How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ian McCulloch, Wet Wet Wet, Odyssey, Foreigner, Mr. Mister, Breathe, Brother Beyond, Billy Joel, Madonna, Abba, Culture Club, Limahl
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which classic musical is the source of Ian McCulloch’s debut single “September Song”?
- A West Side Story
- B The Sound of Music
- C Knickerbocker Holiday
2. “Broke Away” marked a chart moment for Wet Wet Wet in 1989. Where did the song peak on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 39
- B Number 10
- C Number 19
3. What was the notable UK chart achievement of Odyssey’s “If You’re Looking for a Way Out”?
- A Reaching number 6
- B Topping the chart
- C Entering the Top 20
4. Whose synthesizer work added a unique ambient feel to Foreigner’s “Waiting for a Girl Like You”?
- A Rick Wakeman
- B Thomas Dolby
- C Vangelis
5. What literary work inspired the song “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister?
- A “To Kill a Mockingbird”
- B “The Alchemist”
- C “Broken Wings” by Kahlil Gibran
6. How did Breathe’s “How Can I Fall?” perform on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number 3
- B Number 20
- C Number 43
7. Who originally wrote the song “When Will I See You Again” covered by Brother Beyond in 1989?
- A Elton John and Bernie Taupin
- B Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
- C The Bee Gees
8. Which musical era influenced Billy Joel’s hit “Tell Her About It”?
- A Motown
- B Blues
- C Disco
9. From which Hitchcock film did Madonna draw inspiration for her song “The Look of Love”?
- A Vertigo
- B Rear Window
- C North by Northwest
10. Which band member took the lead vocals on ABBA’s “One of Us”?
- A Anni-Frid Lyngstad
- B Björn Ulvaeus
- C Agnetha Fältskog
11. What position did Culture Club’s single “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” reach on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number 2
- B Number 1
- C Number 5
12. Who did Limahl meet as a result of performing his song “Only for Love” in Tokyo?
- A Giorgio Moroder
- B Quincy Jones
- C George Martin
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1 . Ian McCulloch – September Song
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2 . Wet Wet Wet – Broke AwayFeatured on the 1984 album “Holding Back the River”.
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3 . Odyssey – If You’re Looking For A Way OutFeatured on the 1989 album “Hang Together”.
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4 . Foreigner – Waiting For A Girl Like YouFeatured on the 1980 album “4”.
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5 . Mr. Mister – Broken WingsFeatured on the 1981 album “Welcome to the Real World”.
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6 . Breathe – How Can I FallFeatured on the 1985 album “All That Jazz”.
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7 . Brother Beyond – When Will I See You AgainFeatured on the 1987 album “Trust”.
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8 . Billy Joel – Tell Her About ItFeatured on the 1991 album “An Innocent Man“.
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9 . Madonna – The Look of LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Who’s That Girl : Soundtrack”.
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10 . ABBA – One Of UsFeatured on the 1987 album “The Visitors“.
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11 . Culture Club – Time [Clock Of The Heart]Featured on the 1981 album “Kissing to Be Clever”. |
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12 . Limahl – Only For LoveFeatured on the 1982 album “Don’t Suppose”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “September Song” by Ian McCulloch originated from the 1938 musical Knickerbocker Holiday. His rendition touched on the theme of time passing, echoed in the original version.
2. “Broke Away” by Wet Wet Wet reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. Its success reflected a maturity in songwriting from the band’s earlier works.
3. Odyssey’s “If You’re Looking for a Way Out” peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Its reach extended to the Irish charts, where it claimed the 9th spot.
4. Thomas Dolby’s Minimoog synthesizer is prominent in “Waiting for a Girl Like You” by Foreigner. The song’s ambiance largely stems from his contribution.
5. “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister drew inspiration from Kahlil Gibran’s “Broken Wings”. Gibran’s novel greatly influenced the song’s lyrical themes.
6. “How Can I Fall?” peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, a highlight in Breathe’s career. It also topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
7. “When Will I See You Again” was penned by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Brother Beyond’s cover marked a shift from their usual production team.
8. Billy Joel’s “Tell Her About It” was heavily influenced by the Motown sound. This sonic tribute helped it clinch the top spot on the charts.
9. Madonna was inspired by Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” when writing “The Look of Love”. This influence crafted a sense of pure affection in the song.
10. Agnetha Fältskog delivered the lead vocals for ABBA’s “One of Us”. The song is noted for its introspective lyrics and emotional depth.
11. On the US Billboard Hot 100, “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” by Culture Club reached number 2. Its chart success marked a breakthrough moment for the band in America.
12. Performing “Only for Love” in Tokyo, Limahl met Giorgio Moroder. The encounter led to a fruitful collaboration on “The NeverEnding Story”.
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