Australian Made Music Quiz - Part Two

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1. Which two musical acts are referred to in the Little River Band hit “Reminiscing”? Glenn Miller and Cole Porter

2. Pee Wee Wilson is the primary singer of which band? Delltones

3. The songs “My Obsession” and “Nothing Too Serious” were singles released from which 1980’s album by which group? Icehouse with Man of Colours

4. One of the more legendary live TV performances was by Cold Chisel on the 1981 TV Week Awards. What song did they perform? My Turn To Cry

5. Which songs are these the opening lines to:

- “I’m standing here on the ground, the sky above won’t fall down” Don't Change - INXS

- “Got no money, but take me down a letter. I got news for you, it never gets any better” Stuck On You - Paul Norton

- “Ohh, watching me, hanging by a string this time” Sweet About Me - Gabriella Cilmi

- “Rockin’ and rollin’, you’re still doing it now” Turn Up Your Radio - Masters Apprentices

- “You told me I was the one, the only one who got your head undone” Howzat - Sherbet

6. In an interview that never actually aired, but has been replayed many times, Molly Meldrum once said to a guest on Countdown, “I saw your mum in London”. Who was he interviewing, and who was he referring to? Prince Charles, referring to The Queen

7. How many number one singles have AC/DC had on the Australian charts? None

8. Who recorded the album “Choice Cuts” in 1971? Masters Apprentices

9. Garry Frost wrote many of 1927’s songs, but which song for another artist, co-written with Frances Swan, is his most well known composition? What About Me

10. Name the studio album that comes between the albums for these artists:
- Midnight Oil; 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 Red Sails In The Sunset ANDDiesel and Dustand Blue Sky Mining
- John Farnham: Age of Reason and ...then Again
- Powderfinger: Double Allergic Internationalistand Odyssey Number Five
- Men At Work: Business As Usual ,Cargo, Two Hearts
- INXS: X and Full Moon Dirty Hearts

11. What band name are Quan Yeomans, Ben Ely and Peter Kostic better known under? Regurgitator

12. Who recorded the original version of the song “Spicks and Specks?” The Bee Gee[/b]

13. Which music shows were hosted by the following:
- Lee Simon Nightmoves
- Suzanne DowlingRock Arena
- Donnie Sutherland Sounds Unlimited

14. Julie Anthony, Karen Knowles and Louisa Wisseling have all been members of the Seekers, but who is their most well known lead singer? Judith Durham

15. They recorded songs under the name Flash and The Pan, but which band were Harry Vanda and George Young most well known as members of? The Easybeats

16. How many members of the Comedy Company had charting singles, and name them. Kylie Mole - "So Excellent" and ...

17. What was the first song played on what was then 2JJ, but is now Triple J? You Just Like Me 'Cos I'm Good In Bed - Skyhooks

18. Which band’s first chart success was the EP “Tingles”? Ratcat

19. Who was Skyhooks’ next lead singer after Shirley Strachan departed? Tony Williams

20. Which band “liked it both ways” in 1976? Supernaut

21. What was the Divinyls’ first charting single in Australia? Boys In Town

22. What song title has been shared by Bananarama, The Jackson 5 and Hoodoo Gurus? I Want You Back

23. Angie Hart was the lead singer of which band? Frente

24. Which artists had the following one hit wonders:
- Can’t Stop Myself From Loving You William Shakespeare
- Shaddup You Face Joe Dolce

25. Which label was the home of Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, the Easybeats and AC/DC? Albert Records
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13. RockArena -Suzanne Dowling, Sounds Unlimited - Donnie Sutherland
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3. Icehouse

6. Prince Charles and the Queen

14. Judith Darham

23. Frente

24. Which artists had the following one hit wonders:
- Shaddup You Face Joe Dolce
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20. Supernaut
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2. The Deltones
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dedja wrote:13. RockArena -Suzanne Dowling, Sounds Unlimited - Donnie Sutherland


Both correct, dedja :)
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GWW wrote:3. Icehouse

6. Prince Charles and the Queen

14. Judith Darham

23. Frente

24. Which artists had the following one hit wonders:
- Shaddup You Face Joe Dolce


All correct, GWW, but which album in question 3? :)
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grant j wrote:20. Supernaut


That's them :)
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locky801 wrote:2. The Deltones


'tis them :)
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13. Which music shows were hosted by the following:
- Lee Simon

Night Moves
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5 - D - Turn up your Radio
12 - Bee Gees
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15. Easybeats
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5 E Howzat - Sherbet
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grant j wrote:13. Which music shows were hosted by the following:
- Lee Simon

Night Moves


Certainly was :)
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steiger wrote:5 - D - Turn up your Radio
12 - Bee Gees


Both correct :)
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FattyLumpkin wrote:15. Easybeats


Correct, FL :)
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locky801 wrote:5 E Howzat - Sherbet


That's the one :)
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1 Glenn Miller and Cole Porter
8. Masters Apprentices
9. What about Me
11. Regurgitator
24. William Shakespeare
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Q4 - my turn to cry
Q5 a. dont change - INXS
Q18 - ratcat
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3. Man Of Colours
17. Living In The 70s by Skyhooks (At a guess??)
18. Rat Cat
19. Tony Williams
22. I Want You Back
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