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Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 52
Quiz about 1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 52

1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 52 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between June 6th and 27th 1983.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
416,410
Updated
May 15 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
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Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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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. "Send Me An Angel"  
  Rod Stewart
2. "Fraction Too Much Friction"  
  Eddy Grant
3. "I'm Still Standing"  
  Elton John
4. "Flashdance... What A Feeling"  
  Wall Of Voodoo
5. "Mexican Radio"  
  The Police
6. "China Girl"  
  The Angels
7. "Electric Avenue"  
  The Call
8. "She Means Nothing To Me"  
  Tim Finn
9. "Baby Jane"  
  Irene Cara
10. "Live Lady Live"  
  KC & The Sunshine Band
11. "The Walls Came Down"  
  David Bowie
12. "Every Breath You Take"  
  Phil Everly and Cliff Richard
13. "Speak Like A Child"  
  The Style Council
14. "Church Of The Poison Mind"  
  Real Life
15. "(You Said) You'd Gimme Some More"  
  Culture Club





Select each answer

1. "Send Me An Angel"
2. "Fraction Too Much Friction"
3. "I'm Still Standing"
4. "Flashdance... What A Feeling"
5. "Mexican Radio"
6. "China Girl"
7. "Electric Avenue"
8. "She Means Nothing To Me"
9. "Baby Jane"
10. "Live Lady Live"
11. "The Walls Came Down"
12. "Every Breath You Take"
13. "Speak Like A Child"
14. "Church Of The Poison Mind"
15. "(You Said) You'd Gimme Some More"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Send Me An Angel"

Answer: Real Life

"Send Me An Angel" from Real Life debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 6th 1983.

The highest chart peak was six.

The song peaked at number one in:

New Zealand.
West Germany.

Album: "Heartland" (1983).
2. "Fraction Too Much Friction"

Answer: Tim Finn

"Fraction Too Much Friction" from Tim Finn debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 6th 1983.

The highest chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was two (The Netherlands and New Zealand).

Album: "Escapade" (1983).
3. "I'm Still Standing"

Answer: Elton John

"I'm Still Standing" from Elton John debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 13th 1983.

The highest chart peak was three.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada.
Switzerland.

Album: "Too Low For Zero" (1983).
4. "Flashdance... What A Feeling"

Answer: Irene Cara

"Flashdance... What A Feeling" from Irene Cara debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 13th 1983.

The highest chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Canada.
Denmark.
France.
Italy.
Japan.
New Zealand.
Norway.
Portugal.
South Africa.
Spain.
Sweden.
Switzerland (Ended 1983 as the highest selling single of the year).
United States.

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1984.

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

"Flashdance... What A Feeling" won Best Original Song at the 1984 Golden Globe Awards and 1984 Academy Awards for the film "Flashdance".

Album: Irene Cara - "What A Feelin'" (1983) and "Flashdance Soundtrack" (1983).
5. "Mexican Radio"

Answer: Wall Of Voodoo

"Mexican Radio" from Wall Of Voodoo debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 13th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 33.

Highest worldwide peak was 18 (Canada).

Album: "Call Of The West" (1982).
6. "China Girl"

Answer: David Bowie

"China Girl" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 15.

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

Cover version of: Iggy Pop - "China Girl" (1977).

Album: "Let's Dance" (1983).
7. "Electric Avenue"

Answer: Eddy Grant

"Electric Avenue" from Eddy Grant debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was two.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Grammy nomination:

Best R&B Song - 1984.

Album: "Killer On The Rampage" (1982).
8. "She Means Nothing To Me"

Answer: Phil Everly and Cliff Richard

"She Means Nothing To Me" from Phil Everly and Cliff Richard debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (Ireland).

Album: Phil Everly - "Phil Everly" (1983).
9. "Baby Jane"

Answer: Rod Stewart

"Baby Jane" from Rod Stewart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was ten.

The song peaked at number one in:

Belgium.
Ireland.
South Africa.
Spain.
United Kingdom.
West Germany.

Album: "Body Wishes" (1983).
10. "Live Lady Live"

Answer: The Angels

"Live Lady Live" from The Angels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 43.

Album: "Watch The Red" (1983).
11. "The Walls Came Down"

Answer: The Call

"The Walls Came Down" from The Call debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 21.

Album: "Modern Romans" (1983).
12. "Every Breath You Take"

Answer: The Police

"Every Breath You Take" from The Police debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:

Canada (Ended 1983 as the highest selling single of the year).
Ireland.
Israel.
South Africa.
United Kingdom.
United States (Ended 1983 as the highest selling single of the year).

Grammy wins and nominations:

(Won):
*Song Of The Year - 1984.
*Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1984.

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

Album: "Synchronicity" (1983).
13. "Speak Like A Child"

Answer: The Style Council

"Speak Like A Child" from The Style Council debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 20th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Album: "Introducing The Style Council" (1983).
14. "Church Of The Poison Mind"

Answer: Culture Club

"Church Of The Poison Mind" from Culture Club debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 27th 1983.

The highest chart peak was four.

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

Album: "Colour By Numbers" (1983).
15. "(You Said) You'd Gimme Some More"

Answer: KC & The Sunshine Band

"(You Said) You'd Gimme Some More" from KC & The Sunshine Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 27th 1983.

The highest chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was 24 (Ireland).

Album: "All In A Night's Work" (1982).
Source: Author wwe84

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