How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Billy Ocean, George Benson, Enigma, Sam Brown, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, John Waite, Bon Jovi, Climie Fisher, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Vitamin Z, Pete Wylie, Mica Paris
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which song from Billy Ocean’s album “Suddenly” features an extended version on its 2011 expanded edition?
- A Caribbean Queen
- B Suddenly
- C Loverboy
2. Who provided lead vocals and lead guitar for the 1986 song from the album “While the City Sleeps…”?
- A Carlos Santana
- B George Benson
- C Prince
3. Which duo is credited for writing “I Love You… I’ll Kill You” on Enigma’s 1993 album “The Cross of Changes”?
- A Michael Cretu and David Fairstein
- B Simon Climie and Rob Fisher
- C Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe
4. Which artist featured on guitar in the 1988 song from Sam Brown’s “Stop!” album?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Keith Richards
- C David Gilmour
5. Which legendary guitarist played a solo on Joan Jett’s 1988 song from the album “Up Your Alley”?
- A Slash
- B Mick Taylor
- C Jeff Beck
6. What visual feature is notable in John Waite’s 1987 music video for a song from “Rover’s Return”?
- A Checkerboard walls and floor
- B Desert landscape
- C Outer space scene
7. Which Desmond Child collaboration involved rewriting a melody from a Bonnie Tyler song for a Bon Jovi track released in 1986?
- A Livin’ on a Prayer
- B You Give Love a Bad Name
- C Wanted Dead or Alive
8. In what year did Climie Fisher release their track featuring Simon Climie on vocals from the album “Everything”?
- A 1985
- B 1988
- C 1990
9. Who sang backing vocals on Elvis Costello’s “Goodbye Cruel World” 1984 album single?
- A Mick Jagger
- B Daryl Hall
- C Paul McCartney
10. Which studio famously hosted the recording sessions for Vitamin Z’s 1985 track on “Rites of Passage”?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Sunset Sound
- C Olympic Studios
11. What is the title of Pete Wylie’s 1986 track recorded during his solo Wah! phase?
- A Sixty Eight Guns
- B If I Love You
- C Club Tropicana
12. What instrumental role does Courtney Pine feature in on Mica Paris’s 1988 single from “So Good”?
- A Piano
- B Saxophone
- C Violin
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 33/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Billy Ocean – Mystery LadyFeatured on the 1984 album “Suddenly”.
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2 . George Benson – Kisses In The MoonlighteFeatured on the 1986 album “While the City Sleeps”.
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3 . Enigma – I Love You, I’ll Kill YouFeatured on the 1993 album “The Cross of Changes “.
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4 . Sam Brown – This FeelingFeatured on the 1988 album “Stop!”.
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5 . Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – I Hate Myself For Loving YouFeatured on the 1988 album “Up Your Alley”.
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6 . John Waite – These Times Are Hard For LoversFeatured on the 1987 album “Rover’s Return”.
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7 . Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad NameFeatured on the 1986 album “Slippery When Wet“.
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8 . Climie Fisher – I Won’t Bleed For YouFeatured on the 1988 album “Everything”.
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9 . Elvis Costello & The Attractions – The Only Flame In TownFeatured on the 1984 album “Goodbye Cruel World”.
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10 . Vitamin Z – Every Time That I See YouFeatured on the 1989 album “Rites of Passage”.
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11 . Pete Wylie – If I Love YouFeatured on the 1986 album “Sinful!”. |
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12 . Mica Paris – Like Dreamers Do (w/ Courtney Pine)Featured on the 1988 album “So Good”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Loverboy” from the album “Suddenly” was later expanded with a 6:49 version. Billy Ocean teamed up with Keith Diamond and James Woodley for this track.
2. George Benson delivered both lead vocals and guitar prowess on “While the City Sleeps…” He was also involved in its production.
3. Michael Cretu and David Fairstein penned “I Love You… I’ll Kill You” for Enigma’s “The Cross of Changes.” The album marked a notable 1993 release.
4. David Gilmour provided his distinctive guitar work on Sam Brown’s debut album “Stop!” His contribution added a notable layer to the track.
5. Mick Taylor, formerly of the Rolling Stones, played the guitar solo in Joan Jett’s track from “Up Your Alley.” The song earned a Grammy nomination.
6. The music video for John Waite’s 1987 song featured a checkerboard walls and floor design. It supported the track’s promotional efforts on MTV.
7. Desmond Child repurposed a Bonnie Tyler melody for “You Give Love a Bad Name.” This track became Bon Jovi’s first number-one hit in the USA.
8. Climie Fisher’s track from “Everything,” with Simon Climie singing, hit the charts in 1988. The duo played a key role in late-80s pop music.
9. Daryl Hall lent his voice for backing vocals on Elvis Costello’s single from “Goodbye Cruel World.” His contribution added a unique blend to the song.
10. Vitamin Z recorded at the historic Abbey Road Studios. Their 1985 release “Rites of Passage” included contributions from Peter Gabriel’s collaborators.
11. “If I Love You” emerged as one of Pete Wylie’s solo efforts during the Wah! era. It showcased his established style in the mid-1980s.
12. Courtney Pine showcased his saxophone talent on Mica Paris’s 1988 album “So Good.” Their collaboration was featured on television performances.
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