1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 58 Quiz

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1. "Say Say Say"

Answer: Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson

"Say Say Say" from Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 24th 1983.

The highest chart peak was four.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
Finland.
Italy.
Norway.
Spain.
Sweden.
United States.

Album: Paul McCartney - "Pipes Of Peace" (1983).

2. "Long Hot Summer"

Answer: The Style Council

"Long Hot Summer" from The Style Council debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 24th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 28.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland and United Kingdom).

Album: "Introducing The Style Council" (1983).

3. "Uptown Girl"

Answer: Billy Joel

"Uptown Girl" from Billy Joel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 31st 1983.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Ireland.
New Zealand.
United Kingdom.

Grammy nomination:

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - 1984.

Album: "An Innocent Man" (1983).

4. "Computer One"

Answer: Dear Enemy

"Computer One" from Dear Enemy debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 31st 1983.

The highest chart peak was 15.

Album: "Ransom Note" (1984).

5. "Union Of The Snake"

Answer: Duran Duran

"Union Of The Snake" from Duran Duran debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 31st 1983.

The highest chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Seven and The Ragged Tiger" (1983).

6. "Mama"

Answer: Genesis

"Mama" from Genesis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 31st 1983.

The highest chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Switzerland)

Album: "Genesis" (1983).

7. "My Girl"

Answer: Hoodoo Gurus

"My Girl" from Hoodoo Gurus debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 31st 1983.

The highest chart peak was 35.

Album: "Stoneage Romeos" (1984).

8. "Change In Mood"

Answer: Kids In The Kitchen

"Change In Mood" from Kids In The Kitchen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 31st 1983.

The highest chart peak was ten.

Album: "Shine" (1985).

9. "Suddenly Last Summer"

Answer: The Motels

"Suddenly Last Summer" from The Motels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 31st 1983.

The highest chart peak was 34.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (United States).

Album: "Little Robbers" (1983).

10. "Swear"

Answer: Tim Scott McConnell

"Swear" from Tim Scott McConnell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 31st 1983.

The highest chart peak was 44.

Album: "Swear" (1983).

11. "Life Begins At Forty"

Answer: Dave & The Dynamos

"Life Begins At Forty" from Dave & The Dynamos debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 7th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

12. "Automatic Man"

Answer: Michael Sembello

"Automatic Man" from Michael Sembello debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 7th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was 34 (United States).

Album: "Bossa Nova Hotel" (1983).

13. "Come Back and Stay"

Answer: Paul Young

"Come Back and Stay" from Paul Young debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 7th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 18.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
New Zealand.
Switzerland.
West Germany.

Album: "No Parlez" (1983).

14. "This Is Not A Love Song"

Answer: Public Image Ltd

"This Is Not A Love Song" from Public Image Ltd debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 7th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland).

Album: "This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get" (1984).

15. "All Night Long (All Night)"

Answer: Lionel Richie

"All Night Long (All Night)" from Lionel Richie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 14th 1983.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Canada.
Finland.
The Netherlands.
South Africa.
United States.

Grammy nomination:

Song Of The Year - 1984.

Album: "Can't Slow Down" (1983).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Say Say Say"		Billy Joel
2. "Long Hot Summer"		Dear Enemy
3. "Uptown Girl"		The Style Council
4. "Computer One"		The Motels
5. "Union Of The Snake"		Hoodoo Gurus
6. "Mama"		Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson
7. "My Girl"		Paul Young
8. "Change In Mood"		Dave & The Dynamos
9. "Suddenly Last Summer"		Duran Duran
10. "Swear"		Public Image Ltd
11. "Life Begins At Forty"		Tim Scott McConnell
12. "Automatic Man"		Michael Sembello
13. "Come Back and Stay"		Genesis
14. "This Is Not A Love Song"		Lionel Richie
15. "All Night Long (All Night)"		Kids In The Kitchen

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between October 24th and November 14th 1983.