How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dionne Warwick, Luther Vandross, Michael Ball, Asia, New Edition, David Knopfler, Arthur Baker & The Backbeat Disciples, Jeffrey Osborne, D-Mob Introducing Cathy Dennis, The Tourists, Kissing The Pink, Carmel, The System
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which artist collaborated with Dionne Warwick on the 1983 duet “How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye”?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Luther Vandross
- C Lionel Richie
2. Who played Alex Dillingham in the original London and Broadway casts of *Aspects of Love*?
- A Michael Ball
- B Kevin Colson
- C Andrew Lloyd Webber
3. Which song is Asia’s last Top 40 hit from their second album *Alpha*?
- A “Heat of the Moment”
- B “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes”
- C “Only Time Will Tell”
4. What is notable about the outro of New Edition’s song “Is This the End”?
- A It features Michael Jonzun
- B It is performed by Ricky Bell
- C It is sung in acapella
5. What chart position did David Knopfler’s “Soul Kissing” reportedly reach?
- A No. 82 or No. 87
- B No. 55
- C No. 45
6. Who performs lead vocals on “The Message Is Love” by Arthur Baker & The Backbeat Disciples?
- A Cathy Dennis
- B Al Green
- C Arthur Baker
7. What is the lyrical theme of Jeffrey Osborne’s song on his sixth album?
- A Personal imperfection and desire for understanding
- B Unconditional love and devotion
- C Adventure and exploration
8. Which track marks Cathy Dennis’s chart debut as featured on D Mob’s work?
- A “Touch Me (All Night Long)”
- B “C’mon and Get My Love”
- C “Just Another Dream”
9. What characterized The Tourists’ final single before their breakup?
- A A heavy metal influence
- B Latinesque percussion in its middle eight
- C A jazz fusion style
10. Which musical style blends in Kissing the Pink’s “Never Too Late to Love You”?
- A Synth-pop with experimental textures
- B Classical symphony
- C Heavy metal fusion
11. In which languages is “I Have Fallen In Love (Je Suis Tombée Amoureuse)” composed?
- A Spanish and English
- B French and German
- C English and French
12. What genre fusion best represents The System’s “This Is For You”?
- A R&B and jazz
- B Rock and country
- C Electronic and R&B
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Tracklist
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1 . Dionne Warwick, Luther Vandross – How Many Times Can We Say GoodbyeFeatured on the 1983 album “How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye”.
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2 . Michael Ball – The First Man You RememberFeatured on the 1989 album “Aspects Of Love”.
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3 . Asia – The Smile Has Left Your EyesFeatured on the 1983 album “Alpha”.
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4 . New Edition – Is This The EndFeatured on the 1983 album “Candy Girl”.
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5 . David Knopfler – Soul KissingFeatured on the 1983 album “Release”.
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6 . Arthur Baker & The Backbeat Disciples – The Message Is Love (w/ Al Green)
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7 . Jeffrey Osborne – Only HumanFeatured on the 1990 album “Only Human”.
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8 . D-Mob Introducing Cathy Dennis – C’Mon And Get My LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That”.
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9 . The Tourists – Don’t Say I Told You SoFeatured on the 1980 album “Luminous Basement”.
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10 . Kissing The Pink – Never Too Late To Love YouFeatured on the 1986 album “Certain Things Are Likely”.
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11 . Carmel – I Have Fallen In Love (Je Suis Tombée Amoureuse)Featured on the 1989 album “Set Me Free”. |
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12 . The System – This Is For YouFeatured on the 1985 album “The Pleasure Seekers”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Luther Vandross joined forces with Dionne Warwick to produce and perform “How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye.” Their collaboration highlighted their mutual respect and marked a high point in both careers.
2. Michael Ball brought Alex Dillingham to life on both sides of the Atlantic in *Aspects of Love*. His performances were crucial to the musical’s success.
3. “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes” was the last track from Asia to make it to the Top 40 in the U.S. charts. It featured the band’s characteristic melodic hooks and introspective lyrics.
4. Ricky Bell performs the outro of New Edition’s “Is This the End,” featuring prominently on the single. His contribution adds a smooth finish to the track’s emotional depth.
5. David Knopfler’s “Soul Kissing” reportedly peaked at No. 82 or No. 87 on the UK charts. This track from his debut solo album marked a shift from Dire Straits to his solo career.
6. Al Green provided his iconic vocals for “The Message Is Love,” leading the single to highlight his signature soulful style amid Arthur Baker’s production.
7. Jeffrey Osborne’s ballad reflects themes of personal imperfection and the desire for understanding. His sixth album showcases his emotionally resonant delivery.
8. “C’mon and Get My Love” marks Cathy Dennis’s debut in the charts, representing her early venture into dance music alongside D Mob’s production skills.
9. The final single “Don’t Say I Told You So” by The Tourists featured Latinesque percussion in its middle eight, marking their last effort before Annie Lennox moved on to Eurythmics.
10. “Never Too Late to Love You” by Kissing the Pink combines synth-pop melodies with an experimental edge. The track captures the quintessential early-1980s sound.
11. “I Have Fallen In Love (Je Suis Tombée Amoureuse)” features lyrics in English and French. Carmel McCourt leads the track vocally, adding to its multilingual charm.
12. “This Is For You” blends electronic and R&B elements, showcasing The System’s signature sound. Their fusion of synths with R&B helped define the 1980s music landscape.
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