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.
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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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