"Wild Thing" from Tone Loc debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on May 23rd 1989 and spent 24 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 1st 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 15.
Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).
Album: "Loc-ed After Dark" (1989).
2. "Wind Beneath My Wings"
Answer: Bette Midler
"Wind Beneath My Wings" from Bette Midler debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 41 on May 23rd 1989 and spent 21 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: September 10th 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was one (Two Weeks).
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
United States.
Cover version of: Roger Whittaker - "The Wind Beneath My Wings" (1982).
Grammy wins and nominations:
*Record Of The Year - 1990 (Won).
*Song Of The Year - 1990 (Won).
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1990 (Nominated).
Album: "Beaches Soundtrack" (1988).
3. "Hurricane"
Answer: James Freud
"Hurricane" from James Freud debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 47 on April 23rd 1989 and spent 12 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 9th 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 20.
Album: "Step Into The Heat" (1989).
4. "Straight Up"
Answer: Paula Abdul
"Straight Up" from Paula Abdul debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on April 23rd 1989 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 16th 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 27.
The song peaked at number one in:
Norway.
United States.
Grammy nomination:
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1990.
Album: "Forever Your Girl" (1988).
5. "I Only Wanna Be With You"
Answer: Samantha Fox
"I Only Wanna Be With You" from Samantha Fox debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 32 on April 30th 1989 and spent 12 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 16th 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 19.
Highest worldwide peak was one (Belgium).
Cover version of: Dusty Springfield - "I Only Want To Be With You" (1963).
Album: "I Wanna Have Some Fun" (1988).
6. "Compulsory Hero"
Answer: 1927
"Compulsory Hero" from 1927 debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 34 on April 30th 1989 and spent ten weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 2nd 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 14.
ARIA Award wins and nominations:
*Best Video - 1989 (Won).
*Best Group - 1990 (Nominated).
Album: "...ish" (1988).
7. "How'm I Gonna Sleep"
Answer: Tim Finn
"How'm I Gonna Sleep" from Tim Finn debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 35 on April 30th 1989 and spent seven weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: June 11th 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 27.
Highest worldwide peak was two (New Zealand).
Album: "Tim Finn" (1989).
8. "Cry In Shame"
Answer: Johnny Diesel & The Injectors
"Cry In Shame" from Johnny Diesel & The Injectors debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on April 30th 1989 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 23rd 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was ten.
Album: "Johnny Diesel & The Injectors" (1989).
9. "My Prerogative"
Answer: Bobby Brown
"My Prerogative" from Bobby Brown debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on April 30th 1989 and spent four weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 21st 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 40.
Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).
Album: "Don't Be Cruel" (1988).
10. "I'd Rather Jack"
Answer: The Reynolds Girls
"I'd Rather Jack" from The Reynolds Girls debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 43 on May 7th 1989 and spent one week in the Top 50.
Highest worldwide peak was six (Finland and Ireland).
11. "When Love Comes To Town"
Answer: U2 and B.B. King
"When Love Comes To Town" from U2 and B.B. King debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 46 on May 7th 1989 and spent seven weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: June 18th 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 23.
Highest worldwide peak was one (Ireland).
Grammy nomination:
Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1990.
Album: U2 - "Rattle and Hum" (1988).
12. "The Beat(en) Generation"
Answer: The The
"The Beat(en) Generation" from The The debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on May 7th 1989 and spent one week in the Top 50.
Highest worldwide peak was four (New Zealand).
Album: "Mind Bomb" (1989).
13. "Bedroom Eyes"
Answer: Kate Ceberano
"Bedroom Eyes" from Kate Ceberano debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 25 on May 14th 1989 and spent 22 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 8th 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was two.
ARIA Award wins:
Highest Selling Single - 1990.
Album: "Brave" (1989).
14. "Iko Iko"
Answer: The Belle Stars
"Iko Iko" from The Belle Stars debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 37 on May 14th 1989 and spent 16 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: August 27th 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was seven.
Highest worldwide peak was five (New Zealand).
Cover version of: Sugar Boy and His Cane Cutters - "Jock-A-Mo" (1953).
Album: "The Belle Stars" (1983).
15. "Leave Me Alone"
Answer: Michael Jackson
"Leave Me Alone" from Michael Jackson debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 40 on May 14th 1989 and spent five weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: June 11th 1989).
The highest ARIA chart peak was 37.
The song peaked at number one in:
Greece.
Ireland.
Spain.
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