How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson, Phil Collins, ABBA Princess, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Tears For Fears, New Edition, Kim Wilde, Cliff Richard, Sade, UB40
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson - Tonight I Celebrate My LoveFeatured on the 1983 album "Born to Love".
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2 . Phil Collins - A Groovy Kind Of LoveFeatured on the 1988 album "Buster : Soundtrack".
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3 . ABBA - The Winner Takes It AllFeatured on the 1980 album "Super Trouper".
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4 . Princess - Say I'm Your Number OneFeatured on the 1985 album "Princess".
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5 . Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love YouFeatured on the 1984 album "The Woman in Red : Soundtrack".
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6 . Gladys Knight & The Pips - Taste of Bitter LoveFeatured on the 1980 album "About Love".
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7 . Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of LoveFeatured on the 1989 album "The Seeds of Love".
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8 . New Edition - If It Isn't LoveFeatured on the 1988 album "Heart Break".
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9 . Kim Wilde - Say You Really Want MeFeatured on the 1986 album "Another Step".
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10 . Cliff Richard - My Pretty OneFeatured on the 1987 album "Always Guaranteed".
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11 . Sade - Nothing Can Come Between UsFeatured on the 1988 album "stronger Than Pride". |
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12 . UB40 - Where Did I Go WrongFeatured on the 1988 album "UB40".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The duet is by Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson. Released in 1983, it was the only duet from their project to make the U.S. Top 40. The music video premiered on U.S. television the same year.
2. Collins' song was inspired by Muzio Clementi's piece. It hit No. 1 in both the UK and the US, also securing spots on several charts and a Grammy nomination.
3. The song delves into the emotional fallout of a breakup. Written by Ulvaeus and Andersson, it reflects resonant themes of personal loss and acceptance.
4. The music video features iconic double-decker buses. It captures the quintessentially British atmosphere that Stock Aitken Waterman embraced in the mid-80s debut.
5. Created for "The Woman in Red," this track became a landmark hit for Stevie Wonder, topping multiple charts and collecting numerous accolades.
6. Gladys Knight & The Pips performed "Taste of Bitter Love." Their inimitable soul sound secured the track's place in 1980s funk and disco culture.
7. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, of Tears for Fears, penned their brass-laden, politically charged track, capturing a zeitgeist within the album "The Seeds of Love."
8. New Edition released this song in 1988. It was a significant hit for the group, with dynamic R&B rhythms and memorable lyrics.
9. "Say You Really Want Me" was linked with the film "Running Scared." In 1986, Kim Wilde's song enjoyed a unique dual-release strategy across continents.
10. Recorded first by Jamie Rae, it was initially titled "Pretty One." Cliff Richard's version topped the charts in 1987, showcasing his versatility.
11. Sade is the band behind "Nothing Can Come Between Us." Sade Adu’s songwriting shines through in their distinctive sound, further establishing the band’s legacy.
12. UB40's album prominently features the saxophone. The distinctive reggae sound defined the era and differentiated them emphatically from contemporaneous artists.
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