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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 20
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 20

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 20 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between May 11th and June 1st 1981.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
414,855
Updated
Dec 19 23
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
136
Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (9/15), Mark1970 (15/15), sw11 (15/15).
(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. "The Ballad Of Lady Di"  
  The Who
2. "Nobody Told Me"  
  Pretenders
3. "There's A Little Bit Of Cazaly In Us All"  
  Devo
4. "You Better You Bet"  
  Grover Washington Jr
5. "Vienna"  
  Sheena Easton
6. "Just The Two Of Us"  
  Ultravox
7. "Bette Davis Eyes"  
  Broderick Smith's Big Combo
8. "Faded Roses"  
  The Two Man Band
9. "If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too?"  
  The Pointer Sisters
10. "Precious To Me"  
  George Harrison
11. "Slow Hand"  
  Mental As Anything
12. "Freedom Of Choice"  
  Phil Seymour
13. "All Those Years Ago"  
  Kim Carnes
14. "Talk Of The Town"  
  Nick Jones & Ian MacRae
15. "Modern Girl"  
  The Monitors





Select each answer

1. "The Ballad Of Lady Di"
2. "Nobody Told Me"
3. "There's A Little Bit Of Cazaly In Us All"
4. "You Better You Bet"
5. "Vienna"
6. "Just The Two Of Us"
7. "Bette Davis Eyes"
8. "Faded Roses"
9. "If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too?"
10. "Precious To Me"
11. "Slow Hand"
12. "Freedom Of Choice"
13. "All Those Years Ago"
14. "Talk Of The Town"
15. "Modern Girl"

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Mar 21 2024 : Guest 38: 8/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "The Ballad Of Lady Di"

Answer: Nick Jones & Ian MacRae

"The Ballad Of Lady Di" from Nick Jones & Ian MacRae debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 11th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 24.
2. "Nobody Told Me"

Answer: The Monitors

"Nobody Told Me" from The Monitors debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 11th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 32.
3. "There's A Little Bit Of Cazaly In Us All"

Answer: The Two Man Band

"There's A Little Bit Of Cazaly In Us All" from The Two Man Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 11th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 37.
4. "You Better You Bet"

Answer: The Who

"You Better You Bet" from The Who debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 11th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Canada).

Album: "Face Dances" (1981).
5. "Vienna"

Answer: Ultravox

"Vienna" from Ultravox debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 11th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 11.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.

Album: "Vienna" (1980).
6. "Just The Two Of Us"

Answer: Grover Washington Jr

"Just The Two Of Us" from Grover Washington Jr feat. Bill Withers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 18th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 31.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Album: Grover Washington Jr - "Winelight" (1980).
7. "Bette Davis Eyes"

Answer: Kim Carnes

"Bette Davis Eyes" from Kim Carnes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 18th 1981.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Finland.
France.
Norway.
South Africa.
Spain.
Switzerland.
United States (Ended 1981 as the highest selling single of the year).
West Germany.

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Record Of The Year - 1982.
*Song Of The Year - 1982.

(Nominated):
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1982.

Album: "Mistaken Identity" (1981).
8. "Faded Roses"

Answer: Broderick Smith's Big Combo

"Faded Roses" from Broderick Smith's Big Combo debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 25th 1981.

The highest chart peak was 31.

Album: "Broderick Smith's Big Combo" (1981).
9. "If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too?"

Answer: Mental As Anything

"If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too?" from Mental As Anything debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 25th 1981.

The highest chart peak was four.

Album: "Cats & Dogs" (1981).
10. "Precious To Me"

Answer: Phil Seymour

"Precious To Me" from Phil Seymour debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 25th 1981.

The highest chart peak was six.
11. "Slow Hand"

Answer: The Pointer Sisters

"Slow Hand" from The Pointer Sisters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 25th 1981.

The highest chart peak was five.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada, Ireland and United States).

Grammy nomination:

Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1982.

Album: "Black & White" (1981).
12. "Freedom Of Choice"

Answer: Devo

"Freedom Of Choice" from Devo debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 1st 1981.

The highest chart peak was 50.

Album: "Freedom Of Choice" (1980).
13. "All Those Years Ago"

Answer: George Harrison

"All Those Years Ago" from George Harrison debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 1st 1981.

The highest chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Somewhere In England" (1981).
14. "Talk Of The Town"

Answer: Pretenders

"Talk Of The Town" from Pretenders debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 1st 1981.

The highest chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (United Kingdom).

Album: "Pretenders II" (1981).
15. "Modern Girl"

Answer: Sheena Easton

"Modern Girl" from Sheena Easton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 1st 1981.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (United Kingdom).

Album: "Take My Time" (1981).
Source: Author wwe84

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