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Quiz about 1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol 26
Quiz about 1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol 26

1980s ARIA Top 50 Songs Chronology Vol. 26 Quiz


Match the song to the singer or band that debuted in the ARIA Top 50 in the weeks between November 5th and December 3rd 1989.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
419,739
Updated
May 21 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
87
Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (4/15), Guest 65 (1/15), Reamar42 (15/15).
(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. "Still Cruisin'"  
  Gloria Estefan
2. "When The Night Comes"  
  Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers
3. "Leave A Light On"  
  Lil' Louis
4. "Blame It On The Boogie"  
  Deborah Harry
5. "Five In A Row"  
  Big Fun
6. "Sometimes"  
  The B-52's
7. "Don't Wanna Lose You"  
  Phil Collins
8. "Another Day In Paradise"  
  Alice Cooper
9. "French Kiss"  
  Starlight
10. "Love Shack"  
  The D-Generation
11. "I Want That Man"  
  Joe Cocker
12. "You're History"  
  Max Q
13. "Numero Uno"  
  The Beach Boys
14. "That's What I Like"  
  Shakespears Sister
15. "Bed Of Nails"  
  Belinda Carlisle





Select each answer

1. "Still Cruisin'"
2. "When The Night Comes"
3. "Leave A Light On"
4. "Blame It On The Boogie"
5. "Five In A Row"
6. "Sometimes"
7. "Don't Wanna Lose You"
8. "Another Day In Paradise"
9. "French Kiss"
10. "Love Shack"
11. "I Want That Man"
12. "You're History"
13. "Numero Uno"
14. "That's What I Like"
15. "Bed Of Nails"

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May 30 2025 : Guest 65: 1/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Still Cruisin'"

Answer: The Beach Boys

"Still Cruisin'" from The Beach Boys debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on November 5th 1989 and spent 16 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 11th 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 28.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (Austria).

Album: "Still Cruisin'" (1989).
2. "When The Night Comes"

Answer: Joe Cocker

"When The Night Comes" from Joe Cocker debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on November 12th 1989 and spent one week in the Top 50.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (Switzerland).

Grammy nomination:
Best Male Rock Vocal Performance - 1990.

Album: "One Night Of Sin" (1989).
3. "Leave A Light On"

Answer: Belinda Carlisle

"Leave A Light On" from Belinda Carlisle debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on November 12th 1989 and spent 21 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: March 25th 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was five.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Austria, Ireland and United Kingdom).

Album: "Runaway Horses" (1989).
4. "Blame It On The Boogie"

Answer: Big Fun

"Blame It On The Boogie" from Big Fun debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on November 12th 1989 and spent ten weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: January 7th 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Cover version of: Mick Jackson - "Blame It On The Boogie" (1978).

Album: "A Pocketful Of Dreams" (1990).
5. "Five In A Row"

Answer: The D-Generation

"Five In A Row" from The D-Generation debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 29 on November 19th 1989 and spent 12 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: January 28th 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 12.

Album: "The Satanic Sketches" (1989).
6. "Sometimes"

Answer: Max Q

"Sometimes" from Max Q debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 34 on November 19th 1989 and spent 11 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: January 21st 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 31.

ARIA Award nomination:
Best Video - 1990.

Album: "Max Q" (1989).
7. "Don't Wanna Lose You"

Answer: Gloria Estefan

"Don't Wanna Lose You" from Gloria Estefan debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 43 on November 19th 1989 and spent five weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: December 17th 1989).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Grammy nomination:
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1990.

Album: "Cuts Both Ways" (1989).
8. "Another Day In Paradise"

Answer: Phil Collins

"Another Day In Paradise" from Phil Collins debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on November 19th 1989 and spent 22 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 15th 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 11.

The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium.
Canada.
Finland.
The Netherlands.
Norway.
Portugal.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
United States.
West Germany.
Zimbabwe.

BRIT Award wins:
British Single of The Year - 1990.

Grammy wins and nominations:
*Record of The Year - 1991 (Won).
*Song Of The Year - 1991 (Nominated).
*Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - 1991 (Nominated).
*Best Short Form Music Video - 1991 (Nominated).

Album: "...But Seriously" (1989).
9. "French Kiss"

Answer: Lil' Louis

"French Kiss" from Lil' Louis debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on November 19th 1989 and spent 14 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 18th 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was one (The Netherlands).

Album: "From The Mind Of Lil' Louis" (1989).
10. "Love Shack"

Answer: The B-52's

"Love Shack" from The B-52's debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 27 on November 26th 1989 and spent 24 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 29th 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was one (Nine weeks).

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Ireland.
New Zealand.

Album: "Cosmic Thing" (1989).
11. "I Want That Man"

Answer: Deborah Harry

"I Want That Man" from Deborah Harry debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 34 on November 26th 1989 and spent 24 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 29th 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was two.

Album: "Def, Dumb & Blonde" (1989).
12. "You're History"

Answer: Shakespears Sister

"You're History" from Shakespears Sister debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on November 26th 1989 and spent 20 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 1st 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Finland).

Album: "Sacred Heart" (1989).
13. "Numero Uno"

Answer: Starlight

"Numero Uno" from Starlight debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 49 on November 26th 1989 and spent 12 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 1st 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (United Kingdom).
14. "That's What I Like"

Answer: Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers

"That's What I Like" from Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number four on December 3rd 1989 and spent 12 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 11th 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was four.

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

Album: "The Album" (1989).
15. "Bed Of Nails"

Answer: Alice Cooper

"Bed Of Nails" from Alice Cooper debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 21 on December 3rd 1989 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 18th 1990).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 13.

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

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