How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Natalie Cole, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Art Of Noise, Smith & Mighty, U2, The Bangles, Icehouse, Bonnie Tyler, Simple Minds, Marilyn, Stephanie, Freddie Jackson
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 17/52 – click here and here
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1 . Natalie Cole – Miss You Like CrazyFeatured on the 1989 album “Good to Be Back”.
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2 . Vinnie Vincent Invasion – Love KillsFeatured on the 1988 album “All Systems Go”.
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3 . Art Of Noise – Moments In LoveFeatured on the 1984 album “Who’s Afraid Of The Art Of Noise?”.
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4 . Smith & Mighty – Anyone
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5 . U2 – When Love Comes To TownFeatured on the 1988 album “Rattle And Hum“.
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6 . The Bangles – If She Knew What She WantsFeatured on the 1986 album “Different Light”.
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7 . Icehouse – No PromisesFeatured on the 1986 album “Measure for Measure”.
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8 . Bonnie Tyler – If You Were A Woman [And I Was A Man]Featured on the 1986 album “Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire”.
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9 . Simple Minds – Promised You A MiracleFeatured on the 1982 album “New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)“.
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10 . Marilyn – You Don’t Love MeFeatured on the 1984 album “Despite Straight Lines”.
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11 . Stephanie – IrresistibleFeatured on the 1986 album “Besoin”. |
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12 . Freddie Jackson – He’ll Never Love YouFeatured on the 1985 album “Rock Me Tonight”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Freddy Krueger makes a cameo in the “Love Kills” music video, setting the tone for its connection with the *A Nightmare on Elm Street 4* soundtrack.
2. “Moments in Love” by Art of Noise reached No. 10 on the Dutch Top 40 in 1987, enjoying notable success in the Netherlands.
3. Smith & Mighty were pivotal in pioneering the Bristol sound, a predecessor to trip-hop, alongside other notable acts from the region.
4. B.B. King joined U2 for “When Love Comes to Town,” adding his distinctive bluesy guitar and vocals to the track.
5. The Bangles modified “If She Knew What She Wants” to third-person perspective parts, diverging from Jules Shear’s original first-person version.
6. Neil Peart of Rush expressed admiration for “No Promises” by Icehouse, lauding it as his favorite song in August 1986.
7. The “If You Were a Woman” video stars a magical nightclub, steeped in gender-bending themes, uncanny for its time.
8. Kenny Hyslop contributed as a drummer for “Promised You a Miracle,” crafting its distinctive rhythm as the only such credit on New Gold Dream.
9. Marilyn repeats “You don’t love me baby oh oh” as a primary lyrical element, underscoring the track’s central theme of unrequited love.
10. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco recorded “Irresistible,” marking a notable pop venture from royalty back in 1986.
11. “He’ll Never Love You (Like I Do)” opens Freddie Jackson’s debut album, marking a strong entry with his rich R&B tone.
12. Jessica Simpson released “I Wanna Love You Forever” as her debut single on August 30, 1999, launching her into pop stardom.
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