How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine, The Cult, Peter Cetera, Sérgio Mendes, Junior, Billy Ocean, The Cars, Al B. Sure!, Leo Sayer, Spandau Ballet, Aswad, Belinda Carlisle
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. For which track did Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine achieve their first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Dr. Beat
- B Rhythm Is Gonna Get You
- C Anything for You
2. “Edie (Ciao Baby)” by The Cult is a tribute to which famous figure?
- A Edie Sedgwick
- B Janis Joplin
- C Marilyn Monroe
3. In which film was Peter Cetera’s song “Glory of Love” prominently featured?
- A Top Gun
- B The Karate Kid Part II
- C Back to the Future
4. Which track by Sérgio Mendes achieved significant chart success in 1983?
- A Mas Que Nada
- B Never Gonna Let You Go
- C Magalenha
5. Which song by Junior is cited as an early precursor to the New Jack Swing genre?
- A Mama Used to Say
- B Oh Louise
- C Too Late
6. Where was the music video for Billy Ocean’s “The Colour of Love” filmed?
- A Jamaica
- B Barbados
- C Bahamas
7. Which song by The Cars was featured during the 1985 Live Aid event?
- A Just What I Needed
- B Drive
- C Good Times Roll
8. Which Al B. Sure! track reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart in 1988?
- A Nite and Day
- B Off On Your Own Girl
- C Rescue Me
9. Who originally recorded “More Than I Can Say” before Leo Sayer’s version?
- A The Crickets
- B The Beatles
- C Simon & Garfunkel
10. Which track became Spandau Ballet’s last entry on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A True
- B Gold
- C Only When You Leave
11. Aswad is known for blending reggae with which elements?
- A Jazz and Funk
- B Pop and R&B
- C Rock and Blues
12. Who features in the music video for Belinda Carlisle’s “Mad About You” alongside her?
- A Simon Le Bon
- B Andy Taylor
- C Nick Rhodes
Tracklist
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1 . Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine – Anything for YouFeatured on the 1987 album “Let It Loose”.
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2 . The Cult – Edie [Ciao Baby]Featured on the 1989 album “Sonic Temple”.
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3 . Peter Cetera – Glory Of LoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Solitude / Solitaire”.
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4 . Sérgio Mendes – Never Gonna Let You GoFeatured on the 1983 album “Sérgio Mendes”.
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5 . Junior – Oh LouiseFeatured on the 1985 album “Acquired Taste”.
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6 . Billy Ocean – The Colour of LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “Tear Down These Walls”.
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7 . The Cars – DriveFeatured on the 1984 album “Heartbeat City”.
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8 . Al B. Sure! – Off On Your Own GirlFeatured on the 1988 album “In Effect Mode”.
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9 . Leo Sayer – More Than I Can SayFeatured on the 1980 album “Living in a Fantasy”.
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10 . Spandau Ballet – Only When You LeaveFeatured on the 1984 album “Parade”.
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11 . Aswad – On And On
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12 . Belinda Carlisle – Mad About YouFeatured on the 1986 album “Belinda”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Anything for You” was Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine’s breakthrough on the Billboard Hot 100, claiming the top spot. Its success prompted an international album re-release under the same name.
2. The Cult’s “Edie (Ciao Baby)” pays homage to Edie Sedgwick, a muse of Andy Warhol. Her turbulent life in the 1960s New York art scene left a lasting impression.
3. “Glory of Love” became synonymous with “The Karate Kid Part II,” adding a melodic touch to the martial arts drama. The song highlighted Peter Cetera’s post-Chicago career.
4. “Never Gonna Let You Go” boosted Sérgio Mendes’ profile with its intricate harmonies. The song’s journey included covers by Dionne Warwick and Stevie Woods before reaching its hit status.
5. Junior’s “Oh Louise” pioneered the New Jack Swing sound before the genre’s peak. Its rhythmic innovation caught critics’ attention and influenced future artists.
6. Filmed amidst the scenic beaches of Barbados, “The Colour of Love” by Billy Ocean visually and lyrically explores love’s essence through vivid imagery.
7. “Drive” by The Cars resonated beyond its original release, notably highlighted during Live Aid’s humanitarian spotlight, marrying emotion with awareness.
8. “Off On Your Own Girl” maintained Al B. Sure!’s momentum on the charts, aligning with his new jack swing style that captivated audiences in 1988.
9. Originally a song by The Crickets, “More Than I Can Say” found new life with Leo Sayer, climbing charts worldwide and showcasing his stylistic spin.
10. “Only When You Leave,” by Spandau Ballet, marked their farewell to the U.S. charts with a melodic mix of pop and soul, emblematic of their era.
11. Aswad successfully blended reggae with pop and R&B, crafting a distinct sound that traversed the conventional reggae boundaries, reflecting their diverse musical influences.
12. Andy Taylor of Duran Duran made a cameo in Belinda Carlisle’s “Mad About You” video, adding a familiar face from the music scene of the 1980s.
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