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Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 129
Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 129

1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 129 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between April 9th and May 7th 1979.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
423,112
Updated
Mar 02 26
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
16
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QuestionsChoices
1. "Every Which Way But Loose"  
  Wings
2. "Chase"  
  Manfred Mann's Earth Band
3. "You Angel You"  
  George Harrison
4. "Contact"  
  Eddie Rabbitt
5. "Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet"  
  Jon English
6. "Lucky Number"  
  Lene Lovich
7. "Shake Your Groove Thing"  
  Jack Clement
8. "Dream Lover"  
  Glenn Shorrock
9. "B-A-B-Y"  
  Giorgio Moroder
10. "Goodnight Tonight"  
  Rachel Sweet
11. "Roxanne"  
  Edwin Starr
12. "Blow Away"  
  Gonzalez
13. "When I Dream"  
  Peaches & Herb
14. "Get Your Love Right"  
  Paul Evans
15. "Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)"  
  The Police





Select each answer

1. "Every Which Way But Loose"
2. "Chase"
3. "You Angel You"
4. "Contact"
5. "Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet"
6. "Lucky Number"
7. "Shake Your Groove Thing"
8. "Dream Lover"
9. "B-A-B-Y"
10. "Goodnight Tonight"
11. "Roxanne"
12. "Blow Away"
13. "When I Dream"
14. "Get Your Love Right"
15. "Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Every Which Way But Loose"

Answer: Eddie Rabbitt

"Every Which Way But Loose" from Eddie Rabbitt debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 9th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was 28 (New Zealand).

Grammy nomination:
Best Male Country Vocal Performance - 1980.

Album: "Every Which Way But Loose Soundtrack" (1979).
2. "Chase"

Answer: Giorgio Moroder

"Chase" from Giorgio Moroder debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 9th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was 18 (Italy).

Album: "Midnight Express Soundtrack" (1978).
3. "You Angel You"

Answer: Manfred Mann's Earth Band

"You Angel You" from Manfred Mann's Earth Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 9th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.

Album: "Angel Station" (1979).
4. "Contact"

Answer: Edwin Starr

"Contact" from Edwin Starr debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 16th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (United Kingdom).

Album: "Clean" (1978).
5. "Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet"

Answer: Gonzalez

"Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet" from Gonzalez debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 16th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 30.

Highest worldwide peak was 15 (United Kingdom).

Album: "Haven't Stopped Dancin'" (1979).
6. "Lucky Number"

Answer: Lene Lovich

"Lucky Number" from Lene Lovich debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 16th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Album: "Stateless" (1978).
7. "Shake Your Groove Thing"

Answer: Peaches & Herb

"Shake Your Groove Thing" from Peaches & Herb debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 16th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Canada and United States).

Album: "2 Hot" (1978).
8. "Dream Lover"

Answer: Glenn Shorrock

"Dream Lover" from Glenn Shorrock debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 23rd 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.
9. "B-A-B-Y"

Answer: Rachel Sweet

"B-A-B-Y" from Rachel Sweet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 23rd 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 47.

Highest worldwide peak was 35 (United Kingdom).

Album: "Fool Around" (1978).
10. "Goodnight Tonight"

Answer: Wings

"Goodnight Tonight" from Wings debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 23rd 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).
11. "Roxanne"

Answer: The Police

"Roxanne" from The Police debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 30th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (New Zealand).

Album: "Outlandos d'Amour" (1978).
12. "Blow Away"

Answer: George Harrison

Blow Away" from George Harrison debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 7th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (Canada).

Album: "George Harrison" (1979).
13. "When I Dream"

Answer: Jack Clement

"When I Dream" from Jack Clement debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 7th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

Album: "All I Want To Do In Life" (1978).
14. "Get Your Love Right"

Answer: Jon English

"Get Your Love Right" from Jon English debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 7th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand).

Album: "English History" (1979).
15. "Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)"

Answer: Paul Evans

"Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)" from Paul Evans debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 7th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Ireland).

Album: "Hello This Is Paul Evans" (1979).
Source: Author wwe84

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