How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Air Supply, Barbra Streisand, Anita Baker, Leo Sayer, The Icicle Works, Modern Talking, Howard Jones, Boy George, Sonia, Bruce Springsteen, Deborah Harry, Alice Cooper
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which career milestone did Air Supply’s 1982 song achieve on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart?
- A Topped the chart for three weeks
- B Topped the chart for four weeks
- C Never topped the chart
2. What is a notable feature of Barbra Streisand’s track produced by Jim Steinman?
- A A country-inspired guitar solo
- B A dramatic synth solo
- C A saxophone break
3. What key change was made to Anita Baker’s “Giving You the Best That I Got” prior to recording?
- A Increased tempo
- B Changed the key signature
- C Added a rap verse
4. Which fact is true about Leo Sayer’s “Til You Come Back To Me”?
- A It’s a duet
- B It was a collaboration with Elton John
- C It runs approximately 4 minutes
5. Who was the frontman of The Icicle Works during the release of “Who Do You Want For Your Love?”
- A Ian McNabb
- B John Lennon
- C Bono
6. Which record label released Modern Talking’s song “Atlantis Is Calling (S.O.S. for Love)”?
- A RCA Records
- B Hansa
- C Polydor
7. In what year was Howard Jones’s “All I Want” released as a single?
- A 1985
- B 1987
- C 1986
8. Which genre does Boy George’s “Don’t Cry” most prominently feature?
- A Techno
- B Crooner-style vocal
- C Punk
9. What is a true statement about Sonia’s “Can’t Forget You”?
- A Originally performed by Kylie Minogue
- B Written before discussions with Sonia
- C Reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart
10. What makes Bruce Springsteen’s “Brilliant Disguise” notable compared to other E Street Band recordings?
- A Heavy metal arrangement
- B Scaled-back arrangement
- C Performed entirely live
11. What fact is notable about Deborah Harry’s “I Want That Man” chart success?
- A Top 10 in the UK and US
- B Platinum in Australia
- C Never charted outside the US
12. Which track has been frequently performed by Alice Cooper since its release?
- A Only performed once
- B Performed approximately 200 times
- C Performed over 470 times
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Tracklist
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1 . Air Supply – Even The Nights Are BetterFeatured on the 1982 album “Now and Forever”.
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2 . Barbra Streisand – Left In The DarkFeatured on the 1984 album “Emotion“.
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3 . Anita Baker – Giving You The Best That I GotFeatured on the 1988 album “Giving You the Best That I Got“.
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4 . Leo Sayer – ’til You Come Back To MeFeatured on the 1983 album “Have You Ever Been in Love”.
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5 . The Icicle Works – Who Do You Want For Your LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “If You Want to Defeat Your Enemy…”.
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6 . Modern Talking – Atlantis Is Calling [S.O.S. For Love]Featured on the 1986 album “Ready for Romance”.
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7 . Howard Jones – All I WantFeatured on the 1986 album “One to One”.
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8 . Boy George – Don’t CryFeatured on the 1989 album “High Hat”.
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9 . Sonia – Can’t Forget YouFeatured on the 1990 album “Everybody Knows”.
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10 . Bruce Springsteen – Brilliant DisguiseFeatured on the 1987 album “Tunnel of Love“.
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11 . Deborah Harry – I Want That ManFeatured on the 1989 album “Def, Dumb & Blonde”. |
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12 . Alice Cooper – Bed Of NailsFeatured on the 1989 album “Trash”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Air Supply song topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for four weeks. This achievement marked a significant milestone in their chart history.
2. Barbra Streisand’s track includes a dramatic synth solo, contributing to its dynamic, theatrical sound. The interplay of synthesized rhythms and piano adds complexity.
3. Before recording “Giving You the Best That I Got,” Anita Baker increased the tempo. This change contributed to its crossover success, leading to Grammy recognition.
4. The song “Til You Come Back To Me” by Leo Sayer runs approximately 4 minutes and 7 seconds. It’s reflective of the pop style prevalent in his early 1980s catalog.
5. Ian McNabb was the frontman of The Icicle Works when “Who Do You Want For Your Love?” was released. His distinctive style defined the band’s sound.
6. “Atlantis Is Calling (S.O.S. for Love)” by Modern Talking was released under the Hansa label. This song cemented their status with a streak of successful singles.
7. Howard Jones released “All I Want” as a single in 1986. The track forms part of his 1980s pop oeuvre and reflects his characteristic electronic sound.
8. Boy George’s “Don’t Cry” features crooner-style vocals. He emulates Roy Orbison’s style, marking a departure from his early Culture Club period.
9. Sonia’s single “Can’t Forget You” reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. Its personal inspiration and pop appeal were crucial to its success.
10. Bruce Springsteen’s “Brilliant Disguise” is notable for its scaled-back arrangement. Unlike E Street Band epics, its subdued sound marked a stylistic shift.
11. “I Want That Man” by Deborah Harry achieved platinum certification in Australia. Consistent chart performance underscored her solo career longevity.
12. Alice Cooper’s track has been performed live over 470 times. His consistent performance of the song underscores its enduring appeal in his setlists.
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