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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 14
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 14

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 14 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between December 1st and 15th 1980.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
414,385
Updated
Nov 16 23
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
128
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QuestionsChoices
1. "I Want To Be Straight"  
  Split Enz
2. "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet"  
  Neil Diamond
3. "Lady Love"  
  Stephanie Mills
4. "Duncan"  
  Mental As Anything
5. "One Step Ahead"  
  Ian Dury & The Blockheads
6. "I Believe In You"  
  Don Williams
7. "Why Won't You Explain"  
  ABBA
8. "How Long"  
  Barbra Streisand
9. "Baggy Trousers"  
  Air Supply
10. "Love On The Rocks"  
  Slim Dusty
11. "Passion"  
  Rod Stewart
12. "Never Knew Love Like This Before"  
  Madness
13. "On and On and On"  
  Lipps Inc
14. "Every Woman In The World"  
  Karen Knowles
15. "Guilty"  
  MEO 245





Select each answer

1. "I Want To Be Straight"
2. "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet"
3. "Lady Love"
4. "Duncan"
5. "One Step Ahead"
6. "I Believe In You"
7. "Why Won't You Explain"
8. "How Long"
9. "Baggy Trousers"
10. "Love On The Rocks"
11. "Passion"
12. "Never Knew Love Like This Before"
13. "On and On and On"
14. "Every Woman In The World"
15. "Guilty"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "I Want To Be Straight"

Answer: Ian Dury & The Blockheads

 "I Want To Be Straight" from Ian Dury & The Blockheads debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 18.
2. "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet"

Answer: Mental As Anything

 "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet" from Mental As Anything debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 27.

Cover version of: The Reflections - "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet" (1964).
3. "Lady Love"

Answer: MEO 245

 "Lady Love" from MEO 245 debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 43.
4. "Duncan"

Answer: Slim Dusty

 "Duncan" from Slim Dusty debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was one (Two weeks).

Album: "No. 50 The Golden Anniversary Album" (1981).
5. "One Step Ahead"

Answer: Split Enz

 "One Step Ahead" from Split Enz debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was five.

Album: "Waiata" (1981).
6. "I Believe In You"

Answer: Don Williams

 "I Believe In You" from Don Williams debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was four (New Zealand).

Album: "I Believe In You" (1980).
7. "Why Won't You Explain"

Answer: Karen Knowles

 "Why Won't You Explain" from Karen Knowles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 1st 1980.

The highest chart peak was 12.
8. "How Long"

Answer: Lipps Inc

 "How Long" from Lipps Inc debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 8th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 44.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Italy).

Cover version of: Ace - "How Long" (1975).
9. "Baggy Trousers"

Answer: Madness

 "Baggy Trousers" from Madness debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 8th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 30.

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

Album: "Absolutely" (1980).
10. "Love On The Rocks"

Answer: Neil Diamond

 "Love On The Rocks" from Neil Diamond debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 8th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was one (South Africa).

Album: "The Jazz Singer Soundtrack" (1980).
11. "Passion"

Answer: Rod Stewart

 "Passion" from Rod Stewart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 8th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was one (South Africa).

Album: "Foolish Behaviour" (1980).
12. "Never Knew Love Like This Before"

Answer: Stephanie Mills

 "Never Knew Love Like This Before" from Stephanie Mills debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 8th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Belgium and The Netherlands).

Grammy wins:

*Best R&B Song - 1981.
*Best Female R&B Vocal Performance - 1981.

Album: "Sweet Sensation" (1980).
13. "On and On and On"

Answer: ABBA

 "On and On and On" from ABBA debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 15th 1980.

The highest chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (France).

Album: "Super Trouper" (1980).
14. "Every Woman In The World"

Answer: Air Supply

 "Every Woman In The World" from Air Supply debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 15th 1980.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Album: "Lost In Love" (1980).
15. "Guilty"

Answer: Barbra Streisand

 "Guilty" from Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 15th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

Grammy wins:

Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1981.

Album: Barbra Streisand - "Guilty" (1980).
Source: Author wwe84

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