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.
1. What distinguishes the 10cc song “Run Away” from other tracks on their album “Ten Out of 10”?
- A It had different versions in the UK and US albums
- B It was used in a major film
- C It was released as a single with a promo video
2. Which artist’s cover of a Danny Whitten song reached number one in the UK as a double A-side?
- A Rod Stewart
- B Everything But The Girl
- C Neil Young
3. Which producer is credited with the success of the 1987 debut single from the album “Bridge of Spies”?
- A Phil Spector
- B George Martin
- C Roy Thomas Baker
4. Which major change occurred for Maze the year they released “Can’t Get Over You”?
- A They adopted a new band name
- B They changed their lead vocalist
- C They switched to Warner Bros. Records
5. Which chart-topping feat did the second single from a 1988 debut album achieve on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles?
- A Reached number one for three weeks
- B Stayed in the top ten for three months
- C Was the first single to sell a million copies
6. What distinguishes the EP and album release of the Texas song in 1989?
- A The EP had more songs than the album
- B The album had live tracks, the EP did not
- C The song appeared on both releases
7. What did the hit single from “Reservations for Two” achieve on Adult Contemporary charts?
- A First entry on Adult Contemporary
- B Dionne Warwick’s sixth number-one
- C Most weeks at number one
8. How did the Lightning Seeds’ single released in 1989 fare on the UK Singles Chart?
- A It did not chart
- B It reached No. 16
- C It was a top-five hit
9. What strategy led to the U.S. debut success of a single released from a 1988 album?
- A Extensive television advertising
- B Radio play as a “mystery artist”
- C Free concert tickets with purchases
10. Whose production shaped a Motown lead single into an international chart-topper in 1980?
- A Barry Gordy and Smokey Robinson
- B Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards
- C Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson
11. What historical claim is attached to Michael McDonald’s debut solo single in 1982?
- A The first song to use electronic drums
- B Recognized as his first solo hit
- C Featured the first music video in space
12. Sybil’s 1989 single, originally by Dionne Warwick, reached which notable chart position in the U.S.?
- A Number one on the Hot 100
- B Number two on the R&B chart
- C Top five on the Dance chart
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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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