How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Neil Diamond, Cinderella, Brenda Russell, Debbie Harry, Vixen, Freddie Jackson, Georgio, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, Alexander O’Neal, Gregory Abbott, Gwen Guthrie
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Neil Diamond - Hello AgainFeatured on the 1980 album "The Jazz Singer".
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2 . Cinderella - Don't Know What You Got [Till It's Gone]Featured on the 1988 album "Long Cold Winter".
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3 . Brenda Russell - Piano In The DarkFeatured on the 1988 album "Get Here".
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4 . Debbie Harry - Free To FallFeatured on the 1986 album "Rockbird".
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5 . Vixen - Cryin'Featured on the 1988 album "Vixen".
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6 . Freddie Jackson - Rock Me TonightFeatured on the 1985 album "Rock Me Tonight".
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7 . Georgio - Lovers LaneFeatured on the 1987 album "Sex Appeal".
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8 . Fleetwood Mac - Hold MeFeatured on the 1982 album "Mirage".
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9 . Rod Stewart - How LongFeatured on the 1981 album "Tonight I'm Yours".
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10 . Alexander O'Neal - Never Knew Love Like This (w/ Cherrelle)Featured on the 1987 album "Hearsay".
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11 . Gregory Abbott - I Got The Feeling [It'S Over]Featured on the 1986 album "Shake You Down". |
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12 . Gwen Guthrie - Outside In The RainFeatured on the 1986 album "Good to Go Lover".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "Lovers Lane" made its mark on the US Billboard Hot 100 by climbing to position 59. The track did a tad better on the R&B chart, peaking at number 26.
2. "Hold Me," inspired by Christine McVie's romance with Dennis Wilson, reached US heights but barely entered UK charts initially. Their collaboration, albeit personal, wove through Fleetwood Mac's iconic songs.
3. Rod Stewart's version of "How Long" was a nod to Ace, retaining Paul Carrack's timeless lament originally penned in 1974. An exercise in both nostalgia and vocal nostalgia.
4. Want international allure? "Never Knew Love Like This" was filmed in London. Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle made sure the visuals matched the song's geographic popularity.
5. Gregory Abbott's "Shake You Down" nabbed two Soul Train Music Awards. Though "I Got The Feeling (It's Over)" didn’t share the same glam, Abbott's musical saga remains noteworthy.
6. "Outside In The Rain," penned by the talents of David Conley, Bernard Jackson, and others, was delivered powerfully by Gwen Guthrie. A perfect expression of her collaborative spirit.
7. "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" dances with magic from "Cantaloupe Island." Herbie Hancock’s original jazz piece comfortably fused into Us3's Grammy-nominated hip-hop endeavor.
8. Cypress Hill's "Insane in the Brain" featured the versatile production of DJ Muggs. Not just a sonic statement but a pivotal moment defining their commercial breakthrough.
9. Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" provided the beat—and ingestible profit—for "Can I Kick It?" A Tribe Called Quest's foresight contributed little to their wallets.
10. A masterblend of jazz and hip-hop marks A Tribe Called Quest's creative stamp. Their music defined relatable grooves and unmistakable pushes within urban culture.
11. Raja-Nee deftly sampled The Isley Brothers' "Make Me Say It Again Girl" for "Turn It Up." Few appreciated the sultry rearrangements, despite suggestive hints to listeners.
12. "Steamy Windows" barely got halfway up the Hot 100, peaking at 39. Yet, for Tina Turner, the song squeezed sufficient interview buzz and chart resonance in Europe.
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