1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 7 Quiz

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1. "Can't Stop The Music"

Answer: Village People

"Can't Stop Music" from Village People debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 9th 1980.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
South Africa.

Album: "Can't Stop The Music Soundtrack" (1980).

2. "Clones (We're All)"

Answer: Alice Cooper

"Clones (We're All)" from Alice Cooper debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 16th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 36.

Highest worldwide peak was 25 (Canada).

Album: "Flush The Fashion" (1980).

3. "Modern Girl"

Answer: James Freud & The Radio Stars

"Modern Girl" from James Freud & The Radio Stars debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 16th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 12.

Album: "Breaking The Silence" (1980).

4. "Come Around"

Answer: Mental As Anything

"Come Around" from Mental As Anything debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 16th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 18.

In 2009, Mental As Anything was inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame.

Album: "Espresso Bongo" (1980).

5. "Don't Cry For Me Argentina"

Answer: Olivia Newton-John

"Don't Cry For Me Argentina" from Olivia Newton-John debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 16th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 32.

Cover version of: Julie Covington - "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" (1976).

Album: "Making A Good Thing Better" (1977).

6. "When I'm With You"

Answer: Sparks

"When I'm With You" from Sparks debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 16th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 17.

Album: "Terminal Jive" (1980).

7. "In Your Car"

Answer: The Dugites

"In Your Car" from The Dugites debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 16th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 34.

8. "It Hurts Too Much"

Answer: Eric Carman

"It Hurts Too Much" from Eric Carman debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 23rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was three (South Africa).

Album: "Tonight You're Mine" (1980).

9. "Let's Get Serious"

Answer: Jermaine Jackson

"Let's Get Serious" from Jermaine Jackson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 23rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (United States).

Album: "Let's Get Serious" (1980).

10. "Me Myself I"

Answer: Joan Armatrading

"Me Myself I" from Joan Armatrading debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 23rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was 13 (Ireland and South Africa).

Album: "Me Myself I" (1980).

11. "Shandi"

Answer: KISS

"Shandi" from KISS debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 23rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was five.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Argentina).

Album: "Unmasked" (1980).

12. "Space Race"

Answer: Mi-Sex

"Space Race" from Mi-Sex debuted in the Australian Singles Chart June 23rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 28.

Highest worldwide peak was 19 (New Zealand).

Album: "Space Race" (1980).

13. "Steal Away"

Answer: Robbie Dupree

"Steal Away" from Robbie Dupree debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 23rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

Album: "Robbie Dupree" (1980).

14. "What I Like About You"

Answer: The Romantics

"What I Like About You" from The Romantics debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 23rd 1980.

The highest chart peak was two.

Album: "The Romantics" (1980).

15. "Geno"

Answer: Dexy's Midnight Runners

"Geno" from Dexy's Midnight Runners debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 30th 1980.

The highest chart peak was 44.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

Album: "Searching For The Young Soul Rebels" (1980).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Can't Stop The Music"		Robbie Dupree
2. "Clones (We're All)"		Jermaine Jackson
3. "Modern Girl"		KISS
4. "Come Around"		Alice Cooper
5. "Don't Cry For Me Argentina"		Joan Armatrading
6. "When I'm With You"		Sparks
7. "In Your Car"		The Dugites
8. "It Hurts Too Much"		Eric Carman
9. "Let's Get Serious"		The Romantics
10. "Me Myself I"		Olivia Newton-John
11. "Shandi"		Mi-Sex
12. "Space Race"		Village People
13. "Steal Away"		James Freud & The Radio Stars
14. "What I Like About You"		Dexy's Midnight Runners
15. "Geno"		Mental As Anything

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between June 9th and 30th 1980.