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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 86
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 86

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 86 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between August 5th and 26th 1985.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
417,723
Updated
Oct 23 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
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(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "Frankie"  
  Katrina & The Waves
2. "All You Zombies"  
  Ray Charles and Willie Nelson
3. "In Too Deep"  
  Aretha Franklin
4. "The Power Of Love"  
  Sister Sledge
5. "Do You Want Crying"  
  The Motels
6. "Like A Surgeon"  
  The Hooters
7. "Freeway Of Love"  
  GANGgajang
8. "Missing Me"  
  The Style Council
9. "Seven Spanish Angels"  
  The Pointer Sisters
10. "Shame"  
  Uncanny X-Men
11. "Never Surrender"  
  Weird Al Yankovic
12. "Giver Of Life"  
  Electric Pandas
13. "Dare Me"  
  Corey Hart
14. "Boy Who Cried Wolf"  
  Dead or Alive
15. "Still Waiting"  
  Huey Lewis & The News





Select each answer

1. "Frankie"
2. "All You Zombies"
3. "In Too Deep"
4. "The Power Of Love"
5. "Do You Want Crying"
6. "Like A Surgeon"
7. "Freeway Of Love"
8. "Missing Me"
9. "Seven Spanish Angels"
10. "Shame"
11. "Never Surrender"
12. "Giver Of Life"
13. "Dare Me"
14. "Boy Who Cried Wolf"
15. "Still Waiting"

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Jun 10 2025 : pollucci19: 15/15
May 08 2025 : Triviaballer: 15/15
May 04 2025 : Rumpo: 15/15

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Frankie"

Answer: Sister Sledge

 "Frankie" from Sister Sledge debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 5th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 10.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

Album: "When The Boys Meet The Girls" (1985).
2. "All You Zombies"

Answer: The Hooters

 "All You Zombies" from The Hooters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 5th 1985.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Album: "Amore" (1983) and "Nervous Night" (1985).
3. "In Too Deep"

Answer: Dead or Alive

 "In Too Deep" from Dead or Alive debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 12th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 31.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (Ireland).

Album: "Youthquake" (1985).
4. "The Power Of Love"

Answer: Huey Lewis & The News

 "The Power Of Love" from Huey Lewis & The News debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 12th 1985.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Canada.
Japan.
United States.

At the 1986 Academy Awards, "The Power Of Love" was nominated for Best Original Song for the film "Back To The Future".

Grammy nomination:

Record Of The Year - 1986.

Album: "Back To The Future Soundtrack" (1985).
5. "Do You Want Crying"

Answer: Katrina & The Waves

 "Do You Want Crying" from Katrina & The Waves debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 12th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 38.

Highest worldwide peak was 29 (Canada).

Album: "Katrina and The Waves" (1985).
6. "Like A Surgeon"

Answer: Weird Al Yankovic

 "Like A Surgeon" from Weird Al Yankovic debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 12th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 19.

Album: "Dare To Be Stupid" (1985).
7. "Freeway Of Love"

Answer: Aretha Franklin

 "Freeway Of Love" from Aretha Franklin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 19th 1985.

The highest chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand and United States).

Grammy wins:

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance - 1986.

Album: "Who's Zoomin' Who?" (1985).
8. "Missing Me"

Answer: Electric Pandas

 "Missing Me" from Electric Pandas debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 19th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 41.

Album: "Point Blank" (1985).
9. "Seven Spanish Angels"

Answer: Ray Charles and Willie Nelson

 "Seven Spanish Angels" from Ray Charles and Willie Nelson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 19th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was six (New Zealand).

Album: Ray Charles - "Friendship" (1984).
10. "Shame"

Answer: The Motels

 "Shame" from The Motels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 19th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Album: "Shock" (1985).
11. "Never Surrender"

Answer: Corey Hart

 "Never Surrender" from Corey Hart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 26th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Boy In The Box" (1985).
12. "Giver Of Life"

Answer: GANGgajang

 "Giver Of Life" from GANGgajang debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 26th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 48.

Album: "GANGgajang" (1985).
13. "Dare Me"

Answer: The Pointer Sisters

 "Dare Me" from The Pointer Sisters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 26th 1985.

The highest chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (Ireland).

Album: "Contact" (1985).
14. "Boy Who Cried Wolf"

Answer: The Style Council

 "Boy Who Cried Wolf" from The Style Council debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 26th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 38.

Highest worldwide peak was 21 (New Zealand).

Album: "Our Favourite Shop" (1985).
15. "Still Waiting"

Answer: Uncanny X-Men

 "Still Waiting" from Uncanny X-Men debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 26th 1985.

The highest chart peak was 43.

Album: "'Cos Life Hurts" (1985).
Source: Author wwe84

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