How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kool & The Gang, The Whispers, Robert Palmer, Abba, Thompson Twins, Fun Boy Three, Altered Images, The Nolans, Maisonettes, Nick Heyward, Chris Rea, Leo Sayer
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Kool & The Gang - Take My HeartFeatured on the 1981 album "Something Special".
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2 . The Whispers - It's A Love ThingFeatured on the 1980 album "Imagination".
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3 . Robert Palmer - You Are In My SystemFeatured on the 1983 album "Pride".
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4 . Abba - Head Over HeelsFeatured on the 1981 album "The Visitors".
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5 . Thompson Twins - Love on Your SideFeatured on the 1983 album "Quick Step & Side Kick".
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6 . Fun Boy Three - Tunnel Of LoveFeatured on the 1983 album "Waiting".
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7 . Altered Images - Don't Talk to Me About LoveFeatured on the 1983 album "Bite".
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8 . The Nolans - Don't Love Me Too HardFeatured on the 1982 album "Portrait".
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9 . Maisonettes - Heartache AvenueFeatured on the 1983 album "Maisonettes For Sale".
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10 . Nick Heyward - Whistle Down The WindFeatured on the 1983 album "North of a Miracle".
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11 . Chris Rea - Loving You AgainFeatured on the 1987 album "Dancing with Strangers". |
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12 . Leo Sayer - Have You Ever Been In LoveFeatured on the 1982 album "Have You Ever Been in Love".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Whispers released "It's a Love Thing" as part of their 1980 album "Imagination". The track showcased the group's staple R&B sound and achieved significant chart success.
2. "You Are In My System" was originally performed by The System. Robert Palmer later covered the track after discovering it in a Paris nightclub.
3. "Head Over Heels" is an ABBA song from their 1981 album "The Visitors". The track captures the band's signature pop sound and storytelling lyric style.
4. Thompson Twins recorded "Love On Your Side" at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas. The facility is famous for hosting various iconic artists during the '80s.
5. Fun Boy Three performed "The Tunnel of Love". David Byrne added his skillful touch during the production, complementing the band's unique new wave style.
6. Altered Images released "Don't Talk to Me About Love" as a 1983 single. The band found chart success in the UK with this catchy new wave tune.
7. The Nolans had previously been known as the "Nolan Sisters" when they released "Don't Love Me Too Hard". This name change reflected their evolving image.
8. The Maisonettes scored a hit with "Heartache Avenue", which peaked at number 7 on the UK charts. The song is renowned for its Northern Soul vibe.
9. "Whistle Down the Wind" marked Nick Heyward's debut solo effort post-Haircut One Hundred. The song presented a fresh change for the artist.
10. Chris Rea released "Loving You Again" in 1987 from his "Dancing with Strangers" album. The song's romantic theme resonated well with his audience.
11. "Have You Ever Been in Love" was first released by Paris. Leo Sayer later recorded his version, making it a signature part of his discography.
12. In 1995, Londonbeat entered the Eurovision Song Contest selection process for the UK with their track "I'm Just Your Puppet On A ... (String!)".
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