How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : U2, Joe Jackson, Paul Simon, Paul Simon, Dire Straits, Billy Joel, Luther Vandross, Ray Charles & Chaka Khan, George Benson, N.W.A., Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden
They are the ’80s Throwback’ artists selected among the 351 Posts we publish this week.
Tracklist
1 . U2 . Sunday Bloody Sunday |
2 . Joe Jackson . Steppin' Out |
3 . Paul Simon . Late In The Evening |
4 . Paul Simon . You Can Call Me Al |
5 . Dire Straits . Walk Of Life |
6 . Billy Joel . Uptown Girl |
7 . Luther Vandross . Never Too Much |
8 . Ray Charles & Chaka Khan . I'Ll Be Good To You |
9 . George Benson . Love . Love |
10 . N.W.A. . Express Yourself |
11 . Mötley Crüe . Girls, Girls, Girls |
12 . Iron Maiden . Run To The Hills |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. U2's performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is iconic. Despite the rain, their energy and the dramatic setting helped launch their reputation as stellar live performers.
2. Steppin' Out was inspired by Joe Jackson's experiences in New York City, capturing the fusion of music and night-time energy characteristic of the early 1980s.
3. Steve Gadd's use of two pairs of drumsticks in 'Late in the Evening' creates a unique rhythmic feel that complements Paul Simon's storytelling and enhances the song's vibrant texture.
4. The title 'You Can Call Me Al' emerged when Pierre Boulez mistakenly referred to Paul Simon as 'Al' at a social gathering, humorously capturing an interpersonal blunder.
5. The 'Walk of Life' video features a street musician mirroring Mark Knopfler. This element weaves everyday narratives with the band's energetic presence.
6. Christie Brinkley, then Billy Joel's partner, stars in 'Uptown Girl,' embodying the song's narrative contrast between different social worlds.
7. The music video for 'Never Too Much' by Luther Vandross includes intercut scenes of studio recording, aligning with its upbeat, romantic vibe.
8. Quincy Jones re-recorded 'I'll Be Good to You' featuring Ray Charles and Chaka Khan, melding diverse talents and styles into a Grammy-winning hit.
9. George Benson's live rendition of 'Love X Love' at Montreux Jazz Festival showcases his transition to pop/R&B and emphasizes his mainstream appeal in the 1980s.
10. 'Express Yourself' is unique in N.W.A's discography for its clean lyrics, focusing on free expression and setting it apart in style and message.
11. 'Girls, Girls, Girls' pays homage to strip clubs across multiple cities, capturing Mötley Crüe's glam metal ethos and lifestyle during the 1980s.
12. 'Run to the Hills' tackles the harsh history of European settlers’ violence against Native Americans, providing a rare perspective in popular music.
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