How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bucks Fizz, Cliff Richard, Madonna, Julio Iglesias, Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen, Samantha Fox, Billy Idol, Transvision Vamp, Swing Out Sister, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Womack & Womack, Joy Division
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What award was Bucks Fizz’s ‘Now Those Days Are Gone’ nominated for in 1983?
- A Grammy Award
- B Ivor Novello Award
- C Brit Award
2. Which milestone did ‘The Best of Me’ by Cliff Richard mark for the artist?
- A 50th birthday
- B 200th album
- C 100th single
3. For which movie was Madonna’s ‘Crazy for You’ recorded?
- A Desperately Seeking Susan
- B Vision Quest
- C Body of Evidence
4. Which artists collaborated on ‘All of You’ ?
- A Julio Iglesias and Diana Ross
- B Elton John and Aretha Franklin
- C Lionel Richie and Barbra Streisand
5. ‘Tougher Than the Rest’ by Bruce Springsteen features which B-side track?
- A Thunder Road
- B Roulette
- C Badlands
6. Who penned the song ‘Do Ya Do Ya [Wanna Please Me]’ performed by Samantha Fox?
- A Mike Bissell and Graham Richardson
- B Desmond Child and Diane Warren
- C Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly
7. What inspired Billy Idol to write ‘Sweet Sixteen’ ?
- A A Greek myth
- B An old Hollywood film
- C Coral Castle’s story
8. What genre best describes ‘I Want Your Love’ by Transvision Vamp?
- A Pop-punk
- B Disco
- C Country
9. Which song marked the last contribution of Martin Jackson to Swing Out Sister?
- A Twilight World
- B Breakout
- C Fooled by a Smile
10. ‘Waiting in Vain’ was a single from which Bob Marley & the Wailers album?
- A Kaya
- B Rastaman Vibration
- C Exodus
11. Which two family members primarily wrote ‘Baby I’m Scared Of You’ by Womack & Womack?
- A Bobby and Cecil Womack
- B Sam and Ruby Womack
- C Cecil and Linda Womack
12. ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ is associated with which band’s dramatic backstory?
- A The Smiths
- B New Order
- C Joy Division
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Tracklist
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1 . Bucks Fizz – Now Those Days Are GoneFeatured on the 1982 album “Are You Ready”.
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2 . Cliff Richard – The Best Of MeFeatured on the 1989 album “Stronger”.
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3 . Madonna – Crazy For YouFeatured on the 1985 album “Vision Quest : Soundtrack “.
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4 . Julio Iglesias, Diana Ross– All Of YouFeatured on the 1984 album “1100 Bel Air Place”.
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5 . Bruce Springsteen – Tougher Than the RestFeatured on the 1987 album “Tunnel of Love“.
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6 . Samantha Fox – Do Ya Do Ya [Wanna Please Me]Featured on the 1986 album “Touch Me”.
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7 . Billy Idol – Sweet SixteenFeatured on the 1986 album “Whiplash Smile”.
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8 . Transvision Vamp – I Want Your LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “Pop Art”.
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9 . Swing Out Sister – Fooled By A SmileFeatured on the 1987 album “It’s Better to Travel”.
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10 . Bob Marley & The Wailers – Waiting in VainFeatured on the 1983 album “Exodus“.
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11 . Womack & Womack – Baby I’m Scared Of YouFeatured on the 1983 album “Love Wars”. |
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12 . Joy Division – Love Will Tear Us ApartFeatured on the 1980 album “0”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bucks Fizz’s track was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award, an honor recognizing songwriting excellence in Britain. It was a notable achievement enhancing their pop legacy.
2. ‘The Best of Me’ marked Cliff Richard’s milestone of releasing his 100th single. This was a historic moment in his long and ongoing music career.
3. Madonna’s ballad ‘Crazy for You’ was recorded for the film *Vision Quest*. It marked a significant departure from her usual dance tracks.
4. Julio Iglesias and Diana Ross teamed up for the romantic duet ‘All of You,’ blending their distinctive vocal styles to achieve international chart success.
5. The B-side to ‘Tougher Than the Rest’ is ‘Roulette,’ showcasing Springsteen’s knack for pairing powerful narratives with his singles.
6. Graham Richardson and Mike Bissell wrote Samantha Fox’s hit, which combined glam rock influences and bold lyrics characteristic of the era.
7. ‘Sweet Sixteen’ was inspired by the Coral Castle’s poignant history, where builder Edward Leedskalnin channeled heartbreak into a lasting monument.
8. ‘I Want Your Love’ is known for its pop-punk style, a hallmark of Transvision Vamp’s sound that propelled them into the charts.
9. ‘Fooled by a Smile’ was Martin Jackson’s last contribution to Swing Out Sister before the group became a duo, marking the end of an era.
10. ‘Waiting in Vain’ features on *Exodus*, a landmark album by Bob Marley & the Wailers that is celebrated for its cultural impact.
11. Cecil and Linda Womack wrote ‘Baby I’m Scared Of You,’ blending soulful lyrics with heartfelt music for their debut album.
12. Joy Division’s ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ casts a somber shadow over their work, echoing themes from Ian Curtis’s personal struggles.
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