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Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 138
Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 138

1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 138 Quiz

Series Finale

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between December 3rd and 24th 1979.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
423,324
Updated
Mar 21 26
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
96
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"  
  Keith McGowan
2. "A Little Boy's Christmas Prayer"  
  Ritz
3. "Locomotion"  
  Salvador Smith
4. "Better Love Next Time"  
  Pablo Cruise
5. "You're Only Lonely"  
  Electric Light Orchestra
6. "Rainbow Connection"  
  Dr. Hook
7. "I'm An Aussie, Yes I Am"  
  The Boomtown Rats
8. "If It's Love You Want"  
  Kermit The Frog
9. "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"  
  JD Souther
10. "Diamond Smiles"  
  Mental As Anything
11. "Hot Town"  
  Rupert Holmes
12. "I Want You Tonight"  
  Edith Bliss
13. "C'mon Aussie C'mon (The New Era)"  
  Dave Edmunds
14. "Queen Of Hearts"  
  Jon English
15. "Possible Theme For A Future TV Drama Series"  
  The Mojo Singers





Select each answer

1. "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"
2. "A Little Boy's Christmas Prayer"
3. "Locomotion"
4. "Better Love Next Time"
5. "You're Only Lonely"
6. "Rainbow Connection"
7. "I'm An Aussie, Yes I Am"
8. "If It's Love You Want"
9. "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"
10. "Diamond Smiles"
11. "Hot Town"
12. "I Want You Tonight"
13. "C'mon Aussie C'mon (The New Era)"
14. "Queen Of Hearts"
15. "Possible Theme For A Future TV Drama Series"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"

Answer: Electric Light Orchestra

 "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" from Electric Light Orchestra debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 3rd 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 48.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (United Kingdom).

Album: "Discovery" (1979).
2. "A Little Boy's Christmas Prayer"

Answer: Keith McGowan

 "A Little Boy's Christmas Prayer" from Keith McGowan debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 3rd 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 30.
3. "Locomotion"

Answer: Ritz

 "Locomotion" from Ritz debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 3rd 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand - Ended 1980 as the highest selling single of the year).
4. "Better Love Next Time"

Answer: Dr. Hook

 "Better Love Next Time" from Dr. Hook debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 10th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Ireland).

Album: "Sometimes You Win" (1979).
5. "You're Only Lonely"

Answer: JD Souther

 "You're Only Lonely" from JD Souther debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 10th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United States).

Album: "You're Only Lonely" (1979).
6. "Rainbow Connection"

Answer: Kermit The Frog

 "Rainbow Connection" from Kermit The Frog debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 10th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 14.

"Rainbow Connection" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 1980 Academy Awards.

Album: "The Muppet Movie Soundtrack" (1979).
7. "I'm An Aussie, Yes I Am"

Answer: Salvador Smith

 "I'm An Aussie, Yes I Am" from Salvador Smith debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 10th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 41.
8. "If It's Love You Want"

Answer: Edith Bliss

 "If It's Love You Want" from Edith Bliss debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 17th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 24.
9. "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"

Answer: Rupert Holmes

 "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" from Rupert Holmes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 17th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
United States.

Album: "Partners In Crime" (1979).
10. "Diamond Smiles"

Answer: The Boomtown Rats

 "Diamond Smiles" from The Boomtown Rats debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 17th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 42.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland).

Album: "The Fine Art Of Surfacing" (1979).
11. "Hot Town"

Answer: Jon English

 "Hot Town" from Jon English debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 24th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

Album: "Calm Before The Storm" (1980).
12. "I Want You Tonight"

Answer: Pablo Cruise

 "I Want You Tonight" from Pablo Cruise debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 24th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 43.

Highest worldwide peak was 18 (Canada).

Album: "Part Of The Game" (1979).
13. "C'mon Aussie C'mon (The New Era)"

Answer: The Mojo Singers

 "C'mon Aussie C'mon (The New Era)" from The Mojo Singers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 24th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.
14. "Queen Of Hearts"

Answer: Dave Edmunds

 "Queen Of Hearts" from Dave Edmunds debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 24th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (United Kingdom).

Album: "Repeat When Necessary" (1979).
15. "Possible Theme For A Future TV Drama Series"

Answer: Mental As Anything

 "Possible Theme For A Future TV Drama Series" from Mental As Anything debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 24th 1979.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.

Album: "Get Wet" (1979).
Source: Author wwe84

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