How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tiffany, Judie Tzuke, Jaki Graham, Patsy Cline, Genesis, The Proclaimers, Thin Lizzy, Colin Blunstone & >Dave Stewart, Paul Rutherford, Love And Money, Joe Fagin, Haywoode
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Tiffany – Could’Ve BeenFeatured on the 1987 album “Tiffany”.
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2 . Judie Tzuke – I’ll Be The OneFeatured on the 1985 album “The Cat Is Out”.
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3 . Jaki Graham – Still In LoveFeatured on the 1985 album “Breakin’ Away”.
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4 . Patsy Cline – Crazy (w/ The Jordanaires)Featured on the 1961 album “Patsy Cline Showcase”.
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5 . Genesis – Turn It On AgainFeatured on the 1980 album “Duke“.
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6 . The Proclaimers – Make My Heart FlyFeatured on the 1987 album “This Is the Story”.
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7 . Thin Lizzy – Dear Miss Lonely HeartsFeatured on the 1980 album “Solo in Soho”.
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8 . Colin Blunstone & Dave Stewart – What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
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9 . Paul Rutherford – I Want Your LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Oh World”.
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10 . Love And Money – Jocelyn SquareFeatured on the 1986 album “Strange Kind of Love”.
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11 . Joe Fagin – Why Don´t We Spend The NightFeatured on the 1983 album “Why Don’t We Spend the Night”. |
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12 . Haywoode – RosesFeatured on the 1985 album “Arrival”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Nigel Kennedy, known for his violin prowess, lent his talents to “I’ll Be the One.” His appearance was notable due to his classical background.
2. Angela Bofill originally recorded “Still In Love” before Jaki Graham’s rendition. Both versions were penned by the same writer.
3. “Crazy,” a staple of Patsy Cline’s catalog, was penned by Willie Nelson. He made quite the impression with his songwriting.
4. Genesis’s “Turn It On Again” boasts a 13/8 time signature. This complexity kept drummers on their toes.
5. “Make My Heart Fly” featured in “Sunshine on Leith,” a film showcasing The Proclaimers’ music. It brought their tracks to a cinematic audience.
6. “Dear Miss Lonely Hearts” saw stage time on Top of the Pops. Phil Lynott brought his charismatic style to the program.
7. Colin Blunstone’s and Dave Stewart’s 1981 cover hit the market via Stiff Records. It made a memorable chart climb.
8. Paul Rutherford covered “I Want Your Love,” originally by Chic. The song retained its disco roots in his version.
9. “Jocelyn Square” hailed from “Strange Kind of Love.” Love and Money packaged varied musical themes in this release.
10. Joe Fagin’s “Why Don’t We Spend the Night” came decades after its first rendition. It added a nostalgic twist to his repertoire.
11. Sharon Haywoode’s “Roses” rose to No. 11 on the UK charts in 1986. Her vibrant performance left a blooming impression.
12. After the Fire’s “Der Kommissar” gained traction through MTV exposure. The video’s appeal boosted its chart success.
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