How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tina Turner, Precious Wilson, Frida, Pat Benatar, Barry Gibb, Peter Cetera, Cece Rogers, Holly Johnson, Duran Duran, B V S M P, Cliff Richard, Sheena Easton
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which artist relied on “Paradise Is Here” for financial stability according to a 2023 interview?
- A Tina Turner
- B Paul Brady
- C Mark Knopfler
2. What is notable about the 12″ vinyl release of Precious Wilson’s “I’ll Be Your Friend”?
- A Includes a rare live performance
- B It has both extended and instrumental versions
- C It contains a hidden track
3. What caused the limited UK success of Frida’s “Shine”?
- A Poor promotion
- B Lack of music video
- C Delayed release
4. How did Billboard describe Pat Benatar’s “Don’t Walk Away” upon release?
- A Similar to “All Fired Up”
- B More soulful
- C Less aggressive
5. What common theme underpins Barry Gibb’s song “Shine, Shine”?
- A Musical success
- B Emotional transition in love
- C Family ties
6. What was the original intention for Peter Cetera’s “One Good Woman”?
- A Film soundtrack for “Big”
- B Charity single
- C TV series theme
7. Which genre is CeCe Rogers’ “Forever” classified under?
- A Synthpop
- B Deep house
- C R&B
8. Which theme is prevalent in Holly Johnson’s “Heaven’s Here”?
- A Romantic betrayal
- B Peace and harmony
- C Political revolution
9. Where does the music video for “I Don’t Want Your Love” by Duran Duran take place?
- A Deserted island
- B Courtroom
- C Rooftop
10. What lyrical promise characterizes B.V.S.M.P’s “Anytime”?
- A Financial security
- B Dinner reservations
- C Emotional support
11. Who produced Cliff Richard’s song “Where Do We Go from Here”?
- A George Martin
- B Craig Pruess
- C Phil Spector
12. Which Sheena Easton video was produced alongside the single release of “Just Another Broken Heart”?
- A Extended interview
- B Live performance
- C Music video
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Tina Turner – Paradise Is HereFeatured on the 1987 album “Break Every Rule“.
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2 . Precious Wilson – I’ll Be Your FriendFeatured on the 1986 album “Precious Wilson”.
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3 . Frida – ShineFeatured on the 1984 album “Shine”.
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4 . Pat Benatar – Don’t Walk AwayFeatured on the 1988 album “Wide Awake In Dreamland”.
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5 . Barry Gibb – Shine ShineFeatured on the 1984 album “Now Voyager”.
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6 . Peter Cetera – One Good WomanFeatured on the 1988 album “One More Story”.
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7 . Cece Rogers – ForeverFeatured on the 1987 album “Cece Rogers”.
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8 . Holly Johnson – Heaven’s HereFeatured on the 1989 album “Blast”.
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9 . Duran Duran – I Don’t Want Your LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “Big Thing”.
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10 . B V S M P – AnytimeFeatured on the 1988 album “The Best Belong Together”.
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11 . Cliff Richard – Where Do We Go From HereFeatured on the 1982 album “Now You See Me… Now You Don’t”. |
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12 . Sheena Easton – Just Another Broken HeartFeatured on the 1981 album “You Could Have Been With Me [Bonus Tracks Version]”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Paul Brady mentioned that Tina Turner’s recording of “Paradise Is Here” provided him with financial stability. He credited her version for aiding his career.
2. The 12″ vinyl release of “I’ll Be Your Friend” by Precious Wilson includes both an extended and instrumental version, making it notable for fans and collectors.
3. Frida’s “Shine” had limited success in the UK largely due to poor promotion, despite having better performance in other regions.
4. Pat Benatar’s “Don’t Walk Away” was described by Billboard as “less aggressive” than her previous single, blending pop elements with her vocals.
5. “Shine, Shine” by Barry Gibb revolves around the theme of emotional transition in love, as a man watches the woman he loves marry someone else.
6. Peter Cetera’s “One Good Woman” was originally intended for the film soundtrack of “Big,” although it was not ultimately used.
7. “Forever” by CeCe Rogers is classified within the deep house genre, marking it as part of the early house music movement.
8. Holly Johnson’s “Heaven’s Here” contains themes of peace and harmony, with lyrical imagery associated with love and serenity.
9. The music video for Duran Duran’s “I Don’t Want Your Love” is set in a courtroom, adding a dramatic backdrop to the band’s performance.
10. B.V.S.M.P’s “Anytime” promises emotional support, emphasizing reliability and the offer to be there whenever needed.
11. Cliff Richard’s “Where Do We Go from Here” was produced by Craig Pruess, part of the rock and gospel-influenced album.
12. A music video was produced for Sheena Easton’s “Just Another Broken Heart” alongside its single release, adding visual appeal to the track.
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