How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Howard Jones, Al Jarreau, Joe Dolan, Electronic, Maxi Priest, Dolly Parton, Roachford, Michael Jackson, Laura Branigan, John Denver, All About Eve, John Lennon
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Who produced Howard Jones’s 1986 hit single from his album *One to One*?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Nile Rodgers
- C Arif Mardin
2. What notable producer was behind Al Jarreau’s “Tell Me What I Gotta Do” from 1986?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Nile Rodgers
- C Eumir Deodato
3. What phrase is repeated in Joe Dolan’s song “It’s You It’s You It’s You”?
- A You’re my everything
- B It’s you
- C Love’s forever
4. Which group collaborated to form Electronic’s debut single “Getting Away With It” in 1989?
- A Duran Duran and Roxy Music
- B New Order, The Smiths, and Pet Shop Boys
- C U2 and INXS
5. Maxi Priest’s 1986 track “Crazy Love” is a cover of which artist’s original song?
- A Bob Dylan
- B Van Morrison
- C Neil Young
6. Who originally paired up with Dolly Parton for “Christmas Without You” in 1984?
- A Kenny Rogers
- B Willie Nelson
- C Glen Campbell
7. What is the peak UK Singles Chart position of Roachford’s “Find Me Another Love”?
- A 50
- B 75
- C 100
8. Which notable producer worked with Michael Jackson on his duet with Paul McCartney for *Thriller*?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Phil Spector
- C George Martin
9. Laura Branigan’s “Ti Amo” is an English-language adaptation of a hit by which Italian artist?
- A Umberto Tozzi
- B Adriano Celentano
- C Eros Ramazzotti
10. Who was John Denver’s duet partner on the song “Perhaps Love”?
- A Frank Sinatra
- B Plácido Domingo
- C Luciano Pavarotti
11. Who wrote the song “December” for All About Eve?
- A Julianne Regan
- B Andy Cousin
- C Tim Bricheno
12. What is the original title of John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy”?
- A Child of Nature
- B Nature’s Son
- C Himalayan Harmony
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Tracklist
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1 . Howard Jones – You Know I Love You Don’t You?Featured on the 1990 album “One to One”.
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2 . Al Jarreau – Tell Me What I Gotta DoFeatured on the 1986 album “L is for Lover”.
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3 . Joe Dolan – It’s You It’s You It’s You
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4 . Electronic – Getting Away With ItFeatured on the 1981 album “Electronic”.
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5 . Maxi Priest – Crazy LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Intentions”.
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6 . Dolly Parton – Christmas Without YouFeatured on the 1986 album “Once Upon a Christmas”.
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7 . Roachford – Find Me Another LoveFeatured on the 1984 album “Roachford”.
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8 . Michael Jackson – The Girl Is Mine (w/ Paul McCartney)Featured on the 1988 album “Thriller“.
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9 . Laura Branigan – Ti AmoFeatured on the 1982 album “Self Control”.
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10 . John Denver – Perhaps LoveFeatured on the 1984 album “Perhaps Love”.
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11 . All About Eve – DecemberFeatured on the 1981 album “Scarlet and Other Stories”. |
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12 . John Lennon – Jealous GuyFeatured on the 1989 album “Imagine“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Arif Mardin lent his production talents to Howard Jones’s 1986 single. His work is heard in both the standard and extended mixes of the track, striking a delicate balance between synth-pop and dance influences.
2. Nile Rodgers produced “Tell Me What I Gotta Do” for Al Jarreau, adding his signature touch to the album *L Is for Lover*. The song features throughout the 2011 reissue in an extended mix.
3. Joe Dolan makes “It’s you” a prominent focal point. The lyrical directness and the emotive tenor underpin Dolan’s enduring appeal to listeners worldwide.
4. Electronic, a supergroup featuring Bernard Sumner, Johnny Marr, and Neil Tennant, released “Getting Away With It” with contributions from all three artists, garnering chart success on both sides of the Atlantic.
5. Maxi Priest’s “Crazy Love” is an adaptation of Van Morrison’s 1970 classic of the same name. The version captured listeners’ hearts, showcasing the timeless appeal of Morrison’s songwriting.
6. In “Christmas Without You,” Dolly Parton was accompanied by Kenny Rogers. Their harmonies on this festive track have since become a seasonal favorite since its release.
7. “Find Me Another Love” by Roachford peaked at number 100 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite its modest chart position, the song contributed to the band’s influence within the late 80s UK music scene.
8. Quincy Jones oversaw the production of Michael Jackson’s “The Girl Is Mine,” crafting a robust, radio-friendly hit that pairs Jackson impeccably with Paul McCartney.
9. Laura Branigan’s “Ti Amo” features lyrics by Diane Warren and is originally by Umberto Tozzi. The version marked Branigan’s crossover into the international music scene.
10. “Perhaps Love,” a duet featuring John Denver and Plácido Domingo, blends pop and operatic styles. The cross-genre collaboration was orchestrated by producer Milt Okun.
11. Andy Cousin wrote “December” for All About Eve, leading to its 1989 release. The song was a modest chart success, maintaining interest in their evolving discography.
12. Initially titled “Child of Nature,” John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy” underwent a thematic transformation, evolving from a spiritual journey to an introspective confession.
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