1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 2 Quiz

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1. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"

Answer: Queen

"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" from Queen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 4th 1980.

The highest chart peak was one (Seven weeks).

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Canada.
The Netherlands.
United States.

Album: "The Game" (1980).

2. "He's My Number One"

Answer: Christie Allen

"He's My Number One" from Christie Allen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 11th 1980.

The highest chart peak was four.

Album: "Magic Rhythm" (1979).

3. "Strangers On A Train"

Answer: The Sports

"Strangers On A Train" from The Sports debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 11th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 22.

Album: "Suddenly" (1980).

4. "Gloria"

Answer: Umberto Tozzi

"Gloria" from Umberto Tozzi debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 11th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 46.

The song peaked at number one in:

Spain.
Switzerland.

Album: "Gloria" (1979).

5. "Stillsane"

Answer: Carolyne Mas

"Stillsane" from Carolyne Mas debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 11th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 44.

Album: "Carolyne Mas" (1979).

6. "Coward Of The County"

Answer: Kenny Rogers

"Coward Of The County" from Kenny Rogers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 18th 1980.

The highest chart peak was six.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Kenny" (1979).

7. "Rock With You"

Answer: Michael Jackson

"Rock With You" from Michael Jackson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 18th 1980.

The highest chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Album: "Off The Wall" (1979).

8. "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life"

Answer: Monty Python

"Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" from Monty Python debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 18th 1980.

The highest chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Ireland).

Album: "Monty Python's Life Of Brian Soundtrack" (1979).

9. "Romeo's Tune"

Answer: Steve Forbert

"Romeo's Tune" from Steve Forbert debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 18th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (Canada).

Album: "Jackrabbit Slim" (1979).

10. "London Calling"

Answer: The Clash

"London Calling" from The Clash debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 18th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 28.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (United Kingdom).

Album: "London Calling" (1979).

11. "Walking On The Moon"

Answer: The Police

"Walking On The Moon" from The Police debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 18th 1980.

The highest chart peak was nine.

The song peaked at number one in:

Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Reggatta de Blanc" (1979).

12. "Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time)"

Answer: Fiddler's Dram

"Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time)" from Fiddler's Dram debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 25th 1980.

The highest ARIA chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United Kingdom).

Album: "Fiddler's Dram" (1980).

13. "How Do I Make You"

Answer: Linda Ronstadt

"How Do I Make You" from Linda Ronstadt debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 25th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 19.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (United States).

Grammy nomination:

Best Female Rock Vocal Performance - 1981.

Album: "Mad Love" (1980).

14. "Brass In Pocket"

Answer: The Pretenders

"Brass In Pocket" from The Pretenders debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 25th 1980.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Ireland.
South Africa.
Sweden.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Pretenders" (1979).

15. "Have A Cigar"

Answer: Rosebud

"Have A Cigar" from Rosebud debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 25th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Cover version of: Pink Floyd - "Have A Cigar" (1975).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"		Monty Python
2. "He's My Number One"		Fiddler's Dram
3. "Strangers On A Train"		The Pretenders
4. "Gloria"		Michael Jackson
5. "Stillsane"		Kenny Rogers
6. "Coward Of The County"		Carolyne Mas
7. "Rock With You"		Christie Allen
8. "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life"		Steve Forbert
9. "Romeo's Tune"		The Clash
10. "London Calling"		Rosebud
11. "Walking On The Moon"		Queen
12. "Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time)"		The Police
13. "How Do I Make You"		Linda Ronstadt
14. "Brass In Pocket"		Umberto Tozzi
15. "Have A Cigar"		The Sports

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between February 4th and 25th 1980.