How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Richard Marx, Genesis, Herb Alpert, Glenn Medeiros, Ashford & Simpson, Katrina & The Waves, Marc Almond, Julia Fordham, Visage, Nick Heyward, The Blue Nile, Donna Summer
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which guitarist contributed to Richard Marx’s chart-topping single “Satisfied”?
- A Steve Vai
- B Slash
- C Michael Thompson
2. Genesis’s song written by Phil Collins was specifically linked to which film?
- A The Long Good Friday
- B Mona Lisa
- C My Beautiful Laundrette
3. Which instrument does Herb Alpert play on a 1987 Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis production featuring Janet Jackson?
- A Flugelhorn
- B Trombone
- C Muted trumpet
4. What is unique about Glenn Medeiros’s version of “Long and Lasting Love”?
- A It was originally an instrumental
- B It’s a cover with lyric changes
- C Medeiros wrote it himself
5. Which famous Motown couple is credited with “Count Your Blessings” on Ashford & Simpson’s compilation?
- A Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- B Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
- C Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson
6. “That’s the Way” by Katrina and the Waves was their last Top 40 hit in which country?
- A United Kingdom
- B United States
- C Canada
7. In what year did Marc Almond release his only U.S. Billboard Hot 100 hit from “The Stars We Are”?
- A 1988
- B 1989
- C 1990
8. Which director is noted for the music video accompanying Julia Fordham’s 1989 single from ‘Porcelain’?
- A David Fincher
- B Sophie Muller
- C Spike Jonze
9. Where was the promotional video for Visage’s 1984 single “Love Glove” filmed?
- A Camden Market
- B London Docklands
- C Soho Square
10. What was unique about Nick Heyward’s single “You’re My World” in relation to the UK chart?
- A Charted at number one
- B Did not chart
- C Debuted directly in the Top 10
11. Which band wrote the 1984 single that later became a TV theme song in Glasgow?
- A Simple Minds
- B The Blue Nile
- C Big Country
12. Donna Summer’s 1984 single is a cover of a classic hit by which group?
- A The Drifters
- B The Temptations
- C The Supremes
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Tracklist
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1 . Richard Marx – Right Here WaitingFeatured on the 1989 album “Repeat Offender”.
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2 . Genesis – In Too DeepFeatured on the 1986 album “Invisible Touch“.
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3 . Herb Alpert – Making Love In The RainFeatured on the 1987 album “Keep Your Eye on Me”.
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4 . Glenn Medeiros – Long & Lasting LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “Not Me”.
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5 . Ashford & Simpson – Count Your BlessingsFeatured on the 1986 album “Real Love”.
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6 . Katrina & The Waves – Thats The WayFeatured on the 1989 album “Break of Hearts”.
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7 . Marc Almond – Tears Run RingsFeatured on the 1988 album “The Stars We Are”.
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8 . Julia Fordham – Lock And KeyFeatured on the 1989 album “Porcelain”.
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9 . Visage – Love GloveFeatured on the 1984 album “Beat Boy”.
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10 . Nick Heyward – You’re My WorldFeatured on the 1988 album “I Love You Avenue”.
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11 . The Blue Nile – Tinseltown In The RainFeatured on the 1984 album “A Walk Across the Rooftops”. |
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12 . Donna Summer – There Goes My BabyFeatured on the 1984 album “Cats Without Claws”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Satisfied” features Michael Thompson on guitar, a well-regarded session musician whose contributions enhanced its platinum status. It marked Richard Marx’s third consecutive number-one in the U.S.
2. Genesis’s track was penned by Phil Collins for the film Mona Lisa. It gained accolades, becoming one of the band’s noteworthy hits associated with cinema.
3. Herb Alpert plays a muted trumpet on the 1987 track. It’s notable for its Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis production featuring Janet Jackson.
4. Glenn Medeiros’s “Long and Lasting Love” is a cover with altered lyrics from previous versions. It reflects slight variations by Medeiros.
5. Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, the dynamic Motown duo, are behind “Count Your Blessings.” They contributed significantly to soul music with their catalog.
6. “That’s the Way” was Katrina and the Waves’ last American Top 40 hit. It exemplified their late-1980s chart presence with diminishing yet notable success.
7. Marc Almond’s only entry on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 was released in 1989. It reflected his solo musical endeavors post-Soft Cell.
8. The 1989 single from Julia Fordham had its music video directed by Sophie Muller. Her direction included significant works in the music video field.
9. The “Love Glove” video by Visage was filmed in the London Docklands area. This gave the promotional piece its distinctive urban backdrop.
10. “You’re My World” did not chart in the UK despite its album release. The single was part of Nick Heyward’s solo works post-Haircut One Hundred.
11. The Blue Nile’s single from 1984 was later used as a TV theme. Their signature sophisti-pop style lent itself well to such adaptations.
12. Donna Summer’s 1984 release is a rendition of a classic by The Drifters. Her cover revived the hit in a new era, highlighting King and Patterson’s original work.
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