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 Rolling Stones, The Smiths, Big Country, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Level 42, The Adventures, Dr. Hook, INXS, The Kane Gang, Crazyhead, Elton John, Bucks Fizz
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which reggae-leaning track evolved into a lead single for the Rolling Stones’ “Tattoo You”?
- A Never Stop
- B Start Me Up
- C Paint It Black
2. Which Smiths single had a controversial ban from BBC Radio 1?
- A Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me
- B Girlfriend in a Coma
- C How Soon Is Now?
3. Which producer worked on the hit “In a Big Country” by Big Country?
- A Steve Lillywhite
- B Martin Hannett
- C Brian Eno
4. What unusual element did the OMD song “Souvenir” feature?
- A Bagpipes
- B Choral loops
- C Theremin
5. Which member departed Level 42 before the release of “Heaven in My Hands”?
- A Mark King
- B Mike Lindup
- C Boon Gould
6. Which 1984 debut track introduced The Adventures to the music scene?
- A Send My Heart
- B Another Silent Day
- C Feel the Raindrops
7. What was the original title of Elton John’s song retitled for the US audience?
- A Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me
- B Don’t Ya Wanna Play This Game No More?
- C White Lady White Powder
8. Who co-wrote “Years From Now” by Dr. Hook?
- A Roger Cook
- B Barry Gibb
- C Diane Warren
9. Which film location was featured in the music video for INXS’s “Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain)”?
- A Ayers Rock
- B Coober Pedy
- C Sydney Harbour
10. Which documentary was titled after a track by OMD?
- A Souvenir
- B Architecture & Morality
- C Electricity
11. Which Kane Gang album featured a title track written with universal frustrations in mind?
- A Miracle
- B Ready to Go
- C The Bad and Lowdown World
12. What peak position did Crazyhead’s “Baby Turpentine” achieve on the UK Indie Chart?
- A Number 2
- B Number 4
- C Number 6
Tracklist
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1 . The Rolling Stones – Start Me UpFeatured on the 1981 album “Tattoo You“.
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2 . The Smiths – Girlfriend In A ComaFeatured on the 1987 album “Strangeways, Here We Come“.
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3 . Big Country – ChanceFeatured on the 1983 album “The Crossing”.
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4 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – SouvenirFeatured on the 1981 album “Architecture And Morality“.
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5 . Level 42 – Heaven In My HandsFeatured on the 1988 album “Staring at the Sun”.
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6 . The Adventures – Another Silent DayFeatured on the 1984 album “Theodore and Friends”.
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7 . Dr. Hook – Years From Now
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8 . INXS – Kiss The Dirt [Falling Down The Mountain]Featured on the 1985 album “Listen Like Thieves“.
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9 . The Kane Gang – What Time Is It?Featured on the 1985 album “Miracle”.
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10 . Crazyhead – Baby TurpentineFeatured on the 1986 album “Desert Orchid”.
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11 . Elton John – Sartorial EloquenceFeatured on the 1980 album “21 at 33“. |
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12 . Bucks Fizz – Love The One You’re WithFeatured on the 1986 album “Writing on the Wall”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Start Me Up” originated from a reggae-leaning track titled “Never Stop” and was reworked into a rock anthem. It topped Australian charts in 1981.
2. “Girlfriend in a Coma” by the Smiths was banned by BBC Radio 1 for its contentious content, an intriguing endnote to their career.
3. Steve Lillywhite produced “In a Big Country.” The song’s distinct sound helped it break into the UK top 10.
4. OMD’s “Souvenir” is notable for its slowed‑down choral loops, marking an innovative approach in early 80s synthpop.
5. Both Gould brothers significantly shaped Level 42. “Heaven in My Hands” was released after Boon Gould departed.
6. “Another Silent Day” marked The Adventures’ debut. It modestly climbed the UK charts, peaking at number 71.
7. Elton John’s track was originally titled “White Lady White Powder” and later retitled for US audiences, achieving moderate chart success.
8. Dr. Hook’s “Years From Now” was co-written by Roger Cook, adding to the varied discographic highlights of the band.
9. Coober Pedy, with its distinctive landscapes, served as a backdrop for INXS’s “Kiss the Dirt,” adding visual intrigue to the music video.
10. The OMD track “Souvenir” lent its name to a 2007 documentary DVD focusing on the band’s celebrated return.
11. “Miracle,” recorded by the Kane Gang, explores universal themes, reflecting the band’s soul influences and thoughtful songwriting.
12. “Baby Turpentine” by Crazyhead achieved varying indie chart success, notably peaking at number 4 on the UK Indie Chart.
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