How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Phil Collins, Icehouse, Wet Wet Wet, Scritti Politti, Diana Ross, Erasure, Radio Heart, Gary Numan, Debbie Gibson, Cyndi Lauper, Donna Summer, Richard Marx, Kim Wilde
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Phil Collins - Against All OddsFeatured on the 1984 album "Against All Odds : Soundtrack".
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2 . Icehouse - Street CafeFeatured on the 1982 album "Primitive Man".
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3 . Wet Wet Wet - TemptationFeatured on the 1987 album "Popped In Souled Out".
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4 . Scritti Politti - Oh Patti [Don`t Feel Sorry For Loverboy]Featured on the 1988 album "Provision".
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5 . Diana Ross - ExperienceFeatured on the 1985 album "Eaten Alive".
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6 . Erasure - Oh L'AmourFeatured on the 1986 album "Wonderland".
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7 . Radio Heart, Gary Numan - Radio HeartFeatured on the 1987 album "Radio Heart".
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8 . Debbie Gibson - Out of the BlueFeatured on the 1987 album "Out of the Blue".
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9 . Cyndi Lauper - I Drove All NightFeatured on the 1989 album "A Night to Remember".
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10 . Donna Summer - This Time I Know It's For RealFeatured on the 1989 album "Another Place and Time".
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11 . Richard Marx - Endless Summer NightsFeatured on the 1987 album "Richard Marx". |
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12 . Kim Wilde - Another Step [Closer To You]Featured on the 1987 album "Another Step".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song references a dragon among its mystical imagery. It draws on fantasy themes, blending them with folk soundscapes.
2. "Imagine" promotes a vision of world peace. The song's utopian dreams reflect Lennon's idealism.
3. Water is an element in the opera-inspired narrative. "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a blend of rock and narrative intrigue.
4. The Empire State Building is a symbol of New York's grandeur. Billy Joel captures the city's vibrant atmosphere in his lyrics.
5. Don McLean wrote “American Pie” reflecting on 1960s society, catalyzed by Buddy Holly's death.
6. “Romeo and Juliet” directly references its namesake, echoing themes of love and whimsy.
7. Yellow serves as an ironic icon in “Big Yellow Taxi.” Mitchell critiques environmental destruction through its bright allure.
8. Alarm clocks kick off “Time,” amplifying the song's existential riff on life's fleeting moments.
9. David Bowie's alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, was a glam rock icon from his concept album era.
10. Strawberry Fields is depicted as a nostalgic, dreamlike escape in Beatles mythology. The lyrics evoke surreal, personal memories.
11. The “Piano Man” is based on Billy Joel's own experiences performing in piano bars, drawing listeners into vivid barroom narratives.
12. “Growin' Up” implies maturation spans a lifetime, with adolescence and adulthood blending together in the journey of self-discovery.
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