How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sandra, Kym Mazelle, Kate Bush, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Blow Monkeys, Skipworth & Turner, Dennis Edwards, Thompson Twins, Sheena Easton, Samantha Fox, Smokey Robinson, Atlantic Starr
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Sandra - Heaven Can WaitFeatured on the 1988 album "Into a Secret Land".
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2 . Kym Mazelle - Got to get you backFeatured on the 1989 album "Crazy".
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3 . Kate Bush - Hounds of LoveFeatured on the 1985 album "Hounds Of Love".
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4 . Gladys Knight & The Pips - Lovin' On Next To Nothin'Featured on the 1987 album "All Our Love".
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5 . The Blow Monkeys - It Doesn't Have to Be This WayFeatured on the 1987 album "She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter".
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6 . Skipworth & Turner - Thinking About Your Love
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7 . Dennis Edwards - Don't Look Any Further (w/ Siedah Garrett)Featured on the 1984 album "Don't Look Any Further".
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8 . Thompson Twins - Get That LoveFeatured on the 1987 album "Close to the Bone".
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9 . Sheena Easton - Days Like ThisFeatured on the 1989 album "The Lover In Me".
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10 . Samantha Fox - Touch Me [I Want Your Body]Featured on the 1986 album "Touch Me".
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11 . Smokey Robinson - Tell Me TomorrowFeatured on the 1982 album "Yes It's You Lady". |
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12 . Atlantic Starr - Secret LoversFeatured on the 1985 album "As the Band Turns".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dennis Edwards was joined by Siedah Garrett on the track "Don't Look Any Further." The song was notable for its bassline and had a memorable, if low-budget, music video.
2. Before "Get That Love," the Thompson Twins reduced to a duo, with Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie driving their sound forward. Their shift towards mainstream pop coincided with a chart decline.
3. "Days Like This" was produced by the sought-after duo L.A. Reid and Babyface. The track exemplified Sheena Easton's late-1980s R&B phase.
4. Smokey Robinson's "Tell Me Tomorrow" showcases his signature smooth vocals intertwined with romantic lyrics. Despite leaving The Miracles, his solo career thrived.
5. In "Secret Lovers," David Lewis shared the lead vocals with Barbara Weathers. The song marked Atlantic Starr's successful crossover into the pop charts.
6. The song "Geno" by Dexys Midnight Runners is an ode to soul singer Geno Washington. It captured the essence of Washington's live performances and became the band's first UK number one.
7. "My Baby" by The Pretenders is dedicated to Chrissie Hynde's baby daughter. The song continued the band's success on the rock charts.
8. Hüsker Dü's "Don't Want to Know If You Are Lonely" showcases their move from hardcore punk to a more melodic alternative rock sound. It earned them some mainstream recognition.
9. Stiff Little Fingers' take on "The Wild Rover" is done in a punk style. This version stands out against the traditional Irish folk renditions.
10. On Graham Bonnet's "Night Games," Jon Lord delivered the keyboard performance. The song featured contributions from various prominent musicians from the rock scene.
11. "Somewhere" was key in transitioning The Danse Society from an independent to a major label. Its success helped propel them within the gothic rock scene.
12. For "Born Under a Bad Sign," reliable information regarding its album inclusion was not available. Despite its existence, details are sparse, making it challenging to fully describe.
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