How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Human League, Europe, John Waite, Lionel Richie, Marc Almond, Champaign, Stephanie Mills, Tracey Ullman, Annie Lennox & Al Green, Cutting Crew, King, UB40
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What was the band lineup during the 1980s when “Love Is All That Matters” was released by The Human League?
- A Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, Susan Ann Sulley
- B Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford
- C David Gahan, Martin Gore, Andrew Fletcher
2. How did the 1988 version of Europe’s “Open Your Heart” differ from the 1984 recording?
- A New lyrics were added
- B Featured a different lead guitarist and drummer
- C It was performed acoustically
3. Which chart did John Waite’s “Missing You” top in 1984?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B Billboard Hot 100
- C Canadian Singles Chart
4. “Penny Lover” was a single off which Lionel Richie album?
- A Dancing on the Ceiling
- B Can’t Slow Down
- C Truly: The Love Songs
5. Which bonus track version of “Love Letter” by Marc Almond was included in his album “Stories of Johnny”?
- A Featuring a children’s choir
- B Featuring a heavy metal band
- C Featuring a big band jazz orchestra
6. What city does the band Champaign originate from, as referenced in their song “Off and On Love”?
- A Davenport
- B St. Louis
- C Champaign
7. What award did Stephanie Mills’ song from “Sweet Sensation” win at the Grammy Awards?
- A Best New Artist
- B Best R&B Song
- C Best Pop Vocal Performance
8. Tracey Ullman’s cover of “They Don’t Know” was characterized by which musical style?
- A Synth-pop
- B Retro girl-group sound
- C Psychedelic rock
9. For which film soundtrack did Annie Lennox and Al Green record “Put a Little Love in Your Heart”?
- A The Bodyguard
- B Footloose
- C Scrooged
10. Which album features Cutting Crew’s “I’ve Been in Love Before”?
- A Broadcast
- B High Priority
- C Stars and the Sun
11. What lyrical theme is central to King’s “The Taste of Your Tears”?
- A Political satire
- B Emotional duality in relationships
- C Environmental activism
12. Which legal outcome affected the songwriting credits of UB40’s song released in September 1985?
- A Credits were attributed to a Norwegian poet
- B Credits were adjusted to include an amateur poet
- C The band won sole credit, overturning previous claims
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1 . The Human League – Love Is All That MattersFeatured on the 1986 album “Crash”.
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2 . Europe – Open Your HeartFeatured on the 1984 album “Wings Of Tomorrow”.
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3 . John Waite – Missing YouFeatured on the 1984 album “No Brakes”.
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4 . Lionel Richie – Penny LoverFeatured on the 1983 album “Can’t Slow Down“.
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5 . Marc Almond – Love LetterFeatured on the 1985 album “Stories of Johnny”.
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6 . Champaign – Off And On LoveFeatured on the 1983 album “Woman In Flames”.
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7 . Stephanie Mills – Never Knew Love Like This BeforeFeatured on the 1980 album “Sweet Sensation”.
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8 . Tracey Ullman – They Don’t KnowFeatured on the 1983 album “You Broke My Heart in 17 Places”.
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9 . Annie Lennox & Al Green – Put A Little Love In Your HeartFeatured on the 1988 album “Scrooged : Soundtrack”.
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10 . Cutting Crew – I’ve Been In Love BeforeFeatured on the 1986 album “Broadcast”.
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11 . King – The Taste Of Your TearsFeatured on the 1985 album “Bitter Sweet”. |
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12 . UB40 – Don’t Break My HeartFeatured on the 1985 album “Baggariddim”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Human League’s lineup during the release of “Love Is All That Matters” included Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, and Susan Ann Sulley. This lineup solidified the band’s position in the synth-pop genre during the 1980s.
2. The 1988 version of “Open Your Heart” by Europe featured Kee Marcello and Ian Haugland in place of John Norum and Tony Reno. The changes in the lineup marked a stylistic evolution while maintaining the song’s core sound.
3. “Missing You” by John Waite topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984. The song’s blend of heartfelt lyrics and soft rock melody secured its chart success in the United States.
4. “Penny Lover” was a single from Lionel Richie’s album “Can’t Slow Down.” The album enjoyed significant commercial success and further established Richie as a pop music icon.
5. The CD bonus track of Marc Almond’s “Love Letter” featured the Westminster City School Choir. This version added a unique choral dimension to the otherwise melancholic track.
6. Champaign originates from Champaign, Illinois, as mentioned in their song “Off and On Love.” The band achieved chart success during the early 1980s with their R&B sound.
7. Stephanie Mills’ song from the “Sweet Sensation” album won Best R&B Song at the 1981 Grammy Awards, highlighting its critical acclaim and success in the R&B genre.
8. Tracey Ullman’s “They Don’t Know” is characterized by a retro girl-group sound. It draws on the traditions of early ’60s music, which contributed to its nostalgic appeal.
9. “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” by Annie Lennox and Al Green was recorded for the film “Scrooged.” The soundtrack’s chart success was boosted by this soulful duet.
10. “I’ve Been in Love Before” by Cutting Crew is featured on their debut album “Broadcast.” It achieved international success, marking the band’s emergence with a memorable melody.
11. King’s “The Taste of Your Tears” focuses on the emotional duality in relationships. The theme of bittersweet experiences is woven throughout the song’s lyrics.
12. The legal dispute over UB40’s September 1985 song resulted in credits being adjusted to include amateur poet Deborah Banks. This landmark case recognized her contribution to the lyrics.
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