How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The The, Latin Quarter, The Smiths, Then Jerico, A Flock Of Seagulls, The Faith Brothers, Michael Bolton, T’Pau, Van Halen, Style Council, Labi Siffre, Rod Stewart
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What Billboard ranking did Michael Bolton’s rendition of “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” achieve?
- A No. 2 on Adult Contemporary
- B No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100
- C No. 3 on Adult Contemporary
2. T’Pau’s “Only the Lonely” was remixed for which format during its release?
- A 12-inch vinyl
- B 7-inch Gatefold Poster Pack
- C Cassette
3. Why did Van Halen likely avoid live performances of “Feels So Good”?
- A Eddie disliked it
- B Overused synthesizers
- C Banned by producers
4. Who formed The Style Council?
- A The Edge
- B Mick Talbot and Paul Weller
- C Sting and Andy Summers
5. Which event inspired Labi Siffre’s “(Something Inside) So Strong”?
- A Personal reflection
- B A documentary on apartheid
- C A book on civil rights
6. Which naval vessel coincided with Rod Stewart’s success with “Sailing”?
- A HMS Lion
- B HMS Victory
- C HMS Ark Royal
7. What sample can be found in Tone Lōc’s “Wild Thing”?
- A Van Halen’s “Jamie’s Cryin'”
- B AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck”
- C Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust”
8. What prominent line is sampled in Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It”?
- A “Push it to the limit”
- B “You really got me”
- C “Push hard now”
9. From which movie’s soundtrack did Shalamar’s “Dancing in the Sheets” originate?
- A Top Gun
- B Dirty Dancing
- C Footloose
10. Whose guest vocals are featured in Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me”?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Michael Jackson
- C Whitney Houston
11. Which decade solidified Michael Jackson’s “Rock with You” as a disco classic?
- A 1970s
- B 1980s
- C 1960s
12. What chart position did Boy George’s “Everything I Own” achieve in the UK?
- A No. 1
- B No. 5
- C No. 10
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The The – The Beat [En] GenerationFeatured on the 1986 album “Infected“.
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2 . Latin Quarter – Modern TimesFeatured on the 1985 album “Modern Times”.
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3 . The Smiths – Shakespeare’s Sister
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4 . Then Jerico – Muscle DeepFeatured on the 1987 album “First (The Sound of Music)”.
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5 . A Flock Of Seagulls – I Ran [So Far Away]Featured on the 1982 album “A Flock of Seagulls”.
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6 . The Faith Brothers – The Country Of The Blind
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7 . Michael Bolton – [Sittin’ On] The Dock Of The BayFeatured on the 1987 album “The Hunger”.
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8 . T’Pau – Only The LonelyFeatured on the 1988 album “Rage”.
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9 . Van Halen – Feels So GoodFeatured on the 1988 album “OU812”.
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10 . Style Council – WaitingFeatured on the 1987 album “The Cost Of Loving”.
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11 . Labi Siffre – Something Inside So StrongFeatured on the 1987 album “So Strong”. |
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12 . Rod Stewart – SailingFeatured on the 1975 album “Atlantic Crossing“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Michael Bolton’s rendition of “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” was a commercial success, peaking at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart. This track, together with the rest of his “The Hunger” album, significantly contributed to Bolton’s rising stardom.
2. “Only the Lonely” by T’Pau was remixed for its single release. The 7-inch Gatefold Poster Pack was among various formats available, contributing to its climb to No. 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
3. “Feels So Good” by Van Halen was, ironically, never performed live. Its catchy use of synthesizers likely made it a studio favorite but a concert reluctance due to reproduction challenges.
4. The Style Council, noted for their eclectic blend of pop, soul, and jazz, was formed by Paul Weller and Mick Talbot. Despite early success, by 1987 their direction was met with mixed reception.
5. Labi Siffre’s song “(Something Inside) So Strong” was initially inspired by a documentary on apartheid, with its themes expanded by his personal experiences. It became a significant hit and award-winner.
6. Rod Stewart’s 1975 hit “Sailing” experienced renewed popularity due to its association with the BBC documentary “Sailor” about the HMS Ark Royal. This helped the song’s enduring success.
7. “Wild Thing” features a sample from Van Halen’s “Jamie’s Cryin’,” a decision that led to legal settlements. Despite this, it remains Tone Lōc’s iconic breakthrough track, blending rap with memorable rock riffs.
8. Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It” cleverly samples the line “You really got me” from The Kinks. This track became a seminal hip hop hit, securing a permanent spot in music history.
9. Shalamar’s “Dancing in the Sheets” was part of the iconic “Footloose” soundtrack. Its success helped elevate the film’s music to chart-topping status, solidifying the group’s place in 80s music culture.
10. Michael Jackson’s guest vocals in Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me” were instrumental to its success. The track became an international hit, showcasing Jackson’s unique voice.
11. “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson, from the landmark 1979 album “Off the Wall,” became one of the signature tracks closing the disco era. Its enduring popularity leaves listeners nostalgic for the 70s.
12. Boy George captured the top spot on the UK Singles Chart in 1987 with “Everything I Own,” marking his successful solo debut. This achievement distinguished his separate identity post-Culture Club.
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