1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 47 Quiz

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1. "The Message"

Answer: Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

"The Message" from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 7th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Highest worldwide peak was two (New Zealand).

Album: "The Message" (1982).

2. "Beat Surrender"

Answer: The Jam

"Beat Surrender" from The Jam debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 7th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

Album: "Snap!" (1983).

3. "Living On The Ceiling"

Answer: Blancmange

"Living On The Ceiling" from Blancmange debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 14th 1983.

The highest chart peak was five.

Highest worldwide peak was three (South Africa).

Album: "Happy Families" (1982).

4. "The Other Guy"

Answer: Little River Band

"The Other Guy" from Little River Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 14th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was two (New Zealand).

Album: "Greatest Hits" (1982).

5. "Shoop Shoop Diddy Wop Cumma Cumma Wang Dang"

Answer: Monte Video & The Cassettes

"Shoop Shoop Diddy Wop Cumma Cumma Wang Dang" from Monte Video & The Cassettes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 14th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was two (New Zealand).

Album: "Monte Video" (1983).

6. "1999"

Answer: Prince

"1999" from Prince debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 14th 1983.

The highest chart peak was two.

Album: "1999" (1982).

7. "Should I Stay or Should I Go"

Answer: The Clash

"Should I Stay or Should I Go" from The Clash debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 14th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

Album: "Combat Rock" (1982).

8. "True Love Ways"

Answer: Cliff Richard

"True Love Ways" from Cliff Richard with The London Philharmonic Orchestra debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 21st 1983.

The highest chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Ireland).

Cover version of: Buddy Holly - "True Love Ways" (1960).

Album: "Dressed For The Occasion" (1982).

9. "Time (Clock Of The Heart)"

Answer: Culture Club

"Time (Clock Of The Heart)" from Culture Club debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 21st 1983.

The highest chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Album: "Kissing To Be Clever" (1982).

10. "Bad Boy"

Answer: Ray Parker Jr

"Bad Boy" from Ray Parker Jr debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 21st 1983.

The highest chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was 22 (Canada).

Album: "Greatest Hits" (1982).

11. "We've Got Tonight"

Answer: Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton

"We've Got Tonight" from Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 28th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Canada).

Cover version of: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - "We've Got Tonite" (1978).

Album: Kenny Rogers - "We've Got Tonight" (1983) and Sheena Easton - "Best Kept Secret" (1983).

12. "Billie Jean"

Answer: Michael Jackson

"Billie Jean" from Michael Jackson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 28th 1983.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
France.
Ireland.
Italy.
Spain.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
United States.

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - 1984.
*Best R&B Song - 1984.

(Nominated):
*Song Of The Year - 1984.

Album: "Thriller" (1982).

13. "Mad World"

Answer: Tears For Fears

"Mad World" from Tears For Fears debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 28th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was two (South Africa).

Album: "The Hurting" (1983).

14. "Uncertain Smile"

Answer: The The

"Uncertain Smile" from The The debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 28th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 43.

Highest worldwide peak was 31 (The Netherlands).

Album: "Soul Mining" (1983).

15. "Lies"

Answer: Thompson Twins

"Lies" from Thompson Twins debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 28th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was six (New Zealand).

Album: "Quick Step & Side Kick" (1983).

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Questions		Choices
1. "The Message"		Ray Parker Jr
2. "Beat Surrender"		Thompson Twins
3. "Living On The Ceiling"		Culture Club
4. "The Other Guy"		Monte Video & The Cassettes
5. "Shoop Shoop Diddy Wop Cumma Cumma Wang Dang"		Blancmange
6. "1999"		The Clash
7. "Should I Stay or Should I Go"		The The
8. "True Love Ways"		Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton
9. "Time (Clock Of The Heart)"		Little River Band
10. "Bad Boy"		The Jam
11. "We've Got Tonight"		Tears For Fears
12. "Billie Jean"		Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
13. "Mad World"		Prince
14. "Uncertain Smile"		Cliff Richard
15. "Lies"		Michael Jackson

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between February 7th and 28th 1983.