How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Joyce Sims, UB40, The Triffids, Donna Summer, David Grant, Whitesnake, Nick Heyward, Soulsister, View From The Hill, The Jets, The Bangles, Transvision Vamp
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Joyce Sims – Lifetime LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “Come into My Life”.
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2 . UB40 – I Would Do For YouFeatured on the 1988 album “UB40”.
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3 . The Triffids – Goodbye Little BoyFeatured on the 1989 album “The Black Swan”.
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4 . Donna Summer – I Don’t Wanna Get HurtFeatured on the 1989 album “Another Place and Time”.
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5 . David Grant – Where Our Love BeginsFeatured on the 1985 album “Hopes And Dreams”.
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6 . Whitesnake – Would I Lie to YouFeatured on the 1981 album “Come an’ Get It”.
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7 . Nick Heyward – Laura
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8 . Soulsister – The Way to Your HeartFeatured on the 1988 album “It Takes Two”.
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9 . View From The Hill – No ConversationFeatured on the 1987 album “In Time”.
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10 . The Jets – You Got It AllFeatured on the 1987 album “The Jets”.
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11 . The Bangles – Be With YouFeatured on the 1988 album “Everything”. |
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12 . Transvision Vamp – The Only OneFeatured on the 1989 album “Velveteen”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kurtis Mantronik produced “Lifetime Love” alongside Joyce Sims, contributing to its overall sound. The track secured positions on both US and UK charts, establishing Sims as an emerging talent.
2. In 1988, UB40 released “I Would Do For You” during their late ’80s era of international fame. Known for their reggae-infused sound, the band had already recorded several chart-toppers by this time.
3. Jill Birt provided lead vocals on the Triffids’ track from “The Black Swan.” Known for her distinctive voice, Birt was prominently featured on promotional material for the song.
4. Stock Aitken Waterman produced the Donna Summer track from “Another Place and Time.” Although Summer had reservations about the song’s image fit, it became a notable part of her discography.
5. David Grant’s “Where Our Love Begins” was released on 12-inch vinyl. This format was common for the time, aimed at club play and extended listening experiences.
6. “Come an’ Get It” is the Whitesnake album featuring their 1981 second single. This era of Whitesnake highlighted the band’s classic rock style fronted by David Coverdale.
7. The 12-inch vinyl of Nick Heyward’s “Laura” has the catalog number HEY128. This release marked Heyward’s early solo efforts post-Haircut One Hundred.
8. The Soulsister single from “It Takes Two” mixes Motown and Rock influences, giving it a distinctive pop-rock edge. This style helped it achieve chart success across multiple European countries.
9. John Peel featured “No Conversation” by View From the Hill on his radio show. This airplay marked a significant introduction for the band’s major-label debut.
10. Elizabeth Wolfgramm provided vocals, not instrumental performance, on the Jets’ ballad. Her youthful voice was a key feature of the track’s emotional resonance.
11. Debbi Peterson’s lead vocals on the Bangles’ track from “Everything” were a departure from her usual role behind the drum kit. This made the single standout in their catalog.
12. Directed by Tony van den Ende, Transvision Vamp’s music video for “The Only One” featured the band prominently. The release was part of their successful album “Velveteen.”
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