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, Van Halen, The Lotus Eaters, Cheap Trick, Chris De Burgh, Simply Red, The Psychedelic Furs, Vixen, Transvision Vamp, Kelly Marie, Cliff Richard, Ultravox
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which song marked Siedah Garrett’s first major hit?
- A I Just Can’t Stop Loving You
- B Todo Mi Amor Eres Tú
- C Tomorrow Is Gonna Be Your Day
2. Which guitarist influenced the solo on Van Halen’s “When It’s Love”?
- A Jimi Hendrix
- B Eric Clapton
- C Carlos Santana
3. What historic recording session led to the debut single from The Lotus Eaters?
- A A BBC Radio 1 interview
- B A live TV performance
- C A John Peel session
4. Which bassist debuted with Cheap Trick on “If You Want My Love”?
- A Tom Petersson
- B Jon Brant
- C Michael Anthony
5. What inspired Chris De Burgh to write “Lady In Red”?
- A His wife in a red dress
- B An overheard conversation
- C A scene from a movie
6. What personal event influenced Mick Hucknall’s “Holding Back the Years”?
- A A childhood birthday
- B His mother leaving
- C A graduation ceremony
7. For whom was “Love My Way” primarily written according to Richard Butler?
- A 80s pop fans
- B People grappling with their sexuality
- C Music critics
8. Who played keyboards on Vixen’s “Edge Of A Broken Heart”?
- A Richard Marx
- B Jan Kuehnemund
- C Elton John
9. What musical era influenced Transvision Vamp’s “Landslide of Love”?
- A Disco era
- B 1950s style
- C Classical period
10. When did Kelly Marie’s “Feels Like I’m In Love” reach the top of the UK Singles Chart?
- A 1978
- B 1980
- C 1982
11. Which pop rock song was Cliff Richard’s lead single in July 1982?
- A Devil Woman
- B The Only Way Out
- C Wired for Sound
12. What milestone did Ultravox’s album “Lament” reach in 2024?
- A 30th Anniversary
- B 40th Anniversary
- C 50th Anniversary
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Tracklist
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1 . Michael Jackson – I Just Can’t Stop Loving You (w/ Siedah Garrett)Featured on the 1987 album “Bad“.
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2 . Van Halen – When It’s LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “OU812”.
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3 . The Lotus Eaters – The First Picture of YouFeatured on the 1983 album “No Sense of Sin”.
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4 . Cheap Trick – If You Want My LoveFeatured on the 1982 album “One on One”.
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5 . Chris De Burgh – Lady In RedFeatured on the 1986 album “Into the Light”.
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6 . Simply Red – Holding Back The YearsFeatured on the 1985 album “Picture Book“.
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7 . The Psychedelic Furs – Love My WayFeatured on the 1982 album “Forever Now”.
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8 . Vixen – Edge Of A Broken HeartFeatured on the 1988 album “Vixen”.
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9 . Transvision Vamp – Landslide of loveFeatured on the 1989 album “Velveteen”.
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10 . Kelly Marie – Feels Like I’m In LoveFeatured on the 1980 album “Feels Like I’m in Love”.
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11 . Cliff Richard – The Only Way OutFeatured on the 1982 album “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t “. |
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12 . Ultravox – LamentFeatured on the 1984 album “Lament”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” was Siedah Garrett’s first major hit. It was released in 1987 from the *Bad* album by Michael Jackson, achieving number one on multiple charts. Notably, Garrett was not informed in advance about her participation.
2. Eric Clapton influenced the guitar solo in Van Halen’s “When It’s Love.” The song from the *OU812* album saw impressive chart success, securing top positions on both rock and general charts in 1988.
3. The Lotus Eaters’ debut single arose from a John Peel session in 1982. “The First Picture of You” was recorded during the session and later included in their album *No Sense of Sin*.
4. Jon Brant appeared on “If You Want My Love” as Cheap Trick’s new bassist. He replaced Tom Petersson in 1982, marking the track’s entry onto several charts and later inclusion in films.
5. Chris De Burgh’s “Lady In Red” drew inspiration from a moment involving his wife in a red dress. Released in 1986, the track achieved significant international success, becoming one of his best-known singles.
6. Mick Hucknall’s mother leaving heavily influenced “Holding Back the Years.” Originally performed with the Frantic Elevators, the song reached acclaim after being reworked with Simply Red in 1985.
7. “Love My Way” was crafted for those grappling with their sexuality. Richard Butler intended it as reassurance for gay listeners. Released in 1982, its new wave style garnered diverse chart placements.
8. Richard Marx played keyboards on “Edge Of A Broken Heart” by Vixen. He also co-wrote and produced the track, released in 1988 on Vixen’s debut album, further showcasing his multifaceted contributions.
9. “Landslide of Love” drew influence from 1950s music styles. Transvision Vamp released the pop rock single in 1989, marking it with chart success and criticism for its melodic style.
10. In 1980, Kelly Marie’s “Feels Like I’m In Love” topped the UK Singles Chart. The track was originally conceived by Ray Dorset for Mungo Jerry a few years earlier and gained massive popularity in clubs.
11. “The Only Way Out” was Cliff Richard’s July 1982 lead single from the album *Now You See Me, Now You Don’t*. It performed well across various international charts, maintaining his pop rock reputation.
12. In 2024, Ultravox celebrated the 40th Anniversary of *Lament*. The reissue included remastered tracks and new remixes. This milestone highlighted the enduring influence of their seventh studio release.
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