How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Genesis, Stan Ridgway, The Truth, The Smiths, BA Robertson, The Style Council, Marc Almond, Peter Gabriel & Youssou N’Dour, Gary Moore, Corinne Hermès, Paul Hardcastle, Siouxsie And The Banshees
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Genesis – Invisible TouchFeatured on the 1986 album “Invisible Touch“.
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2 . Stan Ridgway – Calling Out To CarolFeatured on the 1989 album “Mosquitos”.
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3 . The Truth – Confusion Hits Us EverytimeFeatured on the 1983 album “Playground”.
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4 . The Smiths – Heaven Knows I’m Miserable NowFeatured on the 1984 album “Hatful of Hollow”.
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5 . BA Robertson – To Be Or Not To BeFeatured on the 1984 album “Initial Success”.
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6 . The Style Council – Life At A Top Peoples Health FarmFeatured on the 1988 album “Confessions Of A Pop Group”.
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7 . Marc Almond – The Boy Who Came BackFeatured on the 1984 album “Vermin In Ermine”.
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8 . Peter Gabriel & Youssou N’Dour – Shaking The TreeFeatured on the 1990 album “Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats”.
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9 . Gary Moore – Out In The Fields (w/ Phil Lynott)Featured on the 1985 album “Run for Cover”.
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10 . Corinne Hermès – Si La Vie Est Cadeau
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11 . Paul Hardcastle – 40 YearsFeatured on the 1988 album “No Winners”. |
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12 . Siouxsie And The Banshees – DazzleFeatured on the 1984 album “Hyaena”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Genesis achieved Billboard Hot 100 gold with a track about a compelling woman. It was their thirteenth studio album’s lead single, the only number one for this British trio lineup.
2. Stan Ridgway’s 1989 tune sees the narrator failing to reach ex-girlfriend Carol, described as a sex worker. Her elusive nature adds layers to this Euro-hit.
3. The Truth’s catchy single managed a position of No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart in 1983. They strutted their stuff on Top of the Pops too.
4. Johnny Marr penned The Smiths’ single while lovingly strumming a red Gibson ES-355. Marr crafted its B-side on the same day, guitar firmly in hand.
5. Hamlet’s existential quandary befits BA Robertson’s “To Be or Not to Be.” The song topped Robertson’s string of UK hits but hardly requires a soliloquy to appreciate.
6. The Style Council’s track features a vocal-driven pop structure, delivered with Paul Weller’s unmistakable voice. Over four minutes of top-tier stylist pop.
7. Marc Almond took a solo leap with “The Boy Who Came Back” post-Soft Cell fame. Quite the comeback, despite a fleeting retirement contemplation.
8. Peter Gabriel joined forces with Youssou N’Dour on “Shakin’ the Tree.” A music video captured their collaborative energy under Senegalese skies.
9. Moore and Lynott’s track addresses the Northern Ireland Troubles, shot through with reflections on symbols and strife. Thin Lizzy alums made their voices harmonize on conflict.
10. Corinne Hermès clinched Eurovision victory for Luxembourg in 1983, marking the country’s fifth triumph. Her ballad had undeniable Continental appeal.
11. Paul Hardcastle’s “40 Years” talks war and features Ronald Reagan’s sampled words. Political themes in his work are seldom spoken and leave quite an echo.
12. Siouxsie and the Banshees’ 1984 single drew its lyrical inspiration from “Marathon Man.” Proof that diamonds aren’t merely a girl’s best friend but also a muse.
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