How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, Irene Cara, Jennifer Holliday, Marillion, Bee Gees, Alicia Myers, Eric Carmen, Kiss, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Chris Rea, Stephen Duffy
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Juliana Hatfield’s “My Sister” was inspired by whom?
- A Her younger cousin
- B An older friend
- C Her actual sister
2. Who originally wrote the song “Jolene,” covered by Strawberry Switchblade?
- A Stevie Nicks
- B Dolly Parton
- C Joan Baez
3. In “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” who refuses to be left behind?
- A Effie White
- B Curtis Taylor Jr.
- C Lorrell Robinson
4. What chart position did “Lavender” by Marillion reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 5
- B Number 2
- C Number 9
5. The 2012 Olympic song featuring Pepper highlights what theme?
- A Relaxation
- B Perseverance
- C Community
6. What chart achievement did “The Medicine Song” by Stephanie Mills obtain?
- A Number one on UK Singles Chart
- B Number one on U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart
- C Number eight on Dutch Top 40
7. “Healing Hands” by Elton John was inspired by which band’s song?
- A The Supremes
- B The Four Tops
- C The Temptations
8. For which award was Olly Murs’s “Please Don’t Let Me Go” nominated?
- A Grammy Awards
- B BRIT Awards
- C MTV Music Awards
9. Where does the song “Summer in Siam” by The Pogues take lyrical inspiration?
- A Landscapes of Vietnam
- B Cities of Japan
- C Former name of Thailand
10. Whose original work did Cheap Trick cover in “Don’t Be Cruel”?
- A Chuck Berry
- B Elvis Presley
- C Buddy Holly
11. What thematic elements does the Italo disco track from 1983 incorporate?
- A Space adventure
- B Atomic aftermath
- C Love story
12. What was significant about Cheryl Lynn’s “Encore” for producers Jam & Lewis?
- A First number one R&B hit
- B Last collaborative song
- C First dance remix
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Diana Ross & Lionel Richie – Endless LoveFeatured on the 1981 album “Endless Love : Soundtrack”.
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2 . Irene Cara – Out Here On My OwnFeatured on the 1980 album “Fame : Soundtrack”.
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3 . Jennifer Holliday – And I Am Telling You I’m Not GoingFeatured on the 1982 album “Dreamgirls : Soundtrack”.
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4 . Marillion – LavenderFeatured on the 1985 album “Misplaced Childhood“.
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5 . Bee Gees – Someone Belonging To SomeoneFeatured on the 1983 album “Staying Alive : Soundtrack”.
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6 . Alicia Myers – You Get The Best From Me [Say. Say. Say]Featured on the 1984 album “I Appreciate”.
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7 . Eric Carmen – Make Me Lose ControlFeatured on the 1988 album “The Best of Eric Carmen”.
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8 . Kiss – Heaven’s On FireFeatured on the 1984 album “Animalize”.
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9 . Aerosmith – Love In An ElevatorFeatured on the 1989 album “Pump“.
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10 . Cheap Trick – Don’t Be CruelFeatured on the 1988 album “Lap of Luxury”.
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11 . Chris Rea – I Can Hear Your HeartbeatFeatured on the 1983 album “Water Sign”. |
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12 . Stephen Duffy – I Love YouFeatured on the 1986 album “Because We Love You”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Hatfield’s song “My Sister” was actually inspired by an older woman she viewed as a sister, not a biological sibling. Hatfield injects her feelings of longing and missing such a relationship into the lyrics, which captivated audiences.
2. Dolly Parton penned the iconic song “Jolene,” which Strawberry Switchblade later covered while retaining the original’s narrative of insecurity and plea for mercy from a romantic rival.
3. Effie White delivers a powerhouse vocal performance in “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” defiantly refusing to be dismissed by her manager and former lover Curtis Taylor Jr. in the musical *Dreamgirls*.
4. Marillion’s “Lavender” soared to number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, contributing significantly to the success of their concept album *Misplaced Childhood* and keeping the neo-progressive band in the limelight.
5. Featuring vocals by Pepper, this 2012 Olympic anthem centered around perseverance, reflecting themes of striving and excitement connected to achieving one’s goals, mirroring the spirit of the games.
6. Stephanie Mills’ “The Medicine Song” hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, cementing her status as an influential force in the dance music realm and boosting her R&B credentials.
7. The Four Tops’ song “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” inspired Elton John’s “Healing Hands,” giving the track an anthemic sound that resonated with listeners and secured John’s place in pop music history once again.
8. Olly Murs was recognized for his catchy debut single “Please Don’t Let Me Go,” earning a nomination for Best British Single at the 2011 BRIT Awards, marking a promising start to his music career.
9. Shane MacGowan’s “Summer in Siam” from The Pogues evokes the former name of Thailand, Siam, providing a tranquil yet evocative atmosphere contrasting with the band’s early punk-infused sound.
10. Cheap Trick’s rendition of “Don’t Be Cruel” brought Elvis Presley’s classic back into the spotlight, proving successful enough to become their third Top 10 hit, following the triumph of “The Flame.”
11. The Italo disco track released by the Italian duo cleverly blended upbeat melodies with darker themes of atomic devastation, a juxtaposition that intrigued listeners and led to international chart success.
12. “Encore” marked Jam & Lewis’s first number one R&B hit as producers, solidifying their legacy in shaping the 80s music scene with their signature sound, and helping Cheryl Lynn secure another chart-topper.
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