How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ready For The World, Bob Seger, Foreigner, Quarterflash, Soft Cell, Silk, Elisa Fiorillo, ABC, Rick Astley, Billy Ocean, Jason Donovan, Wham!
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. In what year did Elisa Fiorillo release her single “How Can I Forget You”?
- A 1985
- B 1987
- C 1990
2. Who performed the spoken-word section in ABC’s “Poison Arrow”?
- A Karen Clayton
- B Martin Fry
- C Trevor Horn
3. Which song by Rick Astley was kept at number two on the UK Singles Chart behind Kylie Minogue’s hit?
- A Together Forever
- B Never Gonna Give You Up
- C Whenever You Need Somebody
4. Which animated feature is prominently included in Billy Ocean’s music video for “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car”?
- A A talking car
- B Cartoon characters
- C A dancing dinosaur
5. What was Boy George’s critique about Jason Donovan’s music video for “Too Many Broken Hearts”?
- A The song was boring
- B Donovan tried to look like a rock star
- C Poor cinematography
6. Which device did George Michael use to create the backing track for “Everything She Wants”?
- A LinnDrum
- B Moog synthesizer
- C Korg Triton
7. How many consecutive weeks did Bush’s “Swallowed” top the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart?
- A 5 weeks
- B 7 weeks
- C 3 weeks
8. What musical shift is evident in Depeche Mode’s “I Feel You” compared to their previous work?
- A Synth-pop to reggae
- B Synth-pop to rock
- C Rock to disco
9. Which Smashing Pumpkins song faced a BBC ban due to controversial lyrics?
- A Cherub Rock
- B Disarm
- C Today
10. What inspired the title of Manic Street Preachers’ “The Everlasting”?
- A A poem by Blake
- B Wire’s brother’s poem
- C A Greek myth
11. Which Britpop band released “If You Can’t Do It When You’re Young; When Can You Do It?” in 1998?
- A Oasis
- B theaudience
- C Pulp
12. Who wrote “Heart of Soul” for The Cult?
- A Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy
- B Jamie Stewart
- C George Orwell
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Ready For The World – Love You DownFeatured on the 1986 album “Long Time Coming”.
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2 . Bob Seger – We’ve Got Tonight………Featured on the 1978 album “Stranger in Town”.
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3 . Foreigner – I Want To Know What Love IsFeatured on the 1984 album “Agent Provocateur“.
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4 . Quarterflash – Harden My HeartFeatured on the 1981 album “Quarterflash”.
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5 . Soft Cell – Say Hello Wave GoodbyeFeatured on the 1981 album “Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret“.
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6 . Silk – Hooked On YouFeatured on the 1995 album “Silk”.
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7 . Elisa Fiorillo – How Can I Forget YouFeatured on the 1987 album “Elisa Fiorillo”.
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8 . ABC – Poison ArrowFeatured on the 1982 album “The Lexicon Of Love“.
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9 . Rick Astley – Together ForeverFeatured on the 1987 album “Whenever You Need Somebody”.
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10 . Billy Ocean – Get Outta My Dreams Get Into My CarFeatured on the 1988 album “Tear Down These Walls”.
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11 . Jason Donovan – Too Many Broken HeartsFeatured on the 1989 album “Ten Good Reasons”. |
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12 . Wham! – Everything She WantsFeatured on the 1984 album “Make It Big”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The single “How Can I Forget You” was released in 1987. It was part of Elisa Fiorillo’s debut album and marked her early steps as a solo artist.
2. Karen Clayton provided the spoken-word section in “Poison Arrow.” This memorable part contributed to the overall success of the song.
3. Rick Astley’s “Together Forever” was kept at the number two spot by Kylie Minogue’s “I Should Be So Lucky.” Despite this, it became a chart-topping hit in the US.
4. The music video for “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car” features cartoon characters. This mix of animation and live-action sequences was innovatively received.
5. Boy George criticized Jason Donovan for attempting to appear like a rock star in the “Too Many Broken Hearts” video. Nonetheless, the song marked Donovan’s first solo number-one UK hit.
6. George Michael used a LinnDrum for “Everything She Wants.” The track was made quickly, showcasing his ability to produce hit sounds with electronic instruments.
7. “Swallowed” by Bush topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for 7 weeks. It’s their longest-running number-one hit on any chart.
8. “I Feel You” marked Depeche Mode’s shift from synth-pop to rock. This change was characterized by its grittier sound and Dave Gahan’s vocals.
9. “Disarm” by The Smashing Pumpkins faced a BBC ban due to its sensitive lyrics. Despite this, the song charted highly in several countries.
10. The title of “The Everlasting” was inspired by a poem by Wire’s brother. This nod to familial influence adds depth to the band’s storytelling.
11. theaudience released “If You Can’t Do It When You’re Young; When Can You Do It?” in 1998. They showcased elements of Britpop with Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s vocals.
12. “Heart of Soul” was written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy. These core members of The Cult penned the track during a turbulent period in the band’s history.
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