1990s ARIA Top 50 Albums Chronology Vol. 9 Quiz

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1. Gloria Estefan: "____ Both Ways"

Answer: Cuts

"Cuts Both Ways" (1989) from Gloria Estefan debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 14 on June 10th 1990 and spent 23 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was one (two weeks).

Grammy nomination for "Cuts Both Ways":

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the song "Don't Wanna Lose You" - 1990.

2. The Doug Anthony All Stars: "____ Icon"

Answer: DAAS

"DAAS Icon" (1990) from Doug Anthony All Stars debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 42 on June 10th 1990 and spent one week in the Top 50.

The Doug Anthony All Stars was an Australian comedy musical group that was formed in 1984 and consisted of Paul McDermott, Tim Ferguson and Richard Fidler.

3. New Kids On The Block: "Step By ____"

Answer: Step

"Step By Step" from New Kids On The Block debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on June 10th 1990 and spent 19 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was four.

"Step By Step" peaked at number one in:
Canada.
Germany.
New Zealand.
United Kingdom.
United States.

"Step By Step" featured five hit singles:

1. "Step By Step" (Peaked at number one in Canada, Spain and United States).

2. "Tonight" (Peaked at number two in The Netherlands).

3. "Baby, I Believe In You" (Peaked at number 20 in New Zealand).

4. "Call It What You Want" (Peaked at number eight in Ireland).

5. "Let's Try It Again" (Peaked at number six in Ireland).

4. Clues: The song "Hold On", two bands The Beach Boys and The Mamas & The Papas

Answer: Wilson Phillips

"Wilson Phillips" from Wilson Phillips debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 46 on June 17th 1990 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was seven.

Grammy nominations for "Wilson Phillips":

Song Of The Year for the single "Hold On" - 1991.

Album Of The Year - 1991.

Best New Artist - 1991.

Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for the song "Hold On" - 1991.

Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for the song "You're In Love" - 1992.

5. Ray Charles: "The __________"

Answer: Collection

"The Collection" from Ray Charles debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 34 on June 24th 1990 and spent one week in the Top 50.

6. Sam Brown: "_____ Moon"

Answer: April

"April Moon" (1990) from Sam Brown debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on June 24th 1990 and spent eight weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 30.

7. Concrete Blonde: "____________"

Answer: Bloodletting

"Bloodletting" (1990) from Concrete Blonde debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 42 on June 24th 1990 and spent 21 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was eight.

American band Concrete Blonde was formed by Johnette Napolitano and James Mankey in Los Angeles, California in 1982 and released their debut "Concrete Blonde" in 1986.

8. Clues: The songs "Release Me" and "Cheryl Moana Marie"

Answer: The Very Best Of John Rowles and Engelbert Humperdinck

"The Very Best Of" from John Rowles and Engelbert Humperdinck debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 45 on June 24th 1990 and spent nine weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 34.

"The Very Best Of" album featured the greatest hits of John Rowles and Engelbert Humperdinck.

9. "_______ Mutant Ninja Turtles Soundtrack"

Answer: Teenage

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Soundtrack" debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 19 on July 1st 1990 and spent 17 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was seven.

1990 film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" was the live action version of the animated comic series that was first published in 1984 before becoming a hit animated series in 1987.

10. Clues: The songs "Manic Monday" and "Eternal Flame"

Answer: The Bangles - Greatest Hits

"Greatest Hits" (1990) from The Bangles debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 32 on July 1st 1990 and spent 14 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was six.

"Greatest Hits" - Track list:

1. "Hero Takes A Fall".

2. "Going Down To Liverpool" (Peaked at number 21 in Ireland).

3. "Manic Monday" (Peaked at number one in South Africa).

4. "If She Knew What She Wants" (Peaked at number 17 in West Germany).

5. "Walk Like An Egyptian" (Peaked at number one in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, The Netherlands, South Africa, Spain and United States).

6. "Walking Down Your Street" (Peaked at number 11 in United States).

7. "Following" (Peaked at number 22 in Ireland).

8. "Hazy Shade Of Winter" (Peaked at number two in United States).

9. "In Your Room" (Peaked at number five in United States).

10. "Eternal Flame" (Peaked at number one in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States).

11. "Be With You" (Peaked at number 14 in Ireland).

12. "I'll Set You Free" (Peaked at number 74 in United Kingdom).

13. "Everything I Wanted" (Peaked at number 41 in The Netherlands).

14. "Where Were You When I Needed You"

11. MC Hammer: "Please Hammer Don't _____ 'em"

Answer: Hurt

"Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'em" (1990) from MC Hammer debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 45 on July 1st 1990 and spent 35 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was five.

Grammy wins and nominations for "Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'em":

(Won) - Best R&B Song for the song "U Can't Touch This" - 1991.

(Won) - Best Rap Solo Performance for the song "U Can't Touch This" - 1991.

(Nominated) - Record Of The Year for "U Can't Touch This" - 1991.

(Nominated) - Album Of The Year - 1991

(Nominated) - Best Rap Solo Performance for the song "Here Comes The Hammer" - 1992.

12. John Lee Hooker: "The ______"

Answer: Healer

"The Healer" (1989) from John Lee Hooker debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on July 1st 1990 and spent 17 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 17.

Grammy wins for "The Healer":

Best Traditional Blues Performance for the song "I'm In The Mood" with Bonnie Raitt - 1990.

13. Faith No More: "The Real _____"

Answer: Thing

"The Real Thing" (1989) from Faith No More debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 33 on July 8th 1990 and spent 22 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was two.

Grammy nominations for "The Real Thing":

Best Metal Performance for the album "The Real Thing" - 1990.

Best Hard Rock Performance for the song "Epic" - 1991.

14. Steve Vai: "_______ and Warfare"

Answer: Passion

"Passion and Warfare" (1990) from Steve Vai debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on July 8th 1990 and spent nine weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 25.

15. Clue: Daughter Natalie

Answer: The Very Best Of Nat "King" Cole

"The Very Best Of" from Nat "King Cole" debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 42 on July 15th 1990 and spent four weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 42.

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. Gloria Estefan: "____ Both Ways"		Hurt
2. The Doug Anthony All Stars: "____ Icon"		April
3. New Kids On The Block: "Step By ____"		Bloodletting
4. Clues: The song "Hold On", two bands The Beach Boys and The Mamas & The Papas		Thing
5. Ray Charles: "The __________"		Cuts
6. Sam Brown: "_____ Moon"		Wilson Phillips
7. Concrete Blonde: "____________"		DAAS
8. Clues: The songs "Release Me" and "Cheryl Moana Marie"		Passion
9. "_______ Mutant Ninja Turtles Soundtrack"		The Very Best Of Nat "King" Cole
10. Clues: The songs "Manic Monday" and "Eternal Flame"		Step
11. MC Hammer: "Please Hammer Don't _____ 'em"		Collection
12. John Lee Hooker: "The ______"		Teenage
13. Faith No More: "The Real _____"		The Very Best Of John Rowles and Engelbert Humperdinck
14. Steve Vai: "_______ and Warfare"		The Bangles - Greatest Hits
15. Clue: Daughter Natalie		Healer

Match the missing word or clues to the album title that debuted in the ARIA Top 50 in the weeks of June 10th, 17th, 24th, July 1st, 8th and 15th 1990.