How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Luther Vandross, Climie Fisher, Vesta Williams, John Lennon, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Dru Hill, Anita Baker, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Gloria Estefan, Paul Young, Alexander O’Neal, Belinda Carlisle
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What Grammy Award did Anita Baker win for “Sweet Love”?
- A Best New Artist
- B Best R&B Song
- C Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
2. Who directed the music video for “Falling in Love Again” by Eagle-Eye Cherry?
- A David Fincher
- B Stéphane Sednaoui
- C Michel Gondry
3. On which chart did “Can’t Stay Away from You” by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine hit number one?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B Adult Contemporary
- C Dance Club Songs
4. What position did Paul Young’s “Why Does a Man Have to Be Strong” reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 25
- B 63
- C 18
5. Which songwriting duo wrote “If You Were Here Tonight” for Alexander O’Neal?
- A Holland-Dozier-Holland
- B Lennon-McCartney
- C Jam and Lewis
6. Which famous actress directed the music video for Belinda Carlisle’s “I Get Weak”?
- A Diane Keaton
- B Barbra Streisand
- C Jodie Foster
7. What novel inspired Radiohead’s song “Street Spirit (Fade Out)”?
- A The Famished Road
- B 1984
- C The Catcher in the Rye
8. Which member of Eurythmics co-wrote “Stay” by Shakespears Sister?
- A Dave Stewart
- B Annie Lennox
- C Stevie Nicks
9. What unusual packaging detail accompanied the release of New Model Army’s “Here Comes the War”?
- A A 3D cover
- B Nuclear weapon instructions
- C Touch-sensitive artwork
10. Which controversy surrounds Deep Forest’s “Sweet Lullaby”?
- A Auto-tuning
- B Lip-syncing
- C Cultural appropriation
11. Which Great White song was largely inspired by Jack Russell’s real-life divorce?
- A Rock Me
- B Save Your Love
- C House of Broken Love
12. What was a notable visual feature of the “I Get Weak” music video?
- A A rotating stage
- B Black-and-white frames
- C Animated cityscape
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Luther Vandross – Give Me the ReasonFeatured on the 1986 album “Give Me the Reason“.
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2 . Climie Fisher – Love Changes [Everything]Featured on the 1987 album “Everything”.
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3 . Vesta Williams – Once Bitten Twice ShyFeatured on the 1986 album “Vesta”.
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4 . John Lennon – WomanFeatured on the 1980 album “Double Fantasy“.
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5 . Daryl Hall & John Oates – Method of Modern LoveFeatured on the 1984 album “Big Bam Boom”.
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6 . Dru Hill – How Deep Is Your LoveFeatured on the 1998 album “Enter the Dru”.
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7 . Anita Baker – Sweet LoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Rapture“.
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8 . Eagle-Eye Cherry – Falling In Love AgainFeatured on the 1997 album “Desireless”.
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9 . Gloria Estefan – Can’t Stay Away from YouFeatured on the 1987 album “Let It Loose”.
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10 . Paul Young – Why Does a Man Have to Be StrongFeatured on the 1986 album “Between Two Fires”.
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11 . Alexander O’Neal – If You Were Here TonightFeatured on the 1985 album “Alexander O’Neal”. |
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12 . Belinda Carlisle – I Get WeakFeatured on the 1987 album “Heaven on Earth”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Baker’s “Sweet Love” captured the Grammy for Best R&B Song. A smooth jazzy track, it cemented her reputation in the R&B scene in the 1980s.
2. The music video for “Falling in Love Again” was crafted by Stéphane Sednaoui, contributing to the track’s popularity in Europe.
3. “Can’t Stay Away from You” reached the top of the Adult Contemporary chart, confirming its soft appeal amid hits of the 1980s.
4. Despite its charming melody, “Why Does a Man Have to Be Strong” only reached 63 on the UK Singles Chart.
5. Jam and Lewis were behind O’Neal’s “If You Were Here Tonight,” adding another hit to their impressive Minneapolis sound repertoire.
6. The “I Get Weak” video got its aesthetic flair from Diane Keaton, making it a visual treat in Carlisle’s catalog.
7. “Street Spirit (Fade Out)” took cues from “The Famished Road,” adding depth to its haunting guitar-driven sound.
8. Siobhan Fahey’s song “Stay” drew creative input from Dave Stewart, demonstrating a fruitful collaboration outside of Eurythmics.
9. “Here Comes the War” came packaged with nuclear weapon instructions, sparking controversy in line with the band’s edgy image.
10. “Sweet Lullaby” faced cultural appropriation claims due to its sampling of a Solomon Islands traditional melody, a hot-topic then.
11. “House of Broken Love” echoed Jack Russell’s personal heartbreak, becoming a fan favorite in their discography.
12. Featuring black-and-white frames, the “I Get Weak” video artfully contrasts to highlight its emotional intensity.
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