1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 97 Quiz

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1. "Why Can't This Be Love"

Answer: Van Halen

"Why Can't This Be Love" from Van Halen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1986.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

Album: "5150" (1986).

2. "These Dreams"

Answer: Heart

"These Dreams" from Heart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Album: "Heart" (1985).

3. "Addicted To Love"

Answer: Robert Palmer

"Addicted To Love" from Robert Palmer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1986.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
United States.

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Best Male Rock Vocal Performance - 1987.

(Nominated):
*Record Of The Year - 1987.
*Song Of The Year - 1987.

Album: "Riptide" (1985).

4. "Inspiration"

Answer: Venetians

"Inspiration" from Venetians debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 39.

5. "Manic Monday"

Answer: The Bangles

"Manic Monday" from The Bangles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 14th 1986.

The highest chart peak was three.

Highest worldwide peak was one (South Africa).

Album: "Different Light" (1986).

6. "Move Away"

Answer: Culture Club

"Move Away" from Culture Club debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 14th 1986.

The highest chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Denmark).

Album: "From Luxury To Heartache" (1986).

7. "No One Is To Blame"

Answer: Howard Jones

"No One Is To Blame" from Howard Jones debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 14th 1986.

The highest chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United States).

Album: "Dream Into Action" (1985).

8. "I Do What I Do"

Answer: John Taylor

"I Do What I Do" from John Taylor debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 14th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 35.

9. "Secret Lovers"

Answer: Atlantic Starr

"Secret Lovers" from Atlantic Starr debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 31.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

Album: "As The Band Turns" (1985).

10. "Dancin'"

Answer: Chris Isaak

"Dancin'" from Chris Isaak debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 46.

Chris Isaak's debut single.

Album: "Silvertone" (1985).

11. "Love Missile F1-11"

Answer: Sigue Sigue Sputnik

"Love Missile F1-11" from Sigue Sigue Sputnik debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Spain).

Album: "Flaunt It" (1986).

12. "Holding Back the Years"

Answer: Simply Red

"Holding Back The Years" from Simply Red debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 16.

The song peaked at number one in:

Ireland.
United States.

BRIT Award nomination:

*British Single Of The Year - 1987.

Grammy nomination:

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

Album: "Picture Book" (1985).

13. "Digging Your Scene"

Answer: The Blow Monkeys

"Digging Your Scene" from The Blow Monkeys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1986.

The highest chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (Ireland).

Album: "Animal Magic" (1986).

14. "E=MC�"

Answer: Big Audio Dynamite

"E=MC�" from Big Audio Dynamite debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 28th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 47.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (Ireland and United Kingdom).

Album: "This Is Big Audio Dynamite" (1985).

15. "Great Wall"

Answer: Boom Crash Opera

"Great Wall" from Boom Crash Opera debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 28th 1986.

The highest chart peak was five.

ARIA Award nominations:

*Highest Selling Single - 1987.
*Best New Talent - 1987.

Album: "Boom Crash Opera" (1987).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Why Can't This Be Love"		Van Halen
2. "These Dreams"		Venetians
3. "Addicted To Love"		Culture Club
4. "Inspiration"		Boom Crash Opera
5. "Manic Monday"		Sigue Sigue Sputnik
6. "Move Away"		Atlantic Starr
7. "No One Is To Blame"		Big Audio Dynamite
8. "I Do What I Do"		Howard Jones
9. "Secret Lovers"		Simply Red
10. "Dancin'"		The Blow Monkeys
11. "Love Missile F1-11"		Chris Isaak
12. "Holding Back the Years"		The Bangles
13. "Digging Your Scene"		John Taylor
14. "E=MC�"		Heart
15. "Great Wall"		Robert Palmer

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between March 31st and April 28th 1986.