How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Rod Stewart, Berlin, Sheena Easton, Samantha Fox, Robin Beck, Bonnie Tyler, Shakin’ Stevens, Jason Donovan, R.E.M., Nick Kamen, The Human League, Taylor Dayne
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What unusual quality does Rod Stewart’s song “Passion” highlight about passion?
- A It is often silent
- B It is pervasive and sometimes disruptive
- C It only exists in romance
2. Which aspect of Berlin’s “You Don’t Know” recording process stands out?
- A It was recorded in Berlin’s hometown
- B Only one song was retained from initial sessions
- C Terri Nunn played all the instruments
3. Who produced Sheena Easton’s “You Could Have Been with Me”?
- A Christopher Neil
- B Jim Steinman
- C Alan Tarney
4. What is notable about Samantha Fox’s single “True Devotion” release format?
- A Released only on cassette
- B Fox’s first single released on CD
- C Exclusively a digital download
5. Robin Beck’s hit song was originally recorded for what type of commercial?
- A A chocolate commercial
- B A Coca-Cola commercial
- C A car advertisement
6. Who appears as a duet partner with Bonnie Tyler on her 1985 single?
- A Bryan Adams
- B Todd Rundgren
- C Jon Bon Jovi
7. What is the title of the second single from Shakin’ Stevens’ Greatest Hits album?
- A Heartbreak Hotel
- B Rockin’ Good Way
- C Teardrops
8. Which holiday is subtly evoked in Jason Donovan’s “When You Come Back to Me”?
- A New Year
- B Christmas
- C Valentine’s Day
9. In R.E.M.’s “The One I Love,” what word is repeatedly featured in the chorus?
- A Love
- B Fire
- C One
10. Nick Kamen’s debut single was originally intended for which artist’s album?
- A Madonna
- B Cyndi Lauper
- C Debbie Gibson
11. Which innovative instrument was used in The Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me”?
- A Theremin
- B LM-1 drum machine
- C Moog synthesizer
12. What genre best describes Taylor Dayne’s “With Every Beat of My Heart”?
- A Country
- B Dance-pop
- C Heavy metal
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Rod Stewart – PassionFeatured on the 2003 album “Foolish Behaviour“.
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2 . Berlin – You Don’t KnowFeatured on the 1980 album “Count Three & Pray”.
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3 . Sheena Easton – You Could Have Been With MeFeatured on the 1986 album “You Could Have Been with Me”.
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4 . Samantha Fox – True DevotionFeatured on the 1981 album “Samantha Fox”.
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5 . Robin Beck – First timeFeatured on the 1987 album “Trouble Or Nothin'”.
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6 . Bonnie Tyler – Loving You’s a Dirty Job [But Somebody’s Gotta Do It]Featured on the 1988 album “Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire”.
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7 . Shakin’ Stevens – TeardropsFeatured on the 1986 album “Greatest Hits”.
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8 . Jason Donovan – When You Come Back To MeFeatured on the 1984 album “Between the Lines”.
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9 . R.E.M. – The One I LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Document“.
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10 . Nick Kamen – Each Time You Break My HeartFeatured on the 1987 album “Nick Kamen”.
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11 . The Human League – Don’t You Want MeFeatured on the 1987 album “Dare“. |
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12 . Taylor Dayne – With Every Beat Of My HeartFeatured on the 1981 album “Can’t Fight Fate”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The lyrics of “Passion” describe it as pervasive and sometimes disruptive, showing its impact in unexpected places, from the media to daily interactions.
2. Only “You Don’t Know” was retained from initial recording sessions in England, making the track’s journey to the album noteworthy.
3. “You Could Have Been with Me” was produced by Christopher Neil, a key figure in Sheena Easton’s early career success.
4. “True Devotion” was notable for being the first single by Samantha Fox to be released on CD, a pioneering format in the late 1980s.
5. Robin Beck’s song, a power ballad, was initially recorded for a Coca-Cola commercial, highlighting a classic marketing success story.
6. Todd Rundgren dueted with Bonnie Tyler on her 1985 single, though his absence in the music video led to an unusual filming solution.
7. The second single from Shakin’ Stevens’ Greatest Hits album is “Teardrops,” a track that continues his rock and roll tradition.
8. Jason Donovan’s “When You Come Back to Me” evokes the Christmas season subtly, launching in December 1989 without explicit festive mentions.
9. The chorus of “The One I Love” by R.E.M. hinges on the word “fire,” a contrast to the seemingly affectionate verses.
10. Nick Kamen’s debut single was a synth-pop piece originally slated for Madonna’s *True Blue* album, showing the interconnectedness of pop creators.
11. The Human League used the LM-1 drum machine in “Don’t You Want Me,” an early instance of real drum sampling in hit singles.
12. Taylor Dayne’s “With Every Beat of My Heart” fits the dance-pop genre, a key element of her early career’s chart successes.
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