How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Atlantic Starr, Rod Stewart, Stephanie Mills & Teddy Pendergrass, The Police, Whitney Houston, Terry Wells, Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, Agnetha Fältskog, Simply Red, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Merry Clayton
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Atlantic Starr – If Your Heart Isn’t ItFeatured on the 1985 album ” As The Band Turns”.
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2 . Rod Stewart – Lost in YouFeatured on the 1988 album “Out of Order”.
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3 . Stephanie Mills & Teddy Pendergrass – Two HeartsFeatured on the 1981 album “Stephanie “.
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4 . The Police – Every Breath You TakeFeatured on the 1983 album “Synchronicity“.
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5 . Whitney Houston – Love Will Save The DayFeatured on the 1987 album “Whitney“.
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6 . Terry Wells – I’ll be aroundFeatured on the 1984 album “Just Like Dreamin'”.
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7 . Aretha Franklin – Freeway Of LoveFeatured on the 1985 album “Whos Zoomin Who?“.
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8 . Bill Withers – Oh Yeah!Featured on the 1985 album “Watching You Watching Me”.
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9 . Agnetha Fältskog – The Heat is OnFeatured on the 1983 album “Wrap Your Arms Around Me”.
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10 . Simply Red – InfidelityFeatured on the 1987 album “Men and Women”.
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11 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – So In LoveFeatured on the 1985 album “Crush”. |
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12 . Merry Clayton – Yes
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Written by Hamish Stuart, “If Your Heart Isn’t In It” was the brainchild of a member of Average White Band. Wayne and David Lewis contributed production skills to Atlantic Starr’s work.
2. Andy Taylor, known for playing guitar with Duran Duran, co-produced the track alongside Rod Stewart and Bernard Edwards, crafting “Lost in You” into a classic.
3. Stephanie Mills and Teddy Pendergrass’ duet hit number three on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, solidifying its impact in the R&B scene of the early 1980s.
4. Sting composed the song’s melody and lyrics while staying at the Goldeneye estate in Jamaica. This spontaneous inspiration earned The Police a Grammy Award.
5. Featuring Roy Ayers on vibraphone, Houston’s “Love Will Save the Day” integrates jazz elements, standing out among the pop and R&B hits of the late 1980s.
6. Wells’ cover of “I’ll Be Around” peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, where it found its greatest commercial success and notable airplay.
7. Clarence Clemons, known for his work with Bruce Springsteen, brought his saxophone prowess to Aretha Franklin’s track, adding soulful flair to her vibrant single.
8. Classed as R&B/Soul, Bill Withers’ track reflects his consistent style, marking his songwriting legacy during a career spanning several decades.
9. Directed by Erik Irion Nanne, the music video for Fältskog’s single showcases dance and narrative, aligning with the audiovisual trends of early 1980s pop.
10. Simply Red’s “Infidelity” is the second track on their “Men and Women” album, showcasing Mick Hucknall’s vocal style alongside Lamont Dozier’s songwriting influence.
11. Recorded at Amazon Studios in Liverpool and The Manor in Shipton-on-Cherwell, OMD’s track embodies the lush production style of mid-1980s synth-pop.
12. “Yes,” a part of Merry Clayton’s late 1980s repertoire, highlights her vocal prowess on soundtracks, notably including the popular *Dirty Dancing* film.
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