1990s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol. 61 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ace Of Base sang "All ____ She Wants"

Answer: That

"All That She Wants" from Ace Of Base debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 42 on September 12th 1993 and spent 29 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "All That She Wants" was one (three weeks).

Apart from Australia, "All That She Wants" also peaked at number one in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom.

Album: "The Sign" (1993).

2. Cypress Hill sang "______ In The Brain"

Answer: Insane

"Insane In The Brain" from Cypress Hill debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 45 on September 12th 1993 and spent six weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Insane In The Brain" was 40.

Cypress Hill was formed in 1988 by Sen Dog, Mellow Man Ace, DJ Muggs and B Real under their original name DVX (Devastating Vocal Excellence) but when Mellow Man Ace left group for a solo career they change their name to Cypress Hill named after a street in South Gate, California.

Album: "Black Sunday" (1993).

3. The Sharp sang "Scratch My ____"

Answer: Back

"Scratch My Back" from The Sharp debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on September 12th 1993 and spent six weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Scratch My Back" was 40.

Album: "This Is The Sharp" (1993).

4. John Farnham sang "______ Like A Good Idea At The Time"

Answer: Seemed

"Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time" from John Farnham debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 18 on September 19th 1993 and spent 12 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time" was 16.

In 1987, John Farnham was awarded the Australian Of Year award for his services to Australian music.

Album: "Then Again..." (1993).

5. Nirvana sang "Heart-______ Box"

Answer: Shaped

"Heart-Shaped Box" from Nirvana debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 24 on September 19th 1993 and spent nine weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Heart-Shaped Box" was 21.

Award wins: 1994 MTV Video Music award for Best Alternative Video.

Album: "In Utero" (1993).

6. Gabrielle sang "______"

Answer: Dreams

"Dreams" from Gabrielle debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 33 on September 19th 1993 and spent 24 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Dreams" was two.

In 1993, "Dreams" peaked at number one in United Kingdom.

Album: "Find Your Way" (1993).

7. John Mellencamp sang "_____ Wheels"

Answer: Human

"Human Wheels" from John Mellencamp debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 40 on September 19th 1993 and spent four weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Human Wheels" was 40.

In 1983, John Mellencamp won a Grammy award for Best Male Rock Performer for the single "Hurts So Good".

Album: "Human Wheels" (1993).

8. Soul Asylum sang "_______ Train"

Answer: Runaway

"Runaway Train" from Soul Asylum debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 46 on September 19th 1993 and spent 23 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Runaway Train" was 11.

"Runaway Train" peaked at number one in Canada in 1993.

Grammy wins: Best Rock Song (1994).

Album: "Grave Dancers Union" (1992).

9. Died Pretty sang "_______ Up"

Answer: Harness

"Harness Up" from Died Pretty debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on September 19th 1993 and spent four weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Harness Up" was 35.

Australian rock band Died Pretty was formed in Sydney, Australia in 1983 by Ron Peno and Brett Myers.

10. Weddings Parties Anything sang "Monday's _______"

Answer: Experts

"Monday's Experts" from Weddings Parties Anything debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on September 19th 1993 and spent three weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Monday's Experts" was 45.

The origin of the band's name Weddings Parties Anything came from The Clash 1979 single "Revolution Rock".

11. Bon Jovi sang "I'll _____ When I'm Dead"

Answer: Sleep

"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" from Bon Jovi debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 43 on September 26th 1993 and spent 11 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" was 24.

Album: "Keep The Faith" (1992).

12. UB40 sang "Higher ______"

Answer: Ground

"Higher Ground" from UB40 debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on September 26th 1993 and spent five weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Higher Ground" was 40.

In 1984, UB40 was nominated a Brit Music award for Best British Group but lost to Culture Club.

Album: "Promises and Lies" (1993).

13. Red Hot Chili Peppers sang "Soul To _______"

Answer: Squeeze

"Soul To Squeeze" from Red Hot Chili Peppers debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 46 on September 26th 1993 and spent 21 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Soul To Squeeze" was nine.

Album: "Coneheads: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack" (1993).

14. Urban Cookie Collective sang "The Key: The ______"

Answer: Secret

"The Key: The Secret" from Urban Cookie Collective debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 36 on October 3rd 1993 and spent 24 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "The Key: The Secret" was four.

"The Key: The Secret" peaked at number one in The Netherlands in 1993.

Album: "High on a Happy Vibe" (1994).

15. Jon Stevens sang "_____ Down"

Answer: Going

"Going Down" from Jon Stevens debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on October 3rd 1993 and spent five weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Going Down" was 39.

In 1992, Jon Stevens played the role of Judas in the Australian stage production of "Jesus Christ Superstar".

Album: "Are U Satisfied" (1993).

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Questions		Choices
1. Ace Of Base sang "All ____ She Wants"		Harness
2. Cypress Hill sang "______ In The Brain"		Squeeze
3. The Sharp sang "Scratch My ____"		Human
4. John Farnham sang "______ Like A Good Idea At The Time"		Seemed
5. Nirvana sang "Heart-______ Box"		That
6. Gabrielle sang "______"		Shaped
7. John Mellencamp sang "_____ Wheels"		Sleep
8. Soul Asylum sang "_______ Train"		Runaway
9. Died Pretty sang "_______ Up"		Insane
10. Weddings Parties Anything sang "Monday's _______"		Going
11. Bon Jovi sang "I'll _____ When I'm Dead"		Experts
12. UB40 sang "Higher ______"		Ground
13. Red Hot Chili Peppers sang "Soul To _______"		Back
14. Urban Cookie Collective sang "The Key: The ______"		Dreams
15. Jon Stevens sang "_____ Down"		Secret

Match the missing word to the song that debuted in the ARIA Top 50 in the weeks of September 12th, 19th, 26th and October 3rd 1993.