How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Blue Nile, New Order, Hot Chocolate, The House Of Love, Robert Palmer, Shakatak, David Grant & Jaki Graham, Danny Wilson, Midge Ure, Climie Fisher, The Temptations, Bucks Fizz
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What distinguishes the track “Stay” by The Blue Nile from other tracks on their debut album?
- A It reached the top 10 in the UK charts
- B It features a unique blend of synthesizers
- C It was recorded live at a famous venue
2. How does the single mix of “Bizarre Love Triangle” differ from its album version?
- A It features additional guitar riffs
- B It showcases more electronic elements
- C It includes a guest vocal performance
3. What is significant about Hot Chocolate’s song “I’m Sorry” regarding their chart presence?
- A It was their only charting single
- B It marked a new style for the band
- C It continued their record of consecutive hits
4. What was “I Don’t Know Why I Love You” by The House of Love known for?
- A Breaking sales records
- B Achieving high chart positions in the US
- C Being banned from radio airplay
5. Which artist saw chart success with the song originally written by Moon Martin?
- A Robert Palmer
- B Paul Rodgers
- C Tatiana
6. How was “Day By Day” by Shakatak and Al Jarreau released?
- A As a digital download only
- B On limited edition cassette
- C As a 12″ and 7″ vinyl single
7. What makes the song “Mated” unique in Jaki Graham’s discography?
- A It was a solo performance
- B It was a collaborative duet
- C It features no vocals
8. What was a notable feature of the track “A Girl I Used to Know” on Danny Wilson’s album?
- A Identical CD and vinyl versions
- B Different production by CD and vinyl
- C Lack of chart success
9. In what way did “That Certain Smile” by Midge Ure stand out in its era?
- A It lacked an extended remix initially
- B It featured a rock arrangement
- C It was sung in multiple languages
10. What achievement did “Fire on the Ocean” by Climie Fisher fail to reach?
- A High UK chart position
- B Grammy award recognition
- C Digital streaming release
11. Which Temptations song marked the return of Dennis Edwards as lead singer?
- A My Girl
- B I Wonder Who She’s Seeing Now
- C Papa Was a Rolling Stone
12. How did the song “Keep Each Other Warm” gain additional fame?
- A Being used in a movie soundtrack
- B Covered by Barry Manilow
- C Viral dance challenge
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Tracklist
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1 . The Blue Nile – StayFeatured on the 1984 album “A Walk Across the Rooftops”.
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2 . New Order – Bizarre Love TriangleFeatured on the 1986 album “Brotherhood”.
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3 . Hot Chocolate – I’m SorryFeatured on the 1983 album “Love Shot”.
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4 . The House Of Love – I Don’t Know Why I Love YouFeatured on the 1988 album “The House of Love”.
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5 . Robert Palmer – Bad Case Of Loving You [Doctor Doctor]Featured on the 1979 album “Secrets“.
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6 . Shakatak – Day By Day (w/ Al Jarreau)Featured on the 1985 album “City Rhythm”.
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7 . David Grant & Jaki Graham – MatedFeatured on the 1986 album “Breaking Away”.
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8 . Danny Wilson – A Girl I Used To KnowFeatured on the 1987 album “Meet Danny Wilson”.
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9 . Midge Ure – That Certain SmileFeatured on the 1985 album “The Gift”.
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10 . Climie Fisher – Fire On The OceanFeatured on the 1989 album “Coming In For The Kill”.
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11 . The Temptations – I Wonder Who She’s Seeing NowFeatured on the 1987 album “Together Again”. |
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12 . Bucks Fizz – Keep Each Other WarmFeatured on the 1986 album “Writing’s On The Wall”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Stay” by The Blue Nile is renowned for its use of synthesizers, a distinct characteristic of the band’s early music. It is featured on their debut album “A Walk Across the Rooftops.”
2. The single mix of “Bizarre Love Triangle” includes more electronic elements compared to the album version, enhancing its synth sound and sequenced instruments.
3. “I’m Sorry” by Hot Chocolate maintained their record of consecutive hits over fifteen years in the UK charts, underscoring their enduring popularity.
4. “I Don’t Know Why I Love You” by The House of Love gained recognition for rising to No. 2 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart, highlighting the band’s international success.
5. Robert Palmer covered Moon Martin’s song, turning it into a hit that topped Canadian charts and performed well in other countries. His version became more celebrated than the original.
6. “Day By Day” was released as both a 12″ and 7″ vinyl single, allowing it to reach audiences through traditional physical media.
7. The song “Mated” is a noted duet between David Grant and Jaki Graham, featured on Graham’s album “Breaking Away,” exemplifying collaboration in pop music.
8. “A Girl I Used to Know” by Danny Wilson had distinct versions for CD and vinyl formats, with different producers involved, indicating an unusual production choice.
9. “That Certain Smile” by Midge Ure initially stood out for not having an extended remix upon its release, which was atypical for singles during the mid-1980s.
10. Despite Climie Fisher’s prior success, “Fire on the Ocean” did not achieve significant chart performance in the UK, marking a quieter phase in their career.
11. “I Wonder Who She’s Seeing Now” marked Dennis Edwards’s return as lead singer, reaffirming his pivotal role in The Temptations during the late 1980s.
12. The song “Keep Each Other Warm” gained further popularity when Barry Manilow covered it, bringing it to a new audience and achieving chart success.
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