How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : George Michael, Louise Tucker, Bryan Ferry, The Colourfield, Yarborough & Peoples, Icehouse, Squeeze, Level 42, Jenny Burton, Kenny G, Bardo, Clarence Carter
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 17/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . George Michael – One More TryFeatured on the 1987 album “Faith“.
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2 . Louise Tucker – Midnight BlueFeatured on the 1982 album “Midnight Blue”.
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3 . Bryan Ferry – Is Your Love Strong Enough? (w/ David Gilmour)Featured on the 1986 album “Legend : Soundtrack”.
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4 . The Colourfield – Castles in the AirFeatured on the 1984 album “Virgins and Philistines”.
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5 . Yarborough & Peoples – Don’t Waste Your Time
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6 . Icehouse – Electric BlueFeatured on the 1987 album “Man of Colours”.
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7 . Squeeze – Black Coffee in BedFeatured on the 1982 album “Sweets from a Stranger”.
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8 . Level 42 – To Be With You AgainFeatured on the 1987 album “Running in the Family”.
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9 . Jenny Burton – Bad HabitsFeatured on the 1985 album “Jenny Burton”.
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10 . Kenny G – Hi, How Ya Doin’?Featured on the 1983 album “G Force”.
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11 . Bardo – One Step Further
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12 . Clarence Carter – Strokin’Featured on the 1986 album “Dr. C.C.”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata, a classic from 1798, lent its melody to Louise Tucker’s “Midnight Blue”. A clever blend of synthpop and classical crossover for audiophiles.
2. David Gilmour lent his iconic guitar sound to Bryan Ferry’s “Is Your Love Strong Enough?” A collaboration as notable as the film it accompanied.
3. Terry Hall diversified after The Specials, forming The Colourfield. His exploration of different musical styles kept listeners on their toes.
4. “Don’t Waste Your Time” topped the R&B chart. Yarbrough & Peoples clearly didn’t waste their time making music that hit the high notes.
5. John Oates lent a songwriting hand to Icehouse’s “Electric Blue”. A Hall & Oates touch with a touch of Down Under rock made waves.
6. A mundane coffee stain on Chris Difford’s notebook inspired “Black Coffee in Bed”. Proving stains can do more than mess up your notes.
7. “To Be With You Again” had lyrics rewritten due to a need for speed. The pressure of success marched Level 42 through quicker paces.
8. Dominating the Dance chart for 11 weeks, Jenny Burton’s “Bad Habits” stayed on the beat. A chart-topper that danced its way to accolades.
9. Kenny G turned up the saxophone charm on “Hi, How Ya Doin’?”. A smooth start to his legendary career in instrumental virtuosity.
10. In Eurovision ’82, Bardo secured a 7th place finish with “One Step Further”. A fair leap for the UK on the continental stage.
11. Clarence Carter’s “Strokin'” didn’t disguise its adult themes. A song proving not all strokes are athlete-oriented.
12. Recorded at Tambourine Studios in Malmö, Saint Etienne’s “The Bad Photographer” crossed borders with its suave sound. Creation knew a good scene for sound.
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