 1984.

The highest chart peak was eight.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
Ireland.
Italy.
The Netherlands.

Cover version of: The Four Preps - "Love Of The Common People" (1967).

Album: "No Parlez" (1983).
12. "Jump"

Answer: Van Halen

"Jump" from Van Halen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 13th 1984.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United States.

Grammy nomination:

Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1985.

Album: "1984" (1984).
13. "Baby I Lied"

Answer: Deborah Allen

"Baby I Lied" from Deborah Allen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 20th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 31.

Highest worldwide peak was 26 (United States).

Album: "Cheat The Night" (1983).
14. "The Curly Shuffle"

Answer: The Knuckleheads

"The Curly Shuffle" from The Knuckleheads debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 20th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 43.

Highest worldwide peak was 29 (Canada).
15. "King Of Pain"

Answer: The Police

"King Of Pain" from The Police debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 20th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 44.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Synchronicity" (1983).
Source: Author wwe84

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