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, Al Jarreau, Elton John, Deacon Blue, Paul Young, UB40, Alison Moyet, Donna Summer, Limahl, Level 42, Hot Chocolate, Robert Palmer
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which ballad by Air Supply features a Marine and a young woman in its music video?
- A Making Love Out of Nothing at All
- B All Out of Love
- C Lost in Love
2. Who plays guitar on Al Jarreau’s “We’re In This Love Together”?
- A Carlos Santana
- B Jay Graydon
- C Eric Clapton
3. Who provides backing vocals on Elton John’s “Nikita”?
- A David Bowie
- B George Michael
- C Mick Jagger
4. What is the B-side to Deacon Blue’s single “Love and Regret”?
- A Flood in the Town
- B Down In The Flood
- C The Water Rising
5. Which artist originally recorded the song covered by Paul Young in 1984?
- A Ann Peebles
- B Aretha Franklin
- C Gladys Knight
6. UB40’s cover of “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” was originally written by which artist?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Marvin Gaye
- C Al Green
7. For which Alison Moyet album was “All Cried Out” the debut single?
- A Raindancing
- B Alf
- C Hoodoo
8. Which reggae group features uncredited vocals on Donna Summer’s 1983 single?
- A Black Uhuru
- B Musical Youth
- C Steel Pulse
9. Who composed the theme song for “The NeverEnding Story” soundtrack?
- A John Barry
- B Giorgio Moroder
- C Ennio Morricone
10. Which Level 42 song appeared in the video game Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony?
- A Something About You
- B Lessons in Love
- C Running in the Family
11. Which British band released “Tears on the Telephone” in 1983?
- A Hot Chocolate
- B The Sweet
- C Smokie
12. In which decade was Robert Palmer’s “Johnny and Mary” recorded?
- A 1980s
- B 1990s
- C 1970s
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 41/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Air Supply – Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
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2 . Al Jarreau – We’re In This Love TogetherFeatured on the 1981 album “Breakin’ Away“.
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3 . Elton John – NikitaFeatured on the 1985 album “Ice on Fire”.
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4 . Deacon Blue – Love And RegretFeatured on the 1989 album “When the World Knows Your Name”.
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5 . Paul Young – I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse DownFeatured on the 1985 album “The Secret of Association“.
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6 . UB40 – Here I Am [Come And Take Me]Featured on the 1990 album “Labour of Love II”.
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7 . Alison Moyet – All Cried OutFeatured on the 1984 album “Alf”.
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8 . Donna Summer – Unconditional Love (w/ Musical Youth)Featured on the 1983 album “She Works Hard for the Money“.
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9 . Limahl – Never Ending StoryFeatured on the 1984 album “Don’t Suppose”.
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10 . Level 42 – Something About YouFeatured on the 1985 album “World Machine“.
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11 . Hot Chocolate – Tears On The TelephoneFeatured on the 1983 album “Love Shot”. |
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12 . Robert Palmer – Johnny and MaryFeatured on the 1980 album “Clues”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” filmed its music video featuring a Marine and a young woman set in 1960s New York City.
2. Jay Graydon not only produced but also played guitar on Al Jarreau’s hit “We’re In This Love Together”.
3. In an intriguing collaboration, George Michael provided backing vocals for Elton John’s “Nikita”.
4. Deacon Blue’s single “Love and Regret” has “Down In The Flood” as its B-side, reflecting the era’s themes.
5. Before Paul Young’s cover, Ann Peebles first recorded the song that would later chart under Young’s association.
6. Al Green, along with Teenie Hodges, originally penned “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)”, later covered by UB40.
7. The song “All Cried Out” was released as part of Alison Moyet’s debut album, *Alf*, solidifying her solo career.
8. British reggae group Musical Youth lent their uncredited vocals to Donna Summer’s catchy 1983 single.
9. Giorgio Moroder composed the memorable theme song for “The NeverEnding Story”, a 1984 fantasy film classic.
10. “Something About You” by Level 42 found a new audience through its inclusion in the game Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony on Vice City FM.
11. The British band Hot Chocolate released “Tears on the Telephone” in 1983, a lesser-known gem from their collection.
12. “Johnny and Mary” was recorded in 1980, adding to Robert Palmer’s influence in British synth-pop and new wave music.
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