How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kingdom Come, Chaka Khan, Asia, Simply Red, Jaki Graham, Whitesnake, Billy Ocean, Force M.D.’s, The Associates, Spinners, Alexander O’Neal, Dynasty
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which guitarist contributed to the music for Kingdom Come’s song “What Love Can Be”?
- A Bruce Gowdy
- B Danny Stag
- C James Kottak
2. In which US city was the music video for Chaka Khan’s “Through the Fire” filmed?
- A New York
- B Los Angeles
- C Chicago
3. What album featured Asia’s “Don’t Cry” as its first single?
- A Astra
- B Alpha
- C Asia
4. Who wrote the song “Maybe Someday” by Simply Red?
- A Mick Hucknall
- B Barry Mraz
- C Joe Barbaria
5. What is unique about Jaki Graham’s song “Heaven Knows” in the UK market?
- A It was released on CD
- B It’s a collectible vinyl
- C It had a remix by a famous DJ
6. Where was Whitesnake’s “Guilty Of Love” music video filmed?
- A Wembley Stadium
- B Castle Donington
- C Madison Square Garden
7. Who co-wrote the track “Love Zone” by Billy Ocean?
- A Barry Eastmond
- B Billy Joel
- C Lionel Richie
8. Which genre best describes “Love Is A House” by Force M.D.’s?
- A Rock
- B Jazz
- C R&B
9. “18 Carat Love Affair” by The Associates falls under which music style?
- A Metal
- B New Wave
- C Reggae
10. Which classic soul song did The Spinners include in their medley released in 1980?
- A Respect
- B Cupid
- C Superstition
11. Who provided backing vocals for Alexander O’Neal’s “(What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me”?
- A Lisa Keith
- B Chaka Khan
- C Aretha Franklin
12. What year was Dynasty’s “I’ve Just Begun To Love You” released?
- A 1982
- B 1980
- C 1970
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Tracklist
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1 . Kingdom Come – What Love Can BeFeatured on the 1988 album “Kingdom Come”.
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2 . Chaka Khan – Through The FireFeatured on the 1984 album “I Feel for You“.
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3 . Asia – Don’t CryFeatured on the 1983 album “Alpha”.
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4 . Simply Red – Maybe SomedayFeatured on the 1987 album “Men and Women”.
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5 . Jaki Graham – Heaven KnowsFeatured on the 1985 album “Heaven Knows”.
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6 . Whitesnake – Guilty Of LoveFeatured on the 1984 album “Slide It In”.
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7 . Billy Ocean – Love ZoneFeatured on the 1986 album “Love Zone”.
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8 . Force M.D.’s – Love Is A HouseFeatured on the 1987 album “Touch and Go”.
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9 . The Associates – 18 Carat Love AffairFeatured on the 1982 album “Sulk”.
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10 . Spinners – Cupid ~ I’Ve Loved You For A Long Time
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11 . Alexander O’Neal – What Can I Say To Make You Love Me?Featured on the 1987 album “Hearsay”. |
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12 . Dynasty – I’Ve Just Begun To Love YouFeatured on the 1980 album “Adventures in the Land of Music”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bruce Gowdy co-wrote “What Love Can Be” along with Lenny Wolf and Marty Wolff. Known for his contributions to the hard rock genre, Gowdy added depth to the band’s sound during their debut album era.
2. Chaka Khan’s “Through the Fire” music video was filmed in Los Angeles. The Union Station location added a cinematic experience that accompanied the song’s powerful narrative.
3. Asia’s “Don’t Cry” was the lead single from their album “Alpha.” The track secured its position as a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to its melodic rock appeal.
4. Mick Hucknall wrote “Maybe Someday.” The track’s introspective lyrics were complemented by the band’s smooth production, marking a transition in Simply Red’s style during the late 1980s.
5. The single “Heaven Knows” by Jaki Graham is a collectible in the UK vinyl market. The track’s nostalgic appeal continues to attract collectors, long after its initial release.
6. Whitesnake’s “Guilty Of Love” video was filmed during their performance at the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington in 1983, enhancing its rock credentials with a large crowd atmosphere.
7. Billy Ocean co-wrote “Love Zone” with Barry Eastmond and Wayne Brathwaite. Their rich composition and production helped the song become a number-one hit on the Billboard R&B chart.
8. “Love Is A House” by Force M.D.’s is well-known in the R&B genre. The group’s distinctive style combined doo-wop and modern R&B elements, appealing to a diverse audience.
9. The Associates’ “18 Carat Love Affair” exemplifies the New Wave and synth-pop sound. The track was part of their innovative 1982 output, which included several critical successes.
10. The Spinners’ medley “Cupid / I’ve Loved You for a Long Time” features Sam Cooke’s classic soul hit “Cupid.” The combination of these tracks resulted in impressive chart performance.
11. Lisa Keith provided backing vocals for “(What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me.” Her contribution added a layer of soulful harmony to Alexander O’Neal’s track.
12. Dynasty’s “I’ve Just Begun To Love You” came out in 1980. The song’s funk and disco elements showcased the vibrant music scene of the early 80s and solidified the group’s presence in the era.
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