How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Chicago, Bon Jovi, The Tubes, King, Queensryche, ABC, Genesis, LL Cool J, Robert Plant, Tina Turner, Spandau Ballet, Sting
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Who provided lead vocals on The Tubes’ “Don’t Want to Wait Anymore”?
- A Fee Waybill
- B David Foster
- C Bill Spooner
2. What genre’s influence is evident in Norah Jones’ debut single recorded in B-flat major?
- A Jazz
- B Rock
- C Classical
3. Which milestone did AC/DC’s track achieve with Brian Johnson as the new lead singer?
- A First song to top the charts
- B First single featuring Johnson
- C Last song of the 80s
4. Stevie Wonder’s 1985 hit became the first single to top four Billboard charts simultaneously. Which one was not included?
- A Dance
- B Jazz
- C R&B
5. What notable musical feature is present in the 1994 track combining acid house and Scottish folk elements?
- A Bagpipe drone
- B Harpsichord solo
- C Mandolin riff
6. John Legend dedicated the lyrics of which song to his wife, Chrissy Teigen?
- A “Ordinary People”
- B “All of Me”
- C “Love Me Now”
7. Hawkwind’s song incorporates Morse Code. What message does it transmit?
- A SOS
- B HELP
- C MAYDAY
8. Huey Lewis wrote “Stuck With You” with which other band member?
- A Johnny Colla
- B Chris Hayes
- C Sean Hopper
9. Which singer performed “So Fine” after leaving Niteflyte?
- A Howard Hewett
- B Howard Johnson
- C Howard Greenfield
10. Aerosmith’s 1989 single featured which studio as the recording location?
- A Sun Studio
- B Abbey Road
- C Little Mountain Sound
11. What 2013 song by Rizzle Kicks includes uncredited vocals by Emily Phillips?
- A “Lost Generation”
- B “Skip to the Good Bit”
- C “Mama Do the Hump”
12. What myth influenced the title of Sting’s song “Love Is the Seventh Wave”?
- A The seventh seal
- B The seventh son
- C The seventh wave
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Chicago – Hard To Say I’m SorryFeatured on the 1982 album “Chicago 16”.
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2 . Bon Jovi – Never Say GoodbyeFeatured on the 1986 album “Slippery When Wet“.
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3 . The Tubes – I Don’t Want To Wait AnymoreFeatured on the 1981 album “The Completion Backward Principle”.
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4 . King – Alone Without YouFeatured on the 1985 album “Bitter Sweet”.
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5 . Queensryche – Gonna Get Close To YouFeatured on the 1986 album “Rage for Order”.
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6 . ABC – All Of My HeartFeatured on the 1982 album “The Lexicon Of Love“.
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7 . Genesis – MisunderstandingFeatured on the 1980 album “Duke“.
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8 . LL Cool J – I Need LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Bigger and Deffer“.
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9 . Robert Plant – Big LogFeatured on the 1983 album “The Principle of Moments”.
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10 . Tina Turner – What’s Love Got to Do with ItFeatured on the 1984 album “Private Dancer“.
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11 . Spandau Ballet – Be Free With Your LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Heart Like A Sky”. |
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12 . Sting – Love Is The Seventh WaveFeatured on the 1985 album “The Dream of the Blue Turtles“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bill Spooner’s lead vocals gave the single a unique distinction. The Tubes aimed for fresh appeal on their Capitol Records debut.
2. The jazz influence is notable, drawing comparisons to Norah Jones’ sophisticated piano style and tonal depth.
3. AC/DC’s track marked Brian Johnson’s debut as lead singer after Bon Scott’s passing, making a powerful return.
4. Probably wouldn’t find this Stevie Wonder hit under Jazz charts; it topped the other three, defining his versatile 1980s style.
5. Bagpipe drone blended traditional elements with electronic beats, making the track stand out in the house scene.
6. “All of Me” pays a heartfelt tribute to Chrissy Teigen, exploring themes of love and vulnerability.
7. The song cleverly uses Morse Code to spell SOS, aligning with its science fiction-inspired theme.
8. Collaborating with Chris Hayes, Huey Lewis achieved a chart-topping love anthem, solidifying their band’s pop-rock reputation.
9. Howard Johnson stepped out with “So Fine,” assuming lead on a boogie track that showcased his solo potential.
10. Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver served as the birthplace for Aerosmith’s hard-rocking single.
11. “Skip to the Good Bit” features Emily Phillips’ uncredited vocals, adding charm to Rizzle Kicks’ playful melody.
12. The title refers to a myth of the seventh wave being the most forceful, resonating with love’s unstoppable nature.
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