How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard, Cocteau Twins, Gwen Guthrie, Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes, Belinda Carlisle, Billy Idol, Shakin’ Stevens, ABBA, Simply Red, UB40, Barry White, Madonna
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which Andrew Lloyd Webber track, first performed by Sarah Brightman, features a duet between Christine and Raoul?
- A “All I Ask of You”
- B “The Music of the Night”
- C “Think of Me”
2. On which Cocteau Twins EP was the track “Orange Appled” included after a 1991 reissue?
- A “Head Over Heels”
- B “Love’s Easy Tears”
- C “Treasure”
3. Which Burt Bacharach song did Gwen Guthrie cover for her 1986 album “Good to Go Lover”?
- A “Walk On By”
- B “Say a Little Prayer”
- C “(They Long to Be) Close to You”
4. What movie’s theme song, recorded by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, won an Academy Award?
- A *Flashdance*
- B *Dirty Dancing*
- C *Footloose*
5. Which Belinda Carlisle song features George Harrison on slide guitar?
- A “Circle in the Sand”
- B “Heaven is a Place on Earth”
- C “Leave a Light On”
6. From whose original work did Billy Idol create a rock cover titled “To Be a Lover”?
- A Otis Redding
- B William Bell
- C Al Green
7. What is the metaphor central to Shakin’ Stevens’ “Sending You a Letter”?
- A Changing seasons
- B Sending nature elements
- C Traveling home
8. On which ABBA compilation did “The Day Before You Came” first appear?
- A “ABBA Gold”
- B “The Visitors”
- C “The Singles: The First Ten Years”
9. Simply Red’s 1989 track “You’ve Got It” appeared on which album?
- A “Men and Women”
- B “Picture Book”
- C “A New Flame”
10. Who originally recorded “Please Don’t Make Me Cry” before UB40 covered it?
- A Eddy Grant
- B Winston Groovy
- C Jimmy Cliff
11. Which Barry White song incorporates a Caribbean-inspired drum roll?
- A “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything”
- B “Sho’ You Right”
- C “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe”
12. Which Madonna track features influences from Motown and 50s-60s girl groups?
- A “Like a Virgin”
- B “Papa Don’t Preach”
- C “True Blue”
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Tracklist
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1 . Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard – All I Ask Of YouFeatured on the 1986 album “The Phantom of the Opera (Original Cast Recording)”.
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2 . Cocteau Twins – Love’s Easy Tears Restored
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3 . Gwen Guthrie – [They Long To Be] Close To YouFeatured on the 1986 album “Good to Go Lover”.
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4 . Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes – [I’ve Had] The Time Of My LifeFeatured on the 1987 album “Dirty Dancing : Soundtrack”.
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5 . Belinda Carlisle – Leave A Light OnFeatured on the 1989 album “Runaway Horses”.
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6 . Billy Idol – To Be A LoverFeatured on the 1986 album “Whiplash Smile”.
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7 . Shakin’ Stevens – A Letter To You
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8 . ABBA – The Day Before You CameFeatured on the 1982 album “The Singles: The First Ten Years”.
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9 . Simply Red – You’ve Got ItFeatured on the 1989 album “A New Flame“.
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10 . UB40 – Please Don’t Make Me CryFeatured on the 1983 album “Labour of Love“.
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11 . Barry White – Sho You RightFeatured on the 1987 album “The Right Night & Barry White”. |
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12 . Madonna – True BlueFeatured on the 1986 album “True Blue“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “All I Ask of You” is a duet from *The Phantom of the Opera*. Its release coincided with the musical and featured a studio version by Sarah Brightman and Cliff Richard.
2. “Love’s Easy Tears” was reissued in 1991, adding “Orange Appled”. Originally a 7-inch single, the EP reached number 53 on UK charts in 1986.
3. Gwen Guthrie covered “(They Long to Be) Close to You” in 1986. Written by Bacharach and David, her version charted in multiple countries.
4. The song from *Dirty Dancing* won multiple awards, including an Oscar. Medley and Warnes added their vocals to the soundtrack classic.
5. “Leave a Light On” features George Harrison on guitar. Released in 1989, the track showcased Carlisle’s pop rock appeal.
6. “To Be a Lover” reimagines William Bell’s 1968 ballad. Idol injected a dance-rock vibe, climbing charts worldwide.
7. Shakin’ Stevens uses natural elements metaphorically in “Sending You a Letter”. The track also reached the top 10 in the UK.
8. “The Day Before You Came” was on “The Singles: The First Ten Years”. The track did well in Europe, but not as strongly in the UK.
9. Simply Red’s “You’ve Got It” debuted on “A New Flame”. Despite modest chart success, it became part of their greatest hits lineup.
10. Winston Groovy originally recorded “Please Don’t Make Me Cry”. UB40’s cover hit top 10 in the UK, showing reggae’s adaptability.
11. “Sho’ You Right” includes a rhythmic drum roll. This single showcased Barry White’s blend of classical soul with electronic beats.
12. “True Blue” reflects Motown vibes. Madonna’s single celebrated her relationship, topping charts in several countries.
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