How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cyndi Lauper, Leo Sayer, Icehouse, Roxy Music, Joe Jackson, David Cassidy, Taja Sevelle, Toni Childs, 52nd Street, Squeeze, Kool & The Gang, The Nolans
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which label released Taja Sevelle’s debut album featuring “Love Is Contagious”?
- A Motown Records
- B Paisley Park Records
- C Columbia Records
2. Which unusual location contributes to the music video setting for Toni Childs’ “Don’t Walk Away”?
- A An abandoned castle
- B A desert landscape
- C A vibrant city park
3. What genre influences are prominent in the song “I Can’t Let You Go” by 52nd Street?
- A Reggae and disco
- B Jazz-funk and R&B
- C Classical and pop
4. Which musical instrument makes a distinctive appearance in Squeeze’s “Another Nail In My Heart”?
- A Synthesizer
- B Marimba
- C Harmonica
5. What historical venue is featured in the video for Kool & the Gang’s “Joanna”?
- A The Cotton Club
- B The Grand Ole Opry
- C Carnegie Hall
6. Which The Nolans’ track achieved significant chart success prior to “Attention to Me”?
- A “Chemistry”
- B “I’m in the Mood for Dancing”
- C “Love Bug”
7. What role does an acrobat have in U2’s “Two Hearts Beat as One” music video?
- A They symbolize balance
- B They appear alongside band performance
- C They dance with Bono
8. Which 1980s film features The March Violets’ song “Turn To The Sky”?
- A The Breakfast Club
- B Some Kind of Wonderful
- C Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
9. To whom is the Bee Gees’ “Ordinary Lives” dedicated?
- A Their parents
- B Their younger brother Andy Gibb
- C A close friend
10. Who are the founding members of Gene Loves Jezebel, known for “Sweetest Thing”?
- A Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee
- B Michael and Jay Aston
- C Peter Steele and Josh Silver
11. What styles blend in Rush’s song “Vital Signs”?
- A Blues and rock
- B New wave and reggae
- C Folk and jazz
12. Which emblematic guitarist provided backing vocals on Robin Beck’s “Save Up All Your Tears”?
- A Slash
- B Keith Richards
- C Paul Stanley
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Cyndi Lauper – Time After TimeFeatured on the 1983 album “She’s So Unusual“.
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2 . Leo Sayer – Orchard RoadFeatured on the 1983 album “Have You Ever Been in Love”.
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3 . Icehouse – CrazyFeatured on the 1987 album “Man of Colours”.
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4 . Roxy Music – Jealous Guy
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5 . Joe Jackson – Breaking Us In TwoFeatured on the 1982 album “Night and Day”.
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6 . David Cassidy – Last KissFeatured on the 1985 album “Romance”.
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7 . Taja Sevelle – Love Is ContagiousFeatured on the 1987 album “Taja Sevelle”.
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8 . Toni Childs – Don’t Walk AwayFeatured on the 1988 album “Union”.
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9 . 52nd Street – I Can’t Let You GoFeatured on the 1986 album “Children Of The Night”.
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10 . Squeeze – Another Nail In My HeartFeatured on the 1980 album “Argybargy”.
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11 . Kool & The Gang – JoannaFeatured on the 1983 album “In the Heart”. |
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12 . The Nolans – Attention To MeFeatured on the 1981 album “Making Waves”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Taja Sevelle’s debut album was released by Paisley Park Records, a label founded by Prince. The artist came under his wing early in her music career.
2. Toni Childs’ “Don’t Walk Away” music video promotes the single by featuring its storytelling style set in desert landscapes, enhancing the song’s thematic elements.
3. “I Can’t Let You Go” by 52nd Street highlights their jazz-funk and R&B blend, showcasing the band’s dynamic musical exploration in the mid-1980s.
4. The marimba makes a notable appearance in “Another Nail In My Heart” by Squeeze. Its inclusion added a unique flavor to the track’s arrangement.
5. The Cotton Club is featured in Kool & the Gang’s video for “Joanna,” hearkening back to the club’s famous past in Harlem, in juxtaposition with the lyrical story.
6. Prior to “Attention to Me,” The Nolans achieved chart success with “I’m in the Mood for Dancing,” helping to solidify their pop status.
7. In U2’s video for “Two Hearts Beat as One,” an acrobat is part of the mix, adding visual interest in a classic setting outside Sacré Coeur.
8. “Turn To The Sky” by The March Violets is featured in the John Hughes film “Some Kind of Wonderful,” lending it a pop-culture boost during the 80s film era.
9. “Ordinary Lives” by the Bee Gees is dedicated to their younger brother, Andy Gibb. The emotional context elevates the song’s nostalgic and deep resonance.
10. Gene Loves Jezebel was founded by twin brothers Michael and Jay Aston. They navigated the 80s music scene with their distinctive sound.
11. “Vital Signs” by Rush merges new wave and reggae influences, demonstrating the band’s willingness to step outside their musical comfort zones.
12. Paul Stanley of KISS fame provided backing vocals for Robin Beck’s “Save Up All Your Tears,” thus adding his iconic rock voice to the mix.
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