How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Aaron Neville & Linda Ronstadt, Shakin’ Stevens, Freddie Jackson & Melba Moore, Jennifer Rush, Keith Sweat, George Benson, Eurythmics, INXS, Huey Lewis And The News, a~ha, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Somerville
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Who were the original songwriters for the track later popularized by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville?
- A Elton John and Bernie Taupin
- B Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Tom Snow
- C Lennon and McCartney
2. “Because I Love You” by Shakin’ Stevens premiered in which country?
- A Australia
- B United States
- C United Kingdom
3. Where was the duet featuring Melba Moore and Freddie Jackson recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios, London
- B Electric Lady Studios, New York City
- C Celestial Sound Studios, New York City
4. What was the Spanish-language version of Jennifer Rush’s “You’re My One and Only” called?
- A La Vida Sin Ti
- B Vida De Mi Vida
- C Amor Verdadero
5. On which album was Keith Sweat’s “Don’t Stop Your Love” featured?
- A Get Up on It
- B Make It Last Forever
- C Keep It Comin’
6. This 1981 R&B single was notable for featuring which drum machine?
- A Roland TR-808
- B Linn LM-1
- C Oberheim DMX
7. Which Eurythmics album includes the song “Don’t Ask Me Why”?
- A Savage
- B Revenge
- C We Too Are One
8. How did “Need You Tonight” by INXS differentiate itself in the US charts?
- A First single to have no B-side
- B Only INXS single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
- C Longest duration at number one for a rock band in the 80s
9. Huey Lewis and the News’ “If This Is It” gained particular recognition in which sport’s culture?
- A Soccer
- B Volleyball
- C Surfing
10. Which innovative technique was notable in the re-released music video of a-ha’s song in 1985?
- A Rotating stage performance
- B Pencil-sketch animation
- C First use of computer graphics
11. Who performed lead vocals on Fleetwood Mac’s song released in 1987?
- A Stevie Nicks
- B Christine McVie
- C Lindsey Buckingham
12. Who collaborated with Jimmy Somerville on the 1989 cover of “Comment te dire adieu”?
- A June Miles-Kingston
- B Sarah Jane Morris
- C Bronski Beat
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 46/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Aaron Neville & Linda Ronstadt – Don’t Know MuchFeatured on the 1989 album “Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind”.
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2 . Shakin’ Stevens – Because I Love YouFeatured on the 1987 album “Let’s Boogie”.
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3 . Freddie Jackson & Melba Moore – A Little Bit MoreFeatured on the 1986 album “Just Like the First Time”.
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4 . Jennifer Rush – You’re My One and OnlyFeatured on the 1988 album “Passion”.
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5 . Keith Sweat – Dont Stop Your LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Make It Last Forever”.
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6 . George Benson – Turn Your Love AroundFeatured on the 1981 album “The George Benson Collection”.
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7 . Eurythmics – Don’t Ask Me WhyFeatured on the 1989 album “We Too Are One“.
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8 . INXS – Need You TonightFeatured on the 1987 album “Kick“.
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9 . Huey Lewis And The News – If This Is ItFeatured on the 1984 album “Sports“.
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10 . a~ha – Take On MeFeatured on the 1985 album “Hunting High And Low“.
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11 . Fleetwood Mac – Little LiesFeatured on the 1987 album “Tango in the Night“. |
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12 . Jimmy Somerville – Comment Te Dire Adieu (w/ June Miles Kingston)Featured on the 1990 album “Read My Lips”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Tom Snow penned the song before it was famously duetted by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville. It became a hit in 1989, winning a Grammy.
2. The music video for Shakin’ Stevens’ “Because I Love You” made its debut on UK television in 1986, further amplifying the song’s reach.
3. Celestial Sound Studios in New York City was the birthplace of the duet by Melba Moore and Freddie Jackson, a significant R&B chart-topper.
4. Jennifer Rush released a Spanish version titled “Vida De Mi Vida,” expanding her album’s reach into Spanish-speaking markets.
5. “Make It Last Forever” was where Keith Sweat’s “Don’t Stop Your Love,” emblematic of New Jack Swing, found its home.
6. The Linn LM-1 drum machine, among the earliest in pop music, gave a rhythmic backbone to the 1981 single.
7. “We Too Are One” housed “Don’t Ask Me Why,” with lyrics reflecting a romantic denouement, marking another hit for Eurythmics in 1989.
8. “Need You Tonight” achieved the distinction of being INXS’s sole Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper, a rarity for the Australian band.
9. Surf culture found its anthem in “If This Is It,” with its laid-back vibe resonating well with seaside communities.
10. The groundbreaking music video for a-ha bristled with pencil-sketch artistry, a visual signature aiding its global success in 1985.
11. Christine McVie lent her voice to the Fleetwood Mac track, whose contrasts between truth and comforting deceit made waves in 1987.
12. Jimmy Somerville’s 1989 duet featured June Miles-Kingston, with Serge Gainsbourg’s poignant lyrics touching European charts.
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