How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Roxette, Barbra Streisand, John Mellencamp, His Latest Flame, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Dollar, Everything But The Girl, Hazell Dean, The Lilac Time, Julio Iglesias, Eighth Wonder, Miami Sound Machine
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which Roxette song reached number one in both the United States and Canada in 1989?
- A Listen to Your Heart
- B It Must Have Been Love
- C The Look
2. What significant duet version exists for Barbra Streisand’s ballad from 1989?
- A Streisand and Elton John
- B Michael Bolton and Mariah Carey
- C Streisand and Andrea Bocelli
3. In the song by John Mellencamp, what career is Jack associated with?
- A A mechanic
- B A football star
- C A farmer
4. What was notable about His Latest Flame recording “America Blue”?
- A It featured a full orchestra
- B It charted on the Billboard 200
- C It represented the band’s brief tenure in alternative pop
5. Which historical figure’s motif is referenced in OMD’s “La Femme Accident”?
- A Marie Curie
- B Joan of Arc
- C Cleopatra
6. Dollar’s “Takin’ A Chance On You” was performed on which television show in 1980?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Swap Shop
- C Later… with Jools Holland
7. Which music video director worked on Everything But The Girl’s “Don’t Leave Me Behind”?
- A David Fincher
- B Mike Brady
- C Ridley Scott
8. Hazell Dean’s single “They Say It’s Gonna Rain” featured which remixed versions?
- A The Sunshine Mix and the Moonlight Mix
- B The Zulu Mix and the Indian Summer Mix
- C The Tropical Mix and the Desert Mix
9. What year did The Lilac Time release “You’ve Got to Love”?
- A 1989
- B 1987
- C 1991
10. “Amor” by Julio Iglesias was performed in which language?
- A English
- B French
- C Spanish
11. What band is associated with Patsy Kensit in the debut single “Stay With Me”?
- A Eighth Wonder
- B Bananarama
- C Spandau Ballet
12. What differentiates Miami Sound Machine’s “Prisoner of Love” from its U.S. release?
- A It featured guest vocals by Lionel Richie
- B It was not released as a single in the U.S.
- C It was the title track of their U.S. debut album
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Roxette – Listen To Your HeartFeatured on the 1988 album “Look Sharp!”.
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2 . Barbra Streisand – We’re Not Makin’ Love AnymoreFeatured on the 1989 album “A Collection Greatest Hits…And More”.
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3 . John Mellencamp – Jack & DianeFeatured on the 1982 album “American Fool”.
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4 . His Latest Flame – America Blue
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5 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – La Femme AccidentFeatured on the 1985 album “Crush”.
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6 . Dollar – Takin’ A Chance On YouFeatured on the 1980 album “The Paris Collection”.
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7 . Everything But The Girl – Don’t Leave Me BehindFeatured on the 1986 album “Baby The Stars Shine Bright”.
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8 . Hazell Dean – They Say It’s Gonna RainFeatured on the 1988 album “Always”.
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9 . The Lilac Time – You’ve Got To LoveFeatured on the 1987 album “The Lilac Time”.
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10 . Julio Iglesias – AmorFeatured on the 1982 album “Julio”.
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11 . Eighth Wonder – Stay With MeFeatured on the 1985 album “Fearless”. |
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12 . Miami Sound Machine – Prisoner Of LoveFeatured on the 1984 album “Eyes of Innocence”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “The Look” reached number one in the United States and Canada in 1989. This successful track from Roxette’s album *Look Sharp!* also climbed to number six in the UK Singles Chart after reissue.
2. Michael Bolton and Mariah Carey performed the duet version. This pairing at the 1990 NARM Convention highlighted the song’s versatility and appeal across artists.
3. Jack is depicted as a football star. This change came at the behest of the record company to broaden the song’s appeal.
4. “America Blue” highlighted His Latest Flame’s brief stint in mid-1980s alternative pop. Despite their polished songwriting, the band remained a fleeting presence.
5. Joan of Arc is the motif referenced in “La Femme Accident.” OMD’s track followed a thematic interest in historical figures.
6. The song was performed on Swap Shop. This television appearance in 1980 provided a platform for Dollar’s pop sensibility and catchy lyrics.
7. Mike Brady directed the music video for “Don’t Leave Me Behind.” Known for his work in the mid-’80s, Brady brought visual appeal to Everything But The Girl’s music.
8. The Zulu Mix and the Indian Summer Mix were featured. Hazell Dean’s preference for the Zulu Mix in live performances made it her signature version.
9. “You’ve Got to Love” was released in 1991. This track captured The Lilac Time’s folk-pop evolution in the early ’90s.
10. The song “Amor” was performed in Spanish. Julio Iglesias’s rendition showcased the emotional depth and lyrical beauty of this Latin classic.
11. Patsy Kensit was the vocalist for Eighth Wonder. Their debut single “Stay With Me” charted modestly and featured the recognizable voice of Kensit.
12. “Prisoner of Love” was not released as a single in the U.S. Instead, “I Need a Man” followed as the preferred choice for the American audience.
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