How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Simply Red, Alexander O’Neal , Deacon Blue, Ruby Turner, The Blow Monkeys, Exposé, Nick Kamen, Suzi Quatro, Pretenders, Dead Or Alive, Don Henley, Rupert Holmes
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Simply Red – If You Don’t Know Me By NowFeatured on the 1989 album “A New Flame“.
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2 . Alexander O’Neal – A Broken Heart Can MendFeatured on the 1985 album “Alexander O’Neal”.
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3 . Deacon Blue – When Will You [Make My Telephone Ring]?Featured on the 1987 album “Raintown”.
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4 . Ruby Turner – I’m In LoveFeatured on the 1985 album “Women Hold Up Half The Sky”.
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5 . The Blow Monkeys – Out With HerFeatured on the 1987 album “She Was Only a Grocer’s Daughter”.
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6 . Exposé – Seasons ChangeFeatured on the 1987 album “Exposure”.
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7 . Nick Kamen – Loving You Is Sweeter Than EverFeatured on the 1987 album “Nick Kamen”.
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8 . Suzi Quatro – I’ve Never Been In LoveFeatured on the 1979 album “Suzi … and Other Four Letter Words”.
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9 . Pretenders – Talk Of The TownFeatured on the 1981 album “Pretenders II“.
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10 . Dead Or Alive – Hooked on LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know”.
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11 . Don Henley – The Boys Of SummerFeatured on the 1984 album ““. |
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12 . Rupert Holmes – HimFeatured on the 1980 album “Partners in Crime”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis wrote and produced this track. Their collaboration with Alexander O’Neal marked a significant moment in 1980s R&B.
2. The track gained legendary status by being the first to play on Radio Luxembourg after its satellite launch, making the airwaves less terrestrial.
3. This song appeared on the soundtrack of *The Jewel of the Nile*, a film known for its comedic adventure sequences and catchy tunes.
4. Dr. Robert claimed “Out With Her” was his “George Michael moment,” perhaps signaling a stylistic reflection or personal benchmark.
5. Exposé’s song found its home on their debut album *Exposure*. The album marked a high point in late ’80s pop-R&B music.
6. Originally a Four Tops tune, Nick Kamen’s version kept the soulfulness alive while endearing itself to a new audience.
7. “Love” recurs as a theme in Quatro’s hits, weaving its way through her chart successes and musical narratives.
8. “Talk of the Town” enjoyed a release with “Cuban Slide,” matching the energetic and worldly sound of The Pretenders.
9. “Hooked on Love” mentions a “dangerous addiction,” adding flair to the already gripping lyrics and melodies.
10. The title, “The Boys of Summer,” came from a 1972 book about the Brooklyn Dodgers, infusing nostalgia into Henley’s commentary on time’s passage.
11. “Him” confronts infidelity with a simple ultimatum: “It’s me or it’s him.” The lyrics echo suspicion and tough decisions.
12. With its soulful sound, “Joy” by Soul II Soul continues the legacy of fusing R&B with dance elements, crafting a celebrated 90’s groove.
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