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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 15
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 15

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 15 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between December 15th 1980 and February 2nd 1981.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
414,440
Updated
Nov 21 23
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
101
Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (6/15), Guest 38 (5/15), Guest 136 (12/15).
(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. "One Day I'll Fly Away"  
  The Police
2. "Fashion"  
  Robert Palmer
3. "Never Mind The Presents"  
  AC/DC
4. "Que Sera Mi Vida (If You Should Go)"  
  Paul Kelly & The Dots
5. "Stop The Cavalry"  
  The Manhattan Transfer
6. "Billy Baxter"  
  The Barron Knights
7. "Girls Can Get It"  
  Randy Crawford
8. "Imagine"  
  Steely Dan
9. "According To My Heart"  
  The Reels
10. "Walls"  
  Flowers
11. "Looking For Clues"  
  John Lennon
12. "Trickle Trickle"  
  Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
13. "De Do Do Do. De Da Da Da"  
  Gibson Brothers
14. "Hells Bells"  
  Jona Lewie
15. "Hey Nineteen"  
  David Bowie





Select each answer

1. "One Day I'll Fly Away"
2. "Fashion"
3. "Never Mind The Presents"
4. "Que Sera Mi Vida (If You Should Go)"
5. "Stop The Cavalry"
6. "Billy Baxter"
7. "Girls Can Get It"
8. "Imagine"
9. "According To My Heart"
10. "Walls"
11. "Looking For Clues"
12. "Trickle Trickle"
13. "De Do Do Do. De Da Da Da"
14. "Hells Bells"
15. "Hey Nineteen"

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May 01 2024 : Guest 152: 6/15
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 38: 5/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "One Day I'll Fly Away"

Answer: Randy Crawford

"One Day I'll Fly Away" from Randy Crawford debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 15th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 29.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
The Netherlands

Album: "Now We May Begin" (1980).
2. "Fashion"

Answer: David Bowie

"Fashion" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 22nd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 28.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United Kingdom).

Album: "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" (1980).
3. "Never Mind The Presents"

Answer: The Barron Knights

"Never Mind The Presents" from The Barron Knights debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 22nd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was 17 (United Kingdom).
4. "Que Sera Mi Vida (If You Should Go)"

Answer: Gibson Brothers

"Que Sera Mi Vida (If You Should Go)" from Gibson Brothers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 29th 1980.

The highest chart peak was nine.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
Denmark.
The Netherlands.

Album: "Cuba" (1979).
5. "Stop The Cavalry"

Answer: Jona Lewie

"Stop The Cavalry" from Jona Lewie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 29th 1980.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Austria.
France.
6. "Billy Baxter"

Answer: Paul Kelly & The Dots

"Billy Baxter" from Paul Kelly & The Dots debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 29th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 38.

Album: "Talk" (1981).
7. "Girls Can Get It"

Answer: Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show

"Girls Can Get It" from Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1981.

The highest chart peak was three.

Album: "Rising" (1980).
8. "Imagine"

Answer: John Lennon

"Imagine" from John Lennon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 43.

"Imagine" was originally released by John Lennon in 1971.

Between 1971 and 2023, "Imagine" peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Canada.
South Africa.
Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Imagine" (1971).
9. "According To My Heart"

Answer: The Reels

"According To My Heart" from The Reels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 12.

Album: "Quasimodo's Dream" (1981).
10. "Walls"

Answer: Flowers

"Walls" from Flowers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 26th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 20.

Album: "Icehouse" (1980).
11. "Looking For Clues"

Answer: Robert Palmer

"Looking For Clues" from Robert Palmer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 26th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was three (West Germany).

Album: "Clues" (1980).
12. "Trickle Trickle"

Answer: The Manhattan Transfer

"Trickle Trickle" from The Manhattan Transfer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 26th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 25.

Album: "Extensions" (1979).
13. "De Do Do Do. De Da Da Da"

Answer: The Police

"De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" from The Police debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 26th 1981.

The highest chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Zenyatta Mondatta" (1980).
14. "Hells Bells"

Answer: AC/DC

"Hells Bells" from AC/DC debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 2nd 1981.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Album: "Back In Black" (1980).
15. "Hey Nineteen"

Answer: Steely Dan

"Hey Nineteen" from Steely Dan debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 2nd 1981.

The highest chart peak was 48.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Album: "Gaucho" (1980).
Source: Author wwe84

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