How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kiss, Peter Cetera & Amy Grant, Fleetwood Mac, Tina Turner, Robbie Nevil, Kim Wilde, Belinda Carlisle, Paula Abdul, Stevie Wonder, A-ha, Exposé, Rick Astley
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What was the unique element featured in the music video for “Reason to Live” by KISS?
- A A motorcycle chase
- B A symbolic car burning
- C A rooftop performance
2. Which notable award was “The Next Time I Fall” by Peter Cetera and Amy Grant nominated for?
- A Grammy for Album of the Year
- B Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
- C Grammy for Song of the Year
3. Which Fleetwood Mac song featured a live version of “Oh Well” as its B-side?
- A “You Make Loving Fun”
- B “Big Love”
- C “As Long as You Follow”
4. Who produced the song “I Don’t Wanna Lose You” for Tina Turner?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Roger Davies
- C Phil Spector
5. For which artist’s album was “C’est la Vie” by Robbie Nevil initially intended?
- A Lionel Richie
- B Kool & the Gang
- C Michael Jackson
6. What was the original release year of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” by Kim Wilde?
- A 1984
- B 1985
- C 1986
7. Which musical element in “La Luna” by Belinda Carlisle contributes to its Flamenco-inspired sound?
- A Electric guitar solos
- B Spanish guitar and accordion
- C Heavy bass lines
8. Who directed the first music video for “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul?
- A Michael Bay
- B David Fincher
- C Spike Jonze
9. Which soundtrack includes Stevie Wonder’s song “Love Light in Flight”?
- A *Top Gun*
- B *The Woman in Red*
- C *Flashdance*
10. Where was the music video for A-ha’s “You Are the One” filmed?
- A London
- B New York City
- C Los Angeles
11. Which music genre best describes Exposé’s “Let Me Be the One”?
- A R&B
- B Freestyle
- C Jazz
12. What theme dominates Rick Astley’s “Take Me to Your Heart”?
- A Political dissent
- B Romantic uncertainty
- C Party culture
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 49/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Kiss – Reason To LiveFeatured on the 1987 album “Crazy Nights”.
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2 . Peter Cetera & Amy Grant – The Next Time I FallFeatured on the 1986 album “Solitude/Solitaire”.
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3 . Fleetwood Mac – As Long As You FollowFeatured on the 1988 album “Greatest Hits”.
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4 . Tina Turner – I Don’t Wanna Lose YouFeatured on the 1989 album “Foreign Affair“.
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5 . Robbie Nevil – C’est La VieFeatured on the 1986 album “Robbie Nevil”.
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6 . Kim Wilde – You Keep Me Hangin’ OnFeatured on the 1986 album “Another Step”.
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7 . Belinda Carlisle – La LunaFeatured on the 1989 album “Runaway Horses”.
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8 . Paula Abdul – [It’s Just] The Way That You Love MeFeatured on the 1988 album “Forever Your Girl”.
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9 . Stevie Wonder – Love Light In FlightFeatured on the 1984 album “The Woman in Red”.
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10 . A-ha – You Are the OneFeatured on the 1988 album “Stay on These Roads”.
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11 . Exposé – Let Me Be The OneFeatured on the 1987 album “Exposure”. |
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12 . Rick Astley – Take Me to Your HeartFeatured on the 1988 album “Hold Me in Your Arms”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Reason to Live” by KISS features the dramatic burning of Paul Stanley’s Porsche 928. It complements the narrative of a broken relationship.
2. “The Next Time I Fall” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. This accolade recognizes vocal collaborations.
3. Fleetwood Mac’s “As Long as You Follow” included the live version of “Oh Well” as its B-side. Stevie Nicks provided backing vocals on the track.
4. Roger Davies produced “I Don’t Wanna Lose You” for Tina Turner. The song was part of her album *Foreign Affair*.
5. “C’est la Vie” was initially intended for Kool & the Gang. Robbie Nevil’s version reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100.
6. Kim Wilde released “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” in 1986. It’s a cover of The Supremes’ classic hit.
7. “La Luna” by Belinda Carlisle features Spanish guitar and accordion, enhancing its Flamenco flair. Rick Nowels produced the track.
8. David Fincher directed the first music video for “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul. The video became iconic for its black-and-white style.
9. Stevie Wonder’s “Love Light in Flight” is part of *The Woman in Red* soundtrack. The film included music entirely written by Wonder.
10. A-ha’s “You Are the One” music video was filmed in New York City, with scenes featuring the Moondance Diner in Manhattan.
11. Exposé’s “Let Me Be the One” is classified under the freestyle genre. Their music commonly features exuberant rhythms.
12. “Take Me to Your Heart” by Rick Astley explores romantic uncertainty. The song’s arrangement drew comparisons to other 80s hits.
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