How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Neil Diamond, Olivia Newton John & Cliff Richard, Sheena Easton, Bryan Adams, Mica Paris, Gilbert O’Sullivan, The Outfield, Milli Vanilli, Ray Parker Jr., Billy Ocean, Sade, Bryan Ferry
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What chart position did Neil Diamond’s “This Time” reach in the UK?
- A 84
- B 42
- C 10
2. On which chart did the duet from Xanadu reach the highest position?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B US Billboard Hot 100
- C US Adult Contemporary chart
3. What arcade game machines are seen in Sheena Easton’s “Almost Over You” music video?
- A Pac-Man and Donkey Kong
- B Defender and Sinistar
- C Space Invaders and Galaga
4. Who directed the music video for Bryan Adams’ “Victim of Love”?
- A Dominic Sena
- B David Fincher
- C Spike Jonze
5. Which song from Mica Paris’s debut album peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart?
- A My One Temptation
- B Breathe Life Into Me
- C Where Is the Love?
6. How long was the gap since Gilbert O’Sullivan’s last UK top 20 hit before “What’s in a Kiss”?
- A Over five years
- B Over ten years
- C Two years
7. “Your Love,” a hit from The Outfield’s debut album, was most successful in which country?
- A United States
- B United Kingdom
- C Australia
8. Which Milli Vanilli song achieved a Grammy that was later revoked?
- A Blame It on the Rain
- B Girl You Know It’s True
- C It’s My Life
9. Ray Parker Jr.’s “I Don’t Think That Man Should Sleep Alone” appeared on which album?
- A Raydio
- B After Dark
- C Ghostbusters
10. Which title was a variant of Billy Ocean’s “Caribbean Queen” in different markets?
- A Atlantic Queen
- B Pacific Queen
- C European Queen
11. What is the title of the B-side to Sade’s single released in 1985?
- A Promise
- B You’re Not the Man
- C Paradise
12. Bryan Ferry’s “Let’s Stick Together” music video features which model?
- A Twiggy
- B Kate Moss
- C Jerry Hall
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here and here
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1 . Neil Diamond – This Time
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2 . Olivia Newton John & Cliff Richard – SuddenlyFeatured on the 1980 album “Xanadu : Soundtrack”.
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3 . Sheena Easton – Almost Over YouFeatured on the 1983 album “Best Kept Secret”.
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4 . Bryan Adams – Victim Of LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Into The Fire”.
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5 . Mica Paris – Breathe Life Into MeFeatured on the 1989 album “So Good”.
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6 . Gilbert O’Sullivan – What’s in a KissFeatured on the 1980 album “Off Centre”.
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7 . The Outfield – All The Love In The WorldFeatured on the 1985 album “Play Deep”.
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8 . Milli Vanilli – Girl I’m Gonna Miss YouFeatured on the 1989 album “Girl You Know It’s True”.
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9 . Ray Parker Jr. – I Don’t Think That Man Should Sleep AloneFeatured on the 1987 album “After Dark”.
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10 . Billy Ocean – Caribbean Queen [No More Love on the Run]Featured on the 1984 album “Suddenly”.
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11 . Sade – The Sweetest TabooFeatured on the 1985 album “Promise“. |
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12 . Bryan Ferry – Let’s Stick TogetherFeatured on the 1976 album “Let’s Stick Together”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The single “This Time” reached number 84 on the UK charts in 1989. It was released as part of Neil Diamond’s album “The Best Years Of Our Lives.”
2. The duet, featured on the “Xanadu” soundtrack, peaked at number four on the US Adult Contemporary chart, surpassing its positions on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.
3. The music video for “Almost Over You” by Sheena Easton shows arcade games Defender and Sinistar. These machines were spotted in the background of a cozy apartment setting.
4. Dominic Sena directed the music video for Bryan Adams’ “Victim of Love.” His work on the video matched the song’s emotive themes.
5. “Breathe Life Into Me” reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart. It was one of Mica Paris’s early hits from her debut album “So Good.”
6. Gilbert O’Sullivan’s “What’s in a Kiss” was his first UK top 20 hit in over five years. It renewed interest in his music during the early 1980s.
7. The Outfield found the greatest success for their hit “Your Love” in the United States. Despite success abroad, their native UK was less enthusiastic.
8. Milli Vanilli’s commercially successful hit “Girl You Know It’s True” led to a Grammy Award, which was rescinded once their lip-syncing scandal was revealed.
9. Ray Parker Jr. released “I Don’t Think That Man Should Sleep Alone” on his album “After Dark.” The album was his fourth studio release.
10. Billy Ocean’s hit “Caribbean Queen” saw international variations, including “European Queen” and “African Queen,” depending on the market.
11. The B-side to Sade’s single released in 1985 is “You’re Not the Man.” It was a part of the release from the album “Promise.”
12. Jerry Hall features prominently in Bryan Ferry’s “Let’s Stick Together” music video. During this time, she was Ferry’s girlfriend and added a notable presence to the visual motif.
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