How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : AC/DC, Saxon, Scorpions, April Wine, Iron Maiden, Girlschool, Michael Schenker Group, Cheap Trick, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Motörhead, Black Sabbath
They are the performers of twelve hard & metal music videos that reached the charts in the eighties or the nineties.
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1 . AC/DC – Touch Too MuchFeatured on the 1979 album “Highway to Hell“.
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2 . Saxon – Princess Of The NightFeatured on the 1981 album “Denim and Leather”.
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3 . Scorpions – Make It RealFeatured on the 1980 album “Animal Magnetism”.
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4 . April Wine – I Like To RockFeatured on the 1979 album “Harder … Faster”.
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5 . Iron Maiden – PurgatoryFeatured on the 1981 album “Killers”.
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6 . Girlschool – Hit And RunFeatured on the 1981 album “Hit and Run”.
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7 . Michael Schenker Group – Dancer
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8 . Cheap Trick – Way Of The WorldFeatured on the 1979 album “Dream Police”.
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9 . Ozzy Osbourne – Crazy TrainFeatured on the 1980 album “Blizzard Of Ozz“.
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10 . Judas Priest – Epitaph
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11 . Motörhead – BomberFeatured on the 1979 album “Bomber”. |
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12 . Black Sabbath – Die YoungFeatured on the 1980 album “Heaven And Hell“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Highway to Hell” was performed by AC/DC on “Top of the Pops,” marking the album’s prominence. Released in 1979, it’s a defining record for the band.
2. Saxon’s “Denim and Leather” album opens with a song inspired by a steam locomotive, reflecting Biff Byford’s past in a railway town.
3. Scorpions’ “Make It Real” credits Herman Rarebell for the lyrics. The song opens the “Animal Magnetism” album.
4. April Wine combines “Day Tripper” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in their 1979 track’s outro, cleverly playing both riffs simultaneously.
5. Derek Riggs’ original artwork for an Iron Maiden single was eventually used for “The Number of the Beast” album, showcasing band mascot Eddie.
6. “Hit and Run” by Girlschool gives its title to the band’s 1981 album, showcasing their writing collaboration.
7. “Dancer” from Michael Schenker Group’s “Assault Attack” profiled a streetwise, determined ballet dancer, distinct for its visual storytelling.
8. “Way of the World” first appeared on Cheap Trick’s “Dream Police” album in 1979, later joining other classics in a compilation set.
9. Ozzy Osbourne’s debut solo single confronts Cold War paranoia, with lyrics reflecting fears of nuclear devastation, topping UK charts.
10. “Epitaph” by Judas Priest stands out with prominent piano, contrasting with their usual guitar-heavy sound on “Sad Wings of Destiny.”
11. The initial blue vinyl pressing of “Bomber” signaled Motörhead’s distinct touch, a visual complement to their 1979 single.
12. Black Sabbath’s “Heaven and Hell Tour” featured live staples from the 1980 album, showcasing Dio’s era-defining influence.
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