1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 42 Quiz

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1. "Solid Rock"

Answer: Goanna

"Solid Rock" from Goanna debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 11th 1982.

The highest chart peak was three.

Album: "Spirit Of Place" (1982).

2. "It Started With A Kiss"

Answer: Hot Chocolate

"It Started With A Kiss" from Hot Chocolate debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 11th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Belgium).

Album: "Mystery" (1982).

3. "Taxi Mary"

Answer: Jo Jo Zep

"Taxi Mary" from Jo Jo Zep debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 11th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 11.

Album: "Cha" (1982).

4. "Jack & Diane"

Answer: John Cougar

"Jack & Diane" from John Cougar debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 11th 1982.

The highest chart peak was seven.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United States.

Album: "American Fool" (1982).

5. "You Can Do Magic"

Answer: America

"You Can Do Magic" from America debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 18th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 30.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (United States).

Album: "View From The Ground" (1982).

6. "Hot In The City"

Answer: Billy Idol

"Hot In The City" from Billy Idol debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 18th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was five (New Zealand).

Album: "Billy Idol" (1982).

7. "Pressure"

Answer: Billy Joel

"Pressure" from Billy Joel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 18th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (Canada).

Album: "The Nylon Curtain" (1982).

8. "Friends In Love"

Answer: Johnny Mathis & Dionne Warwick

"Friends In Love" from Johnny Mathis & Dionne Warwick debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 18th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 46.

Highest worldwide peak was 38 (United States).

9. "This Guy's In Love (With You)"

Answer: The Reels

"This Guy's In Love (With You)" from The Reels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 25th 1982.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Cover version of: Herb Alpert - "This Guy's In Love (With You)" (1968).

Album: "Beautiful" (1982).

10. "I Could Be So Good For You"

Answer: Dennis Waterman

"I Could Be So Good For You" from Dennis Waterman debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 25th 1982.

The highest chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United Kingdom).

Album: "So Good For You" (1980).

11. "The One You Love"

Answer: Glenn Frey

"The One You Love" from Glenn Frey debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 25th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 50.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (Canada).

Album: "No Fun Aloud" (1982).

12. "Rock and Roll Soldier"

Answer: Glenn Shorrock

"Rock and Roll Soldier" from Glenn Shorrock debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 25th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Album: "Villain Of The Peace" (1982).

13. "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)"

Answer: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

"Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)" from Joan Jett & The Blackhearts debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 25th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (Canada).

Cover version of: Gary Glitter - "Do You Wanna Touch Me" (1973).

Album: "Bad Reputation" (1981).

14. "My Friend"

Answer: Simon Gallaher & Jackie Love

"My Friend" from Simon Gallaher & Jackie Love debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 25th 1982.

The highest chart peak was 27.

Album: Simon Gallaher - "All In Good Time" (1982).

15. "Friend or Foe"

Answer: Adam Ant

"Friend or Foe" from Adam Ant debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 1st 1982.

The highest chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland).

Album: "Friend or Foe" (1982).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Solid Rock"		America
2. "It Started With A Kiss"		John Cougar
3. "Taxi Mary"		Goanna
4. "Jack & Diane"		Billy Idol
5. "You Can Do Magic"		Hot Chocolate
6. "Hot In The City"		Simon Gallaher & Jackie Love
7. "Pressure"		Glenn Shorrock
8. "Friends In Love"		Billy Joel
9. "This Guy's In Love (With You)"		Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
10. "I Could Be So Good For You"		The Reels
11. "The One You Love"		Johnny Mathis & Dionne Warwick
12. "Rock and Roll Soldier"		Jo Jo Zep
13. "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)"		Glenn Frey
14. "My Friend"		Dennis Waterman
15. "Friend or Foe"		Adam Ant

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between October 11th and November 1st 1982.