How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Air Supply, The Pointer Sisters, Glenn Frey, Bobby Womack, Living in a Box, Luther Vandross, Rene & Angela, Meat Loaf, Paul Young, Dan Hartman, Bobby Brown, The Police
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What song by Air Supply achieved significant chart success by reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A “Lost in Love”
- B “Making Love Out of Nothing at All”
- C “All Out of Love”
2. Which member of The Pointer Sisters sang lead vocals for their 1981 hit?
- A Bonnie Pointer
- B Anita Pointer
- C Ruth Pointer
3. Glenn Frey co-wrote the song “True Love” with which collaborator?
- A Jack Tempchin
- B Don Henley
- C JD Souther
4. Which 1985 Bobby Womack song features a music video in a recording studio?
- A “Across 110th Street”
- B “If You Think You’re Lonely Now”
- C “So Many Rivers”
5. What was the highest chart position achieved by Living in a Box’s “Room in Your Heart” in the UK?
- A No. 10
- B No. 5
- C No. 15
6. Luther Vandross collaborated with which musician to produce “Any Love”?
- A Nile Rodgers
- B Quincy Jones
- C Marcus Miller
7. René & Angela’s “I’ll Be Good” peaked at what position on the R&B chart?
- A No. 4
- B No. 12
- C No. 1
8. What year was Meat Loaf’s “I’m Gonna Love Her for Both of Us” released?
- A 1979
- B 1981
- C 1983
9. Paul Young’s “Come Back and Stay” was written by whom?
- A Paul Young
- B Jack Lee
- C Daryl Hall
10. “I Can Dream About You” by Dan Hartman is featured in what 1984 film’s soundtrack?
- A Streets of Fire
- B Footloose
- C Beverly Hills Cop
11. Which Bobby Brown track became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989?
- A “My Prerogative”
- B “Don’t Be Cruel”
- C “Rock Wit’cha”
12. Which 1980 song by The Police won a Grammy Award and topped the charts in multiple countries?
- A “Every Breath You Take”
- B “Message in a Bottle”
- C “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Air Supply – All Out Of LoveFeatured on the 1980 album “Lost in Love”.
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2 . The Pointer Sisters – Slow HandFeatured on the 1981 album “Black & White”.
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3 . Glenn Frey – True LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “Soul Searchin'”.
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4 . Bobby Womack – I Wish He Didn’t Trust Me So MuchFeatured on the 1985 album “So Many Rivers”.
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5 . Living in a Box – Room In Your HeartFeatured on the 1989 album “Gatecrashing”.
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6 . Luther Vandross – Any LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “Any Love”.
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7 . Rene & Angela – I’ll Be GoodFeatured on the 1985 album “Street Called Desire”.
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8 . Meat Loaf – I’m Gonna Love Her for Both of UsFeatured on the 1981 album “Dead Ringer”.
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9 . Paul Young – Come Back and StayFeatured on the 1983 album “No Parlez“.
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10 . Dan Hartman – I Can Dream About YouFeatured on the 1984 album “Streets of Fire : Soundtrack”.
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11 . Bobby Brown – Rock Wit’chaFeatured on the 1988 album “Don’t Be Cruel“. |
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12 . The Police – Don’t Stand So Close To MeFeatured on the 1980 album “Zenyatta Mondatta“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “All Out of Love” by Air Supply was a massive hit in the US, achieving the number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Its popularity spanned multiple charts worldwide.
2. Anita Pointer took the lead for The Pointer Sisters’ hit song in 1981, showcasing her vocal talents alongside her sisters.
3. Glenn Frey’s “True Love” was co-written with Jack Tempchin, known for his long-standing collaboration with Frey.
4. Bobby Womack’s “So Many Rivers” featured his first music video, highlighting a live studio performance with altered vocals.
5. The track “Room in Your Heart” reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart, matching Living in a Box’s previous highest-charting single.
6. Marcus Miller co-produced “Any Love” with Luther Vandross, contributing to its success on multiple charts.
7. “I’ll Be Good” by René & Angela peaked at number 4 on the R&B chart, marking the duo’s significant hit.
8. Meat Loaf released “I’m Gonna Love Her for Both of Us” in 1981, a year that marked his continued collaboration with Jim Steinman.
9. “Come Back and Stay” was penned by Jack Lee, offering Paul Young a hit on his debut album.
10. “I Can Dream About You” was a part of the 1984 film *Streets of Fire*, cementing Dan Hartman’s pop culture footprint.
11. Bobby Brown’s “Rock Wit’cha” successfully entered the Billboard Hot 100’s top ten, reflecting his late ’80s dominance in R&B.
12. “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” by The Police won a Grammy, dominating international charts with its popular 1980 release.
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