1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 85 Quiz

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1. "You're Only Human (Second Wind)"

Answer: Billy Joel

"You're Only Human (Second Wind)" from Billy Joel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was six.

Album: "Greatest Hits - Volume I & Volume II" (1985).

2. "Memory"

Answer: Elaine Page

"Memory" from Elaine Page debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was 19.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United Kingdom).

3. "Act Of War"

Answer: Elton John and Millie Jackson

"Act Of War" from Elton John and Millie Jackson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was 50.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (Ireland).

4. "Bittersweet"

Answer: Hoodoo Gurus

"Bittersweet" from Hoodoo Gurus debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was 16.

Album: "Mars Needs Guitars!" (1985).

5. "Tomb Of Memories"

Answer: Paul Young

"Tomb Of Memories" from Paul Young debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was 44.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Ireland).

Album: "The Secret Of Association" (1985).

6. "Head Over Heels"

Answer: Tears For Fears

"Head Over Heels" from Tears For Fears debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

Album: "Songs From The Big Chair" (1985).

7. "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)"

Answer: Tina Turner

"We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" from Tina Turner debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Canada.
Spain.
Switzerland.
West Germany.

Grammy nomination:

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1986.

At the 1986 Golden Globe Awards, "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" was nominated for Best Original Song.

Album: "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Soundtrack" (1985).

8. "Money For Nothing"

Answer: Dire Straits

"Money For Nothing" from Dire Straits debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 29th 1985.

The highest chart peak was four.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United States.

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1986.

(Nominated):
*Record Of The Year - 1986.
*Song Of The Year - 1986.

BRIT Award nominations:

*British Single Of The Year - 1986.
*British Video Of The Year - 1986.

Album: "Brothers In Arms" (1985).

9. "There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)"

Answer: Eurythmics

"There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)" from Eurythmics debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 29th 1985.

The highest chart peak was three.

The song peaked at number one in:

Finland.
Ireland.
Norway.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Be Yourself Tonight" (1985).

10. "People Get Ready"

Answer: Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart

"People Get Ready" from Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 29th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 23.

Cover version of: The Impressions - "People Get Ready" (1965).

Album: Jeff Beck - "Flash" (1985).

11. "Crazy In The Night (Barking At Airplanes)"

Answer: Kim Carnes

"Crazy In The Night (Barking At Airplanes)" from Kim Carnes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 29th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Highest worldwide peak was three (South Africa).

Album: "Barking At Airplanes" (1985).

12. "Move Closer"

Answer: Phyllis Nelson

"Move Closer" from Phyllis Nelson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 29th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

Album: "Move Closer" (1984).

13. "The Lady Don't Mind"

Answer: Talking Heads

"The Lady Don't Mind" from Talking Heads debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 29th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (New Zealand).

Album: "Little Creatures" (1985).

14. "Good-Bye Bad Times"

Answer: Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder

"Good-Bye Bad Times" from Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 5th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 26.

Album: "Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder" (1985).

15. "Raspberry Beret"

Answer: Prince and The Revolution

"Raspberry Beret" from Prince and The Revolution debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 5th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Album: "Around The World In A Day" (1985).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "You're Only Human (Second Wind)"		Elton John and Millie Jackson
2. "Memory"		Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder
3. "Act Of War"		Kim Carnes
4. "Bittersweet"		Tears For Fears
5. "Tomb Of Memories"		Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart
6. "Head Over Heels"		Paul Young
7. "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)"		Dire Straits
8. "Money For Nothing"		Billy Joel
9. "There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)"		Hoodoo Gurus
10. "People Get Ready"		Tina Turner
11. "Crazy In The Night (Barking At Airplanes)"		Talking Heads
12. "Move Closer"		Prince and The Revolution
13. "The Lady Don't Mind"		Elaine Page
14. "Good-Bye Bad Times"		Phyllis Nelson
15. "Raspberry Beret"		Eurythmics

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between July 22nd and August 5th 1985.