How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Supertramp, Sade, Santana, Level 42, Paul Young, The Police, The Pretenders, Stray Cats, Lou Reed, Echo & The Bunnymen, Status Quo, Guns N’ Roses
They are the ’80s Throwback’ artists selected among the 462 Posts we publish this week.
1. What nursery rhyme is incorporated at the end of ‘It’s Raining Again’ by Supertramp?
- A ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’
- B ‘It’s Raining, It’s Pouring’
- C ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’
2. Which band member co-wrote ‘Smooth Operator’ with Sade Adu?
- A Ray St. John
- B Paul Denman
- C Stuart Matthewman
3. ‘The Healer’ by Santana was originally recorded with which blues legend?
- A Muddy Waters
- B John Lee Hooker
- C B.B. King
4. At which charity event did Level 42 perform ‘Lessons In Love’ in 1989?
- A Live Aid
- B The Prince’s Trust Rock Gala
- C Farm Aid
5. Whose debut album features the track ‘Come Back And Stay’ ?
- A Jack Lee
- B Paul Young
- C Michael Young
6. Where were the vocals for ‘Synchronicity II’ by The Police primarily recorded?
- A Electric Lady Studios
- B Abbey Road Studios
- C Ian Fleming’s ‘Goldeneye’
7. Who originally covered ‘Private Life’ by The Pretenders in 1980?
- A Grace Jones
- B Annie Lennox
- C Debbie Harry
8. What genre influences are prominent in ‘Stray Cat Strut’ by Stray Cats?
- A Jazz and Funk
- B Rockabilly and Punk
- C Disco and Soul
9. Who suggested the song title for ‘Vicious’ to Lou Reed?
- A David Bowie
- B Andy Warhol
- C Mick Ronson
10. On which Echo & The Bunnymen album does ‘Crocodiles’ appear?
- A Ocean Rain
- B Crocodiles
- C Porcupine
11. What year was Status Quo’s concert at Milton Keynes Bowl announced as their final show?
- A 1984
- B 1983
- C 1985
12. In which film does ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ by Guns N’ Roses appear?
- A Thor: Love and Thunder
- B Guardians of the Galaxy
- C Iron Man 2
Tracklist
1 . Supertramp . It’s Raining AgainAs we wish Rick Davis . Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for . ‘Supertramp At Their Best’ post. |
2 . Sade . Smooth Operator |
3 . Santana . The Healer |
4 . Level 42 – Lessons In Love |
5 . Paul Young . Come Back and Stay |
6 . The Police . Synchronicity II |
7 . The Pretenders . Private Life |
8 . Stray Cats . Stray Cat Strut |
9 . Lou Reed . Vicious |
10 . Echo & The Bunnymen . CrocodilesEcho & the Bunnymen release ‘Crocodiles,’ their debut album (1980) |
11 . Status Quo . Whatever You Want |
12 . Guns N’ Roses . Welcome To The Jungle |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song ‘It’s Raining Again’ ends with the nursery rhyme ‘It’s Raining, It’s Pouring.’ This touch accentuates the song’s thematic synthesis of catchy melodies with introspective lyrics.
2. Ray St. John, a former member of Pride along with Sade Adu, co-wrote ‘Smooth Operator.’ The song became a hallmark of Sade’s smooth jazz-influenced sound.
3. ‘The Healer’ was recorded with John Lee Hooker, a celebrated blues musician. This collaboration underscored the song’s exploration of music’s therapeutic benefits.
4. Level 42 performed ‘Lessons In Love’ at The Prince’s Trust Rock Gala. This charity event aimed to support young people in acquiring skills for future success.
5. Paul Young’s debut album, *No Parlez*, features ‘Come Back And Stay.’ His version popularized the track, giving it international acclaim.
6. The vocals for ‘Synchronicity II’ were primarily recorded at Ian Fleming’s ‘Goldeneye’ in Jamaica. This setting influenced the recording’s distinctive atmosphere.
7. Grace Jones covered ‘Private Life’ in 1980, adding her unique flair to the track. Despite this, The Pretenders’ original version remains iconic.
8. ‘Stray Cat Strut’ by Stray Cats blends rockabilly and punk influences. This combination helped revitalize the music scene and define the band’s edgy appeal.
9. Andy Warhol suggested the title ‘Vicious’ to Lou Reed. Warhol’s influence extended beyond visual art, impacting Reed’s songwriting ideas.
10. ‘Crocodiles’ appears on Echo & The Bunnymen’s debut album of the same name. The album made a significant impact with its post-punk sound.
11. The Status Quo concert at Milton Keynes Bowl in 1984 was announced as their final show. It marked an intended end to their extensive touring career.
12. ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ by Guns N’ Roses is featured in Thor: Love and Thunder. The film employs ’80s rock to enhance its dynamic and adventurous scenes.
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