How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Natalie Cole, Peter Gabriel, Freddie Jackson, Eurythmics, Hanoi Rocks, Freeez, A Flock Of Seagulls, Blancmange, Inner City, George Michael, Isley Jasper Isley, Cliff Richard
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which cover version of “Starting Over Again” charted highest on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart?
- A Dionne Warwick’s version
- B Natalie Cole’s version
- C Both versions charted equally
2. Who initially declined to duet with Peter Gabriel on the song inspired by depression-era photos?
- A Kate Bush
- B Dolly Parton
- C Margaret Thatcher
3. What classification best describes “You Are My Lady” by Freddie Jackson?
- A Rock
- B Classical
- C R&B and Soul
4. What instrument’s effect heavily contributed to the electronic sound in Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)”?
- A Omnichord
- B Traditional harp
- C Accordion
5. What unique feature does the 12″ single version of Hanoi Rocks’ “Don’t You Ever Leave Me” have?
- A Alternate lyrics
- B Spoken narration in Spanish
- C Live audience noise
6. Which genre best describes Freeez’s “Love’s Gonna Get You”?
- A Electro-funk
- B Country
- C Jazz
7. Whose photograph was “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)” inspired by?
- A A band member’s
- B A childhood friend
- C A woman Mike Score met
8. How did Blancmange’s “That’s Love That It Is” contribute to the band’s musical style?
- A It marked a return to rock music
- B It highlighted their move into synthpop
- C It was their first instrumental release
9. What was unique about Inner City’s “Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'” in terms of personnel?
- A A non-English featured artist
- B A collaboration with Reginald Lucas
- C A remix by Frankie Knuckles
10. What remarkable feature defines the saxophone solo in Wham!’s song from *Make It Big*?
- A Live improvisation
- B Composed and perfected by George Michael
- C Played backwards
11. Which group originally recorded “Caravan of Love”, the same group that formed after splitting from the Isley Brothers?
- A The Housemartins
- B Isley-Jasper-Isley
- C The Isley Brothers 2.0
12. What unique format was offered for Cliff Richard’s “Shooting From The Heart” single release?
- A 12-inch glow-in-the-dark vinyl
- B Heart-shaped picture disc
- C Cassette single
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Tracklist
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1 . Natalie Cole – Starting Over AgainFeatured on the 1989 album “Good To Be Back”.
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2 . Peter Gabriel – Don’t Give Up (w/ Kate Bush)Featured on the 1986 album “So“.
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3 . Freddie Jackson – You Are My LadyFeatured on the 1985 album “Rock Me Tonight”.
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4 . Eurythmics – Love Is a StrangerFeatured on the 1982 album “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)“.
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5 . Hanoi Rocks – Don’t You Ever Leave MeFeatured on the 1984 album “Two Steps from the Move”.
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6 . Freeez – Love’s Gonna Get YouFeatured on the 1983 album “Gonna Get You”.
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7 . A Flock Of Seagulls – Wishing [If I Had a Photograph of You]Featured on the 1983 album “Listen”.
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8 . Blancmange – That’s Love That It IsFeatured on the 1984 album “Mange Tout”.
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9 . Inner City – Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin’Featured on the 1989 album “Paradise”.
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10 . George Michael – Careless WhisperFeatured on the 1984 album “Make It Big”.
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11 . Isley Jasper Isley – Caravan of LoveFeatured on the 1985 album “Caravan of Love”. |
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12 . Cliff Richard – Shooting From The HeartFeatured on the 1984 album “The Rock Connection”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Natalie Cole’s version of “Starting Over Again” reached number five on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, making it the higher-charting of the cover versions. Dionne Warwick’s original version did not achieve the same level of chart success.
2. Dolly Parton was Peter Gabriel’s first choice for the duet, but she declined. Kate Bush was ultimately chosen and added a notable depth to the song with her vocal contribution.
3. “You Are My Lady” is classified as an R&B and soul track. It achieved significant crossover success and remains one of Freddie Jackson’s most well-known songs.
4. The Omnichord provided the electronic harp effect that became a defining feature of the song’s synth-pop sound. This instrument’s contribution helped shape the song’s memorable sonic landscape.
5. The 12″ single version of “Don’t You Ever Leave Me” stands out for its spoken narration in Spanish. This feature is not present in the album or 7″ versions, thus adding a unique twist to the single.
6. “Love’s Gonna Get You” is rooted in electro-funk. This genre blends elements of funk and electronic music, helping Freeez gain a foothold in the UK club scene.
7. Mike Score’s encounter with a woman who declined to give him her photograph inspired the song “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)”. The longing for the unattainable picture is a central theme.
8. “That’s Love That It Is” marked Blancmange’s transition toward synthpop, building on the electronic foundation that characterized their early work throughout the 1980s.
9. Inner City’s “Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'” was remixed by Frankie Knuckles, a notable figure in house music. This contributed to the track’s success in both UK and US charts.
10. George Michael’s meticulous attention to detail led to a saxophone solo that became iconic in the song. He personally composed and insisted on getting the solo perfect, contributing to the track’s success.
11. Isley-Jasper-Isley, formed from the Isley Brothers, originally recorded “Caravan of Love”. Their version topped the R&B charts and became their definitive hit post-split.
12. Cliff Richard’s “Shooting From The Heart” was available as a heart-shaped picture disc, a novelty that added to its appeal among collectors during its release in 1984.
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