‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°180 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Michael Jackson, Bertie Higgins, Reo Speedwagon, Jason Donovan, The Cars, Midge Ure, Hue & Cry, Vixen, Squeeze, Owen Paul, Aswad, Tina Turner

They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What was a notable decision made by Quincy Jones during the recording of Michael Jackson's song for the album *Off the Wall*?

  • A Altered the tempo
  • B Preserved a vocal crack
  • C Changed the key

2. Which classic film is explicitly mentioned in Bertie Higgins' debut single?

  • A Casablanca
  • B Sunset Boulevard
  • C Gone with the Wind

3. What achievement did "Keep On Loving You" accomplish for REO Speedwagon?

  • A First platinum album
  • B First number one single in the U.S.
  • C First European concert tour

4. Jason Donovan's cover song "Sealed with a Kiss" originally reached number one in which charts?

  • A UK Singles Chart
  • B Billboard Hot 100
  • C ARIA Charts

5. What can be seen in The Cars' music video for their 1981 single?

  • A High-speed car chase
  • B Ric Ocasek in an empty apartment
  • C Futuristic cityscape

6. What was unique about Midge Ure's cover of "No Regrets"?

  • A Featured a gospel choir
  • B Solo production of all instrumentation
  • C Collaborated with famous opera singer

7. In what notable setting was Hue and Cry's music video shot?

  • A Royal Horticultural Halls
  • B London's Tower Bridge
  • C A Scottish castle

8. What milestone did Vixen's debut album achieve following its release?

  • A Certified gold by the RIAA
  • B Included in a film soundtrack
  • C Featured a collaboration with Bon Jovi

9. Which songwriting duo crafted "Frank," a 1989 hit for Squeeze?

  • A Bono and The Edge
  • B Difford and Tilbrook
  • C Elton John and Bernie Taupin

10. Why did Owen Paul's television debut become memorable during *Pebble Mill at One*?

  • A Dropped the microphone
  • B Could not hear the backing track
  • C Fell off stage

11. In which year was the single version of "Give a Little Love" by Aswad released?

  • A 1986
  • B 1988
  • C 1990

12. Which of the following was a notable feature of Tina Turner's album *Break Every Rule*?

  • A First all-acoustic tour
  • B Included footage from her world tour
  • C Her last album with Capitol Records

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Tracklist

1 . Michael Jackson - She's Out of My Life

Featured on the 1979 album "Off The Wall".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

2 . Bertie Higgins - Key Largo

Featured on the 1982 album "Just Another Day in Paradise".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Reo Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You

Featured on the 1980 album "Hi Infidelity".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

4 . Jason Donovan - Sealed With A Kiss

Featured on the 1989 album "Ten Good Reasons".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . The Cars - Since You're Gone

Featured on the 1981 album "Shake It Up".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . Midge Ure - No Regrets

Featured on the 1982 album "The Gift".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Twitter

7 . Hue & Cry - Labour Of Love

Featured on the 1987 album "Seduced and Abandoned".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Vixen - Love made me

Featured on the 1988 album "Vixen".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

9 . Squeeze - If It's Love

Featured on the 1989 album "Frank".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . Owen Paul - My Favourite Waste of Time

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

11 . Aswad - Give A Little Love

Featured on the 1988 album "Distant Thunder".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

12 . Tina Turner - Break Every Rule

Featured on the 1986 album "Break Every Rule".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Quincy Jones made a stylistic choice by keeping Michael Jackson's vocal break towards the end of the song. This decision added a raw, emotional touch to the final recording.

2. Bertie Higgins’ debut single prominently references the film "Casablanca." The narrative draws parallels between its romance and the song's storyline.

3. "Keep On Loving You" became REO Speedwagon's first number one single in the United States. It marked their breakthrough on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

4. "Sealed with a Kiss" by Jason Donovan peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart. It enjoyed two weeks in the top position in 1989.

5. The music video features Ric Ocasek in an empty apartment. This minimalist setting complemented the song's themes and era.

6. Midge Ure uniquely produced all the instrumentation on "No Regrets." His hands-on approach distinguished this solo effort.

7. Hue and Cry's video was filmed at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London. The location added a polished backdrop to their track.

8. Vixen's debut album achieved gold certification from the RIAA. This milestone reflected the album's commercial success.

9. Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook wrote for Squeeze's "Frank." They sustained their strong collaborative dynamic through the 1980s.

10. Owen Paul's *Pebble Mill at One* performance became notable for the technical glitch. Unable to hear the track, the band remained still instead of miming.

11. "Give a Little Love" was released in 1988 by Aswad. Its performance on the UK charts demonstrated the band's appeal.

12. *Break Every Rule* was notable for including live performance footage from Tina Turner's world tour. The album celebrated her vibrant stage presence.

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