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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 71
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 71

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 71 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between August 27th and September 17th 1984.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
417,088
Updated
Aug 10 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
139
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(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. "Flame Trees"  
  Billy Squier
2. "Missing You"  
  Corey Hart
3. "Love Resurrection"  
  ZZ Top
4. "Rock Me Tonite"  
  Ray Parker Jr
5. "Passengers"  
  The Jacksons
6. "Careless Whisper"  
  Elton John
7. "No Second Prize"  
  George Michael
8. "Ghostbusters"  
  Jimmy Barnes
9. "Legs"  
  Bruce Springsteen
10. "Sunglasses At Night"  
  The Cars
11. "Drive"  
  U2
12. "Torture"  
  Black Lace
13. "Pride (In The Name Of Love)"  
  John Waite
14. "Agadoo"  
  Cold Chisel
15. "Cover Me"  
  Alison Moyet





Select each answer

1. "Flame Trees"
2. "Missing You"
3. "Love Resurrection"
4. "Rock Me Tonite"
5. "Passengers"
6. "Careless Whisper"
7. "No Second Prize"
8. "Ghostbusters"
9. "Legs"
10. "Sunglasses At Night"
11. "Drive"
12. "Torture"
13. "Pride (In The Name Of Love)"
14. "Agadoo"
15. "Cover Me"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Flame Trees"

Answer: Cold Chisel

"Flame Trees" from Cold Chisel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 27th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 26.

Album: "Twentieth Century" (1984).
2. "Missing You"

Answer: John Waite

"Missing You" from John Waite debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 27th 1984.

The highest chart peak was five.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United States.

Grammy nomination:

Best male Pop Vocal Performance - 1985.

Album: "No Brakes" (1984).
3. "Love Resurrection"

Answer: Alison Moyet

"Love Resurrection" from Alison Moyet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 3rd 1984.

The highest chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Italy).

Album: "Alf" (1984).
4. "Rock Me Tonite"

Answer: Billy Squier

"Rock Me Tonite" from Billy Squier debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 3rd 1984.

The highest chart peak was 50.

Highest worldwide peak was 15 (United States).

Album: "Signs Of Life" (1984).
5. "Passengers"

Answer: Elton John

"Passengers" from Elton John debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 3rd 1984.

The highest chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United Kingdom).

Album: "Breaking Hearts" (1984).
6. "Careless Whisper"

Answer: George Michael

"Careless Whisper" from George Michael debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 3rd 1984.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Canada.
Iceland.
Ireland.
Italy.
The Netherlands.
South Africa.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
United States (Ended 1985 as the highest selling single of the year).

George Michael's debut single.

BRIT Award nomination:

British Single Of The Year - 1985.

Album: Wham - "Make It Big" (1984).
7. "No Second Prize"

Answer: Jimmy Barnes

"No Second Prize" from Jimmy Barnes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 3rd 1984.

The highest chart peak was 12.

Jimmy Barnes' debut single.

Album: "Bodyswerve" (1984).
8. "Ghostbusters"

Answer: Ray Parker Jr

"Ghostbusters" from Ray Parker Jr debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 3rd 1984.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Argentina.
Belgium.
Canada.
France.
Spain.
United States.

"Ghostbusters" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 1985 Academy Awards for the film "Ghostbusters".

"Ghostbusters" was the theme song for the 1984 film "Ghostbusters".

Album: "Ghostbusters Soundtrack" (1984).
9. "Legs"

Answer: ZZ Top

"Legs" from ZZ Top debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 3rd 1984.

The highest chart peak was six.

Album: "Eliminator" (1983).
10. "Sunglasses At Night"

Answer: Corey Hart

"Sunglasses At Night" from Corey Hart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 10th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United States).

Album: "First Offense" (1983).
11. "Drive"

Answer: The Cars

"Drive" from The Cars debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 10th 1984.

The highest chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland, Switzerland and United States).

Album: "Heartbeat City" (1984).
12. "Torture"

Answer: The Jacksons

"Torture" from The Jacksons debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 10th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (Belgium).

Album: "Victory" (1984).
13. "Pride (In The Name Of Love)"

Answer: U2

"Pride (In The Name Of Love)" from U2 debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 10th 1984.

The highest chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "The Unforgettable Fire" (1984).
14. "Agadoo"

Answer: Black Lace

"Agadoo" from Black Lace debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 17th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United Kingdom).

Album: "Party Party - 16 Great Party Icebreakers" (1984).
15. "Cover Me"

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

"Cover Me" from Bruce Springsteen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 17th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Ireland).

Album: "Born In The U.S.A." (1984).
Source: Author wwe84

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