How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville, Swing Out Sister, Richard Marx, Fairground Attraction, Blancmange, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, The Adventures, George Benson, The Wonder Stuff, America, Carmel
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which 1989 duet won a Grammy and topped the Irish Singles Chart?
- A Prince and Sheena Easton
- B Elton John and Kiki Dee
- C Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville
2. Whose orchestral arrangement marked a sound shift in Swing Out Sister’s 1989 single?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Jimmy Webb
- C John Barry
3. Which 1989 Richard Marx song was inspired by Def Leppard’s production?
- A Angelia
- B Right Here Waiting
- C Hold On to the Nights
4. “A Smile in a Whisper” was released by which Brit Award-winning band?
- A Fairground Attraction
- B Sade
- C Simply Red
5. What instrument doubled a Roland JX8P to create the bass part in Blancmange’s “Lose Your Love”?
- A Casio CZ101
- B Yamaha DX7
- C Korg M1
6. Two music videos were created for which Tina Turner song from *Break Every Rule*?
- A Typical Male
- B Two People
- C What You Get is What You See
7. Who was Rod Stewart’s duet partner on “This Old Heart of Mine” in 1989?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Ronald Isley
- C Tina Turner
8. The Adventures included which unique element in the video for “Send My Heart”?
- A A car chase
- B A struggling actor
- C A circus performance
9. George Benson’s album *Twice The Love* had how many production teams?
- A Four
- B Six
- C Eight
10. What instrument did Martin Bell add to “Golden Green” by The Wonder Stuff?
- A Trumpet
- B Banjo
- C Harmonica
11. Which song marked a chart return for America with Russ Ballard’s magic touch?
- A Sister Golden Hair
- B Daisy Jane
- C You Can Do Magic
12. Carmel’s cover of “Willow Weep For Me” appeared on which album?
- A The Drum Is Everything
- B Everybody’s Got a Story
- C Collected
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
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1 . Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville – Don’t Know MuchFeatured on the 1989 album “Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind”.
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2 . Swing Out Sister – Forever BlueFeatured on the 1989 album “Kaleidoscope World”.
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3 . Richard Marx – AngeliaFeatured on the 1989 album “Repeat Offender”.
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4 . Fairground Attraction – A Smile In A WhisperFeatured on the 1988 album “The First of a Million Kisses”.
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5 . Blancmange – Lose Your LoveFeatured on the 1985 album “Believe You Me”.
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6 . Tina Turner – Two PeopleFeatured on the 1986 album “Break Every Rule“.
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7 . Rod Stewart – This Old Heart Of Mine (w/ Ronald Isley)Featured on the 1975 album “Atlantic Crossing“.
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8 . The Adventures – Send My HeartFeatured on the 1985 album “The Adventures”.
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9 . George Benson – Twice The LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “Twice the Love”.
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10 . The Wonder Stuff – Golden GreenFeatured on the 1989 album “Hup”.
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11 . America – You Can Do MagicFeatured on the 1982 album “View from the Ground”. |
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12 . Carmel – Willow Weep For MeFeatured on the 1986 album “The Drum Is Everything”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville won a Grammy for their duet, showcasing the success of their collaboration. The song’s chart-topping status in Ireland confirmed its international impact.
2. Jimmy Webb’s orchestral touch on “Forever Blue” signaled Swing Out Sister’s departure from their earlier synth-heavy sound, providing a richer auditory experience.
3. “Angelia” by Richard Marx draws on the distinctive production seen in Def Leppard’s famed albums. The influence can be heard in the guitar and drum techniques.
4. Fairground Attraction, known for blending various genres, gained critical acclaim. “A Smile in a Whisper” is a key part of their award-winning debut.
5. The bass part in “Lose Your Love” saw a unique combo with a Casio CZ101 doubling a Roland JX8P. A notable example of creative instrument pairing.
6. “Two People” by Tina Turner features diverse versions, engaging fans visually through two distinct music videos differing in mood and style.
7. Ronald Isley teamed up with Rod Stewart for a successful duet of “This Old Heart of Mine.” Their collaboration reached impressive chart heights.
8. The music video for “Send My Heart” depicts Terry Sharpe juggling dreams of acting with romance, adding a narrative layer to the song’s theme.
9. Six production teams influenced George Benson’s album *Twice The Love*. The diverse collaboration contributed to the album’s eclectic musical palette.
10. Martin Bell expanded “Golden Green” by The Wonder Stuff with fiddle and banjo, enhancing the track’s indie rock foundation with folk elements.
11. “You Can Do Magic” returned America to the charts, blending folk rock with Russ Ballard’s expertise. Magic tricks dominate the song’s video imagery.
12. Carmel delivered an emotive rendition of “Willow Weep For Me” on *The Drum Is Everything*. The album showcases their modern take on this jazz classic.
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