How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ashford & Simpson, Debbie Gibson, Johnny Diesel & The Injectors , Toto, Swing Out Sister, Bananarama, King, The Godfathers, Feargal Sharkey, 1927, David Essex , Diana Ross
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Ashford & Simpson - BabiesFeatured on the 1984 album "Solid".
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2 . Debbie Gibson - Only in My DreamsFeatured on the 1986 album "Out of the Blue".
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3 . Johnny Diesel & The Injectors - Don't Need LoveFeatured on the 1988 album "Johnny Diesel & The Injectors".
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4 . Toto - RosannaFeatured on the 1982 album " IV".
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5 . Swing Out Sister - You On My MindFeatured on the 1989 album "Kaleidoscope World".
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6 . Bananarama - Na Na Hey Hey [Kiss Him Goodbye]Featured on the 1983 album "Deep Sea Skiving".
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7 . King - Won't You Hold My Hand NowFeatured on the 1984 album "Steps in Time".
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8 . The Godfathers - She Gives Me LoveFeatured on the 1989 album "Texas Chainsaw Massacre".
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9 . Feargal Sharkey - Someone To SomebodyFeatured on the 1985 album "Feargal Sharkey".
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10 . 1927 - That's When I Think Of YouFeatured on the 1988 album "...ish".
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11 . David Essex - Myfanwy
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12 . Diana Ross - Missing YouFeatured on the 1984 album "Swept Away".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Fred Zarr produced "Only in My Dreams" by Debbie Gibson, enhancing the song's dance-pop vibe. It was recorded in 1984 when Gibson was just 16.
2. Mark Lizotte, better known as Johnny Diesel, was the lead vocalist on "Don't Need Love." This song hit number 10 in Australia and marked the band's breakthrough.
3. "Rosanna" by Toto was indeed named after Rosanna Arquette. Despite the inspiration, it was more about David Paich's other life experiences and relationships.
4. The music video for "You On My Mind" by Swing Out Sister took its stylish inspiration from the film "The Thomas Crown Affair." It added a sophisticated flair to their image.
5. In the US, Bananarama's "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)" peaked at a rather modest position of number 101 on the chart.
6. The band King performed their song "Won’t You Hold My Hand Now" on The Tube in 1984. The track is notable for its new wave sound.
7. The Godfathers blended punk and R&B influences in "She Gives Me Love", adding to their raw, edgy sound that stood apart in the 1980s.
8. Feargal Sharkey's "Someone to Somebody" was from his self-titled debut album, which also housed hits like "A Good Heart" and "You Little Thief".
9. "That's When I Think of You" by 1927 reached number six on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. It was a significant hit from their debut album *...ish*.
10. Lyrics for David Essex's "Myfanwy" were penned by Sir John Betjeman alongside Mike Read, adding poetic depth to the track.
11. Diana Ross's "Missing You" serves as a tribute to Marvin Gaye, illustrating the profound impact of his loss on her and the music world.
12. The title "Divine Thing" by The Soup Dragons was influenced by the iconic film "Hairspray," nodding to the actor Divine, an emblem of vibrant drag culture.
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