How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Fine Young Cannibals, Kevin Mcdermott, The Faith Brothers, Jets, Katrina & The Waves, Bryan Adams, The Farmer’s Boys, Voice Of The Beehive, Tight Fit, Working Week, Edwyn Collins, The Wonder Stuff
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Who directed the official music video for the track released as a single from The Raw & the Cooked?
- A Nigel Dick
- B Steve Barron
- C Kevin Godley
2. Under what project name was “Where We Were Meant To Be” credited?
- A Kevin McDermott Orchestra
- B Kevin & Friends
- C McDermott Band
3. Which British band performed “A Stranger On Home Ground” with socially conscious lyrics?
- A The Jets
- B The Faith Brothers
- C The Farmer’s Boys
4. How many brothers make up The Jets, known for their rockabilly hit “Blue Skies”?
- A Three
- B Two
- C Four
5. What was the chart peak for the Katrina and the Waves single in the US?
- A Number 20
- B Number 37
- C Number 15
6. Which track’s title caused a disagreement between its co-writers about its meaning?
- A “Summer of ’69”
- B “For You”
- C “Storm of Light”
7. Which UK chart position did “For You” reach by The Farmer’s Boys?
- A No. 66
- B No. 26
- C No. 49
8. Which year saw the release of the alternate version of the Voice of the Beehive song?
- A 1988
- B 1990
- C 1991
9. Which city provided the scenic backdrop for the Tight Fit music video?
- A Venice
- B Paris
- C Rome
10. Which instrument did Edwyn Collins use in writing his first solo single?
- A Gibson Les Paul
- B Fender Telecaster
- C Fender Stratocaster
11. Where does “Storm of Light” position itself in Working Week’s discography?
- A Debut album
- B Early singles
- C Last release
12. What inspired the title of The Wonder Stuff’s song?
- A A backward vocal
- B A dream
- C An inside joke
Tracklist
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1 . Fine Young Cannibals – Don’t Look BackFeatured on the 1989 album “The Raw & the Cooked”.
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2 . Kevin Mcdermott – Where We Were Meant To BeFeatured on the 1989 album “Mother Nature’s Kitchen”.
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3 . The Faith Brothers – A Stranger On Home Ground
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4 . Jets – Blue SkiesFeatured on the 1988 album “The Jets”.
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5 . Katrina & The Waves – Do You Want CryingFeatured on the 1985 album “Katrina and the Waves”.
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6 . Bryan Adams – Summer Of ’69Featured on the 1984 album “Reckless”.
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7 . The Farmer’s Boys – For YouFeatured on the 1983 album “Get Out and Walk”.
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8 . Voice Of The Beehive – I Say NothingFeatured on the 1988 album “Let It Bee”.
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9 . Tight Fit – Secret HeartFeatured on the 1982 album “Tight Fit”.
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10 . Working Week – Storm Of Light
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11 . Edwyn Collins – Don’t Shilly Shally
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12 . The Wonder Stuff – A Wish AwayFeatured on the 1988 album “The Eight Legged Groove Machine”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kevin Godley directed the music video for the track from The Raw & the Cooked. The song achieved significant chart success across various countries.
2. The song “Where We Were Meant To Be” was credited to the Kevin McDermott Orchestra. The music video and recordings reinforce this formal name.
3. “A Stranger On Home Ground” is a track by The Faith Brothers. The song reflects their mid-1980s pop and soul stylings.
4. The Jets consist of three brothers: Bob, Ray, and Tony Cotton. Their track “Blue Skies” is a staple of 1980s rockabilly.
5. The single by Katrina and the Waves peaked at number 37 in the US. It marked an early success on Capitol Records.
6. “Summer of ’69” led to a notable dispute between Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. The debate centered on the title’s intended reference.
7. The Farmer’s Boys’ single “For You” reached No. 66 on the UK chart. The band contributed to the early 1980s indie soundscape.
8. The alternate version of Voice of the Beehive’s song came out in 1991. It remained part of their popular repertoire.
9. The Tight Fit music video was filmed in Venice. It features the original members and complements the song’s visual aesthetic.
10. Edwyn Collins used a 1965 Fender Telecaster for his solo debut. The equipment shaped the song’s distinctive riffs.
11. “Storm of Light” was part of Working Week’s early singles. The track displays their signature jazz ensemble style.
12. The title of The Wonder Stuff’s song arose from a backward vocal mishap. This serendipitous event led to the final lyric.
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