How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cliff Richard, Phil Fearon & Galaxy, Howard Jones, Bryan Adams, Paul Young, Julio Iglesias, Pretenders, Phil Collins, Chicago, Bonnie Tyler, REO Speedwagon, Ann Wilson & Robin Zander
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Cliff Richard - A Little In LoveFeatured on the 1980 album "I'm No Hero".
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2 . Phil Fearon & Galaxy - What Do I Do ?Featured on the 1984 album "Phil Fearon and Galaxy".
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3 . Howard Jones - Everlasting LoveFeatured on the 1989 album "Cross That Line".
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4 . Bryan Adams - This TimeFeatured on the 1983 album "Cuts Like a Knife".
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5 . Paul Young - Everytime You Go AwayFeatured on the 1985 album "The Secret of Association".
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6 . Julio Iglesias - Yours [Quiereme mucho]Featured on the 1981 album "Begin the Beguine".
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7 . Pretenders - Message of LoveFeatured on the 1981 album "Pretenders II".
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8 . Phil Collins - I Missed AgainFeatured on the 1981 album "Face Value".
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9 . Chicago - You're the InspirationFeatured on the 1984 album " 17".
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10 . Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the HeartFeatured on the 1983 album "Faster Than the Speed of Night".
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11 . REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This FeelingFeatured on the 1984 album "Wheels Are Turnin'". |
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12 . Ann Wilson & Robin Zander - Surrender to MeFeatured on the 1988 album "Tequila Sunrise : Soundtrack".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Keyboards take center stage in "What Do I Do", embodying the 1980s post-disco influence in Galaxy's music. Phil Fearon's studio project relied on synthesizer sounds with backing vocals for added effect.
2. Chris Hughes handled the drums for “Everlasting Love”, contributing alongside Ian Stanley's keyboards. Hughes, known for work with Tears for Fears, added rhythmic finesse to Jones's hit.
3. Steve Barron brought his music video expertise to "This Time". Known for iconic '80s videos, Barron directed the reflective visual narrative. Cinematographer László Kovács contributed his lenswork.
4. "Everytime You Go Away" saw life first by Hall & Oates, but Paul Young truly made it soar with 1980s pop audiences. Both versions left notable imprints in music history.
5. "Quiéreme mucho" falls under the bolero genre. Its romantic form cemented its place in early 20th-century Latin music, giving rise to various international recordings over decades.
6. Oscar Wilde's adage about stars and gutters found its way into "Message of Love". Chrissie Hynde's wit combined with street soundscapes even if car crashes were edited out of the final cut.
7. Ronnie Scott's tenor sax solo adds a jazzy dimension to "I Missed Again". The track, a Phil Collins hallmark, resonates with his ear for blending pop sensibility with jazz flair.
8. The music video captures "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in a gothic former asylum. Tyler's dramatic rendition of Steinman's vision unfolds amidst shadows and haunting visuals.
9. Italy inspired Peter Cetera for "You're the Inspiration". The baroque atmosphere and landscapes likely lent a romantic mood for the chord progressions and lyrics later featured by Chicago.
10. "Hyperballad" involves Björk's morning ritual of tossing objects off a cliff. It's a metaphorical act to release tension in love, wrapped in an eclectic musical mix that Björk fans savor.
11. "Can't Fight This Feeling" was on REO Speedwagon's Live Aid set. The song, emblematic of their 1980s success, fits the power ballad mold to a tee. Chevy Chase aptly introduced it at the event.
12. "Surrender to Me" featured in "Tequila Sunrise". Ann Wilson and Robin Zander brought vocal power to the film's soundtrack, elevating Vannelli and Marx's composition to a chart hit.
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