How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : U2, Force MD’s, Whitney Houston, Billy Ocean, Animal Nightlife, Starship, Julia Fordham, Spear of Destiny, Roy Orbison, Gary Numan, Taylor Dayne, London Boys
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . U2 - With Or Without YouFeatured on the 1987 album "The Joshua Tree".
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2 . Force MD's - Tender LoveFeatured on the 1985 album "Chillin'".
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3 . Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of AllFeatured on the 1985 album "Whitney Houston".
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4 . Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs [To Make You Cry]Featured on the 1986 album "Love Zone".
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5 . Animal Nightlife - Mighty Hands of Love
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6 . Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us NowFeatured on the 1987 album "No Protection".
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7 . Julia Fordham - The Comfort of StrangersFeatured on the 1988 album "Julia Fordham".
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8 . Spear of Destiny - Never take me AliveFeatured on the 1987 album "Outland".
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9 . Roy Orbison - She's a Mystery to MeFeatured on the 1989 album "Mystery Girl".
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10 . Gary Numan - Radio Heart
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11 . Taylor Dayne - Prove Your LoveFeatured on the 1988 album "Tell It to My Heart". |
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12 . London Boys - RequiemFeatured on the 1989 album "The Twelve Commandments Of Dance".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced "Tender Love." Known for their precise production style, they completed the song quickly for a film love scene.
2. The music video for "Greatest Love of All" was filmed at the Apollo Theater, featuring an iconic performance by Whitney Houston.
3. Billy Ocean's prior single “Suddenly” was the tear-inducing song at a party, leading to the inspiration for "There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)."
4. Animal Nightlife titled their debut single “The Mighty Hands of Love,” a modest entry into the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
5. "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" by Starship appeared in the 1987 romantic comedy *Mannequin*, starring Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall.
6. "The Comfort of Strangers" reached number 89 on the UK Singles Chart, a modest achievement for Julia Fordham's heartfelt track.
7. Kirk Brandon was part of Theatre of Hate before forming Spear of Destiny, a fact not lost on fans of British rock history.
8. "She's a Mystery to Me" was penned by Bono and The Edge of U2, capitalizing on their knack for creating haunting melodies.
9. Gary Numan featured on the single "Radio Heart," lending his distinctive voice to the track and enhancing its pop appeal.
10. "Prove Your Love" topped the US Dance Club Songs chart, marking a hot spot for Taylor Dayne's energetic single.
11. London Boys performed "Requiem" on *Top of the Pops* in 1989, bringing their dance-pop sound to a wide British audience.
12. The concept of "The Red Shoes" was inspired by a 1948 film directed by Michael Powell, weaving a tale around enchanted ballet slippers.
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