How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Magnum, Poison, W.A.S.P., Saxon, Megadeth, Waysted, White Lion, Haywire, Vow Wow, Slayer
They are the performers of twelve hard & metal music videos that reached the charts in the eighties or the nineties.
1. Who collaborated with The Weeknd on the production of “Blinding Lights”?
- A Timbaland
- B Max Martin
- C Pharrell Williams
2. Which album features “Blinding Lights” as the second single?
- A *Starboy*
- B *Beauty Behind the Madness*
- C *After Hours*
3. What genre does “Blinding Lights” mainly fall under?
- A Synth-pop
- B Folk
- C Jazz
4. What central theme does “Blinding Lights” lyrically focus on?
- A Economic struggles
- B Desiring a partner
- C Political change
5. When was “Blinding Lights” released?
- A March 20, 2020
- B November 29, 2019
- C December 31, 2019
6. How is “Blinding Lights” recognized by *Billboard* as of November 2021?
- A Most controversial song
- B Best-performing song of all time
- C Longest song title
7. Which certification has “Blinding Lights” received from the RIAA?
- A Gold
- B Diamond
- C Silver
8. What is unique about “Blinding Lights” on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart?
- A Shortest stay in the top 10
- B Most weeks in top spots
- C Longest gap between placements
9. How many times was “Blinding Lights” certified platinum by BPI?
- A Four
- B Seven
- C Ten
10. Which musical style influences “Blinding Lights” heavily?
- A Baroque classical
- B New wave
- C Grunge
11. In how many countries did “Blinding Lights” reach number one?
- A 10
- B 20
- C Over 40
12. Who is one of the additional songwriters on “Blinding Lights”?
- A Ryan Tedder
- B Belly
- C Nile Rodgers
1. Which Osbourne song features a defiant theme involving thunder and lightning?
- A Diary of a Madman
- B Bark at the Moon
- C Lightning Strikes
2. What historical event is fictionalized in Iron Maiden’s “Aces High”?
- A The Battle of the Bulge
- B The Invasion of Normandy
- C The Battle of Britain
3. Which band released “Midnight [You Won’t Be Sleeping]” as a single in 1986?
- A Saxon
- B Magnum
- C Waysted
4. Which Poison song was recognized as one of the 15 Essential Hair-Metal Videos?
- A Every Rose Has Its Thorn
- B Cry Tough
- C Talk Dirty to Me
5. What was the A-side for W.A.S.P.’s single themed for the film *Ghoulies II*?
- A Wild Child
- B Scream Until You Like It
- C Sleeping (In the Fire)
6. What scene is included in the music video for Saxon’s “Waiting For The Night”?
- A A ballerina dancing
- B A marching band
- C A car chase
7. Which Megadeth song involves sneaking in after an infidelity?
- A Wake Up Dead
- B Symphony of Destruction
- C Peace Sells
8. Which album features Waysted’s “Heaven Tonight”?
- A The Good the Bad the Waysted
- B Save Your Prayers
- C Waysted
9. What happened to Christie Muhaw, who appeared in the “Wait” music video?
- A Became a famous actress
- B Graduated college
- C Died in a car accident
10. Which band’s song “Dance Desire” won a World Popular Song Festival award?
- A Haywire
- B Glass Tiger
- C Honeymoon Suite
11. Which recording location is tied to Vow Wow’s “Don’t Leave Me Now”?
- A Tokyo
- B Ibiza
- C London
12. In “Raining Blood”, what rains from the sky?
- A Fire
- B Blood
- C Snakes
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1 . Ozzy Osbourne – Lightning StrikesFeatured on the 1986 album “The Ultimate Sin”.
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2 . Iron Maiden – Aces HighFeatured on the 1984 album “Powerslave“.
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3 . Magnum – Midnight [You Won’t Be Sleeping]Featured on the 1983 album “Vigilante”.
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4 . Poison – Cry ToughFeatured on the 1986 album “Look What the Cat Dragged In”.
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5 . W.A.S.P. – Scream Until You Like ItFeatured on the 1987 album “Live… In The Raw”.
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6 . Saxon – Waiting For The NightFeatured on the 1981 album “Rock the Nations”.
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7 . Megadeth – Wake Up DeadFeatured on the 1986 album “Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?“.
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8 . Waysted – Heaven TonightFeatured on the 1985 album “Save Your Prayers”.
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9 . White Lion – WaitFeatured on the 1987 album “Pride”.
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10 . Haywire – Dance DesireFeatured on the 1986 album “Don’t Just Stand There”.
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11 . Vow Wow – Don’t Leave Me NowFeatured on the 1987 album “V”. |
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12 . Slayer – Raining BloodFeatured on the 1986 album “Reign In Blood“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Lightning Strikes” is the sixth track from Osbourne’s 1986 album *The Ultimate Sin*. Its thunder and lightning imagery create an energetic backdrop for themes of defiance.
2. “Aces High” recreates the Battle of Britain’s aerial combat. Steve Harris scripted it as a high-speed anthem of RAF pilot valor.
3. Magnum’s “Midnight [You Won’t Be Sleeping]” hailed from their 1986 album *Vigilante*. Tony Clarkin penned the track to reinforce their melodic rock persona.
4. “Cry Tough” launched Poison’s iconic debut and was noted by the NYT as a metal video must-see. Yet, it only charted modestly in the UK.
5. “Scream Until You Like It” by W.A.S.P. headlined *Ghoulies II*. Its run-away horror theme aligned with W.A.S.P.’s robust rock aesthetic.
6. Saxon’s “Waiting For The Night” video features a ballerina in between band performances. This mix emphasizes the song’s lingering anticipation theme.
7. “Wake Up Dead” laments a metalhead’s infidelity worries. The track carried rhythmic tales from its album *Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying?*.
8. Waysted’s “Heaven Tonight” showcased on *The Good the Bad the Waysted*, drawing inspiration from UFO and delivering signature British rock.
9. “Wait” captured hearts before tragedy struck. Christie Muhaw’s sudden death added poignant notes to its chart-climbing success.
10. Haywire’s “Dance Desire” hit number 10 in Canada but was globally recognized at Japan’s prestigious music festival.
11. Vow Wow recorded “Don’t Leave Me Now” in Ibiza. They tapped this creative paradise while evolving their rock within *V*.
12. Slayer’s “Raining Blood” presents a grim downpour from the sky. The song’s intensity solidifies its place in thrash mythology.
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Blinding Lights” was produced with the seasoned expertise of Max Martin alongside The Weeknd. The song also features Oscar Holter in production credits, adding depth to its instrumentation.
2. The song is the second single from *After Hours*. This album marked The Weeknd’s fourth studio release, showcasing a more mature, introspective sound.
3. The track is primarily identified with the synth-pop genre. This categorization emphasizes its heavy use of synthesizers and pop structures, drawing nostalgia from 1980s musical influences.
4. The lyrics revolve around the longing for a partner, painted vividly through the metaphoric representation of nighttime yearning. This theme resonates with many as a universal desire for connection.
5. “Blinding Lights” saw its official release on November 29, 2019. This strategic timing allowed it to gain traction at the decade’s close, making waves through 2020.
6. As of November 2021, *Billboard* crowned it the best-performing song of all time. This accolade was attributed to its unprecedented run and impact on the charts.
7. The track holds the diamond certification from the RIAA, a testament to its widespread sales success. This honor signifies sales and streams exceeding the 10 million mark in the US.
8. On the US Billboard Hot 100, it boasts record-breaking longevity in top chart positions. No other song has spent as much time dominating the peaks of chart performance.
9. In the UK, the BPI awarded it a seven-times platinum status. This underscores its widespread appeal and crossover within different markets and demographics.
10. The song’s new wave influence is unmistakable, channeling 1980s flair. This style choice complements the overall production and aesthetic that The Weeknd sought for his album.
11. “Blinding Lights” charted at number one in over 40 countries globally, underscoring its universal allure. This broad acceptance highlighted The Weeknd’s international star power.
12. Notably, Belly is credited as one of the songwriters. This contribution added a unique lyrical angle to the track, melding various creative influences into its narrative.
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