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Quiz about 1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol 20
Quiz about 1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol 20

1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol. 20 Quiz


Mach the song to the singer/band that debuted in the ARIA Top 50 in the weeks between June 18th and July 23rd 1989.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
419,655
Updated
May 08 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
39
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (1/15), Guest 70 (4/15), Guest 1 (13/15).
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QuestionsChoices
1. "Bed Of Nails"  
  John Williamson
2. "Sealed With A Kiss"  
  The Christians
3. "My Brave Face"  
  Jenny Morris
4. "Telephone Booth"  
  Clive Young
5. "Onion Skin"  
  Bruce Cockburn
6. "If A Tree Falls"  
  Collette
7. "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"  
  Texas
8. "Something Special"  
  Indecent Obsession
9. "Batdance"  
  Tone Loc
10. "Say Goodbye"  
  Ian Moss
11. "Saved Me"  
  Ross Wilson
12. "All I Wanna Do Is Dance"  
  Prince
13. "Funky Cold Medina"  
  Paul McCartney
14. "I Don't Want A Lover"  
  Jason Donovan
15. "Rip Rip Woodchip"  
  Boom Crash Opera





Select each answer

1. "Bed Of Nails"
2. "Sealed With A Kiss"
3. "My Brave Face"
4. "Telephone Booth"
5. "Onion Skin"
6. "If A Tree Falls"
7. "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"
8. "Something Special"
9. "Batdance"
10. "Say Goodbye"
11. "Saved Me"
12. "All I Wanna Do Is Dance"
13. "Funky Cold Medina"
14. "I Don't Want A Lover"
15. "Rip Rip Woodchip"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Bed Of Nails"

Answer: Ross Wilson

"Bed Of Nails" from Ross Wilson debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on June 18th 1989 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: September 10th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 25.

Album: "Dark Side Of The Man" (1989).
2. "Sealed With A Kiss"

Answer: Jason Donovan

"Sealed With A Kiss" from Jason Donovan debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 12 on June 25th 1989 and spent nine weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: August 20th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was eight.

The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Cover version of: The Four Voices - "Sealed With A Kiss" (1960).

Album: "Ten Good Reasons" (1989).
3. "My Brave Face"

Answer: Paul McCartney

"My Brave Face" from Paul McCartney debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on June 25th 1989 and spent six weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 30th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 30.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Norway).

BRIT Award nomination:
British Video Of The Year - 1990.

Album: "Flowers In The Dirt" (1989).
4. "Telephone Booth"

Answer: Ian Moss

"Telephone Booth" from Ian Moss debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 40 on June 25th 1989 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: September 17th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was seven.

Album: "Matchbook" (1989).
5. "Onion Skin"

Answer: Boom Crash Opera

"Onion Skin" from Boom Crash Opera debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 47 on June 25th 1989 and spent 12 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: September 10th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 11.

ARIA Award nomination:
Best Video - 1990.

Album: "These Here Are Crazy Times" (1989).
6. "If A Tree Falls"

Answer: Bruce Cockburn

"If A Tree Falls" from Bruce Cockburn debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 43 on July 2nd 1989 and spent five weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 30th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 41.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (Canada).

Album: "Big Circumstance" (1989).
7. "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"

Answer: The Christians

"Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" from The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney,
Gerry Marsden and Stock Aitken Waterman debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 45 on July 2nd 1989 and spent two weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 16th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 45.

The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Cover version of: Gerry & The Pacemakers - "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" (1964).
8. "Something Special"

Answer: Clive Young

"Something Special" from Clive Young debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on July 2nd 1989 and spent one week in the Top 50.
9. "Batdance"

Answer: Prince

"Batdance" from Prince debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on July 9th 1989 and spent 17 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 29th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
New Zealand.
Norway.
Switzerland.
United States.

Grammy nomination:
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - 1990.

Album: "Batman Soundtrack" (1989).
10. "Say Goodbye"

Answer: Indecent Obsession

"Say Goodbye" from Indecent Obsession debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on July 9th 1989 and spent 14 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 8th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was six.

Album: "Spoken Words" (1989).
11. "Saved Me"

Answer: Jenny Morris

"Saved Me" from Jenny Morris debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on July 9th 1989 and spent nine weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: September 3rd 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 27.

ARIA Award nomination:
Best Video - 1990.

Album: "Shiver" (1989).
12. "All I Wanna Do Is Dance"

Answer: Collette

"All I Wanna Do Is Dance" from Collette debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 18 on July 16th 1989 and spent eight weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: September 3rd 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 12.

Album: "Raze The Roof" (1989).
13. "Funky Cold Medina"

Answer: Tone Loc

"Funky Cold Medina" from Tone Loc debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 37 on July 16th 1989 and spent 19 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: November 19th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand and United States).

Grammy nomination:
Best Rap Solo Performance - 1990.

Album: "Loc-ed After Dark" (1989).
14. "I Don't Want A Lover"

Answer: Texas

"I Don't Want A Lover" from Texas debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 42 on July 16th 1989 and spent 19 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: November 19th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Switzerland).

Texas debut single.

Album: "Southside" (1989).
15. "Rip Rip Woodchip"

Answer: John Williamson

"Rip Rip Woodchip" from John Williamson debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on July 23rd 1989 and spent six weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: August 27th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 39.

Album: "Warragul" (1989).
Source: Author wwe84

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