How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Roy Orbison, Foreigner, Taylor Dayne, Depeche Mode, 10 000 Maniacs, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Sharon Brown, Mr. Mister, The Contours, ABC, The S O S Band
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (23/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 23/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Roy Orbison – Wild Hearts Run Out Of Time
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2 . Foreigner – I Don’t Want To Live Without YouFeatured on the 1988 album “Inside Information”.
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3 . Taylor Dayne – I’Ll Always Love YouFeatured on the 1988 album “Tell It to My Heart”.
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4 . Depeche Mode – A Question Of LustFeatured on the 1986 album “Black Celebration“.
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5 . 10 000 Maniacs – Trouble MeFeatured on the 1989 album “Blind Man’s Zoo”.
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6 . Eurythmics – You Have Placed A Chill In My HeartFeatured on the 1987 album “Savage“.
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7 . Carly Simon – Give Me All NightFeatured on the 1987 album “Coming Around Again”.
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8 . Sharon Brown – I Specialize In LoveFeatured on the 1982 album “I Specialize in Love”.
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9 . Mr. Mister – Is It LoveFeatured on the 1985 album “Welcome to the Real World”.
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10 . The Contours – Do You Love MeFeatured on the 1962 album “Do You Love Me”.
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11 . ABC – When Smokey SingsFeatured on the 1987 album “Alphabet City”. |
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12 . The S O S Band – Tell Me If You Still CareFeatured on the 1983 album “On the Rise”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Wild Hearts Run Out of Time” was first introduced on the “Insignificance” soundtrack. Later, it appeared on Roy Orbison’s compilation album “King of Hearts” in 1992.
2. Foreigner’s track released in March 1988 became their sole number 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, marking a unique achievement in their career.
3. Taylor Dayne’s 1987 ballad features a saxophone played by Richie Cannata. It was a standout element, contributing to the song’s success.
4. Depeche Mode’s single from “Black Celebration” originally came with “Christmas Island” as its B-side. This pairing was part of various formats released.
5. The 10,000 Maniacs’ track “Trouble Me” reached number 77 on the UK Singles Chart in 1989. It was written by Natalie Merchant and Dennis Drew.
6. Sophie Muller directed the music video for the Eurythmics’ single from “Savage.” The video visually matched the track’s stylistic uniqueness.
7. Carly Simon filmed the music video on Martha’s Vineyard. The video features vibrant performances amidst scenic island landscapes.
8. In 1982, Sharon Brown’s single charted at number two on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, marking a memorable debut.
9. Mr. Mister’s “Is It Love” is notably associated with its dance mix. This version was later featured in the 2015 remastered reissue.
10. The Contours’ track includes references to the Mashed Potato and the Twist, reflecting the dance crazes of its 1962 release period.
11. ABC’s song “When Smokey Sings” was a tribute to Smokey Robinson, incorporating musical references to his influential style.
12. Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby” (Mr. Dupri Mix) sampled elements from The S.O.S. Band’s track, offering a contemporary twist.
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