This week In ’80s Throwback’ 28/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Ultravox, Grateful Dead, George Michael & Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Talking Heads, The Allman Brothers Band, Dire Straits, Queen, Jethro Tull, Stevie Ray Vaughan

They are the ’80s Throwback’ artists selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What year was Ultravox's 'Vienna' originally released?

  • A 1982
  • B 1980
  • C 1981

2. Which song opened the Grateful Dead's memorable concert at Giants Stadium on July 9, 1989?

  • A Shakedown Street
  • B Sugar Magnolia
  • C Friend of the Devil

3. Which singer joined George Michael for a live recording of 'Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me' in 1991?

  • A Rod Stewart
  • B Elton John
  • C Phil Collins

4. During which event did Led Zeppelin famously reunite to perform 'Stairway to Heaven' with Phil Collins on drums?

  • A Woodstock
  • B Live Aid
  • C Glastonbury

5. What does 'The Big Man' refer to in Bruce Springsteen's 'Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out' ?

  • A Steven Van Zandt
  • B Clarence Clemons
  • C Bruce Springsteen himself

6. Which actress featured in Michael Jackson’s music video for 'The Way You Make Me Feel' ?

  • A Tatiana Thumbtzen
  • B Jennifer Lopez
  • C Naomi Campbell

7. At which famed festival did Talking Heads perform 'Cities' in 1982?

  • A Reading Festival
  • B Montreux Jazz Festival
  • C Glastonbury Festival

8. Which notable artist introduced The Allman Brothers Band at their Starwood Amphitheatre concert in July 1986?

  • A Charlie Daniels
  • B Willie Nelson
  • C Johnny Cash

9. Which tour was Dire Straits' concert at Wembley Arena in 1985 part of?

  • A Express Tour
  • B Brothers in Arms Tour
  • C On Every Street Tour

10. In what year did Queen perform their concert at Wembley Stadium during the Magic Tour?

  • A 1984
  • B 1985
  • C 1986

11. During which event was Jethro Tull's performance of 'Aqualung' broadcast on German television?

  • A Rockpop In Concert
  • B Rock am Ring
  • C Montreux Jazz Festival

12. Stevie Ray Vaughan played 'Voodoo Child' at which 1985 festival?

  • A Newport Jazz Festival
  • B Pori Jazz Festival
  • C Montreux Jazz Festival

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1 . Ultravox . Vienna

Lifted from : Chrysalis Records publish Ultravox' fourth album . 'Vienna' co-produced with Conny Plank (1980)

2 . Grateful Dead . Shakedown Street

Lifted from : Grateful Dead play at the Giants home (1989)

3 . George Michael & Elton John . Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

Lifted from : On TV today, watch Live Aid from London (1985)

4 . Led Zeppelin . Stairway To Heaven

Lifted from : On TV today, watch Live Aid from Philadelphia (1985)

5 . Bruce Springsteen . Tenth Avenue Freeze Out

Lifted from : Bruce Springsteen is back in Switzerland (1988)

6 . Michael Jackson . The Way You Make Me Feel

Lifted from : Michael Jackson finishes the recording of his seventh album . 'Bad' featuring 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You,' 'Man in the Mirror,' 'Smooth Criminal' etc. (1987)

7 . Talking Heads . Cities

Lifted from : Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club rock Montreux (1982)

8 . The Allman Brothers Band . Ramblin' Man

Lifted from : The Allman Brothers Band play in Nashville (1986)

9 . Dire Straits . Walk of Life

Lifted from : Dire Straits rock Wembley (1985)

10 . Queen . A Kind Of Magic

Lifted from : Queen spend two nights at Wembley (1986)

11 . Jethro Tull . Aqualung

Lifted from : Jethro Tull are on German TV (1982)

12 . Stevie Ray Vaughan . Voodoo Chile

Lifted from : Stevie Ray Vaughan visits Finland (1985)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. 'Vienna' was released in 1981, not 1980. It became Ultravox's most successful song and a key synth-pop track of the '80s.

2. 'Shakedown Street,' noted for its funky rhythm, opened their set, highlighting the band's improvisational flair.

3. Elton John joined George Michael for the live recording. Previously, they shared the stage at Live Aid.

4. At Live Aid, Led Zeppelin's reunion was a moment of note due to the aid cause and the ensemble of drummers.

5. 'The Big Man' is Clarence Clemons. His saxophone work was integral to the E Street Band's sound.

6. Tatiana Thumbtzen appeared alongside Jackson, adding visual allure to the video’s narrative.

7. Talking Heads performed 'Cities' at Montreux Jazz Festival, capturing their dynamic sound on an international stage.

8. Charlie Daniels, known for Southern rock, introduced the Allman Brothers, enhancing the event's Southern feel.

9. Part of the Brothers in Arms Tour, the Wembley show showcased 'Walk Of Life,' which resonated with fans.

10. Queen's legendary 1986 Magic Tour performance at Wembley cemented their live legacy, drawing massive crowds.

11. Broadcast in 1982, 'Aqualung' at Rockpop In Concert demonstrated Jethro Tull's staple mix of rock and folk.

12. At the Pori Jazz Festival, Vaughan's rendition of 'Voodoo Child' exemplified his virtuoso guitar capabilities.

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