How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Erasure, Eighth Wonder, Luther Vandross, Rod Stewart, Bananarama, UB40, Levert, Eurythmics, Five Star, Heart, The Cure, Public Image Limited
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What unique setting is featured in Erasure’s debut single music video?
- A A spaceship
- B A circus
- C A mock Western
2. Which artist recorded a Cantonese-language cover of Eighth Wonder’s “Baby Baby”?
- A Anita Mui
- B Elvina Kong
- C Jacky Cheung
3. Which instrument did Nat Adderley Jr. contribute to “Stop to Love” by Luther Vandross?
- A Clarinet
- B Piano
- C Flute
4. Which Rod Stewart single from “Body Wishes” features a runtime of approximately 4 minutes and 19 seconds?
- A “Young Turks”
- B “What Am I Gonna Do (I’m So In Love With You)”
- C “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)”
5. Which Bananarama song marked the end of their trio collaboration with Stock Aitken Waterman?
- A “I Heard a Rumour”
- B “Cruel Summer”
- C “Love, Truth and Honesty”
6. Which reggae version of “Red Red Wine” influenced UB40’s cover without the band knowing the original songwriter?
- A Jimmy Cliff
- B Tony Tribe
- C Peter Tosh
7. Who wrote the song “Casanova” performed by LeVert?
- A Babyface
- B Luther Vandross
- C Reggie Calloway
8. Which Eurythmics album features the single with a runtime of approximately 4 minutes, released in August 1986?
- A “Touch”
- B “Revenge”
- C “Sweet Dreams”
9. What chart position did Five Star’s “Love Take Over” achieve on the US Hot R&B chart?
- A Number 5
- B Number 9
- C Number 11
10. Who originally wrote the Heart single that reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.?
- A Diane Warren
- B Desmond Child
- C Tom Kelly
11. Which key is The Cure’s “Lovesong” predominantly performed in?
- A C major
- B A minor
- C G major
12. Which single did Public Image Ltd release that became their most commercially successful, featuring “Blue Water” on the B-side?
- A “Rise”
- B “This Is Not a Love Song”
- C “Disappointed”
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Erasure – Who Needs Love [Like That]Featured on the 1985 album “Wonderland”.
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2 . Eighth Wonder – Baby BabyFeatured on the 1988 album “Fearless”.
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3 . Luther Vandross – Stop To LoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Give Me the Reason“.
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4 . Rod Stewart – What Am I Gonna Do [I’m So In Love With You]Featured on the 1983 album “Body Wishes”.
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5 . Bananarama – Love Truth and HonestyFeatured on the 1988 album “The Greatest Hits Collection”.
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6 . UB40 – Red Red WineFeatured on the 1983 album “Labour of Love“.
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7 . Levert – CasanovaFeatured on the 1987 album “The Big Throwdown”.
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8 . Eurythmics – Thorn In My SideFeatured on the 1986 album “Revenge“.
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9 . Five Star – Love Take OverFeatured on the 1985 album “Luxury of Life”.
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10 . Heart – Who Will You Run To?Featured on the 1987 album “Bad Animals“.
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11 . The Cure – LovesongFeatured on the 1989 album “Disintegration“. |
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12 . Public Image Limited – This Is Not A Love SongFeatured on the 1983 album “This Is What You Want… This Is What You Get”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Erasure’s debut single music video is set in a mock Western. It features the band members in cowboy and drag roles, adding a playful twist to the visuals.
2. Hong Kong singer Elvina Kong recorded a Cantonese cover of “Baby Baby” by Eighth Wonder. Released in 1988, it showcased the track’s international appeal.
3. Nat Adderley Jr., composer and lyricist of “Stop to Love,” did not exclusively play an instrument but contributed to its production. Marcus Miller handled the production duties.
4. “What Am I Gonna Do (I’m So In Love With You)” is a Rod Stewart single with a runtime of about 4 minutes and 19 seconds, contributing to the success of “Body Wishes”.
5. “Love, Truth and Honesty” was Bananarama’s last song with Stock Aitken Waterman as a trio. The track saw moderate chart success internationally.
6. Tony Tribe’s reggae version of “Red Red Wine” inspired UB40’s cover. The band was unaware that Neil Diamond was the original songwriter.
7. “Casanova” by LeVert was penned by Reggie Calloway. The song achieved significant commercial success, reaching gold sales certifications worldwide.
8. The Eurythmics single with a 4-minute runtime released in August 1986 is from their album “Revenge”. It includes tracks produced by David A. Stewart.
9. Five Star’s “Love Take Over” peaked at number 9 on the US Hot R&B chart. The song emphasized themes of emotional openness.
10. Diane Warren wrote Heart’s hit that peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. This was part of their successful streak in the late 1980s.
11. “Lovesong” by The Cure is performed in A minor. The chord progression highlights the song’s emotive quality, contributing to its commercial and critical acclaim.
12. “This Is Not a Love Song” became Public Image Ltd’s most commercially successful single, with “Blue Water” featured on the B-side of the 12″ version.
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