How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sam Brown, The Controllers, Loose Ends, The Jacksons, The Whispers, El DeBarge, Sinéad O’Connor, Depeche Mode, Alyson Williams, Jody Watley, Keith Sweat, Katrina And The Waves
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Sam Brown – Can I Get A WitnessFeatured on the 1988 album “Stop!”.
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2 . The Controllers – StayFeatured on the 1986 album “Stay”.
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3 . Loose Ends – [Emergency] Dial 999Featured on the 1984 album “A Little Spice”.
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4 . The Jacksons – Nothin [That Compares 2 U]Featured on the 1989 album “2300 Jackson Street”.
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5 . The Whispers – LadyFeatured on the 1979 album “The Whispers”.
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6 . El DeBarge – Real LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Gemini”.
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7 . Sinéad O’Connor – I Want Your Hands On MeFeatured on the 1988 album “The Lion And The Cobra“.
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8 . Depeche Mode – StrangeloveFeatured on the 1987 album “Music for the Masses“.
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9 . Alyson Williams – My Love Is So Raw (w/ D. Nikki)Featured on the 1989 album “Raw”.
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10 . Jody Watley – Looking For A New LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Jody Watley”.
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11 . Keith Sweat – Something Just Ain’t RightFeatured on the 1987 album “Make It Last Forever”. |
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12 . Katrina And The Waves – Walking On SunshineFeatured on the 1985 album “Walking on Sunshine”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Marvin Gaye first sang “Can I Get a Witness,” making the song’s Motown roots difficult to ignore. His version sets the stage for many covers.
2. The Controllers brought us “Stay,” with its title track positioned as a convincing showpiece in 1986, albeit with modest UK chart success.
3. “Tell Me What You Want” solidifies its place as the fifth single by Loose Ends, signaling the start of their album *A Little Spice* marathon.
4. Jermaine Jackson lent his voice prominently to “2300 Jackson Street”, sharing the spotlight with fellow Jackson Randy. Catering to fans, a rare video was issued in 1989.
5. Nicholas Caldwell gifted The Whispers with “Lady,” adding to their chart arsenal in 1979 while gracefully securing spot number three on the soul list.
6. Darryl DeBarge joined El for “Real Love,” highlighting a family collaboration vibe and showing personal affection isn’t just kept in the bloodline.
7. “The Lion and the Cobra” features Sinéad O’Connor’s collaboration with MC Lyte, adding remixed grandeur to the already dynamic alt-pop classic.
8. Depeche Mode introduced “Strangelove” as their flagship single from *Music for the Masses*, fostering remixes and endlessly tapping adoring rhythms.
9. Alyson Williams amazes with “My Love Is So Raw” featuring Nikki D on her 1989 album *Raw*, priding itself as a standout seventh track.
10. Jody Watley wooed critics and fans with “Looking for a New Love,” earning Grammy nods and commanding dance floors to a new rhythm.
11. Teddy Riley’s new jack swing made “Make It Last Forever” an instant stunner, merging his production talents with Keith Sweat’s passionate vocals in 1987.
12. Kimberley Rew, guitarist of the band, composed the hit “Walking on Sunshine” and cleverly retained its publishing rights. Good foresight, as it turns out.
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