1990s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol. 96 Quiz

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1. Swoop sang "_____ Eyes"

Answer: Apple

"Apple Eyes" from Swoop debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 41 on November 26th 1995 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Apple Eyes" was nine.

ARIA Awards nominations: Song Of The Year and Best Video (1996).

Album: "The Woxco Principle" (1995).

2. Dreamworld sang "Movin' __"

Answer: Up

"Movin' Up" from Dreamworld debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 43 on November 26th 1995 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Movin' Up" was 12.

Dreamworld was a Swedish eurodance band that was formed in Malmo, Sweden in 1994.

Album: "Heaven Sent" (1996).

3. Alanis Morissette sang "Hand In __ Pocket"

Answer: My

"Hand In My Pocket" from Alanis Morissette debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on November 26th 1995 and spent 21 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Hand In My Pocket" was 13.

"Hand In My Pocket" peaked at number one in Canada in 1995.

Album: "Jagged Little Pill" (1995).

4. Michael Jackson sang "_____ Song"

Answer: Earth

"Earth Song" from Michael Jackson debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 26 on December 3rd 1995 and spent 12 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Earth Song" was 15.

Grammy nomination: Best Music Video - Short Form (1997).

"Earth Song" peaked at number one in Germany, Iceland, Poland, Scotland, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Album: "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I" (1995).

5. Tracy Chapman sang "Give __ One Reason"

Answer: Me

"Give Me One Reason" from Tracy Chapman debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 34 on December 3rd 1995 and spent 28 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Give Me One Reason" was three.

Grammy wins: Best Rock Song (1997).

Grammy nominations: Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Female Rock Vocal Performance (1997).

Album: "New Beginning" (1995).

6. East 17 sang "_______"

Answer: Thunder

"Thunder" from East 17 debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on December 3rd 1995 and spent eight weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Thunder" was 36.

In 1996, "Thunder" peaked at number one in Latvia.

Album: "Up All Night" (1995).

7. Enya sang "Anywhere __"

Answer: Is

"Anywhere Is" from Enya debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 42 on December 3rd 1995 and spent ten weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Anywhere Is" was 34.

Album: "The Memory Of Trees" (1995).

8. Tommy Emmanuel and The Australian Philharmonic Orchestra sang "Classical ___"

Answer: Gas

"Classical Gas" from Tommy Emmanuel and The Australian Philharmonic Orchestra debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on December 3rd 1995 and spent one week in the Top 50.

"Classical Gas" was first written and recorded by American classical guitarist Mason Williams in 1968 and would earn him three Grammys for Best Instrumental Composition, Best Contemporary-Pop Performance, Instrumental and Best Instrumental Arrangement.

9. Oasis sang "__________"

Answer: Wonderwall

"Wonderwall" from Oasis debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on December 3rd 1995 and spent 25 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Wonderwall" was one (one week).

Award wins: British Video Of The Year at the 1996 Brit Music Awards.

Grammy nominations: Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best Rock Song.

Album: "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?" (1995).

10. Passengers sang "Miss ________"

Answer: Sarajevo

"Miss Sarajevo" from Passengers debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number seven on December 10th 1995 and spent 14 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Miss Sarajevo" was seven.

Passengers was a pseudonym for U2 and Brian Eno who performed the song with a guest appearance by tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

Album: "Original Soundtracks 1" (1995).

11. Whitney Houston sang "______ (Shoop Shoop)"

Answer: Exhale

"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" from Whitney Houston debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 30 on December 10th 1995 and spent 15 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" was 18.

Grammy wins: Best R&B Song (1997).

Grammy nominations: Song Of The Year, Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

Album: "Waiting To Exhale Soundtrack" (1995).

12. Bon Jovi sang "Lie __ Me"

Answer: To

"Lie To Me" from Bon Jovi debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 34 on December 10th 1995 and spent 11 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Lie To Me" was 20.

Album: "These Days" (1995).

13. Groove Theory sang "____ Me"

Answer: Tell

"Tell Me" from Groove Theory debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 45 on December 10th 1995 and spent 21 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Tell Me" was six.

American R&B band Groove Theory was formed in 1993 when Amel Larrieux met band member Bryce Wilson when she was a receptionist at Rondor Music in New York.

Album: "Groove Theory" (1995).

14. La Bouche sang "__ My Lover"

Answer: Be

"Be My Lover" from La Bouche debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on December 10th 1995 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Be My Lover" was two.

Award nominations: Best Dance Video at the 1995 MTV Europe Music Awards and Best Dance Video at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.

Album: "Sweet Dreams" (1995).

15. Pearl Jam and Neil Young sang "______ Ball"

Answer: Merkin

"Merkin Ball" from Pearl Jam and Neil Young debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number two on December 17th 1995 and spent 11 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak for "Merkin Ball" was two.

Album: "Mirror Ball" (1995 - Neil Young).

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Questions		Choices
1. Swoop sang "_____ Eyes"		Sarajevo
2. Dreamworld sang "Movin' __"		Me
3. Alanis Morissette sang "Hand In __ Pocket"		Up
4. Michael Jackson sang "_____ Song"		My
5. Tracy Chapman sang "Give __ One Reason"		Be
6. East 17 sang "_______"		To
7. Enya sang "Anywhere __"		Wonderwall
8. Tommy Emmanuel and The Australian Philharmonic Orchestra sang "Classical ___"		Thunder
9. Oasis sang "__________"		Tell
10. Passengers sang "Miss ________"		Exhale
11. Whitney Houston sang "______ (Shoop Shoop)"		Merkin
12. Bon Jovi sang "Lie __ Me"		Gas
13. Groove Theory sang "____ Me"		Apple
14. La Bouche sang "__ My Lover"		Earth
15. Pearl Jam and Neil Young sang "______ Ball"		Is

Match the missing word to the song title that debuted in the ARIA Top 50 in the weeks of November 26th, December 3rd, 10th and 17th 1995.