How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Whispers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley, Phil Collins, Tracey Ullman, Boy Meets Girl, Simply Red, Surface, Julian Cope, Brilliant, Jody Watley, Tina Turner, Paul Carrack
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What specific sound does Surface’s song “Happy” prominently feature?
- A Acoustic guitar chords
- B Synthesized flute tone
- C Harmonica riffs
2. Which chart position did “The Greatness and Perfection of Love” by Julian Cope achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 52
- B 19
- C 10
3. Who produced Brilliant’s song “Love Is War”?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Stock Aitken Waterman
- C Phil Spector
4. Which artist co-wrote “Some Kind of Lover” with Jody Watley?
- A André Cymone
- B Michael Jackson
- C Babyface
5. What prevented Eric Clapton’s guitar solo contribution in Tina Turner’s “What You Get Is What You See”?
- A Recorded out of key
- B Didn’t show up
- C Contractual issues
6. Which band’s hit song did Paul Carrack perform vocals for before his solo career?
- A The Eagles
- B Ace
- C Foreigner
7. Which group accompanies Foxy Brown in her debut single “Get Me Home”?
- A New Edition
- B Boyz II Men
- C Blackstreet
8. What chart position did Adeva’s “Don’t Let It Show On Your Face” achieve in the UK?
- A 34
- B 2
- C 58
9. Who inspired Prince’s song “The Morning Papers”?
- A Madonna
- B Mayte Garcia
- C Gwyneth Paltrow
10. Which chart did Dionne Farris’s “I Know” dominate in 1995?
- A Dance Club Songs
- B Top 40/Mainstream
- C German Singles Chart
11. Where was the orchestral section for Massive Attack’s “Unfinished Sympathy” recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Sun Studio
- C Capitol Studios
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Tracklist
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1 . The Whispers – This TimeFeatured on the 1980 album “Love For Love”.
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2 . Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley – The Phantom Of The OperaFeatured on the 1986 album “The Phantom of the Opera”.
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3 . Phil Collins – Don’t Let Him Steal Your Heart AwayFeatured on the 1982 album “Hello, I Must Be Going!”.
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4 . Tracey Ullman – My Guy
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5 . Boy Meets Girl – Bring Down The MoonFeatured on the 1988 album “Reel Life”.
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6 . Simply Red – JerichoFeatured on the 1985 album “Picture Book“.
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7 . Surface – HappyFeatured on the 1987 album “Surface”.
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8 . Julian Cope – Greatness And Perfection Of LoveFeatured on the 1984 album “World Shut Your Mouth”.
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9 . Brilliant – Love Is WarFeatured on the 1986 album “Kiss The Lips Of Life”.
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10 . Jody Watley – Some Kind Of LoverFeatured on the 1987 album “Jody Watley”.
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11 . Tina Turner – What You Get Is What You SeeFeatured on the 1986 album “Break Every Rule“. |
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12 . Paul Carrack – Don’t Shed A TearFeatured on the 1987 album “One Good Reason”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Surface’s “Happy” features a synthesized flute tone that adds a distinctive touch to the track, along with synth bass line and 808 drums.
2. Julian Cope’s single reached number 52 on the UK Singles Chart, lasting seven weeks on the chart with modest acclaim.
3. Renowned production team Stock Aitken Waterman, known for their extensive pop work, produced the track “Love Is War” by Brilliant.
4. The song “Some Kind of Lover” was co-written by Jody Watley and André Cymone, illustrating their successful musical partnership.
5. Eric Clapton’s intended guitar solo for Tina Turner’s song was recorded an octave too low, leading to Terry Britten playing it instead.
6. Paul Carrack is notably known for his vocals on Ace’s hit “How Long,” a song that brought him early fame before embarking on his solo career.
7. The debut single “Get Me Home” by Foxy Brown features the R&B group Blackstreet, adding vocal depth to the track.
8. Adeva’s track “Don’t Let It Show On Your Face” peaked at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart, highlighting her appeal in the house music scene.
9. Prince’s “The Morning Papers” is believed to be inspired by his relationship with Mayte Garcia, adding a personal touch to its lyrics.
10. Dionne Farris’s “I Know” impressively held number one on the Billboard Top 40/Mainstream chart for 10 consecutive weeks in 1995.
11. The orchestral section of “Unfinished Sympathy” was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, a choice that added prestige and depth to the track.
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