How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Elton John, Dollar, Sade, Cher, Alison Moyet, Vanessa Williams, ABBA, David Grant & Jaki Graham, Jermaine Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Kool & The Gang, Narada Michael Walden
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which musical instrument creates the iconic riff in ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!”?
- A ARP Odyssey
- B Moog Synthesizer
- C Yamaha DX7
2. What chart position did David Grant and Jaki Graham’s version of “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love” reach in the UK?
- A Number 10
- B Number 5
- C Number 3
3. Who co-wrote “I Think It’s Love” alongside Jermaine Jackson?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Michael Jackson
4. Which year did Smokey Robinson win a Grammy for “Just to See Her”?
- A 1986
- B 1989
- C 1988
5. “Stone Love” was the final Top 10 hit for which band?
- A Earth, Wind & Fire
- B Kool & The Gang
- C The Commodores
6. Which of these artists did Madonna collaborate with by sampling ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!”?
- A Benny Andersson
- B Cher
- C Björn Ulvaeus
7. On which chart did “Whatta Man” peak at number 3 in the US?
- A Billboard Hot 100
- B R&B Chart
- C Dance Chart
8. Maxi Priest’s “One More Chance” reached which position in the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 40
- B Number 25
- C Number 15
9. “X” features an outro by which fellow rap artist?
- A Eminem
- B Snoop Dogg
- C Dr. Dre
10. Which collective is associated with Queen Latifah’s “Mama Gave Birth to the Soul Children”?
- A Native Tongues
- B Wu-Tang Clan
- C N.W.A
11. What is the highest chart position “Down with the King” by Run-DMC reached on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A No. 21
- B No. 15
- C No. 27
12. D’Atra Hicks is best known for starring in which Broadway play before releasing “Sweet Talk”?
- A Wicked
- B Mama I Want To Sing!
- C Grease
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Elton John – Blue EyesFeatured on the 1982 album “Jump Up!“.
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2 . Dollar – Give Me Back My HeartFeatured on the 1982 album “The Dollar Album”.
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3 . Sade – Love Is Stronger Than PrideFeatured on the 1988 album “stronger Than Pride“.
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4 . Cher – We All Sleep AloneFeatured on the 1988 album “Cher”.
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5 . Alison Moyet – That Ole Devil Called Love
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6 . Vanessa Williams – Dreamin’Featured on the 1988 album “The Right Stuff”.
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7 . ABBA – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! [A Man After Midnight]Featured on the 1979 album “Greatest Hits Vol. 2”.
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8 . David Grant & Jaki Graham – Could It Be I’m Falling In LoveFeatured on the 1985 album “Hopes And Dreams”.
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9 . Jermaine Jackson – I Think It’s LoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Precious Moments”.
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10 . Smokey Robinson – Just To See HerFeatured on the 1987 album “One Heartbeat”.
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11 . Kool & The Gang – Stone LoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Forever”. |
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12 . Narada Michael Walden – Gimme Gimme GimmeFeatured on the 1985 album “The Nature of Things”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ARP Odyssey synthesizer lends “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” its unforgettable riff. This electronic twiddle helped the track top European charts and dance floors alike.
2. “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love” by Grant and Graham peaked at number 5 in the UK. A strong showing for soulful renditions of seminal 70s hits.
3. “I Think It’s Love” boasts Stevie Wonder as a co-writer. Wonder’s touch brought additional polish alongside Jackson’s smooth delivery.
4. Smokey Robinson secured a Grammy in 1988 for “Just to See Her”, marking his first as a solo artist. A testament to his enduring R&B appeal.
5. Kool & The Gang scored their last Top 10 with “Stone Love”. A fitting swansong in their successful run of hits during the 80s.
6. Madonna beautifully blended ABBA’s hook with her pop prowess on “Hung Up”. Benny and Björn’s nod allowed this masterstroke.
7. “Whatta Man” scaled to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue harmoniously fused hip-hop with soulful melodies.
8. “One More Chance” reached number 40 in the UK, keeping Maxi Priest on the airwaves with his signature reggae fusion style.
9. Snoop Dogg’s voice concludes “X” with characteristic flair. The track showcased collaborations with hip-hop titans.
10. The Native Tongues collective is known for their eclectic style, as embodied in Queen Latifah and De La Soul’s joint effort.
11. “Down with the King” achieved a peak of number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100. Run-DMC proved their staying power into the 90s.
12. D’Atra Hicks gained prominence in “Mama I Want To Sing!” before her Capitol solo debut with “Sweet Talk”. Her Broadway roots are undeniable.
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