1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 63 Quiz

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1. "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"

Answer: Cyndi Lauper

"Girls Just Want To Have Fun" from Cyndi Lauper debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 27th 1984.

The highest chart peak was one (Two weeks).

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Canada.
Ireland.
Israel.
New Zealand.
Norway.

Grammy nominations:

*Record Of The Year - 1985.
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1985.

Album: "She's So Unusual" (1983).

2. "Save The Last Dance For Me"

Answer: Dolly Parton

"Save The Last Dance For Me" from Dolly Parton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 27th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 31.

Cover version of: The Drifters - "Save The Last Dance For Me" (1960).

Album: "The Great Pretender" (1984).

3. "The Curly Shuffle"

Answer: Jump 'n The Saddle Band

"The Curly Shuffle" from Jump 'n The Saddle Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 27th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 30.

Highest worldwide peak was 15 (United States).

Album: "Jump 'n The Saddle Band" (1984).

4. "The Politics Of Dancing"

Answer: Re-Flex

"The Politics Of Dancing" from Re-Flex debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 27th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 12.

Album: "The Politics Of Dancing" (1983).

5. "Beast Of Burden"

Answer: Bette Midler

"Beast Of Burden" from Bette Midler debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 5th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Norway and Sweden).

Cover version of: The Rolling Stones - "Beast Of Burden" (1978).

Album: "No Frills" (1983).

6. "Working With Fire and Steel"

Answer: China Crisis

"Working With Fire and Steel" from China Crisis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 5th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 47.

Highest worldwide peak was 29 (Ireland).

Album: "Working With Fire and Steel - Possible Pop Songs Volume Two" (1983).

7. "The Good Life"

Answer: Dear Enemy

"The Good Life" from Dear Enemy debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 5th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Album: "Ransom Note" (1984).

8. "Blue Day"

Answer: Mi-Sex

"Blue Day" from Mi-Sex debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 5th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Album: "Where Do They Go?" (1983).

9. "Love In A Box"

Answer: Sunnyboys

"Love In A Box" from Sunnyboys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 5th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 46.

Album: "Get Some Fun" (1984).

10. "Hold Me Now"

Answer: Thompson Twins

"Hold Me Now" from Thompson Twins debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 5th 1984.

The highest chart peak was three.

Album: "Into The Gap" (1984).

11. "Rebel Yell"

Answer: Billy Idol

"Rebel Yell" from Billy Idol debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 12th 1984.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand).

Grammy nomination:

Best Male Rock Vocal Performance - 1985.

Album: "Rebel Yell" (1983).

12. "Girl On The Wall"

Answer: Jane Clifton

"Girl On The Wall" from Jane Clifton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 12th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 13.

13. "Rock and Roll You're Beautiful"

Answer: Normie Rowe

"Rock and Roll You're Beautiful" from Normie Rowe debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 12th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 50.

14. "Jump (For My Love)"

Answer: The Pointer Sisters

"Jump (For My Love)" from The Pointer Sisters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 19th 1984.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Ireland).

Grammy wins:

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

Album: "Break Out" (1983).

15. "Rush Rush"

Answer: Debbie Harry

"Rush Rush" from Debbie Harry debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 19th 1984.

The highest chart peak was 25.

Highest worldwide peak was 17 (Finland).

Album: "Scarface Soundtrack" (1983).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"		Jane Clifton
2. "Save The Last Dance For Me"		Dear Enemy
3. "The Curly Shuffle"		Sunnyboys
4. "The Politics Of Dancing"		Re-Flex
5. "Beast Of Burden"		Debbie Harry
6. "Working With Fire and Steel"		Bette Midler
7. "The Good Life"		Normie Rowe
8. "Blue Day"		Mi-Sex
9. "Love In A Box"		Thompson Twins
10. "Hold Me Now"		Cyndi Lauper
11. "Rebel Yell"		Jump 'n The Saddle Band
12. "Girl On The Wall"		The Pointer Sisters
13. "Rock and Roll You're Beautiful"		China Crisis
14. "Jump (For My Love)"		Billy Idol
15. "Rush Rush"		Dolly Parton

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between February 27th and March 19th 1984.