1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 129 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "I Don't Want To Live Without You"

Answer: Foreigner

"I Don't Want To Live Without You" from Foreigner debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 9th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United States).

Album: "Inside Information" (1987).

2. "Heart"

Answer: Pet Shop Boys

"Heart" from Pet Shop Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 9th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 18.

The song peaked at number one in:
Finland.
Ireland.
New Zealand.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
West Germany.

Album: "Actually" (1987).

3. "Bitter Tears"

Answer: Venetians

"Bitter Tears" from Venetians debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 9th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Album: "Amazing World" (1988).

4. "Nothing Too Serious"

Answer: Icehouse

"Nothing Too Serious" from Icehouse debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 16th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 29.

Album: "Man Of Colours" (1987).

5. "Pink Cadillac"

Answer: Natalie Cole

"Pink Cadillac" from Natalie Cole debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 16th 1988.

The highest chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Switzerland).

Cover version of: Bruce Springsteen - "Pink Cadillac" (1984).

Album: "Everlasting" (1987).

6. "Wanna Be Up"

Answer: The Chantoozies

"Wanna Be Up" from The Chantoozies debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 23rd 1988.

The highest chart peak was six.

Album: "The Chantoozies" (1988).

7. "One More Try"

Answer: George Michael

"One More Try" from George Michael debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 23rd 1988.

The highest chart peak was 34.

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

Album: "Faith" (1987).

8. "My Love"

Answer: Julio Iglesias

"My Love" from Julio Iglesias feat. Stevie Wonder debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 23rd 1988.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Ireland).

Album: Julio Iglesias - "Non Stop" (1988).

9. "Dirty Diana"

Answer: Michael Jackson

"Dirty Diana" from Michael Jackson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 23rd 1988.

The highest chart peak was 27.

The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium.
Spain.
United States.

Album: "Bad" (1987).

10. "Alphabet St."

Answer: Prince

"Alphabet St." from Prince debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 23rd 1988.

The highest chart peak was 20.

The song peaked at number one in:
New Zealand.
Norway.

Album: "Lovesexy" (1988).

11. "Drop The Boy"

Answer: Bros

"Drop The Boy" from Bros debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 30th 1988.

The highest chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Ireland).

Album: "Push" (1988).

12. "New Sensation"

Answer: INXS

"New Sensation" from INXS debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 30th 1988.

The highest chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Kick" (1987).

13. "Tall Cool One"

Answer: Robert Plant

"Tall Cool One" from Robert Plant debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 30th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 46.

Highest worldwide peak was 22 (New Zealand).

Album: "Now and Zen" (1988).

14. "The Valley Road"

Answer: Bruce Hornsby & The Range

"The Valley Road" from Bruce Hornsby & The Range debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 6th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 36.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Scenes From The Southside" (1988).

15. "Struggle Town"

Answer: The Choirboys

"Struggle Town" from The Choirboys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 6th 1988.

The highest chart peak was 28.

Album: "Big Bad Noise" (1988).

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Questions		Choices
1. "I Don't Want To Live Without You"		Prince
2. "Heart"		Julio Iglesias
3. "Bitter Tears"		Venetians
4. "Nothing Too Serious"		Michael Jackson
5. "Pink Cadillac"		Robert Plant
6. "Wanna Be Up"		The Choirboys
7. "One More Try"		INXS
8. "My Love"		Bros
9. "Dirty Diana"		George Michael
10. "Alphabet St."		Natalie Cole
11. "Drop The Boy"		Pet Shop Boys
12. "New Sensation"		Bruce Hornsby & The Range
13. "Tall Cool One"		Icehouse
14. "The Valley Road"		The Chantoozies
15. "Struggle Town"		Foreigner

Series Finale

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between May 9th and June 6th 1988.