How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bryan Adams, The Lotus Eaters, Frazier Chorus, The Creatures, Sheena Easton, The Beach Boys, Kim Wilde, The Darling Buds, Cameo, Finis Henderson, The Whispers, Blue Mercedes
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. For the song ‘Straight From The Heart’ by Bryan Adams, what fact is shared about its inception?
- A It was inspired by a famous love story
- B Written when Adams was 18
- C Originally meant for a film soundtrack
2. Which award did ‘The First Picture of You’ by The Lotus Eaters bring them?
- A A Grammy Award
- B No major awards
- C A Brit Award
3. What specific recording detail is notable about ‘Sloppy Heart’ by Frazier Chorus?
- A It included a 30-piece orchestra
- B Recorded in a single day
- C Recorded across multiple continents
4. What musical component distinguishes The Creatures’ version of ‘Right Now’ ?
- A Synthesizers
- B Brass section
- C Harpsichord
5. With which famous artist did Sheena Easton collaborate on ‘101’ ?
- A Michael Jackson
- B Prince
- C George Michael
6. What is a key lyrical theme in The Beach Boys’ ‘Getcha Back’ ?
- A Escapism
- B Reconciliation
- C Friendship
7. What inspired Kim Wilde’s ‘You Came’ ?
- A A romantic relationship
- B Birth of her nephew
- C An award show
8. How did ‘You’ve Got to Choose’ by The Darling Buds enter the UK Albums Chart?
- A It topped the charts
- B At number 23
- C Failed to chart
9. Which city features prominently in the music video for ‘Attack Me With Your Love’ by Cameo?
- A Los Angeles
- B New York City
- C Chicago
10. What is the musical genre of ‘Skip To My Lou’ by Finis Henderson?
- A Rock
- B Funk
- C Country
11. Which famous song did The Whispers cover with ‘My Girl’ ?
- A Originally by The Supremes
- B Originally by The Beatles
- C Originally by The Temptations
12. Which chart did ‘Love Is The Gun’ by Blue Mercedes perform unexpectedly well on?
- A Billboard Hot 100
- B Billboard Hot Dance Club Play
- C UK Singles Chart
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Bryan Adams – Straight From The HeartFeatured on the 1983 album “Cuts Like a Knife“.
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2 . The Lotus Eaters – The First Picture Of YouFeatured on the 1983 album “No Sense of Sin”.
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3 . Frazier Chorus – Sloppy HeartFeatured on the 1989 album “Sue”.
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4 . The Creatures – Right Now
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5 . Sheena Easton – 101Featured on the 1988 album “The Lover in Me”.
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6 . The Beach Boys – Getcha BackFeatured on the 1985 album “The Beach Boys”.
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7 . Kim Wilde – You CameFeatured on the 1988 album “Close”.
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8 . The Darling Buds – You’Ve Got To ChooseFeatured on the 1988 album “Pop Said”.
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9 . Cameo – Attack Me With Your LoveFeatured on the 1985 album “Single Life”.
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10 . Finis Henderson – Skip To My LouFeatured on the 1983 album “Finis”.
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11 . The Whispers – My GirlFeatured on the 1983 album “The Whispers”. |
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12 . Blue Mercedes – Love Is The GunFeatured on the 1988 album “Rich and Famous”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bryan Adams wrote ‘Straight From The Heart’ when he was just 18 years old, making it one of his earliest songwriting achievements.
2. Despite its chart success, ‘The First Picture of You’ by The Lotus Eaters did not win any major awards but became a signature song for the band.
3. ‘Sloppy Heart’ by Frazier Chorus was recorded quickly, and this swift process influenced the final arrangements of the track.
4. The Creatures’ version of ‘Right Now’ is distinguished by a prominent brass section, adding a unique flavor compared to previous versions.
5. Sheena Easton collaborated with Prince, who contributed his songwriting and production talent to the track ‘101.’
6. The lyrics of ‘Getcha Back’ by The Beach Boys focus on reconciliation, a plea to reconnect with a former lover.
7. Inspired by the birth of Kim Wilde’s nephew Marty, ‘You Came’ reflects a celebration of new life and joy.
8. ‘You’ve Got to Choose’ helped The Darling Buds’ debut ‘Pop Said…’ reach number 23 on the UK Albums Chart.
9. The music video for ‘Attack Me With Your Love’ by Cameo is set in New York City, featuring several notable figures.
10. ‘Skip To My Lou’ by Finis Henderson falls under the genres of funk and disco, showcasing an early 1980s vibe.
11. The Whispers covered ‘My Girl,’ a song originally by The Temptations, and it became a UK chart hit.
12. ‘Love Is The Gun’ by Blue Mercedes notably reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, marking its dance appeal.
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