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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 80
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 80

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 80 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between April 1st and 15th 1985.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
417,467
Updated
Sep 25 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
76
Last 3 plays: piet (15/15), sw11 (15/15), Guest 94 (6/15).
(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. "I'm An Individual"  
  Nik Kershaw
2. "Love & Pride"  
  USA For Africa
3. "Can't Fight This Feeling"  
  Commodores
4. "Gotta Be Wrong (Way To Love)"  
  Santana
5. "We Are The World"  
  Ashford & Simpson
6. "Nightshift"  
  Mark "Jacko" Jackson
7. "Walking On The Chinese Wall"  
  Philip Bailey
8. "Some Like It Hot"  
  Don Henley
9. "Solid"  
  King
10. "All She Wants To Do Is Dance"  
  GANGgajang
11. "House Of Cards"  
  Lin Buckfield and James Reyne
12. "Rock and Roll Girls"  
  REO Speedwagon
13. "R.O.C.K."  
  John Fogerty
14. "Wide Boy"  
  The Power Station
15. "Say It Again"  
  Dynamic Hepnotics





Select each answer

1. "I'm An Individual"
2. "Love & Pride"
3. "Can't Fight This Feeling"
4. "Gotta Be Wrong (Way To Love)"
5. "We Are The World"
6. "Nightshift"
7. "Walking On The Chinese Wall"
8. "Some Like It Hot"
9. "Solid"
10. "All She Wants To Do Is Dance"
11. "House Of Cards"
12. "Rock and Roll Girls"
13. "R.O.C.K."
14. "Wide Boy"
15. "Say It Again"

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Dec 03 2024 : piet: 15/15
Nov 23 2024 : sw11: 15/15
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Nov 07 2024 : IggyPop12: 1/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "I'm An Individual"

Answer: Mark "Jacko" Jackson

"I'm An Individual" from Mark "Jacko" Jackson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 1st 1985.

The highest chart peak was 15.
2. "Love & Pride"

Answer: King

"Love & Pride" from King debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 1st 1985.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was two (The Netherlands and United Kingdom).

Album: "Steps In Time" (1984).
3. "Can't Fight This Feeling"

Answer: REO Speedwagon

"Can't Fight This Feeling" from REO Speedwagon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 1st 1985.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United States.

Album: "Wheels Are Turnin'" (1984).
4. "Gotta Be Wrong (Way To Love)"

Answer: Dynamic Hepnotics

"Gotta Be Wrong (Way To Love)" from Dynamic Hepnotics debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 1st 1985.

The highest chart peak was 20.
5. "We Are The World"

Answer: USA For Africa

"We Are The World" from USA For Africa debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 1st 1985.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia (Ended 1985 as the highest selling single of the year).
Belgium.
Canada.
Finland.
France.
Ireland.
Italy.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand (Ended 1985 as the highest selling single of the year).
Norway.
Portugal.
South Africa.
Spain.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
United States.

Grammy wins:

*Record Of The Year - 1986.
*Song Of The Year - 1986.
*Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1986.
*Best Short Form Music Video - 1986.

Album: "We Are The World" (1985).
6. "Nightshift"

Answer: Commodores

"Nightshift" from Commodores debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 8th 1985.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was one (The Netherlands).

Grammy wins:

Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1986.

Album: "Nightshift" (1985).
7. "Walking On The Chinese Wall"

Answer: Philip Bailey

"Walking On The Chinese Wall" from Philip Bailey debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 8th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was 18 (New Zealand).

Album: "Chinese Wall" (1984).
8. "Some Like It Hot"

Answer: The Power Station

"Some Like It Hot" from The Power Station debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 8th 1985.

The highest chart peak was four.

Album: "The Power Station" (1985).
9. "Solid"

Answer: Ashford & Simpson

"Solid" from Ashford & Simpson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 18th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "Solid" (1984).
10. "All She Wants To Do Is Dance"

Answer: Don Henley

"All She Wants To Do Is Dance" from Don Henley debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 18th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (United States).

Album: "Building The Perfect Beast" (1984).
11. "House Of Cards"

Answer: GANGgajang

"House Of Cards" from GANGgajang debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 18th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 45.

Album: "GANGgajang" (1985).
12. "Rock and Roll Girls"

Answer: John Fogerty

"Rock and Roll Girls" from John Fogerty debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 18th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (Austria).

Album: "Centerfield" (1985).
13. "R.O.C.K."

Answer: Lin Buckfield and James Reyne

"R.O.C.K." from Lin Buckfield and James Reyne debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 18th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 44.
14. "Wide Boy"

Answer: Nik Kershaw

"Wide Boy" from Nik Kershaw debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 18th 1985.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Ireland).

Album: "The Riddle" (1984).
15. "Say It Again"

Answer: Santana

"Say It Again" from Santana debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 18th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was 33 (The Netherlands).

Album: "Beyond Appearances" (1985).
Source: Author wwe84

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