1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 95 Quiz

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1. "Sara"

Answer: Starship

"Sara" from Starship debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 17th 1986.

The highest ARIA chart peak was ten.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United States.

Album: "Knee Deep in the Hoopla" (1985).

2. "Party All The Time"

Answer: Eddie Murphy

"Party All The Time" from Eddie Murphy debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Album: "How Could It Be" (1985).

3. "It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)"

Answer: Eurythmics

"It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)" from Eurythmics debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (Ireland).

Album: "Be Yourself Tonight" (1985).

4. "Concrete and Clay"

Answer: Martin Plaza

"Concrete and Clay" from Martin Plaza debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 24th 1986.

The highest chart peak was two.

Cover version of: Unit 4 + 2 - "Concrete and Clay" (1965).

Album: "Plaza Suite" (1986).

5. "Chain Reaction"

Answer: Diana Ross

"Chain Reaction" from Diana Ross debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 3rd 1986.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Eaten Alive" (1985).

6. "Stairway To Heaven"

Answer: Far Corporation

"Stairway To Heaven" from Far Corporation debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 3rd 1986.

The highest chart peak was 23.

Cover version of: Led Zeppelin - "Stairway To Heaven" (1971).

Album: "Division One" (1985).

7. "Death Defying"

Answer: Hoodoo Gurus

"Death Defying" from Hoodoo Gurus debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 3rd 1986.

The highest chart peak was 43.

Album: "Mars Needs Guitars!" (1985).

8. "Ride The Night Away"

Answer: Jimmy Barnes

"Ride The Night Away" from Jimmy Barnes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 3rd 1986.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Album: "For The Working Class Man" (1985).

9. "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)"

Answer: Mike + The Mechanics

"Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)" from Mike + The Mechanics debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 3rd 1986.

The highest chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

Mike + The Mechanics debut single.

Album: "Mike + The Mechanics" (1985).

10. "Absolutely"

Answer: Eurogliders

"Absolutely" from Eurogliders debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 10th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 29.

Album: "Absolutely!" (1985).

11. "Conga"

Answer: Miami Sound Machine

"Conga" from Miami Sound Machine debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 10th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 37.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
Spain.

Album: "Primitive Love" (1985).

12. "Kyrie"

Answer: Mr. Mister

"Kyrie" from Mr. Mister debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 10th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 11.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
Norway.
United States.

Album: "Welcome To The Real World" (1985).

13. "Talk To Me"

Answer: Stevie Nicks

"Talk To Me" from Stevie Nicks debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 10th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United States).

Grammy nomination:

Best Female Rock Vocal Performance - 1987.

Album: "Rock A Little" (1985).

14. "Just Like Fire Would"

Answer: The Saints

"Just Like Fire Would" from The Saints debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 10th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 29.

Album: "All Fools Day" (1986).

15. "Far Side Of Crazy"

Answer: Wall Of Voodoo

"Far Side Of Crazy" from Wall Of Voodoo debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 10th 1986.

The highest chart peak was 23.

Album: "Seven Days In Sammystown" (1985).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Sara"		Jimmy Barnes
2. "Party All The Time"		Starship
3. "It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)"		Mr. Mister
4. "Concrete and Clay"		Martin Plaza
5. "Chain Reaction"		Miami Sound Machine
6. "Stairway To Heaven"		Stevie Nicks
7. "Death Defying"		Hoodoo Gurus
8. "Ride The Night Away"		Diana Ross
9. "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)"		Eurythmics
10. "Absolutely"		Eddie Murphy
11. "Conga"		Far Corporation
12. "Kyrie"		Mike + The Mechanics
13. "Talk To Me"		The Saints
14. "Just Like Fire Would"		Eurogliders
15. "Far Side Of Crazy"		Wall Of Voodoo

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between February 17th and March 10th 1986.