1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 81 Online Quiz | Music

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1. "Take It Back"

Answer: The Pookah Makes 3

"Take It Back" from The Pookah Makes 3 debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 15th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 28.

2. "Welcome To The Pleasuredome"

Answer: Frankie Goes To Hollywood

"Welcome To The Pleasuredome" from Frankie Goes To Hollywood debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was 46.

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

Album: "Welcome To The Pleasuredome" (1984).

3. "Something That You Said"

Answer: Kids In The Kitchen

"Something That You Said" from Kids In The Kitchen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was 19.

Album: "Shine" (1985).

4. "One More Night"

Answer: Phil Collins

"One More Night" from Phil Collins debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United States.

Album: "No Jacket Required" (1985).

5. "Kiss Me"

Answer: Stephen Duffy

"Kiss Me" from Stephen Duffy debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1985.

The highest chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Album: "The Ups and Downs" (1985).

6. "We Will Together"

Answer: Eurogliders

"We Will Together" from Eurogliders debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1985.

The highest chart peak was seven.

Album: "Absolutely!" (1985).

7. "Say You're Wrong"

Answer: Julian Lennon

"Say You're Wrong" from Julian Lennon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 31.

Highest worldwide peak was 21 (United States).

Album: "Valotte" (1984).

8. "Every Time You Go Away"

Answer: Paul Young

"Every Time You Go Away" from Paul Young debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 20.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United States.

Cover version of: Hall & Oates - "Everytime You Go Away" (1980).

BRIT Award wins:

British Video Of The Year - 1986.

Album: "The Secret Of Association" (1985).

9. "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"

Answer: Tears For Fears

"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" from Tears For Fears debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1985.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
New Zealand.
United States.

BRIT Award wins:

British Single Of The Year - 1986.

Album: "Songs From the Big Chair" (1985).

10. "That Ole Devil Called Love"

Answer: Alison Moyet

"That Ole Devil Called Love" from Alison Moyet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 46.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Cover version of: Billie Holiday - "That Ole Devil Called Love" (1945).

11. "We Close Our Eyes"

Answer: Go West

"We Close Our Eyes" from Go West debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1985.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was four (New Zealand).

Album: "Go West" (1985).

12. "Don't You (Forget About Me)"

Answer: Simple Minds

"Don't You (Forget About Me)" from Simple Minds debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1985.

The highest chart peak was six.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United States.

Album: "The Breakfast Club Soundtrack" (1985).

13. "Black Man Ray"

Answer: China Crisis

"Black Man Ray" from China Crisis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 13th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 30.

Highest worldwide peak was 14 (United Kingdom).

Album: "Flaunt The Imperfection" (1985).

14. "Just A Gigolo"

Answer: David Lee Roth

"Just A Gigolo" from David Lee Roth debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 13th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was six (New Zealand).

Album: "Crazy From The Heat" (1985).

15. "So Far Away"

Answer: Dire Straits

"So Far Away" from Dire Straits debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 13th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Norway).

Album: "Brothers In Arms" (1985).

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1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 81 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between April 15th and May 13th 1985.

Questions		Choices
1. "Take It Back"		Simple Minds
2. "Welcome To The Pleasuredome"		Frankie Goes To Hollywood
3. "Something That You Said"		Tears For Fears
4. "One More Night"		Eurogliders
5. "Kiss Me"		Paul Young
6. "We Will Together"		Julian Lennon
7. "Say You're Wrong"		The Pookah Makes 3
8. "Every Time You Go Away"		Go West
9. "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"		Stephen Duffy
10. "That Ole Devil Called Love"		Alison Moyet
11. "We Close Our Eyes"		China Crisis
12. "Don't You (Forget About Me)"		Dire Straits
13. "Black Man Ray"		Phil Collins
14. "Just A Gigolo"		David Lee Roth
15. "So Far Away"		Kids In The Kitchen