How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cowboy Junkies, Feargal Sharkey, Magnum, Don Henley, Breathe, Bucks Fizz, Difford & Tilbrook, 10cc, Errol Brown, Freddie Mcgregor, Luther Vandross, Elkie Brooks
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What element from a classic song was incorporated into Cowboy Junkies’ “Blue Moon Revisited”?
- A A guitar riff
- B Original lyrics
- C Drum pattern
2. Where was the music video for Feargal Sharkey’s “Loving You” filmed?
- A An abandoned theater
- B An aircraft hangar
- C A downtown rooftop
3. Which choir appeared in the studio version of Magnum’s “It Must Have Been Love”?
- A The London Gospel Choir
- B The Vienna Boys Choir
- C The Harlem Gospel Choir
4. With which musician did Don Henley co-write “The End Of The Innocence”?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Bruce Hornsby
- C Phil Collins
5. Which instrument does David Glasper NOT play in “Hands To Heaven”?
- A Guitar
- B Drums
- C Bass
6. What is notable about Bucks Fizz’s “You And Your Heart So Blue” single release?
- A It featured a guest star
- B Jay Aston’s last single with the group
- C The first digital release by the band
7. What marked the release of “Love’s Crashing Waves” by Difford & Tilbrook?
- A A Squeeze reunion
- B A solo album by Glenn Tilbrook
- C Their only album as a duo
8. What was unique about the production of 10cc’s “Feel The Love”?
- A A new member was introduced
- B The music video had a partial reunion
- C The song was recorded live in concert
9. In which style is Errol Brown’s “Personal Touch” categorized?
- A Funk
- B Synth-pop
- C Soul
10. Where was Freddie McGregor’s version of “Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely” recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Tuff Gong Recording Studio
- C Electric Lady Studios
11. From which album is Luther Vandross’s single “I Really Didn’t Mean It”?
- A Power of Love
- B Forever, for Always, for Love
- C Give Me the Reason
12. Elkie Brooks covered which band’s song in “Nights In White Satin”?
- A Fleetwood Mac
- B The Moody Blues
- C The Rolling Stones
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 30/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Cowboy Junkies – Blue Moon Revisited [Song For Elvis]Featured on the 1988 album “The Trinity Session“.
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2 . Feargal Sharkey – Loving You
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3 . Magnum – It Must Have Been LoveFeatured on the 1990 album “Wings Of Heaven”.
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4 . Don Henley – The End Of The InnocenceFeatured on the 1989 album “The End of the Innocence”.
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5 . Breathe – Hands To HeavenFeatured on the 1987 album “All That Jazz”.
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6 . Bucks Fizz – You And Your Heart So BlueFeatured on the 1986 album “Writing on the Wall “.
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7 . Difford & Tilbrook – Love’s Crashing WavesFeatured on the 1984 album “Difford & Tilbrook”.
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8 . 10cc – Feel The LoveFeatured on the 1983 album “Windows in the Jungle”.
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9 . Errol Brown – Personal Touch
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10 . Freddie Mcgregor – Just Don’t Want To Be LonelyFeatured on the 1987 album “Freddie McGregor”.
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11 . Luther Vandross – I Really Didn’t Mean ItFeatured on the 1987 album “Give Me the Reason“. |
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12 . Elkie Brooks – Nights In White SatinFeatured on the 1982 album “Pearls II”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Cowboy Junkies’ track intertwines new verses with lyrics from “Blue Moon,” creating a tribute to Elvis that echoes themes from the original.
2. Feargal Sharkey’s music video was filmed in an aircraft hangar, adding aviation flair with a giant polystyrene statue.
3. Magnum’s studio version features the London Gospel Choir, blending rock with soulful harmonies for a grand musical drama.
4. Don Henley collaborated with Bruce Hornsby to pen “The End Of The Innocence,” melding rock with introspective piano melodies.
5. Although David Glasper performed vocals, Marcus Lillington played the guitar, not Glasper. Other members covered instruments like bass and drums.
6. “You And Your Heart So Blue” was the last Bucks Fizz single to include Jay Aston before her departure, marking the end of an era.
7. “Love’s Crashing Waves” is notable as the only Difford & Tilbrook duo album, born during Squeeze’s temporary break.
8. The music video for 10cc’s “Feel The Love” was directed by Godley & Creme, bringing together classic line-up members for the first time since their split.
9. Errol Brown’s “Personal Touch” dives into the synth-pop style, showcasing his shift to electronic elements post-Hot Chocolate.
10. Freddie McGregor recorded his reggae rendition at Tuff Gong Recording Studio, bringing a reggae vibe to the classic track.
11. “I Really Didn’t Mean It” is from Luther Vandross’s “Give Me the Reason” album, celebrated for its commercial success and acclaim.
12. Elkie Brooks reinvented “Nights In White Satin,” originally by The Moody Blues, shifting the song from psychedelic rock to pop balladry.
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