How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Whitesnake, W.A.S.P., Magnum, Survivor, Def Leppard, Cinderella, Dio, Europe, Iron Maiden, Ratt, W.A.S.P., Discharge
They are the performers of twelve hard & metal music videos that reached the charts in the eighties or the nineties.
1. In which chart did Whitesnake’s “Give Me More Time” peak at number 29?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Singles Chart
- C Canadian Singles Chart
2. Which Texas city is mentioned in W.A.S.P.’s song “Blind In Texas”?
- A Lubbock
- B Houston
- C Amarillo
3. What unusual element is featured in Magnum’s promotional video for “Just Like An Arrow”?
- A Space astronauts on the moon
- B A black jeep in a bullfighting ring
- C Dancing robots
4. From which film is Survivor’s “Burning Heart” originally featured?
- A Karate Kid
- B Rocky IV
- C Top Gun
5. What is the origin of the phrase “Gunter glieben glauten globen” in Def Leppard’s “Rock of Ages”?
- A A language translation
- B A Bible verse
- C Nonsensical humor
6. What inspired the song “Shake Me” by Cinderella?
- A A Shakespeare play
- B A fairy tale
- C A dream
7. Which song did The Who inspire in Dio’s “Hungry For Heaven”?
- A “Pinball Wizard”
- B “Baba O’Riley”
- C “My Generation”
8. What is unique about Europe’s “Rock The Night” video?
- A Filmed underwater
- B First feature of Kee Marcello
- C Shot on a tightrope
9. Who is the main protagonist in Iron Maiden’s “Hallowed Be Thy Name”?
- A An astronaut
- B A prisoner
- C A pirate
10. Which model featured in Ratt’s “Lay It Down” music video?
- A Kate Moss
- B Marianne Gravatte
- C Cindy Crawford
11. What delayed the US release of W.A.S.P.’s “Animal [Fuck Like A Beast]”?
- A Distribution issues
- B Explicit content concerns
- C Lost master tapes
12. What historical artwork appears on Discharge’s “Never Again” cover?
- A Guernica
- B The Meaning of Geneva
- C The Last Supper
Tracklist
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1 . Whitesnake – Give Me More TimeFeatured on the 1984 album “Slide It In”.
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2 . W.A.S.P. – Blind In TexasFeatured on the 1985 album “The Last Command”.
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3 . Magnum – Just Like An ArrowFeatured on the 1988 album “On A Storyteller’s Night”.
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4 . Survivor – Burning HeartFeatured on the 1985 album “Rocky IV : Soundtrack”.
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5 . Def Leppard – Rock Of AgesFeatured on the 1983 album “Pyromania“.
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6 . Cinderella – Shake MeFeatured on the 1986 album “Night Songs”.
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7 . Dio – Hungry For HeavenFeatured on the 1985 album “Sacred Heart”.
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8 . Europe – Rock The NightFeatured on the 1986 album “The Final Countdown”.
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9 . Iron Maiden – Hallowed Be Thy NameFeatured on the 1982 album “The Number of the Beast“.
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10 . Ratt – Lay It DownFeatured on the 1985 album “Invasion of Your Privacy”.
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11 . W.A.S.P. – Animal [Fuck Like A Beast]
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12 . Discharge – Never AgainFeatured on the 1981 album “Never Again”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Whitesnake’s “Give Me More Time” hit number 29 on the UK Singles Chart. Though reaching only number 27 in Ireland, its success helped it gain popularity across Europe in the hard rock scene.
2. The song “Blind In Texas” by W.A.S.P. mentions several Texas cities, including Houston. The track is a celebration of Texas nightlife and culture, filled with vivid references.
3. Magnum’s video for “Just Like An Arrow” features a black jeep in a bullfighting ring and a caped rider. Such imagery highlights the band’s penchant for dramatic visuals.
4. Survivor’s “Burning Heart” is prominently featured in the film “Rocky IV”. The song complements the film’s Cold War and personal battle themes, and was crucial in its success.
5. “Gunter glieben glauten globen” in Def Leppard’s “Rock of Ages” is a bit of playful nonsense added by producer Mutt Lange. It replaced the traditional song countdown.
6. Cinderella’s “Shake Me” draws on a fairy tale theme with its music video. Characters are magically whisked into a concert setting, enhancing its glam metal charm.
7. Dio’s “Hungry For Heaven” showcases a riff inspired by The Who’s “Baba O’Riley.” The song channels classic rock with its seasoned pop metal sound.
8. Europe’s “Rock The Night” video was significant for being the first to feature guitarist Kee Marcello. The video marks a transitional period for the band.
9. Iron Maiden’s “Hallowed Be Thy Name” tells the tale of a prisoner facing execution. Its narrative depth and gravitas have cemented it as a fan favorite over the years.
10. Marianne Gravatte, known for modeling, is featured in Ratt’s “Lay It Down”. Her appearance added to the visual appeal connected to the album’s thematic elements.
11. The song “Animal [Fuck Like a Beast]” by W.A.S.P. was delayed in the US due to concerns over explicit content. Eventually, it was released and fit their provocative image.
12. Discharge’s cover for “Never Again” features John Heartfield’s artwork “The Meaning of Geneva.” This captures the punk ethos with a historic, poignant image.
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