1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 3 Quiz

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1. "I Got You"

Answer: Split Enz

"I Got You" from Split Enz debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 25th 1980.

The highest chart peak was one (Eight weeks).

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia (Ended 1980 as the highest selling single of the year).
New Zealand.

Album: "True Colours" (1980).

2. "Refugee"

Answer: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

"Refugee" from Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 25th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Damn The Torpedoes" (1979).

3. "On The Radio"

Answer: Donna Summer

"On The Radio" from Donna Summer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 3rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 36.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Grammy nomination:

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1981.

Album: "On The Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes 1 & 2" (1979) and "Foxes Soundtrack" (1980).

4. "The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan"

Answer: Marianne Faithfull

"The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan" from Marianne Faithfull debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 3rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 48.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Austria).

Album: "Broken English" (1979).

5. "An American Dream"

Answer: The Dirt Band

"An American Dream" from The Dirt Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 3rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Album: "An American Dream" (1979).

6. "A Message To You Rudy"

Answer: The Specials

"A Message To You Rudy" from The Specials feat. Rico debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 3rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (Austria).

Cover version of: Danny Livingstone - "A Message To You Rudy" (1967).

Album: "The Specials" (1979).

7. "Gonna Get Along Without You Now"

Answer: Viola Wills

"Gonna Get Along Without You Now" from Viola Wills debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 3rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand).

Cover version of: Teresa Brewer - "Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now" (1952).

8. "Longer"

Answer: Dan Fogelberg

"Longer" from Dan Fogelberg debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 10th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 41.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Album: "Phoenix" (1979).

9. "Crying"

Answer: Don McLean

"Crying" from Don McLean debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 10th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 27.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Cover version of: Roy Orbison - "Crying" (1961).

Album: "Chain Lightning" (1978).

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

Answer: Duffy's Band

"Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time)" from Duffy's Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 10th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 47.

11. "Yes, I'm Ready"

Answer: Teri DeSario

"Yes, I'm Ready" from Teri DeSario feat. KC debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 10th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 30.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Cover version of: Barbara Mason - "Yes, I'm Ready" (1965).

Album: Teri DeSario - "Moonlight Madness" (1979).

12. "Skinny Girls"

Answer: Alan O'Day

"Skinny Girls" from Alan O'Day debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 11.

13. "With You I'm Born Again"

Answer: Billy Preston

"With You I'm Born Again" from Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United Kingdom).

Album: "Fast Break Soundtrack" (1979).

14. "Don't Let Go"

Answer: Isaac Hayes

"Don't Let Go" from Isaac Hayes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was 18 (United States).

Album: "Don't Let Go" (1979).

15. "Rock Lobster"

Answer: The B-52's

"Rock Lobster" from The B-52's debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1980.

The highest chart peak was three.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "The B-52's" (1979).

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Questions		Choices
1. "I Got You"		Duffy's Band
2. "Refugee"		Viola Wills
3. "On The Radio"		Teri DeSario
4. "The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan"		Isaac Hayes
5. "An American Dream"		Donna Summer
6. "A Message To You Rudy"		The Specials
7. "Gonna Get Along Without You Now"		Billy Preston
8. "Longer"		Split Enz
9. "Crying"		Dan Fogelberg
10. "Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time)"		Alan O'Day
11. "Yes, I'm Ready"		The Dirt Band
12. "Skinny Girls"		Don McLean
13. "With You I'm Born Again"		Marianne Faithfull
14. "Don't Let Go"		The B-52's
15. "Rock Lobster"		Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between February 25th and March 17th 1980.