How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paul Johnson, Klymaxx, 10dB, Glen Goldsmith, Isley Jasper Isley, Vitamin Z, Marc Almond, Belouis Some, Kiara, Captain and Tennille, Anita Baker, Freddie McGregor
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What event coincided with the release of Marc Almond’s “Melancholy Rose” single in 1987?
- A His birthday
- B A live concert in Southport
- C The fourth official Marc Almond convention
2. Which city was the music video for Belouis Some’s “Some Girls” filmed in?
- A Munich
- B Milan
- C Madrid
3. Which song kept Kiara’s “This Time” from reaching number one on the US R&B chart?
- A “Superwoman” by Karyn White
- B “Can You Stand the Rain” by New Edition
- C “Every Little Step” by Bobby Brown
4. On which label did Captain & Tennille release “Do That to Me One More Time”?
- A Casablanca Records
- B Motown
- C Warner Bros.
5. For which award did Anita Baker win her first Grammy from the album featuring “Just Because”?
- A Album of the Year
- B Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
- C Best New Artist
6. What genre best describes Freddie McGregor’s “Come To Me”?
- A Reggae
- B Salsa
- C Rock
7. Who co-wrote “When We Was Fab” with George Harrison?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Jeff Lynne
- C Paul McCartney
8. “Love Like Blood” by Killing Joke was inspired by which author’s work?
- A Yukio Mishima
- B Haruki Murakami
- C Kenzaburo Oe
9. What instrument did Steven Tyler play on Aerosmith’s “Angel”?
- A Harmonica
- B Piano
- C Bass guitar
10. Which music video was inspired by the atmosphere of the old Cotton Club?
- A “A Night in New York” by Elbow Bones and the Racketeers
- B “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson
- C “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow
11. What inspired the lyrics to Wall of Voodoo’s “Mexican Radio”?
- A A bus ride in Mexico City
- B High-powered Mexican radio stations
- C A road trip to Tijuana
12. On which chart did The Undertones’ “Got to Have You Back” reach its highest position?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Singles Chart
- C Irish Singles Chart
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Paul Johnson – No More TomorrowsFeatured on the 1989 album “No More Tomorrow”.
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2 . Klymaxx – Man Size LoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Klymaxx”.
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3 . 10dB – I Second That EmotionFeatured on the 1987 album “Steppin’ Out”.
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4 . Glen Goldsmith – DreamingFeatured on the 1988 album “What You See Is What You Get”.
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5 . Isley Jasper Isley – Insatiable WomanFeatured on the 1985 album “Caravan of Love”.
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6 . Vitamin Z – Burning FlameFeatured on the 1985 album “Rites of Passage”.
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7 . Marc Almond – Melancholy RoseFeatured on the 1987 album “Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters”.
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8 . Belouis Some – Some GirlsFeatured on the 1987 album “Belouis Some”.
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9 . Kiara – This Time (w/ Shanice)Featured on the 1988 album “To Change and/or Make a Difference”.
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10 . Captain and Tennille – Do That To Me One More TimeFeatured on the 1979 album “Make Your Move”.
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11 . Anita Baker – Just BecauseFeatured on the 1988 album “Giving You the Best That I Got“. |
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12 . Freddie McGregor – Come To MeFeatured on the 1992 album “Now”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The release of “Melancholy Rose” coincided with the fourth official Marc Almond convention. The single, part of his album “Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters,” marked a moderate commercial performance for Almond.
2. The music video for “Some Girls” was filmed in Milan. Directed to promote the 1988 single, it contributed to the song’s chart performance.
3. “Can You Stand the Rain” by New Edition blocked Kiara’s “This Time” from the top spot on the US R&B chart. The collaboration with Shanice Wilson still achieved significant success.
4. Captain & Tennille’s “Do That to Me One More Time” was released on Casablanca Records. This marked their return to chart success with a more mature sound.
5. Anita Baker’s performance on “Just Because” did not win her first Grammy directly. It was her smooth contralto voice in the preceding work that brought such acclaim.
6. Freddie McGregor’s “Come To Me” is best described as reggae. The song also showcases pop and soul elements, reflecting McGregor’s versatility.
7. George Harrison co-wrote “When We Was Fab” with Jeff Lynne. The track is a nostalgic nod to Harrison’s Beatles era, enhanced by Lynne’s production flair.
8. Killing Joke’s “Love Like Blood” drew inspiration from Yukio Mishima’s work. Jaz Coleman revealed the track’s literary roots, enhancing its allure.
9. In Aerosmith’s “Angel,” Steven Tyler played the piano. His collaboration with Desmond Child revitalized the band’s waning career in the late 1980s.
10. The music video for “A Night in New York” by Elbow Bones was inspired by the Cotton Club atmosphere. Stephanie Fuller’s vocals helped the track stand out.
11. Wall of Voodoo’s “Mexican Radio” lyrics were inspired by high-powered Mexican radio stations. These border blasters provided clear broadcasts in Los Angeles.
12. “Got to Have You Back” by The Undertones reached its peak on the UK Singles Chart. Despite the band’s tensions, it remains a significant piece of their history.
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