How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Johnny Logan, Robert Palmer, The Human League, Whitney Houston, Olivia Newton-John, George Benson, Stevie Nicks, Crowded House, Joan Armatrading, Shakin’ Stevens, Maxi Priest, Cliff Richard
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (34/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What notable contest did Johnny Logan win with “Hold Me Now”?
- A Eurovision Song Contest
- B American Idol
- C Britain’s Got Talent
2. Which artist’s voice is featured in the song from Heavy Nova?
- A Frank Sinatra
- B Robert Palmer
- C Chet Baker
3. Which chart did the lead single from Crash top?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Singles Chart
- C German Singles Chart
4. Who was the producer of the lead single from the debut album released in 1985?
- A La La
- B Kashif
- C Clive Davis
5. What was the US B-side of Olivia Newton-John’s lead single from Xanadu?
- A Whenever You’re Away from Me
- B Fool Country
- C Dancing
6. Who originally wrote and first released the song covered on Twice the Love?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B The Staple Singers
- C Curtis Mayfield
7. What characterized the Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty duet upon release in 1981?
- A It topped the US Billboard chart
- B It was among MTV’s earliest rotations
- C It featured a Grammy-winning music video
8. On which label was Crowded House’s 1986 debut album released?
- A Virgin
- B Capitol
- C Parlophone
9. What recognizes Joan Armatrading’s services to music?
- A Grammy Award
- B Order of the British Empire
- C Brit Award
10. Which track from Shakin’ Stevens was the title track of his 1982 album?
- A I’ll Be Satisfied
- B Oh Julie
- C This Ole House
11. Who produced Maxi Priest’s 1988 single?
- A Sly Dunbar
- B Quincy Jones
- C Nile Rodgers
12. Which decade saw the release of the single from I’m No Hero?
- A 1970s
- B 1980s
- C 1990s
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 34/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Johnny Logan – I’m Not In LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Hold Me Now”.
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2 . Robert Palmer – It Could Happen To You
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3 . The Human League – HumanFeatured on the 1992 album “Crash”.
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4 . Whitney Houston – You Give Good LoveFeatured on the 1990 album “Whitney Houston“.
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5 . Olivia Newton-John – MagicFeatured on the 1986 album “Xanadu”.
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6 . George Benson – Let’s Do It AgainFeatured on the 1988 album “Twice the Love”.
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7 . Stevie Nicks – Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around (w/ Tom Petty)Featured on the 1980 album “Bella Donna“.
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8 . Crowded House – Something So StrongFeatured on the 1978 album “Crowded House“.
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9 . Joan Armatrading – Living For YouFeatured on the 1988 album “The Shouting Stage”.
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10 . Shakin’ Stevens – Give Me Your Heart TonightFeatured on the 1982 album “Give Me Your Heart Tonight”.
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11 . Maxi Priest – Goodbye To Love AgainFeatured on the 1988 album “Maxi Priest”. |
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12 . Cliff Richard – Dreamin’Featured on the 1984 album “I’m No Hero”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Johnny Logan won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1987 with “Hold Me Now.” He was a two-time winner as a performer and later also as a composer.
2. The voice featured in the song from Heavy Nova is Robert Palmer’s. The album, released in 1988, showcased his diverse musical expertise.
3. The lead single from Crash topped the US Billboard Hot 100. It was another hit crafted by producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
4. The producer of the lead single from the debut album released in 1985 was Kashif. Known for crafting hits, he played a pivotal role in the track’s success.
5. “Fool Country” was the US B-side for Olivia Newton-John’s lead single from Xanadu. It was featured in the film but did not make it onto the album.
6. The song covered on Twice the Love was originally written and released by Curtis Mayfield, and first performed by The Staple Singers.
7. The duet between Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty was among MTV’s earliest rotations. Its music video debuted during MTV’s initial broadcast year.
8. Crowded House’s 1986 debut album was released on the Capitol label. It included hits that gained international chart success.
9. Joan Armatrading’s services to music were recognized with an appointment to the Order of the British Empire. She was appointed MBE and later CBE.
10. “This Ole House” was the title track from Shakin’ Stevens’s 1982 album. It was one of several successful singles from the album.
11. Maxi Priest’s 1988 single was produced by Sly Dunbar, Willie Lindo, and Robbie Shakespeare. The track built on a strong reggae foundation.
12. The single from I’m No Hero was released in the 1980s. Cliff Richard continued his significant contributions with this album in 1980.
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