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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 18
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 18

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 18 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between March 30th and April 20th 1981.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
414,617
Updated
Dec 09 23
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
117
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(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. "Jealous Guy"  
  Talking Heads
2. "History Never Repeats"  
  Queen
3. "The Loved One"  
  Split Enz
4. "Angel Of The Morning"  
  Emmylou Harris
5. "Flash"  
  Visage
6. "There's No One Quite Like Grandma"  
  Matt Finish
7. "Lipstick"  
  Suzi Quatro
8. "Fade To Grey"  
  Loverboy
9. "Dog Eat Dog"  
  Adam and The Ants
10. "Turn Me Loose"  
  St. Winifred's School Choir
11. "Wonderful Land"  
  Mondo Rock
12. "Cool World"  
  Juice Newton
13. "Once In A Lifetime"  
  Roxy Music
14. "Mister Sandman"  
  Mike Oldfield
15. "Short Note"  
  INXS





Select each answer

1. "Jealous Guy"
2. "History Never Repeats"
3. "The Loved One"
4. "Angel Of The Morning"
5. "Flash"
6. "There's No One Quite Like Grandma"
7. "Lipstick"
8. "Fade To Grey"
9. "Dog Eat Dog"
10. "Turn Me Loose"
11. "Wonderful Land"
12. "Cool World"
13. "Once In A Lifetime"
14. "Mister Sandman"
15. "Short Note"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Jealous Guy"

Answer: Roxy Music

"Jealous Guy" from Roxy Music debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 30th 1981.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
United Kingdom.

Cover version of: John Lennon - "Jealous Guy" (1971).
2. "History Never Repeats"

Answer: Split Enz

"History Never Repeats" from Split Enz debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 30th 1981.

The highest chart peak was four.

Album: "Waiata" (1981).
3. "The Loved One"

Answer: INXS

"The Loved One" from INXS debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Cover version of: The Loved Ones - "The Loved One" (1966).
4. "Angel Of The Morning"

Answer: Juice Newton

"Angel Of The Morning" from Juice Newton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1981.

The highest chart peak was two.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Cover version of: Evie Sands - "Angel Of The Morning" (1967).

Album: "Juice" (1981).
5. "Flash"

Answer: Queen

"Flash" from Queen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Austria).

"Flash" was the theme song for the 1980 film "Flash Gordon".

Album: "Flash Gordon Soundtrack" (1980).
6. "There's No One Quite Like Grandma"

Answer: St. Winifred's School Choir

"There's No One Quite Like Grandma" from St. Winifred's School Choir debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 41.

The song peaked at number one in:

Ireland.
United Kingdom.
7. "Lipstick"

Answer: Suzi Quatro

"Lipstick" from Suzi Quatro debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 46.

Album: "Rock Hard" (1980).
8. "Fade To Grey"

Answer: Visage

"Fade To Grey" from Visage debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1981.

The highest chart peak was six.

The song peaked at number one in:

Switzerland.
West Germany.

Album: "Visage" (1980).
9. "Dog Eat Dog"

Answer: Adam and The Ants

"Dog Eat Dog" from Adam and The Ants debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 13th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Album: "Kings Of The Wild Frontier" (1980).
10. "Turn Me Loose"

Answer: Loverboy

"Turn Me Loose" from Loverboy debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 13th 1981.

The highest chart peak was three.

Loverboy's debut single.

Album: "Loverboy" (1980).
11. "Wonderful Land"

Answer: Mike Oldfield

"Wonderful Land" from Mike Oldfield debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 13th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 40.

Cover version of: The Shadows - "Wonderful Land" (1962).

Album: "QE2" (1980).
12. "Cool World"

Answer: Mondo Rock

"Cool World" from Mondo Rock debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 13th 1981.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Album: "Chemistry" (1981).
13. "Once In A Lifetime"

Answer: Talking Heads

"Once In A Lifetime" from Talking Heads debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 13th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was 14 (United Kingdom).

Album: "Remain In Light" (1980).
14. "Mister Sandman"

Answer: Emmylou Harris

"Mister Sandman" from Emmylou Harris debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 20th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 19.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Switzerland).

Cover version of: Vaughn Monroe - "Mr. Sandman" (1954).
15. "Short Note"

Answer: Matt Finish

"Short Note" from Matt Finish debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 20th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 33.

Album: "Short Note" (1981).
Source: Author wwe84

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