How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Patrice Rushen, Fine Young Cannibals, Womack & Womack, Van Halen, Stevie Nicks, Mick Jagger, Bruce Hornsby & The Range, Janet Jackson, Julio Iglesias, Won Ton Ton, Phil Collins, Whitesnake
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Patrice Rushen - Forget Me NotsFeatured on the 1982 album "Straight from the Heart".
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2 . Fine Young Cannibals - Ever Fallen In LoveFeatured on the 1987 album "The Raw & the Cooked".
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3 . Womack & Womack - Love WarsFeatured on the 1983 album "Love Wars".
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4 . Van Halen - Why Can't This Be LoveFeatured on the 1986 album "Van Halen- 5150 >".
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5 . Stevie Nicks - Rooms On FireFeatured on the 1989 album "The Other Side Of The Mirror".
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6 . Mick Jagger - Lucky In LoveFeatured on the 1985 album "She's the Boss".
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7 . Bruce Hornsby & The Range - Mandolin RainFeatured on the 1986 album "The Way It Is".
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8 . Janet Jackson - Let's Wait AwhileFeatured on the 1986 album "Control".
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9 . Julio Iglesias - HeyFeatured on the 1980 album "Hey!".
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10 . Won Ton Ton - I Lie And I CheatFeatured on the 1988 album "Home".
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11 . Phil Collins - One More NightFeatured on the 1985 album "No Jacket Required". |
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12 . Whitesnake - Still of the NightFeatured on the 1987 album "Whitesnake".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Saxophone solo by Gerald Albright appeared in Patrice Rushen's track. This soulful addition underscored the song's dance-funk ethos.
2. Fine Young Cannibals covered "Ever Fallen in Love" for Jonathan Demme's film "Something Wild." The song added a quirky, energetic edge to the film’s soundtrack.
3. Background vocals on "Love Wars" include contributions from Bobby Womack, adding familial flair to the harmony.
4. Sammy Hagar first appeared as Van Halen's vocalist on "5150," marking a new era post-David Lee Roth.
5. Stevie Nicks' song was inspired by Rupert Hine, her brief romantic involvement infusing emotional layers into her lyrics.
6. Jeff Beck played guitar on Mick Jagger's track. His distinctive playing complemented Jagger's rock sensibilities.
7. Lyrics in "Mandolin Rain" reference a mandolin, which evokes images of melancholy nostalgia.
8. Janet Jackson earned her co-producer credit on this track from "Control." It highlighted her rising influence in the industry.
9. Julio Iglesias recorded "Hey!" in Spanish, aligning with his established Latin pop style.
10. "I Lie and I Cheat" was Won Ton Ton's English-language debut single, achieving notable chart success in Flanders.
11. Phil Collins used the Roland TR-808, adding trademark rhythmic patterns to the track's texture.
12. Whitesnake's song structure drew inspiration from Elvis Presley’s "Jailhouse Rock," linking rock past to its 80s incarnation.
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