How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Elaine Paige, Gary Numan, Rod Stewart, Scorpions, Jennifer Rush, Millie Jackson, Narada Michael Walden, Perri, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Pointer Sisters, Hazell Dean
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Elvis Costello & The Attractions – I’m Your ToyFeatured on the 1981 album “Almost Blue”.
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2 . Elaine Paige – SometimesFeatured on the 1981 album “Cinema”.
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3 . Gary Numan – This Is LoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Strange Charm”.
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4 . Rod Stewart – My Heart Can’t Tell Me NoFeatured on the 1988 album “Out of Order”.
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5 . Scorpions – No One Like YouFeatured on the 1982 album “Blackout”.
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6 . Jennifer Rush – I Come UndoneFeatured on the 1987 album “Heart Over Mind”.
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7 . Millie Jackson – Love Is A Dangerous GameFeatured on the 1986 album “An Imitation of Love”.
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8 . Narada Michael Walden – Divine EmotionsFeatured on the 1988 album “Divine Emotions”.
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9 . Perri – I’m the OneFeatured on the 1988 album “The Flight”.
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10 . Daryl Hall & John Oates – Everything Your Heart DesiresFeatured on the 1988 album “Ooh Yeah!”.
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11 . Pointer Sisters – Baby Come and Get itFeatured on the 1983 album “Break Out “. |
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12 . Hazell Dean – Who’s Leaving WhoFeatured on the 1988 album “Always”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Sometimes” by Elaine Paige was part of the “Champions” soundtrack. Released in 1984, it bolstered the film’s emotive score.
2. Gary Numan’s “This Is Love” was released as the lead single from his eighth studio album, Strange Charm. Its distinct remastered version appeared in 2025.
3. “My Heart Can’t Tell You No,” first recorded by Rod Stewart, was initially meant for country singer Barbara Mandrell. Rod Stewart took the reins on this soft rock hit.
4. The music video for Scorpions’ “No One Like You” prominently features Alcatraz Island. Klaus Meine’s prison-themed visuals are unforgettable.
5. Jennifer Rush covered “I Come Undone” for her 1987 album *Heart over Mind*. Originally from Ellen Shipley’s 1983 album, Rush’s version gained chart success.
6. Millie Jackson’s “Love Is a Dangerous Game” is rooted in R&B and soul. This 1986 track was part of her expansive musical repertoire.
7. Narada Michael Walden’s “Divine Emotions” secured the top spot on the US Dance Club Songs chart. It also performed well across various international charts.
8. Perri is a group formed by sisters, making them siblings. The group released “I’m the One” on their second album, *The Flight*.
9. “Everything Your Heart Desires” by Hall & Oates reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988. The track was from their *Ooh Yeah!* album.
10. June Pointer sang lead vocals on “Baby Come and Get It” by the Pointer Sisters. The track was part of their successful 1983 album *Break Out*.
11. Hazell Dean’s Hi-NRG cover of “Who’s Leaving Who” revitalized the track. This version by Stock Aitken & Waterman gained notable attention in 1988.
12. Avril Lavigne’s “I’m with You” was featured in the soundtrack for the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine. The song remains a pop rock classic.
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