How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Terry, Blair & Anouchka, Rainbow, Elton John, Jesus Loves You, Rick Astley, The Triffids, Olivia Newton John, Big Country, Bucks Fizz, Linda Clifford, Shakin’ Stevens, Cliff Richard
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What year did Terry, Blair & Anouchka’s single “Missing” first enter the UK Singles Chart?
- A 1989
- B 1990
- C 1988
2. What notable event partly characterized the song “Can’t Let You Go” by Rainbow?
- A Last studio album release
- B Introduction of a new band member
- C First international tour
3. Which Elton John song achieved his first solo chart-topper in the UK and France?
- A Candle in the Wind
- B Sacrifice
- C I’m Still Standing
4. Boy George’s involvement with which movement influenced the lyrical content of “After the Love”?
- A Greenpeace
- B Hare Krishna
- C Amnesty International
5. Which artist’s version of “Whenever You Need Somebody” became a global hit in 1987?
- A O’Chi Brown
- B Kylie Minogue
- C Rick Astley
6. Which song by The Triffids featured in a pivotal episode of the Australian TV series *Neighbours*?
- A Bury Me Deep in Love
- B Wide Open Road
- C Stolen Property
7. Which film’s plot is aligned with Olivia Newton-John’s 1983 single?
- A Grease
- B Xanadu
- C Two of a Kind
8. Which song by Big Country references a journey through thirteen valleys?
- A Fields of Fire
- B In a Big Country
- C Broken Heart (Thirteen Valleys)
9. Which band originally released the song later reproduced by Cher in 1989?
- A Duran Duran
- B Bucks Fizz
- C Eurythmics
10. Linda Clifford’s single “Runaway Love” is part of which music genre?
- A Disco
- B Rock
- C Jazz
11. Which 1983 single by Shakin’ Stevens marks his only entry on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A Green Door
- B Cry Just a Little Bit
- C Oh Julie
12. What was distinctive about the release of Cliff Richard’s song “Remember Me”?
- A Included a live holiday concert
- B Featured a digital re-release
- C Included “Another Christmas Day” as a B-side
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Terry, Blair & Anouchka – MissingFeatured on the 1983 album “Ultra Modern Nursery Rhymes”.
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2 . Rainbow – Can’t Let You GoFeatured on the 1983 album “Bent Out of Shape”.
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3 . Elton John – SacrificeFeatured on the 1989 album “Sleeping with the Past”.
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4 . Jesus Loves You – After The Love
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5 . Rick Astley – Whenever You Need SomebodyFeatured on the 1987 album “Whenever You Need Somebody”.
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6 . The Triffids – Bury Me Deep In LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Calenture”.
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7 . Olivia Newton John – Twist Of FateFeatured on the 1983 album “Two of a Kind : Soundtrack”.
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8 . Big Country – Broken Heart [Thirteen Valleys]Featured on the 1988 album “Peace in Our Time”.
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9 . Bucks Fizz – Heart Of StoneFeatured on the 1981 album “Bucks Fizz”.
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10 . Linda Clifford – Runaway LoveFeatured on the 1978 album “If My Friends Could See Me Now”.
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11 . Shakin’ Stevens – Cry Just A Little BitFeatured on the 1983 album “The Bop Won’t Stop”. |
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12 . Cliff Richard – Remember MeFeatured on the 1987 album “Always Guaranteed”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Missing” by Terry, Blair & Anouchka entered the UK Singles Chart in 1989, reaching number 75. This marked one of the very few chart appearances for the group.
2. “Can’t Let You Go” is one of Rainbow’s final releases before a lengthy studio hiatus. It features contributions from several key members before lineup changes.
3. “Sacrifice” became Elton John’s first solo chart-topper in both the UK and France. The song delves into themes of fidelity and devotion.
4. Boy George’s time with the Hare Krishna movement influenced much of the lyrical content in “After the Love,” adding spiritual depth.
5. Rick Astley’s version of “Whenever You Need Somebody” became a global smash, transforming the Stock Aitken Waterman-penned tune into a classic.
6. The Triffids’ “Bury Me Deep in Love” was featured during Harold and Madge’s iconic wedding on *Neighbours*, blending music with TV drama.
7. Olivia Newton-John’s single is tied to the film *Two of a Kind*, a movie that reunited her with co-star John Travolta for a romantic twist.
8. Big Country’s “Broken Heart (Thirteen Valleys)” lyrically explores a metaphorical journey, tying into broader themes of love and search.
9. Bucks Fizz first released the song later recorded by Cher. The 1988 version by Bucks Fizz paved the way for Cher’s successful cover.
10. “Runaway Love” classifies as disco, capturing Linda Clifford’s place in the wave of late 70s R&B and disco hitmakers.
11. “Cry Just a Little Bit” is the only entry Shakin’ Stevens made on the US Billboard Hot 100, hitting multiple charts worldwide in 1983.
12. Cliff Richard’s “Remember Me” includes “Another Christmas Day” as a B-side, showing off Richard’s versatility and seasonal alignment.
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