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The Losers Trivia Quiz

Some say that those who come second are the biggest losers. See how much you know about the second best-selling singles in Australia from 1988-1996.

A multiple-choice quiz by Asja. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Asja

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
162,165

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
546

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1988? Hint

Rick Astley - "Never Gonna Give You Up"

George Michael - "Faith"

Pat Benatar - "All Fired Up"

Robert Palmer - "Simply Irresistable"

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1989? Hint

The Bangles - "Eternal Flame"

Madonna - "Like a Prayer"

Roxette - "The Look"

The Proclaimers - "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1990? Hint

Sinead O'Connor - "Nothing Compares 2 U"

M.C. Hammer - "You Can't Touch This"

Roxette - "It Must Have Been Love"

Heart - "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You"

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1991? Hint

Daryl Braithwaite - "The Horses"

Londonbeat - "I've Been Thinking About You"

Bryan Adams - "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You"

Ratcat - "Tingles" EP

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1992? Hint

Julian Lennon - "Saltwater"

Boyz II Men - "End Of The Road"

Guns 'n' Roses - "November Rain"

Mr. Big - "To Be With You"

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1993? Hint

UB40 - "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You"

Meat Loaf - "I'd Do Anything For Love"

Whitney Houston - "I Will Always Love You"

Snow - "Informer"

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the second highest selling-single in Australia in 1994? Hint

Cut 'N' Move - "Give It Up"

Bon Jovi - "Always"

All 4 One - "I Swear"

East 17 - "It's Alright"

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1995? Hint

Coolio - "Gangsta's Paradise"

N-Trance - "Stayin' Alive"

Seal - "Kiss From A Rose"

Merril Bainbridge - "Mouth"

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1996? Hint

Savage Garden - "I Want You"

O.M.C. - "How Bizarre"

Fugees - "Killing Me Softly"

Spice Girls - "Wannabe"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, what is the second highest-selling single in the world ever? Hint

Lou Bega - "Mambo No. 5"

Elton John - "Candle In The Wind '97" / "Something About The Way You Look Tonight"

Bing Crosby - "White Christmas"

Elvis Presley - "Heartbreak Hotel"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1988?

Answer: Robert Palmer - "Simply Irresistable"

The top-selling single for 1988 was "(I've Had) The Time of my Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes.

2. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1989?

Answer: Roxette - "The Look"

The top-selling single for 1989 was "Like a Prayer" by Madonna.

3. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1990?

Answer: M.C. Hammer - "You Can't Touch This"

The top-selling single for 1990 was "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor.

4. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1991?

Answer: Ratcat - "Tingles" EP

The top-selling single for 1991 was "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams.

5. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1992?

Answer: Guns 'n' Roses - "November Rain"

The top-selling single for 1992 was "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus.

6. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1993?

Answer: Whitney Houston - "I Will Always Love You"

The top-selling single for 1993 was "I'd Do Anything For Love" by Meat Loaf.

7. What was the second highest selling-single in Australia in 1994?

Answer: All 4 One - "I Swear"

The top-selling single for 1994 was "Love Is All Around" by Wet Wet Wet.

8. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1995?

Answer: N-Trance - "Stayin' Alive"

The top-selling single for 1995 was "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio.

9. What was the second highest-selling single in Australia in 1996?

Answer: Fugees - "Killing Me Softly"

The top-selling single for 1996 was "Macarena" by Los Del Rio. "Macarena" by Los Del Mar came 14th.

10. Finally, what is the second highest-selling single in the world ever?

Answer: Bing Crosby - "White Christmas"

The top-selling ever is "Candle In The Wind '97" / "Something About The Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John. These figures are traditionally calculated as the minimum confirmed sales figures from around the world of a single across all time.

Source: Author Asja

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