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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 60
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 60

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 60 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between December 5th and 19th 1983.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
416,602
Updated
Jun 21 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
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QuestionsChoices
1. "In A Big Country"  
  Bette Midler
2. "Say It Isn't So"  
  Stephen Cummings
3. "Everywhere I Go"  
  Big Country
4. "Favorite Waste Of Time"  
  QED
5. "Original Sin"  
  Mondo Rock
6. "Come Said The Boy"  
  Hall & Oates
7. "Cum On Feel The Noize"  
  INXS
8. "Catch Me I'm Falling"  
  The Fixx
9. "Back Stabbers"  
  Allniters
10. "One Thing Leads To Another"  
  Huey Lewis & The News
11. "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"  
  Real Life
12. "Love and Affection"  
  The S.O.S. Band
13. "Heart and Soul"  
  Simple Minds
14. "Waterfront"  
  Yes
15. "Just Be Good To Me"  
  Quiet Riot





Select each answer

1. "In A Big Country"
2. "Say It Isn't So"
3. "Everywhere I Go"
4. "Favorite Waste Of Time"
5. "Original Sin"
6. "Come Said The Boy"
7. "Cum On Feel The Noize"
8. "Catch Me I'm Falling"
9. "Back Stabbers"
10. "One Thing Leads To Another"
11. "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"
12. "Love and Affection"
13. "Heart and Soul"
14. "Waterfront"
15. "Just Be Good To Me"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "In A Big Country"

Answer: Big Country

 "In A Big Country" from Big Country debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 5th 1983.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Album: "The Crossing" (1983).
2. "Say It Isn't So"

Answer: Hall & Oates

 "Say It Isn't So" from Hall & Oates debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 5th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Album: "Rock 'n Soul Part 1" (1983).
3. "Everywhere I Go"

Answer: QED

 "Everywhere I Go" from QED debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 5th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 19.
4. "Favorite Waste Of Time"

Answer: Bette Midler

 "Favorite Waste Of Time" from Bette Midler debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 44.

Cover version of: Marshall Crenshaw - "You're My Favorite Waste Of Time" (1982).

Album: "No Frills" (1983).
5. "Original Sin"

Answer: INXS

 "Original Sin" from INXS debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
France.

Album: "The Swing" (1984).
6. "Come Said The Boy"

Answer: Mondo Rock

 "Come Said The Boy" from Mondo Rock debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was two.

Album: "The Modern Bop" (1984).
7. "Cum On Feel The Noize"

Answer: Quiet Riot

 "Cum On Feel The Noize" from Quiet Riot debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United States).

Cover version of: Slade - "Cum On Feel The Noize" (1973).

Album: "Metal Health" (1983).
8. "Catch Me I'm Falling"

Answer: Real Life

 "Catch Me I'm Falling" from Real Life debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Album: "Heartland" (1983).
9. "Back Stabbers"

Answer: Stephen Cummings

 "Back Stabbers" from Stephen Cummings debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 40.

Cover version of: The O'Jays - "Back Stabbers" (1972).

Album: "Senso" (1984).
10. "One Thing Leads To Another"

Answer: The Fixx

 "One Thing Leads To Another" from The Fixx debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 38.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Reach The Beach" (1983).
11. "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"

Answer: Yes

 "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" from Yes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 12th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 14.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Grammy nomination:

Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1985.

Album: "90125" (1983).
12. "Love and Affection"

Answer: Allniters

 "Love and Affection" from Allniters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 19th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 45.

Album: "D-D-D-Dance" (1983).
13. "Heart and Soul"

Answer: Huey Lewis & The News

 "Heart and Soul" from Huey Lewis & The News debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 19th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 25.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (United States).

Cover version of: Exile - "Heart and Soul" (1981).

Grammy nomination:

Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1984.

Album: "Sports" (1983).
14. "Waterfront"

Answer: Simple Minds

 "Waterfront" from Simple Minds debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 19th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 19.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "Sparkle In The Rain" (1984).
15. "Just Be Good To Me"

Answer: The S.O.S. Band

 "Just Be Good To Me" from The S.O.S. Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 19th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (New Zealand).

Album: "On The Rise" (1983).
Source: Author wwe84

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