1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 96 Quiz

Answer: Charlie Sexton

"Beat's So Lonely" from Charlie Sexton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 17.

Album: "Pictures For Pleasure" (1985).

Answer: David Bowie

"Absolute Beginners" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1986.

The highest chart peak was five.

The song peaked at number one in:

Finland.
Ireland.

The song was the theme song for the 1986 film "Absolute Beginners".

Album: "Absolute Beginners Soundtrack" (1986).

Answer: Electric Light Orchestra

"Calling America" from Electric Light Orchestra debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 47.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (France).

Album: "Balance Of Power" (1986).

Answer: INXS

"Kiss The Dirt (Falling Down The Mountain)" from INXS debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 15.

ARIA Award nomination:

Best Video - 1987.

Album: "Listen Like Thieves" (1985).

Answer: Public Image Ltd

"Rise" from Public Image Ltd debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (Ireland).

Album: "Album" (1986).

Answer: The Rolling Stones

"Harlem Shuffle" from The Rolling Stones debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1986.

The highest chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Grammy nomination:

Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1987.

Cover version of: Bob & Earl - "Harlem Shuffle" (1963).

Album: "Dirty Work" (1986).

Answer: Fine Young Cannibals

"Suspicious Minds" from Fine Young Cannibals debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was six.

Cover version of: Mark James - "Suspicious Minds" (1968).

Album: "Fine Young Cannibals" (1985).

Answer: Icehouse

"Baby, You're So Strange" from Icehouse debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 14.

Album: "Measure For Measure" (1986).

Answer: John Cougar Mellencamp

"R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." from John Cougar Mellencamp debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Album: "Scarecrow" (1985).

Answer: Laurence Olivier

"Theme From "Time"" from Laurence Olivier debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 27.

Answer: Prince and The Revolution

"Kiss" from Prince and The Revolution debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was two.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1987.

(Nominated):
*Best R&B Song - 1987.

Album: "Parade" (1986).

Answer: Suzanne Vega

"Marlene On The Wall" from Suzanne Vega debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (Ireland).

Album: "Suzanne Vega" (1985).

Answer: Pet Shop Boys

"West End Girls" from Pet Shop Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1986.

The highest chart peak was five.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
Finland.
New Zealand.
Norway.
United Kingdom.
United States.

BRIT Award wins:

*British Single Of The Year - 1987.

Answer: The Damned

"Eloise" from The Damned debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1986.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Israel and United Kingdom).

Cover version of: Barry Ryan - "Eloise" (1968).

Answer: The Johnnys

"(There's Gonna Be A) Showdown" from The Johnnys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 46.

Album: "Highlights Of A Dangerous Life" (1986).