How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Phil Collins, Steve Perry, GTR, Deep Purple, The Outfield, Modern Talking, Robert Cray, A-ha, Carl Anderson, Thereza Bazar, Joyce Sims, Booker Newberry III
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 24/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Phil Collins – If Leaving Me Is EasyFeatured on the 1981 album “Face Value“.
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2 . Steve Perry – Oh SherrieFeatured on the 1984 album “Street Talk”.
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3 . GTR – When The Heart Rules The MindFeatured on the 1986 album “GTR”.
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4 . Deep Purple – HushFeatured on the 1968 album “Shades of “.
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5 . The Outfield – Your LoveFeatured on the 1985 album “Play Deep”.
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6 . Modern Talking – You’re My Heart You’re My SoulFeatured on the 1984 album “The 1st Album”.
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7 . Robert Cray – Right Next Door [Because Of Me]Featured on the 1986 album “Strong Persuader”.
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8 . A-ha – The Blood That Moves The BodyFeatured on the 1988 album “Stay on These Roads”.
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9 . Carl Anderson – ButtercupFeatured on the 1986 album “Carl Anderson”.
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10 . Thereza Bazar – The Big KissFeatured on the 1985 album “The Big Kiss”.
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11 . Joyce Sims – Looking For A LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “All About Love”. |
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12 . Booker Newberry III – Love TownFeatured on the 1983 album “Love Town”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Phil Collins not only wrote but also performed various instrumental parts on the track from “Face Value.” Eric Clapton provided additional guitar work.
2. “Oh Sherrie” had significant personal meaning for Steve Perry, as it was inspired by and featured his then-girlfriend Sherrie Swafford in its music video.
3. The debut hit single for GTR was penned by Steve Hackett and Steve Howe, both legends from Genesis and Yes, respectively.
4. Originally written by Joe South, “Hush” was brought to prominence by Deep Purple and became their first major hit.
5. In 1986, “Your Love” by The Outfield climbed to number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, lasting 22 weeks.
6. Modern Talking’s song achieved massive sales, with a 1998 version featuring Eric Singleton’s rap parts, ensuring its continued success.
7. Dennis Walker co-wrote and produced songs on Robert Cray’s album “Strong Persuader,” which became a critical success.
8. Pål Waaktaar, a core member of a-ha, co-wrote their single “Stay on These Roads,” displaying the band’s characteristic style.
9. “Buttercup” originated with Stevie Wonder during the 1970s. It was subsequently recorded by Carl Anderson in 1982.
10. Arif Mardin, who also worked with Aretha Franklin, produced Thereza Bazar’s “The Big Kiss,” adding to his notable discography.
11. Joyce Sims’s “Looking for a Love” reached number 51 on the US Billboard R&B chart, a testament to her consistent 1980s presence.
12. A noteworthy entry for Booker Newberry III, “Love Town” marked his emergence as a solo artist post his band endeavors.
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