How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Simply Red, George Michael, Spandau Ballet, The Pretenders, Freddie Mercury, Eurythmics, Bad English, Robin Beck, Chicago, Phil Collins, Whitesnake, Dionne Warwick
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which 1987 Simply Red song was originally a Cole Porter composition?
- A If You Don’t Know Me By Now
- B Holding Back the Years
- C Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye
2. How was George Michael’s “Kissing a Fool” notably recorded?
- A With a full orchestra
- B A cappella in one take
- C During a live concert
3. What inspired Spandau Ballet’s “Through the Barricades”?
- A World War II resistance
- B A murder in Belfast
- C The Berlin Wall
4. Which artist’s song “I Go to Sleep” appeared in a 2024 TV series?
- A The Kinks
- B Cher
- C Peggy Lee
5. Who released an animated music video for “Love Me Like There’s No Tomorrow” in 2019?
- A Freddie Mercury
- B David Bowie
- C Queen
6. What was the key theme in Eurythmics’ “The Miracle of Love”?
- A Friendship
- B Parent-child bonding
- C Love as a healing force
7. Which band recorded “When I See You Smile” as a power ballad?
- A Bon Jovi
- B Bad English
- C Aerosmith
8. Robin Beck’s “First Time” gained fame through what medium?
- A A car commercial
- B A movie soundtrack
- C A Coca-Cola commercial
9. “Hard Habit to Break” was released by which band?
- A Chicago
- B Journey
- C Foreigner
10. For which film’s soundtrack did Phil Collins write “Two Hearts”?
- A Tarzan
- B Buster
- C Against All Odds
11. Which Whitesnake song charted twice on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Is This Love
- B Fool for Your Loving
- C Here I Go Again
12. Which songwriting team composed Dionne Warwick’s 1982 single?
- A Lennon and McCartney
- B Holland-Dozier-Holland
- C The Bee Gees
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1 . Simply Red – Everytime We Say GoodbyeFeatured on the 1987 album “Men and Women”.
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2 . George Michael – Kissing a FoolFeatured on the 1987 album “Faith“.
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3 . Spandau Ballet – Through the BarricadesFeatured on the 1986 album “Through the Barricades”.
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4 . The Pretenders – I Go To SleepFeatured on the 1981 album “Pretenders II“.
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5 . Freddie Mercury – Love Me Like There’s No TomorrowFeatured on the 1985 album “Mr. Bad Guy”.
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6 . Eurythmics – Miracle of LoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Revenge“.
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7 . Bad English – When I See You SmileFeatured on the 1989 album “Bad English”.
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8 . Robin Beck – The Very First TimeFeatured on the 1988 album “Trouble or Nothin'”.
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9 . Chicago – Hard Habit To BreakFeatured on the 1984 album “ 17“.
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10 . Phil Collins – Two HeartsFeatured on the 1988 album “Buster : Soundtrack”.
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11 . Whitesnake – Fool for Your LovingFeatured on the 1980 album “Ready an’ Willing”. |
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12 . Dionne Warwick – HeartbreakerFeatured on the 1982 album “Heartbreaker“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Simply Red’s “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye” is a cover of Cole Porter’s classic, adding Mick Hucknall’s distinctive vocals to the mix. This track is a gem in their compilation and album repertoire.
2. George Michael recorded “Kissing a Fool” a cappella in one take, with minimal instrumentation. This approach highlights his vocal clarity and emotional delivery.
3. Spandau Ballet’s “Through the Barricades” was inspired by the murder of a road crew member in Belfast. It reflects on love’s ability to transcend societal divisions.
4. Peggy Lee’s “I Go to Sleep” was used in a 2024 TV series, highlighting its enduring appeal since its 1965 release. The Pretenders later popularized the song with their cover.
5. Freddie Mercury’s “Love Me Like There’s No Tomorrow” received an animated video in 2019. Its promotion aligned with the *Never Boring* compilation, reflecting Mercury’s lasting legacy.
6. “The Miracle of Love” by the Eurythmics explores love as a healing force amidst adversity. This track solidifies their electropop narrative with evocative lyrics and visuals.
7. “When I See You Smile” was performed by Bad English, fronted by John Waite. This power ballad reached the pinnacle on multiple charts, becoming a signature hit for the band.
8. “First Time” by Robin Beck became a sensation through a Coca-Cola commercial. Her melodic pop-rock anthem topped charts around the world, riding the beverage wave to success.
9. Chicago released “Hard Habit to Break,” adding another memorable soft rock track to their discography. The song’s orchestration and vocal harmonies earned it critical acclaim.
10. Phil Collins wrote “Two Hearts” for the film *Buster*. His involvement in the soundtrack led to chart-topping success and award nominations.
11. Whitesnake’s “Fool for Your Loving” charted twice, appealing to rock enthusiasts both in its original form and its re-recording during the band’s later era.
12. The Bee Gees composed Dionne Warwick’s successful 1982 single. Their collaboration brought commercial triumphs and underscored Warwick’s vocal prowess.
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