How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Everything But The Girl, Climie Fisher, The Teardrop Explodes, Red Box, Xmal Deutschland, Ultravox, Adam Ant, Four Tops, The Damned, Dead Or Alive, Amy Grant, The Blow Monkeys
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Who played harmonica on Everything But The Girl’s single “Native Land”?
- A Johnny Marr
- B Ben Watt
- C Eric Clapton
2. Which duo is responsible for the song “Facts of Love” released in 1988?
- A Simon & Garfunkel
- B Climie Fisher
- C Eurythmics
3. What genre fusion characterizes the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ cover of “Higher Ground”?
- A Jazz Funk
- B Funk Metal
- C Reggae Rock
4. Which producer worked on James Brown’s original recording of the song featuring The J.B.’s in 1971?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Phil Spector
- C James Brown
5. Which member of The Stranglers produced Xmal Deutschland’s single “Matador”?
- A Hugh Cornwell
- B Jet Black
- C Jean-Jacques Burnel
6. From which American city does the music video for M-Doc’s “It’s a Summer Thang” feature footage?
- A Los Angeles
- B Chicago
- C New York City
7. Which instrument does Adam Ant play on his solo hit “Friend or Foe”?
- A Saxophone
- B Drums
- C Bass Guitar
8. Which label released the 7-inch vinyl single “Hands On My Soul” by This Picture?
- A Sony Music
- B Geffen Records
- C Dedicated
9. What position did The Damned’s “Is It a Dream?” reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 18
- B 34
- C 50
10. Which record label was associated with Alicia Myers during the release of “You Get the Best from Me (Say, Say, Say)”?
- A Def Jam Recordings
- B MCA
- C Atlantic Records
11. Which song by Martyn Joseph was inspired by his wife’s reaction to dolphins, exploring themes of human condition?
- A Dolphins Sing
- B Dolphins Make Me Cry
- C Dolphins and Whales
12. The Blow Monkeys incorporated which percussion elements into their track “Forbidden Fruit”?
- A Timpani and Triangle
- B Congas and Tambourine
- C Bongos and Claves
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1 . Everything But The Girl – Native Land
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2 . Climie Fisher – Facts Of LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Coming In For The Kill”.
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3 . The Teardrop Explodes – When I DreamFeatured on the 1980 album “Kilimanjaro“.
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4 . Red Box – Lean On Me [Ah-Li-Ayo]Featured on the 1985 album “The Circle & the Square”.
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5 . Xmal Deutschland – MatadorFeatured on the 1987 album “Viva”.
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6 . Ultravox – Same Old StoryFeatured on the 1986 album “U-Vox”.
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7 . Adam Ant – Friend Or FoeFeatured on the 1982 album “Friend or Foe”.
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8 . Four Tops – IndestructibleFeatured on the 1988 album “Indestructible”.
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9 . The Damned – Is It A DreamFeatured on the 1985 album “Phantasmagoria”.
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10 . Dead Or Alive – My Heart Goes Bang [Get Me To The Doctor]Featured on the 1984 album “Youthquake”.
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11 . Amy Grant – Lead Me OnFeatured on the 1988 album “Lead Me On”. |
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12 . The Blow Monkeys – Forbidden FruitFeatured on the 1985 album “Animal Magic”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Johnny Marr played the harmonica on “Native Land.” His contribution added a distinct tone, though the track wasn’t on their debut album.
2. “Facts of Love” was created by Climie Fisher, a British duo known for melodic pop hits during the late 1980s.
3. The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ rendition of “Higher Ground” falls into the funk metal genre, which helped elevate their prominence.
4. Produced by James Brown himself, this 1971 track captured the quintessential sonic style of his collaborative work with The J.B.’s.
5. Hugh Cornwell, of The Stranglers, produced “Matador.” The track offers a post-punk edge indicative of the era.
6. Filmed in Chicago, M-Doc’s “It’s a Summer Thang” illustrates vibrant urban summer scenes in its music video.
7. On “Friend or Foe,” Adam Ant performed bass guitar, with his multifaceted talents pervading the new wave scene.
8. “Hands On My Soul” was released through Dedicated, a label fostering alternative sounds in the ’90s indie scene.
9. “Is It a Dream?” by The Damned achieved a position of 34 on the UK chart, illustrating their sustained success in the 1980s.
10. Alicia Myers released “You Get the Best from Me (Say, Say, Say)” under MCA, reflecting her soulful style and dance-pop roots.
11. “Dolphins Make Me Cry” was inspired by Martyn Joseph’s wife’s emotional resonance with nature, expanding into broader human themes.
12. “Forbidden Fruit” by The Blow Monkeys featured bongos and claves, enriching the track’s rhythmic groove and enhancing its tropical feel.
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