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15 Average Questions about Australian Music

When I first joined FunTrivia, I vowed to never write a music quiz, so here it is! A few questions about Aussie music over the years, and expertly written by my daughter.

A multiple-choice quiz by ozzz2002. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ozzz2002

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
198,008

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1850

Last 3 plays: Guest 138 (4/15), Guest 117 (8/15), Richh (8/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 2003, 'Australian Idol' winner Guy Sebastian released his first album. What was the name of this album? Hint

Out With My Baby

Angels Brought Me Here

That's What I'm Talking About

Just As I Am

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Question 2 of 15

2. Daryl Braithwaite released his highest-rated single 'The Horses' in late 1990, but which album did it come from? Hint

Rise

Defying Gravity

Edge

Taste The Salt

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Question 3 of 15

3. Kasey Chambers is now an Aussie pop singer, but before she started pop she sang country music. What was her first released solo COUNTRY album? Hint

Nullarbor

The Captain

Dead Ringers

Kasey Chambers

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Question 4 of 15

4. In 2000, John Farnham performed in the Sydney Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. What was the name of the song he sang? Hint

Advance Australia Fair

Dare to Dream

Sadie The Cleaning Lady

Absolutely Everybody

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which Australian band, originally from country New South Wales, redid the RamJams hit 'Black Betty'? Hint

Jet

Skyhooks

Spiderbait

The Wiggles

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Question 6 of 15

6. Olivia Newton-John released a duet with a deceased performer - who was he, and what was the song? Hint

Slim Dusty - 'Hopelessly Devoted to you'

Michael Hutchence - 'Need You Tonight'

Peter Allen - 'Tenterfield Saddler'

Graeme 'Shirley' Strachan - 'Jumping Jack Flash'

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Question 7 of 15

7. Before entering the music industry, Kylie Minogue played which character in which Australian long running soapie? Hint

Maggie Doyle in 'Blue Heelers'

Libby Kennedy in 'Neighbours'

Charlene Mitchell in 'Neighbours'

Lizzie Birdsworth in 'Prisoner'

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was the name of Silverchair's debut album, released in 1995? Hint

Tomorrow

Silverchair

Pure Massacre

Frogstomp

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Question 9 of 15

9. Sharon and Christine Muscat are from what Australian short careered band? Hint

Muscat Sisters

Frente

Sister 2 Sister

Bardot

10. Slim Dusty is one of Australia's best known country singers. He released his 100th album in 2000 at age 73. He inspired other country singers such as Kasey Chambers. But what was his real name? Hint

Barry John Mackenzie

Bruce Gingell

Duncan Armstrong

David Gordon Kirkpatrick

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Question 11 of 15

11. "As the Manly ferry cuts its way to Circular Quay", "Burke and Wills and camels", and "So throw down your guns" are all lyrics from what Australian song? Hint

'Reckless' by Australian Crawl

'Horror Movie' by Skyhooks

'Tub Thumping' by Chumbawumba

'Beds Are Burning' by Midnight Oil

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Question 12 of 15

12. "I've liked you since I saw you walking down my street", "We're both so young, We might as well face it", "I know your name, I got your number" are lyrics from which song? Hint

All by myself

Shine

Wasting Time

Poison

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which Australian band was seen on a Telstra ad performing a cover of the famous Aussie song 'We Are Australian'? Hint

Taxiride

Nikki Webster

Holly Valance

Lo-Tel

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which group sung the National Rugby League theme song for 2005? Hint

Hoodoo Gurus

Tina Turner

Hi-5

Killing Heidi

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Question 15 of 15

15. Where is the group Taxiride originally from? Hint

Sydney

Melbourne

Adelaide

Hobart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2003, 'Australian Idol' winner Guy Sebastian released his first album. What was the name of this album?

Answer: Just As I Am

After winning 'Idol', Guy Sebastian was given a short time period to release his first album with BMG Australia.

2. Daryl Braithwaite released his highest-rated single 'The Horses' in late 1990, but which album did it come from?

Answer: Rise

Daryl Braithwaite was lead singer in Aussie band Sherbet before pursuing his solo career. 'The Horses' hit number one on the Aussie charts, and was named 'Song Of The Year' in 1991.

3. Kasey Chambers is now an Aussie pop singer, but before she started pop she sang country music. What was her first released solo COUNTRY album?

Answer: The Captain

She performed in a band with her family at a young age...inspired by country singers such as Slim Dusty.

4. In 2000, John Farnham performed in the Sydney Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. What was the name of the song he sang?

Answer: Dare to Dream

'Sadie' was Farnham's first ever hit, 'Absolutely Everybody' was sung by Vanessa Amorosi, and 'Advance Australia Fair' is, of course, our national anthem and was sung by Julie Anthony.

5. Which Australian band, originally from country New South Wales, redid the RamJams hit 'Black Betty'?

Answer: Spiderbait

The band originated from Finley, just north of the Murray River. A small farming community and where this author went to school :)

6. Olivia Newton-John released a duet with a deceased performer - who was he, and what was the song?

Answer: Peter Allen - 'Tenterfield Saddler'

Peter Allen died in 1992, but thanks to new age technology was still able to record the duet with Olivia. The song was released in 2002, 10 years after Peter died.

7. Before entering the music industry, Kylie Minogue played which character in which Australian long running soapie?

Answer: Charlene Mitchell in 'Neighbours'

Charlene Mitchell married Scott Robinson (played by Jason Donovan). Libby Kennedy (Kym Valentine) also left 'Neighbours' to pursue a music career, but in a totally different decade!

8. What was the name of Silverchair's debut album, released in 1995?

Answer: Frogstomp

The Silverchair boys released their first album when they were only 15.

9. Sharon and Christine Muscat are from what Australian short careered band?

Answer: Sister 2 Sister

Originally from St Clair, west of Sydney, the girls released songs such as 'Sister' and 'Whats A Girl To Do?' in 1999 and 2000.

Answer: David Gordon Kirkpatrick

Duncan Armstrong is an Australian swimmer, Bruce Gingell was the first Australian person on television, in 1956, and Barry John Mackenzie was a character in movies played by Barry Crocker.

Slim's daughter, Anne Kikpatrick, followed in his footsteps as a country singer.

11. "As the Manly ferry cuts its way to Circular Quay", "Burke and Wills and camels", and "So throw down your guns" are all lyrics from what Australian song?

Answer: 'Reckless' by Australian Crawl

An acoustic version of this song was re-released by lead singer James Reyne. It was originally released in 1983.

12. "I've liked you since I saw you walking down my street", "We're both so young, We might as well face it", "I know your name, I got your number" are lyrics from which song?

Answer: Wasting Time

'Shine' is sung by Vanessa Amorosi, 'Poison' is sung by Popstars first year winners 'Bardot', and 'All by Myself' was redone by Air Supply for 'Bridget Jones' Diary'. 'Wasting Time' was the first release from Thirsty Merc.

13. Which Australian band was seen on a Telstra ad performing a cover of the famous Aussie song 'We Are Australian'?

Answer: Lo-Tel

This ad was on tv in the early 21st century, and showed the hardships of farmers and communities around Australia. The song, which has been covered by many bands, was originally penned by Bruce Woodley, of Seekers fame.

14. Which group sung the National Rugby League theme song for 2005?

Answer: Hoodoo Gurus

Their song 'What's My Scene?' was rewritten as 'That's My Team' for the NRL football promo.

15. Where is the group Taxiride originally from?

Answer: Melbourne

Taxiride started their music career in 1997 but didn't record their first demo until 1998.

Source: Author ozzz2002

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