How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Freddie Mercury, Carmel, The Blue Nile, Fairground Attraction, Imagination, Belinda Carlisle, Jason Donovan, The Mighty Lemon Drops, Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder, ABC, Sade, Phyllis Hyman
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which film’s soundtrack features Freddie Mercury’s solo single “Love Kills”?
- A Metropolis
- B The NeverEnding Story
- C Tron
2. Who originally composed the melody for “It’s All In The Game,” later covered by Carmel?
- A Charles G. Dawes
- B Irving Berlin
- C Cole Porter
3. Which artist covered The Blue Nile’s single from the album *Hats* on her album *Medusa*?
- A Annie Lennox
- B Sinead O’Connor
- C Madonna
4. What instrument prominently features in Fairground Attraction’s “Find My Love”?
- A Spanish guitar
- B Violin
- C Accordion
5. Which band released “In and Out of Love” as part of their debut album in 1981?
- A Imagination
- B Spandau Ballet
- C Duran Duran
6. Who wrote the lyrics for Belinda Carlisle’s “World Without You”?
- A Diane Warren
- B Bernie Taupin
- C Neil Diamond
7. Whose initial rejection led to Jason Donovan recording “Nothing Can Divide Us”?
- A Rick Astley
- B George Michael
- C Boy George
8. Which film features the song “Together in Electric Dreams” in its soundtrack?
- A Electric Dreams
- B Blade Runner
- C Ghostbusters
9. Which city served as a backdrop for ABC’s “The Night You Murdered Love” music video?
- A Paris
- B London
- C Berlin
10. Which instrument underscores the opening of *the song* that portrays a “fashionable con-man”?
- A Electronic keyboard
- B Guitar
- C Saxophone
11. Who released the single “You Know How to Love Me” in 1979?
- A Phyllis Hyman
- B Donna Summer
- C Diana Ross
12. What instruments do James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, writers of “You Know How to Love Me,” primarily play?
- A Guitar and synthesizer
- B Drums and bass
- C Trumpet and piano
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Freddie Mercury – Love KillsFeatured on the 1984 album “Metropolis : Soundtrack”.
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2 . Carmel – It’s All In The GameFeatured on the 1987 album “Everybody’s Got a Little… Soul”.
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3 . The Blue Nile – The downtown lightsFeatured on the 1989 album “Hats”.
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4 . Fairground Attraction – Find My LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “The First of a Million Kisses”.
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5 . Imagination – In And Out Of LoveFeatured on the 1981 album “Body Talk”.
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6 . Belinda Carlisle – World Without YouFeatured on the 1987 album “Heaven on Earth”.
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7 . Jason Donovan – Nothing Can Divide UsFeatured on the 1988 album “Ten Good Reasons”.
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8 . The Mighty Lemon Drops – Into The Heart Of LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “Laughter”.
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9 . Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder – Together in Electric DreamsFeatured on the 1984 album “Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder”.
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10 . ABC – The Night You Murdered LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Alphabet City”.
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11 . Sade – Smooth OperatorFeatured on the 1984 album “Diamond Life“. |
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12 . Phyllis Hyman – You Know How To Love MeFeatured on the 1979 album “You Know How to Love Me”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Love Kills” appears on the Metropolis soundtrack, a restored version of Fritz Lang’s classic silent film. Mercury’s synth-pop contribution is unmissable against dystopian backdrops.
2. Charles G. Dawes, a U.S. Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, crafted the melody for “It’s All In The Game.” His unique political-musical combo remains unmatched.
3. Annie Lennox covered the Blue Nile’s track from *Hats* on her album *Medusa*. Lennox’s interpretation brought mainstream attention to the cult classic.
4. Fairground Attraction’s “Find My Love” is underpinned by Spanish guitar. Its melodic strums and vocals echo across UK charts from the late ’80s.
5. Imagination released “In and Out of Love,” showcasing Leee John’s vocal prowess. Their track contributed to the early ‘80s soulful dance scene.
6. Diane Warren penned “World Without You,” showcasing her flair for emotive lyricism and earning Carlisle another chart ingress and emotional expression.
7. Rick Astley’s rebound meant Jason Donovan recorded “Nothing Can Divide Us,” propelling his career post-*Neighbours* into pop stardom.
8. “Together in Electric Dreams” hues the soundtrack of the eponymous 1984 film. Oakey’s collaboration electrified charts beyond narrative means.
9. Paris plays the cosmopolitan canvas for ABC’s “The Night You Murdered Love.” The video features unmistakable cityscapes and love’s dark ruse.
10. Evoking a suave facade, electronic keyboard tones establish the atmosphere of *the song* featuring a remarkably slick protagonist.
11. Phyllis Hyman introduced “You Know How to Love Me” in 1979, solidifying sensuous disco vibes with nuanced vocals and rhythmic groove.
12. James Mtume and Reggie Lucas lend their guitar and synthesizer talents to “You Know How to Love Me.” Their collaboration bewitches late ’70s soundscapes.
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