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1980s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 28 Quiz
Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between November 9th and 30h 1981.
A matching quiz by
wwe84
. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
415,222
Updated
Jan 26 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
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Questions
Choices
1
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"Bustin' Loose"
Men At Work
2
.
"Under Pressure"
Moving Pictures
3
.
"Green Door"
Queen & David Bowie
4
.
"For Your Eyes Only"
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
5
.
"My Imagination"
Bert Newton
6
.
"Spasticus Autisticus"
Sheena Easton
7
.
"Summer Of '81"
Mondo Rock
8
.
"Bring Back The Spirit Of Christmas"
Keith Marshall
9
.
"Why Do Fools Fall In Love"
Duran Duran
10
.
"Down Under"
Vertical Hold
11
.
"Happy Birthday"
Ian Dury
12
.
"Let's Hang On"
Diana Ross
13
.
"It's My Party"
Barry Manilow
14
.
"Girls On Film"
Shakin' Stevens
15
.
"Only Crying"
Altered Images
Select each answer
1. "Bustin' Loose"
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Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
2. "Under Pressure"
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Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
3. "Green Door"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
4. "For Your Eyes Only"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
5. "My Imagination"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
6. "Spasticus Autisticus"
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Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
7. "Summer Of '81"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
8. "Bring Back The Spirit Of Christmas"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
9. "Why Do Fools Fall In Love"
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Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
10. "Down Under"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
11. "Happy Birthday"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
12. "Let's Hang On"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
13. "It's My Party"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
14. "Girls On Film"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
15. "Only Crying"
---
Men At Work
Moving Pictures
Queen & David Bowie
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Bert Newton
Sheena Easton
Mondo Rock
Keith Marshall
Duran Duran
Vertical Hold
Ian Dury
Diana Ross
Barry Manilow
Shakin' Stevens
Altered Images
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Bustin' Loose"
Answer:
Moving Pictures
"Bustin' Loose" from Moving Pictures debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 9th 1981.
The highest chart peak was 43.
Album: "Days Of Innocence" (1981).
2. "Under Pressure"
Answer:
Queen & David Bowie
"Under Pressure" from Queen & David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 9th 1981.
The highest chart peak was six.
The song peaked at number one in:
The Netherlands.
United Kingdom.
Album: Queen - "Hot Space" (1982).
3. "Green Door"
Answer:
Shakin' Stevens
"Green Door" from Shakin' Stevens debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 9th 1981.
The highest chart peak was eight.
The song peaked at number one in:
Denmark.
Ireland.
United Kingdom.
Cover version of: Jim Lowe & The High Fives - "The Green Door" (1956).
Album: "Shaky" (1981).
4. "For Your Eyes Only"
Answer:
Sheena Easton
"For Your Eyes Only" from Sheena Easton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 9th 1981.
The highest chart peak was six.
The song peaked at number one in:
The Netherlands.
Norway.
Switzerland.
Grammy nomination:
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1982.
"For Your Eyes Only" was the theme song for the 12th James Bond movie "For Your Eyes Only" which was released in 1981.
"For Your Eyes Only" was nominated for a 1982 Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Album: "For Your Eyes Only Soundtrack" (1981).
5. "My Imagination"
Answer:
Vertical Hold
"My Imagination" from Vertical Hold debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 9th 1981.
The highest chart peak was 50.
6. "Spasticus Autisticus"
Answer:
Ian Dury
"Spasticus Autisticus" from Ian Dury debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 16th 1981.
The highest chart peak was 50.
Highest worldwide peak was 48 (The Netherlands).
Album: "Lord Upminster" (1981).
7. "Summer Of '81"
Answer:
Mondo Rock
"Summer Of '81" from Mondo Rock debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 16th 1981.
The highest chart peak was 31.
Album: "Chemistry" (1981).
8. "Bring Back The Spirit Of Christmas"
Answer:
Bert Newton
"Bring Back The Spirit Of Christmas" from Bert Newton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 23rd 1981.
The highest chart peak was 25.
9. "Why Do Fools Fall In Love"
Answer:
Diana Ross
"Why Do Fools Fall In Love" from Diana Ross debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 23rd 1981.
The highest chart peak was 15.
The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium.
The Netherlands.
Cover version of: Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers - "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" (1956).
Album: "Why Do Fools Fall In Love".
10. "Down Under"
Answer:
Men At Work
"Down Under" from Men At Work debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 23rd 1981.
The highest chart peak was one.
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Canada.
Ireland.
New Zealand.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
United States.
Album: "Business As Usual" (1981).
11. "Happy Birthday"
Answer:
Altered Images
"Happy Birthday" from Altered Images debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 30th 1981.
The highest chart peak was 23.
Highest worldwide peak was two (United Kingdom).
Album: "Happy Birthday" (1981).
12. "Let's Hang On"
Answer:
Barry Manilow
"Let's Hang On" from Barry Manilow debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 30th 1981.
The highest chart peak was four.
Cover version of: The Four Seasons - "Let's Hang On" (1965).
Album: "If I Should Love Again" (1981).
13. "It's My Party"
Answer:
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
"It's My Party" from Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 30th 1981.
The highest chart peak was four.
The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
New Zealand.
United Kingdom.
Cover version of: Lesley Gore - "It's My Party" (1963).
14. "Girls On Film"
Answer:
Duran Duran
"Girls On Film" from Duran Duran debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 30th 1981.
The highest chart peak was 11.
Highest worldwide peak was one (Portugal).
Grammy wins:
Best Short Form Music Video - 1984.
Album: "Duran Duran" (1981).
15. "Only Crying"
Answer:
Keith Marshall
"Only Crying" from Keith Marshall debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 30th 1981.
The highest chart peak was 19.
Source: Author
wwe84
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