How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Yes, George Benson, Black, Dusty Springfield, Johnny Hates Jazz, Dollar, Hazell Dean, Freeez, David Cassidy, Gary Low, Matchbox, Cliff Richard
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which Yes single was initially intended for Stevie Nicks before being recorded by the band?
- A “Owner of a Lonely Heart”
- B “Love Will Find a Way”
- C “Roundabout”
2. Whose version of an R&B single recorded in 1983 peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Jeffrey Osborne
- B Dan Hill
- C George Benson
3. “The Big One” by Black was inspired by which personal event of Colin Vearncombe?
- A His first marriage’s breakdown
- B His daughter’s birth
- C Moving to a new city
4. Originally intended for which singer before her passing, did Dusty Springfield provide lead vocals in “Something in Your Eyes”?
- A Cilla Black
- B Karen Carpenter
- C Barbra Streisand
5. Which band released the non-album single “Turn the Tide” in 1989 with a new lead vocalist?
- A Johnny Hates Jazz
- B Culture Club
- C Spandau Ballet
6. Which British pop duo self-produced “Give Me Some Kinda Magic” and included it on their most successful album?
- A Yazoo
- B Dollar
- C Erasure
7. Hazell Dean released “Turn It Into Love” just prior to whose Japanese version?
- A Bananarama
- B Kylie Minogue
- C Sonia
8. Which production team was behind Freeez’s “Pop Goes My Love”?
- A Stock Aitken Waterman
- B The Neptunes
- C Arthur Baker
9. The 1985 single “Someone” features lyrics by Alan Tarney, David Cassidy, and which third contributor?
- A Sally Boyden
- B Diane Warren
- C Bernie Taupin
10. “I Want You” by Gary Low, an Italo disco track, was notably sampled in the theme of which TV series?
- A Stranger Things
- B Portlandia
- C Twin Peaks
11. Matchbox’s 1980 hit “When You Ask About Love” scored its highest chart position in which country?
- A Ireland
- B Germany
- C Australia
12. Which festive anniversary album featured Cliff Richard’s “Never Say Die (Give a Little Bit More)” as its lead single?
- A 30th
- B 15th
- C 25th
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Yes – Love Will Find A WayFeatured on the 1987 album “Big Generator”.
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2 . George Benson – In Your EyesFeatured on the 1983 album “In Your Eyes”.
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3 . Black – The Big OneFeatured on the 1988 album “Comedy”.
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4 . Dusty Springfield – Something In Your Eyes
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5 . Johnny Hates Jazz – Turn The Tide
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6 . Dollar – Give Me Some Kinda MagicFeatured on the 1982 album “The Dollar Album”.
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7 . Hazell Dean – Turn It Into LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “Always”.
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8 . Freeez – Pop Goes My LoveFeatured on the 1983 album “Gonna Get You!”.
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9 . David Cassidy – SomeoneFeatured on the 1985 album “Romance”.
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10 . Gary Low – I Want YouFeatured on the 1983 album “Go On”.
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11 . Matchbox – When You Ask About LoveFeatured on the 1980 album “Midnite Dynamos”. |
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12 . Cliff Richard – Never Say Die [Give A Little Bit More]Featured on the 1983 album “Silver”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Love Will Find a Way” was initially written for Stevie Nicks but ended up being a Yes hit, featuring Trevor Rabin on lead vocals.
2. George Benson’s rendition of the 1983 single reached number 7 in the UK, highlighting his smooth R&B style and Arif Mardin’s production finesse.
3. Colin Vearncombe’s “The Big One” drew lyrical inspiration from the unraveling of his first marriage, turning personal hardship into musical art.
4. “Something in Your Eyes” was meant for Karen Carpenter, but after her death, Dusty Springfield lent her voice for this staple pop track.
5. Johnny Hates Jazz debuted “Turn the Tide” in 1989 with Phil Thornalley stepping in as the new vocalist, post-Clark Datchler era.
6. Dollar self-produced “Give Me Some Kinda Magic,” showcasing their independent spirit within their chart-successful *The Dollar Album*.
7. Hazell Dean’s “Turn It Into Love” came out slightly before Kylie Minogue’s Japan-only release, each version with its own distinct flair.
8. Arthur Baker produced “Pop Goes My Love,” bringing electro-boogie rhythms to Freeez’s listeners from a unique New York studio setting.
9. “Someone” by David Cassidy also credits Sally Boyden as a contributing lyricist, adding depth to the track’s longing themes.
10. Gary Low’s “I Want You” gained cult status when its sound was resurrected in the theme song for the show *Portlandia*.
11. Matchbox’s cover hit “When You Ask About Love” reached a high chart position in Ireland, proving its versatile rockabilly appeal.
12. Cliff Richard released “Never Say Die” on his 25th Anniversary album, celebrating a quarter century with a jaunty pop vibe enhanced by Terry Britten’s touch.
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