How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Joan Armatrading, The Police, Gary Moore, Bee Gees, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Al B. Sure!, Rod Stewart, Roy Orbison, Billy Joel, Evelyn Champagne King, Donna Summer, Dollar
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What genre blend does “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd prominently feature?
- A Synth-pop and electropop
- B Jazz and blues
- C Country and folk
2. Which songwriter is credited on “Blinding Lights” along with The Weeknd?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Max Martin
- C Ryan Tedder
3. What album includes the track “Blinding Lights”?
- A Dawn FM
- B After Hours
- C Starboy
4. In which year was “Blinding Lights” released?
- A 2020
- B 2021
- C 2019
5. Which music video location reflects the themes of “Blinding Lights”?
- A Las Vegas at night
- B The Sahara Desert
- C New York City
6. How did “Blinding Lights” perform on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A First to remain in top ten for two years
- B Held top ten position for one year
- C Entered top twenty briefly
7. Which element does “Take My Breath” incorporate?
- A Classical symphonies
- B Psychedelic sounds
- C Reggae rhythms
8. What year was “Take My Breath” released?
- A 2022
- B 2019
- C 2021
9. Which event used “Take My Breath” for promotion?
- A 2022 Winter Olympics
- B 2020 Summer Olympics
- C Super Bowl LV
10. Which characteristic defines the music video of “Take My Breath”?
- A Concert footage
- B Intense strobe lighting
- C Black and white imagery
11. What was the debut position of “Take My Breath” on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number six
- B Number ten
- C Number one
12. Which two genres are shared by both “Blinding Lights” and “Take My Breath”?
- A Synthwave and funk
- B Electropop and disco
- C Synthwave and electropop
1. What inspired Joan Armatrading’s song “The Shouting Stage”?
- A A restaurant argument
- B A magazine article
- C Both A and B
2. Which mythological figure is referenced in “Wrapped Around Your Finger” by The Police?
- A Achilles
- B Scylla and Charybdis
- C Pandora
3. What unique aspect is associated with Gary Moore’s “Empty Rooms”?
- A Unreleased Glenn Hughes vocal version
- B Use of a sitar
- C Direct quotes from Shakespeare
4. The Bee Gees’ “Woman In You” was part of which film’s soundtrack?
- A Grease
- B Flashdance
- C Staying Alive
5. Which OMD song was featured in the film *Arthur 2*?
- A Enola Gay
- B Secret
- C Electricity
6. What genre best describes Al B. Sure!’s “Off on Your Own (Girl)”?
- A Jazz fusion
- B New jack swing
- C Synthpop
7. What is the main theme of Rod Stewart’s “Every Beat of My Heart”?
- A Love at first sight
- B Returning home
- C A road trip
8. Who co-produced Roy Orbison’s “California Blue”?
- A Phil Spector
- B Jeff Lynne
- C Rick Rubin
9. What instrument is unusually prominent in Billy Joel’s “A Matter Of Trust”?
- A Harmonica
- B Electric guitar
- C Violin
10. What chart position did Evelyn “Champagne” King’s “Hold On To What You’ve Got” achieve on the US R&B chart?
- A #5
- B #1
- C #8
11. Which famous producer worked on Donna Summer’s “Love Is In Control”?
- A George Martin
- B Quincy Jones
- C Brian Eno
12. Which label released Dollar’s “It’s Nature’s Way (No Problem)”?
- A Capitol Records
- B FFRR Records
- C Motown Records
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1 . Joan Armatrading – The Shouting StageFeatured on the 1988 album “The Shouting Stage”.
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2 . The Police – Wrapped Around Your FingerFeatured on the 1983 album “Synchronicity“.
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3 . Gary Moore – Empty RoomsFeatured on the 1984 album “Run For Cover”.
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4 . Bee Gees – Woman In YouFeatured on the 1983 album “Staying Alive : Soundtrack”.
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5 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – SecretFeatured on the 1985 album “Crush”.
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6 . Al B. Sure! – Off On Your Own GirlFeatured on the 1988 album “In Effect Mode”.
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7 . Rod Stewart – Every Beat Of My HeartFeatured on the 1986 album “Every Beat of My Heart”.
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8 . Roy Orbison – California BlueFeatured on the 1989 album “Mystery Girl”.
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9 . Billy Joel – A Matter Of TrustFeatured on the 1986 album “The Bridge”.
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10 . Evelyn Champagne King – Hold On To What You’Ve GotFeatured on the 1988 album “Flirt”.
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11 . Donna Summer – Love Is In ControlFeatured on the 1982 album “Donna Summer”. |
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12 . Dollar – It’s Nature’s Way [No Problem]
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. “The Shouting Stage” was inspired by an argument witnessed in an Australian restaurant and a magazine article. These influences shaped the song’s narrative about relationship dynamics.
2. B. The lyrics of “Wrapped Around Your Finger” reference Scylla and Charybdis from Greek mythology, adding depth to the song’s themes of control and power shifts.
3. A. Originally, “Empty Rooms” included a vocal track by Glenn Hughes, known for his work with Deep Purple, though his version was not released.
4. C. The Bee Gees contributed “Woman In You” to the soundtrack of *Staying Alive*, marking their involvement in film music once more.
5. B. “Secret” by OMD was featured in the soundtrack for the film *Arthur 2: On the Rocks*. The song added to the band’s mid-80s success.
6. B. “Off on Your Own (Girl)” is classified as new jack swing, a genre that blends R&B with hip hop influences, reflecting the late 80s sound.
7. B. “Every Beat of My Heart” explores the theme of a long-awaited return home, a sentiment mirrored by its musical and lyrical content.
8. B. Jeff Lynne co-produced “California Blue” with Roy Orbison, contributing to its characteristic blend of rock and pop influences.
9. B. Unlike many Billy Joel hits, “A Matter Of Trust” prominently features the electric guitar, showcasing Joel’s guitar skills.
10. C. Evelyn “Champagne” King’s “Hold On To What You’ve Got” reached #8 on the US R&B chart, testament to her enduring appeal.
11. B. Quincy Jones produced “Love Is In Control”, marking another successful collaboration during Donna Summer’s career transition in the 80s.
12. B. “It’s Nature’s Way (No Problem)” was released under FFRR Records, indicating Dollar’s continued presence in the UK pop scene.
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Blinding Lights” uses a mix of synth-pop and electropop with traces of new wave and synthwave. It echoes 1980s musical styles.
2. Max Martin is a noted collaborator on “Blinding Lights,” bringing his hit-making expertise to the track.
3. “Blinding Lights” is a part of The Weeknd’s album *After Hours*, which underlines the collection’s nocturnal themes.
4. The track “Blinding Lights” hit the airwaves in 2019 and quickly climbed the charts worldwide.
5. The song’s music video shows The Weeknd exploring Las Vegas at night, which aligns with its urban, late-night narrative.
6. “Blinding Lights” became the first song to stay in the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100 for an entire year.
7. “Take My Breath” embraces psychedelic sounds, taking cues from 1980s production styles.
8. “Take My Breath” was released in 2021 as a lead single, continuing The Weeknd’s exploration of retro-pop sounds.
9. The 2020 Summer Olympics featured “Take My Breath,” tying its high-energy vibe to global sports festivities.
10. The music video for “Take My Breath” is known for its intense strobe effects, which led to concerns about its IMAX debut.
11. “Take My Breath” debuted at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100, adding to The Weeknd’s top ten hits.
12. Both tracks utilize synthwave and electropop, highlighting The Weeknd’s affinity for 80s-influenced contemporary pop.
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