How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Joan Armatrading, Sade, Bonnie Tyler, Public Image Ltd, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Hipsway, Peter Gabriel, Cocteau Twins, Ramones, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, Everything But The Girl
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – MessagesFeatured on the 1980 album “Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark”.
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2 . Joan Armatrading – Kind Words And A Real Good HeartFeatured on the 1986 album “Sleight of Hand”.
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3 . Sade – Never As Good As The First TimeFeatured on the 1985 album “Promise“.
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4 . Bonnie Tyler – Holding Out For A HeroFeatured on the 1986 album “Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire”.
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5 . Public Image Ltd – DisappointedFeatured on the 1989 album “9”.
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6 . The Jesus And Mary Chain – April SkiesFeatured on the 1987 album “Darklands“.
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7 . Hipsway – Ask The LordFeatured on the 1986 album “Hipsway”.
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8 . Peter Gabriel – No Self ControlFeatured on the 1980 album “ 3“.
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9 . Cocteau Twins – Pearly Dewdrops’ DropsFeatured on the 1984 album “The Spangle Maker”.
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10 . Ramones – Something To Believe InFeatured on the 1986 album “Animal Boy”.
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11 . Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – CircleFeatured on the 1988 album “Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars”. |
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12 . Everything But The Girl – Each And Every OneFeatured on the 1984 album “Eden”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The instrumental version of “Messages” is known as “Taking Sides Again.” A nod to mixed signals, perhaps. This B-side indulged fans who appreciated synth-heavy remixes.
2. Joan Armatrading enlisted Steve Lillywhite to mix “Kind Words (And a Real Good Heart).” An eclectic accessory to her lone songwriting and producing effort, weaving a polished but intimate sound.
3. The video for “Never as Good as the First Time” was filmed in El Rocío, Andalusia. Known for its horse sanctuaries, the setting matched Sade’s elegance seamlessly.
4. Bonnie Tyler’s track carved its fame in the *Footloose* soundtrack. Chart positions rivaled the dance moves it accompanied, another Steinman creation with legs to stand on.
5. Public Image Ltd launched their seventh album, “9,” with “Disappointed.” The lead single offered a slice of self-aware critique, wrapped in alternative sounds.
6. The Jesus and Mary Chain’s single peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart. A highlight made sharp through static noise, strong chords, and melancholy vocals.
7. Phil Collins coated Peter Gabriel’s track with percussive flair, sans any Genesis-brand splash. It unified the rhythmic elements into both orbit and art.
8. The Cocteau Twins’ track made its mark on the EP “The Spangle Maker.” Unlike the ethereal vocalization, its chart position was surprisingly grounded and clear.
9. The Ramones released a video parodying the grand gestures of Hands Across America. Satire spanned across this punk anthem like well-sprayed graffiti on the walls.
10. Edie Brickell & New Bohemians were fronted by Edie herself. A fusion of many influences, their sound curled like Southern drawls hovering over folk rhythms.
11. Everything But The Girl’s “Eden” spawned “Each And Everyone” as its second single. Comparable to a brisk walk on a brisker day, it sustained its charm throughout spins.
12. Robin Millar, Ben Rogan, and Mike Pela jointly produced the Sade track. Their collaboration delivered a single no less smooth than Adu’s vocals themselves.
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