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1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 109 Quiz
Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between December 15th 1986 and January 19th 1987.
A matching quiz by
wwe84
. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
418,845
Updated
Feb 04 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
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Questions
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1
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"The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades"
Michael Hutchence
2
.
"Sugar Free"
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
3
.
"Cry Wolf"
Iggy Pop
4
.
"Word Up!"
The The
5
.
"French Kissin' In The USA"
Genesis
6
.
"Land Of Confusion"
Debbie Harry
7
.
"Good Times"
Wa Wa Nee
8
.
"True Blue"
Lone Justice
9
.
"Bizarre Love Triangle"
The Stranglers
10
.
"Always The Sun"
a-ha
11
.
"Open Your Heart"
Timbuk 3
12
.
"Infected"
Cameo
13
.
"Shelter"
New Order
14
.
"Cry For Love"
Madonna
15
.
"Rooms For The Memory"
John Williamson
Select each answer
1. "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
2. "Sugar Free"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
3. "Cry Wolf"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
4. "Word Up!"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
5. "French Kissin' In The USA"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
6. "Land Of Confusion"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
7. "Good Times"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
8. "True Blue"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
9. "Bizarre Love Triangle"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
10. "Always The Sun"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
11. "Open Your Heart"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
12. "Infected"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
13. "Shelter"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
14. "Cry For Love"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
15. "Rooms For The Memory"
---
Michael Hutchence
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
Iggy Pop
The The
Genesis
Debbie Harry
Wa Wa Nee
Lone Justice
The Stranglers
a-ha
Timbuk 3
Cameo
New Order
Madonna
John Williamson
Most Recent Scores
Jul 06 2025 : Guest 124:
15/15
Jun 09 2025 : pollucci19:
15/15
May 17 2025 : daisygirl20:
15/15
May 14 2025 : Guest 108: 7/15
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades"
Answer:
Timbuk 3
"The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" from Timbuk 3 debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 15th 1986.
The highest chart peak was 18.
Highest worldwide peak was 11 (Ireland).
Album: "Greetings From Timbuk3" (1986).
2. "Sugar Free"
Answer:
Wa Wa Nee
"Sugar Free" from Wa Wa Nee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 15th 1986.
The highest chart peak was ten.
Album: "Wa Wa Nee" (1986).
3. "Cry Wolf"
Answer:
a-ha
"Cry Wolf" from a-ha debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 22nd 1986.
The highest chart peak was 45.
Highest worldwide peak was two (Norway).
Album: "Scoundrel Days" (1986).
4. "Word Up!"
Answer:
Cameo
"Word Up!" from Cameo debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 22nd 1986.
The highest chart peak was six.
Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).
Grammy nomination:
Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1987.
Album: "Word Up!" (1986).
5. "French Kissin' In The USA"
Answer:
Debbie Harry
"French Kissin' In The USA" from Debbie Harry debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 22nd 1986.
The highest chart peak was four.
Highest worldwide peak was two (New Zealand).
Album: "Rockbird" (1986).
6. "Land Of Confusion"
Answer:
Genesis
"Land Of Confusion" from Genesis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 22nd 1986.
The highest chart peak was 21.
Highest worldwide peak was four (United States).
Album: "Invisible Touch" (1986).
7. "Good Times"
Answer:
INXS and Jimmy Barnes
"Good Times" from INXS and Jimmy Barnes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 22nd 1986.
The highest chart peak was two.
Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).
ARIA Award nominations:
*Single Of The Year - 1987.
*Highest Selling Single - 1987.
Cover version of: The Easybeats - "Good Times" (1968).
8. "True Blue"
Answer:
John Williamson
"True Blue" from John Williamson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 22nd 1986.
The highest chart peak was 43.
Album: "Mallee Boy" (1986).
9. "Bizarre Love Triangle"
Answer:
New Order
"Bizarre Love Triangle" from New Order debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 22nd 1986.
The highest chart peak was five.
Album: "Brotherhood" (1986).
10. "Always The Sun"
Answer:
The Stranglers
"Always The Sun" from The Stranglers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 22nd 1986.
The highest chart peak was 21.
Highest worldwide peak was 15 (France).
Album: "Dreamtime" (1986).
11. "Open Your Heart"
Answer:
Madonna
"Open Your Heart" from Madonna debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 29th 1986.
The highest chart peak was 16.
The song peaked at number one in:
El Salvador.
United States.
Album: "True Blue" (1986).
12. "Infected"
Answer:
The The
"Infected" from The The debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 29th 1986.
The highest chart peak was 24.
Album: "Infected" (1986).
13. "Shelter"
Answer:
Lone Justice
"Shelter" from Lone Justice debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 38.
Album: "Shelter" (1986).
14. "Cry For Love"
Answer:
Iggy Pop
"Cry For Love" from Iggy Pop debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 19th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 50.
Album: "Blah-Blah-Blah" (1986).
15. "Rooms For The Memory"
Answer:
Michael Hutchence
"Rooms For The Memory" from Michael Hutchence debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 19th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 11.
Album: "Dogs In Space Soundtrack" (1986).
Source: Author
wwe84
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