How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes & James Ingram, Queen, Spear Of Destiny, Eugene Wilde, Will Downing, ZZ Top, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, George Benson, Jody Watley, Bee Gees
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which award did Barbra Streisand’s “Woman in Love” win in 1980?
- A Grammy Award
- B Ivor Novello award
- C Academy Award
2. Who was originally considered for Kenny Rogers’ “What About Me?” before Kim Carnes and James Ingram recorded it?
- A Lionel Richie
- B Dolly Parton
- C Michael Jackson
3. What technique contributes to the gospel choir effect in Queen’s song from *A Day at the Races*?
- A Auto-Tune
- B Voice layering
- C Echo chamber
4. Which song reached the UK Top 50 as part of Spear of Destiny’s 1987 album *Outland*?
- A “Was That You?”
- B “Strangers in Our Town”
- C “The Traveller”
5. Which song from 1984 had its chart-topping single later sampled by Foxy Brown in 1996?
- A “Get Me Home”
- B “Get On Up”
- C “Gotta Get You Home Tonight”
6. Which artist released a cover of Deniece Williams’ “Free” in his 1988 debut album?
- A Will Downing
- B Luther Vandross
- C Peabo Bryson
7. ZZ Top’s first use of synthesizers in their 1984 single contributed to what shift?
- A Jazz innovation
- B Stylistic transformation
- C Genre transition
8. From which album is Lionel Richie’s 1986 single “Love Will Conquer All”?
- A *Truly*
- B *Dancing on the Ceiling*
- C *Can’t Slow Down*
9. The title track of Chic’s 1982 film soundtrack included which musical influences?
- A Disco-funk and reggae
- B Pop and blues
- C Jazz and techno
10. What notable collaboration appears in George Benson’s track from *Give Me the Night*?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Nile Rodgers
- C Rod Temperton
11. Jody Watley’s 1987 hit includes a wish expressed in her lyrics for what kind of connection?
- A Business alliance
- B Friendship
- C Emotional and physical
12. Which hit marked the Bee Gees’ return to number one status in Europe in 1987?
- A “E.S.P.”
- B “Tragedy”
- C “You Win Again”
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Tracklist
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1 . Barbra Streisand – Woman In LoveFeatured on the 1980 album “Guilty“.
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2 . Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes & James Ingram – What About Me?Featured on the 1984 album “What About Me?”.
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3 . Queen – Somebody To LoveFeatured on the 1976 album “A Day at the Races“.
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4 . Spear Of Destiny – The TravellerFeatured on the 1987 album “Outland”.
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5 . Eugene Wilde – Gotta Get You Home Tonight
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6 . Will Downing – FreeFeatured on the 1988 album “Will Downing”.
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7 . ZZ Top – Gimme All Your Lovin’Featured on the 1983 album “Eliminator“.
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8 . Lionel Richie – Love Will Conquer AllFeatured on the 1986 album “Dancing on the Ceiling“.
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9 . Carly Simon – WhyFeatured on the 1982 album “Soup for One”.
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10 . George Benson – Love X LoveFeatured on the 1980 album “Give Me the Night“.
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11 . Jody Watley – Don’t You Want MeFeatured on the 1987 album “Jody Watley”. |
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12 . Bee Gees – You Win AgainFeatured on the 1987 album “E.S.P.”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song won the prestigious Ivor Novello award in 1980 for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. Remarkably, it became Streisand’s last number-one on the Billboard Hot 100.
2. Lionel Richie was initially considered for the track. However, scheduling issues led to the final trio of Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, and James Ingram.
3. The gospel choir effect was achieved using voice layering techniques. Mercury, May, and Taylor crafted rich vocals without Deacon.
4. “The Traveller” was one of three singles from *Outland* that entered the UK Top 50, illustrating the band’s broad appeal.
5. “Gotta Get You Home Tonight” topped U.S. R&B charts in early 1985 and its melody was later sampled by Foxy Brown.
6. Will Downing’s debut album featured his cover of “Free,” adding a personal twist to the well-known Deniece Williams classic.
7. ZZ Top’s use of synthesizers marked a stylistic transformation in the band’s music, boosting their commercial success significantly.
8. The song is from Lionel Richie’s third studio album, *Dancing on the Ceiling*, reflecting his signature pop and soul blend.
9. The track featured disco-funk and reggae sounds, signaling a shift in Chic’s usual style and benefiting its chart performance.
10. Rod Temperton’s role in George Benson’s song highlights his prolific songwriting, further enriching the track’s jazz influence.
11. Jody Watley’s song expresses a craving for deeper emotional and physical connections, resonating with audiences globally.
12. “You Win Again” marked the Bee Gees’ comeback, securing their reputation as UK chart successes across multiple decades.
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