How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Peter Cetera & Cher , Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne, Freddie Mercury, Nick Heyward, Jesse Johnson, Climie Fisher, Go West, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Total Contrast, Wang Chung, Kim Wilde, Jermaine Jackson
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Peter Cetera & Cher – After AllFeatured on the 1989 album “Heart of Stone”.
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2 . Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne – Close My Eyes ForeverFeatured on the 1988 album “Lita”.
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3 . Freddie Mercury – I Was Born To Love YouFeatured on the 1985 album “Mr. Bad Guy”.
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4 . Nick Heyward – Over The WeekendFeatured on the 1986 album “Postcards From Home”.
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5 . Jesse Johnson – Love StruckFeatured on the 1988 album “Every Shade of Love”.
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6 . Climie Fisher – This Is MeFeatured on the 1988 album “Everything”.
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7 . Go West – I Want To Hear It From YouFeatured on the 1987 album “Dancing On The Couch”.
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8 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – If You LeaveFeatured on the 1986 album “Pretty In Pink : Soundtrack”.
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9 . Total Contrast – What Are You Gonna Do About ItFeatured on the 1985 album “Total Contrast”.
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10 . Wang Chung – Let’s GoFeatured on the 1986 album “Mosaic”.
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11 . Kim Wilde – Hey Mister HeartacheFeatured on the 1988 album “Close”. |
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12 . Jermaine Jackson – Sweetest SweetestFeatured on the 1984 album “Dynamite”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. David Campbell arranged the strings for the duet between Cher and Peter Cetera. Known for his work in orchestration, Campbell has contributed to numerous film and music projects.
2. The duet by Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne climbed to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. It stands as a significant chart achievement for both artists, particularly in Ozzy’s career.
3. The track originally appeared on Freddie Mercury’s solo album “Mr. Bad Guy.” Reworked into Queen’s “Made in Heaven,” it showcases Mercury’s diverse musical endeavors.
4. “Over the Weekend” was released in 1986, featured on Nick Heyward’s second solo album. The former Haircut One Hundred frontman expanded his artistic range with this release.
5. “Love Struck” by Jesse Johnson hit number 4 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. The track featured notable contributions from session musicians under A&M Records.
6. The lyrics of “This Is Me” by Climie Fisher are centered around personal identity. The song explores themes of self-authenticity with a pop melody backdrop.
7. Go West’s single was released as part of the album “Dancing on the Couch.” The duo’s successful collaboration produced several popular tracks during that period.
8. OMD’s song features prominently in “Pretty in Pink,” notably in a prom scene. Its inclusion helped cement the film’s status in 1980s pop culture and new wave music.
9. “What You Gonna Do About It” by Total Contrast was released on London Records. Known for diverse styles, the duo musically navigated the mid-’80s dance scene.
10. The song “Let’s Go!” by Wang Chung is part of the album “Mosaic.” The album continued the band’s new wave trend, adding to their successful discography in the ’80s.
11. Kim Wilde performed “Hey Mister Heartache” during the Bad Tour. Her participation showcased her music to a broader audience alongside the tour’s global reach.
12. The international version of Jermaine Jackson’s track on “Dynamite” runs for 4:05 minutes. The album further solidified Jackson’s presence as a solo artist in the 1980s.
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