How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Swing Out Sister, Regina Belle, The Kane Gang, Princess, Eartha Kitt, Freddie Jackson, The Real Thing, Orange Juice , The S.O.S. Band, Natalie Cole, Johnny Hates Jazz, Jackie Wilson
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Swing Out Sister – Where In The WorldFeatured on the 1989 album “Kaleidoscope World”.
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2 . Regina Belle – Show Me The WayFeatured on the 1987 album “All by Myself”.
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3 . The Kane Gang – Closest Thing To HeavenFeatured on the 1984 album “The Bad and Lowdown World of the Kane Gang”.
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4 . Princess – Tell Me TomorrowFeatured on the 1986 album “Princess”.
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5 . Eartha Kitt – I Love MenFeatured on the 1984 album “I Love Men”.
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6 . Freddie Jackson – Nice ‘N’ SlowFeatured on the 1988 album “Don’t Let Love Slip Away”.
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7 . The Real Thing – Can´t Get By Without You
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8 . Orange Juice – Flesh Of My FleshFeatured on the 1984 album “Rip It Up”.
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9 . The S.O.S. Band – Borrowed LoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Sands Of Time”.
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10 . Natalie Cole – EverlastingFeatured on the 1987 album “Everlasting”.
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11 . Johnny Hates Jazz – Don’t Say It’s LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Turn Back the Clock”. |
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12 . Jackie Wilson – Higher & HigherFeatured on the 1967 album “Higher and Higher”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The 1989 single by Swing Out Sister secured the 47th spot on the UK Singles Chart. Known for their catchy pop style, the group made their mark with this track, despite not climbing too high on the charts.
2. Regina Belle’s “Show Me the Way” was released on Columbia Records. This label enabled Belle to establish herself as a significant presence in the R&B genre during the late 80s.
3. Notably mixing soul-influenced pop arrangements, The Kane Gang’s 1984 single highlighted their ability to blend different genres, showing their creative range in the pop landscape.
4. Princess’s 1986 track was produced by the renowned team Stock Aitken Waterman. This production trio was instrumental in crafting some of the biggest pop hits of the 80s.
5. “I Love Men” is a Euro disco track performed by Eartha Kitt. Its release in the mid-80s marked a stylistic shift for Kitt, embracing the dance-oriented sounds of that era.
6. Freddie Jackson’s “Nice ’N’ Slow” reigned for three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. This success affirmed Jackson’s prominence in the soul/funk/disco genres.
7. The Real Thing’s hit was remixed in the 1980s. This updated version of “Can’t Get By Without You” revitalized the song, showing its enduring appeal.
8. “Here’s a penny for your thoughts” is the opening line of Orange Juice’s “Flesh of My Flesh”. Known for its witty lyrics, the song reflects the band’s trademark intelligent approach to pop music.
9. The successful production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis worked on The S.O.S. Band’s “Borrowed Love.” Their collaboration brought considerable chart success and musical acclaim.
10. “Everlasting” by Natalie Cole explores themes of enduring love. It stands out in her catalog for its polished production and emotional delivery.
11. Clark Datchler is the main songwriter for the track by Johnny Hates Jazz from their album Turn Back the Clock. His writing contributed significantly to the band’s distinctive sound and success.
12. Jackie Wilson’s R&B hit from 1967 was produced by Carl Davis. Known for its seductive rhythm and powerful performance, this song remains a landmark in Wilson’s storied career.
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