How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : 10cc, Everything But The Girl, T’Pau, Maze, Karyn White, Texas, Dionne Warwick, Jeffrey Osborne, The Lightning Seeds, Donny Osmond, Diana Ross, Michael McDonald, Sybil
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . 10cc - Run AwayFeatured on the 1982 album "Ten Out Of 10".
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2 . Everything But The Girl - I Don't Want To Talk About ItFeatured on the 1988 album "Idlewild".
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3 . T'Pau - Heart And SoulFeatured on the 1987 album "Bridge of Spies".
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4 . Maze - Can't Get Over You (w/ Frankie Beverly)Featured on the 1989 album "Silky Soul".
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5 . Karyn White - SuperwomanFeatured on the 1988 album "Karyn White".
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6 . Texas - Every Day NowFeatured on the 1989 album "Southside".
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7 . Dionne Warwick, Jeffrey Osborne - Love PowerFeatured on the 1987 album "Reservations for Two".
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8 . The Lightning Seeds - PureFeatured on the 1989 album "Cloudcuckooland".
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9 . Donny Osmond - Soldier of LoveFeatured on the 1989 album "Donny Osmond".
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10 . Diana Ross - Upside DownFeatured on the 1980 album "Diana".
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11 . Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgetting [Every Time You’re Near]Featured on the 1982 album "If That's What It Takes". |
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12 . Sybil - Don't Make Me OverFeatured on the 1989 album "Sybil".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "Run Away" was released as a single with a promotional video, which set it apart from other tracks on "Ten Out of 10." The song's release included various promotional strategies including a video.
2. Rod Stewart's cover of the Danny Whitten song "I Don't Want to Talk About It" reached number one in the UK as a double A-side. It was paired with "The First Cut Is the Deepest."
3. Roy Thomas Baker produced the 1987 debut single from "Bridge of Spies." His work contributed to its success on multiple international charts.
4. "Can't Get Over You" marked Maze's switch to Warner Bros. Records. Prior to this, Maze released albums with Capitol Records.
5. The second single from the 1988 self-titled debut album reached number one for three weeks on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart. It demonstrated the album's strong R&B appeal.
6. The Texas song appeared on both the 1989 EP and the debut album "Southside." Despite differing track formats, the song remained consistent between releases.
7. The lead single from "Reservations for Two" became Dionne Warwick's sixth number-one on the Adult Contemporary chart. This marked a milestone in her career chart history.
8. The Lightning Seeds' 1989 single reached No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart. It was their introduction to the British public, establishing their chart presence.
9. A "mystery artist" radio promotion strategy helped the single from the 1988 album succeed in the U.S. It generated intrigue and played repeatedly on air before revealing the artist.
10. Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards produced the track that became an international hit in 1980. Their influence shaped its sound and chart success worldwide.
11. Michael McDonald's debut solo single was recognized for establishing his career apart from the Doobie Brothers. It reached top positions across several Billboard charts in 1982.
12. Sybil's 1989 single reached number two on the Billboard R&B chart. The cover of a Dionne Warwick classic was one of her most successful U.S. releases.
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