How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Madonna, Jakie Quartz, Joan Armatrading, New Edition, Simply Red, John Farnham, Breathe, Judas Priest, Fiction Factory, The Communards, Roger Troutman, Bourgeois Tagg
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Madonna - Love Makes The World Go RoundFeatured on the 1986 album "True Blue".
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2 . Jakie Quartz - A la vie A l'amourFeatured on the 1987 album "Emotion au pluriel".
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3 . Joan Armatrading - TemptationFeatured on the 1985 album "Secret Secrets".
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4 . New Edition - Mr. Telephone ManFeatured on the 1984 album "New Edition".
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5 . Simply Red - I Won't Feel BadFeatured on the 1987 album "Men and Women".
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6 . John Farnham - Two Strong HeartsFeatured on the 1988 album "Age of Reason".
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7 . Breathe - Don't Tell Me LiesFeatured on the 1988 album "All That Jazz".
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8 . Judas Priest - Don't GoFeatured on the 1981 album "Point of Entry".
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9 . Fiction Factory - Ghost of LoveFeatured on the 1984 album "Throw The Warped Wheel Out".
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10 . The Communards - For A FriendFeatured on the 1987 album "Red".
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11 . Roger Troutman - I Want To Be Your ManFeatured on the 1987 album "Unlimited!". |
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12 . Bourgeois Tagg - I Don't Mind At AllFeatured on the 1987 album "Yoyo".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Madonna introduced "Love Makes the World Go Round" live at the Philadelphia Live Aid benefit concert in 1985, adding social relevance to her catchy pop tunes. The event stands as a milestone in music history.
2. The music video for Jakie Quartz's “À la vie, à l'amour” immerses viewers in snowy landscapes, setting a stark contrast to the warmth of the song's message. No mittens required for the recording though.
3. Joan Armatrading’s album “Secret Secrets” was the last she worked on with an external producer, marking a pivotal point before she took the reins herself. Mike Howlett was the lucky collaborator.
4. Ray Parker Jr. penned "Mr. Telephone Man" for New Edition and originally performed it himself. His instrumental influence is ever present in phone-related tracks.
5. Simply Red’s “I Won’t Feel Bad” was first the B-side of "Holding Back the Years," before finding a place on their album "Men and Women." It suggests even B-sides have feelings too.
6. John Farnham was awarded a platinum certification for "Two Strong Hearts" in New Zealand, where fans heartily embraced his hit single. Dual hearts, dual platinum.
7. Breathe debuted with "Don't Tell Me Lies," carving their niche in 1980s music. The UK band breathed fresh air into the charts with harmonies surviving time's test.
8. "Don't Go" is the second track from Judas Priest's album "Point of Entry." They didn't leave subtlety at the door, beating roads with metal power chords aplenty.
9. Fiction Factory’s "Ghost of Love" is categorized as new wave, reflecting the era's penchant for eclectic rhythms and artful play. New wave: where love is ever fashionable.
10. "For a Friend" by The Communards was a tribute to Mark Ashton. The track immortalizes personal loss with a synth-pop embrace, far beyond just soundwaves.
11. Roger Troutman used the talk box in "I Want to Be Your Man," continuing his signature style of vocal modulation. This effect talks its way into musical hearts just fine.
12. “I Don’t Mind at All” was recorded by Bourgeois Tagg, gently finding its spot on 1987's airwaves. This Californian group's hit suggested a little indifference might just work after all.
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