How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Def Leppard, Eddie Money, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Rainbow, Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Pretenders, Crosby Stills & Nash, Yes, Icehouse, Madonna
They are the ’80s Throwback’ artists selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.
1. What unique stage setup was used during Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar On Me” performance at the Hysteria Tour in Denver?
- A Open-air stage
- B Rotating stage
- C In-the-round central stage
2. In Eddie Money’s “Shakin’,” what happened to the car speakers?
- A They blew out
- B They were stolen
- C They fell silent
3. What feat did Jon Bon Jovi accomplish in the music video for “You Give Love a Bad Name”?
- A He played guitar with his teeth
- B He soared over the crowd on wires
- C He switched instruments mid-song
4. How did the original working title for Aerosmith’s single change under Desmond Child’s influence?
- A From “Cruisin’ for the Ladies” to “Walk This Way”
- B From “Summer of Love” to “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)”
- C From “Party Time” to “Back in the Saddle”
5. Which group headlined the inaugural Monsters of Rock festival at Donington Park in 1980?
- A Judas Priest
- B Rainbow
- C Scorpions
6. During the Santana’s 20th Anniversary Celebration concert, which song was played directly after the instrumental jam?
- A Black Magic Woman
- B Smooth
- C Incident at Neshabur
7. In which Bruce Springsteen album does the song “Sherry Darling” originally appear?
- A Born to Run
- B The River
- C Born in the U.S.A.
8. Who introduced the Pretenders’ live performance during their appearance on ABC’s Fridays in 1981?
- A Andy Kaufman
- B Cheech & Chong
- C Steve Martin
9. What instrument dominates the acoustic arrangement of Crosby, Stills & Nash’s “Wasted on the Way”?
- A Electric guitar
- B Piano
- C Acoustic guitar
10. On which Yes album does “Tempus Fugit” appear?
- A Fragile
- B Drama
- C 90125
11. At the Icehouse concert recorded at The Ritz in New York City in 1986, which song follows the intro “Terra Incognita”?
- A Electric Blue
- B Don’t Believe Anymore
- C Hey Little Girl
12. In Madonna’s “Ciao Italia: Live from Italy,” which song is part of the concert setlist featured from the Who’s That Girl World Tour?
- A Into the Groove
- B Like a Prayer
- C Vogue
Tracklist
1 . Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar on Me |
2 . Eddie Money – Shakin’ |
3 . Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer |
4 . Aerosmith – Dude (Looks Like A Lady) |
5 . Rainbow – All Night Long |
6 . Santana – Incident At Neshabur |
7 . Bruce Springsteen – Sherry Darling |
8 . Pretenders – Message of Love |
9 . Crosby Stills & Nash – Wasted on the Way |
10 . Yes – Tempus Fugit |
11 . Icehouse – Icehouse |
12 . Madonna – Into The Groove |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The “in-the-round” central stage allowed Def Leppard to perform with the audience surrounding them, a distinctive choice for the Hysteria Tour in 1988.
2. In “Shakin’,” the car’s speakers are memorably blown out, a detail that adds to the song’s rebellious energy.
3. The music video for “You Give Love a Bad Name” featured Jon Bon Jovi soaring over the crowd, adding drama to the visual representation of the song.
4. Aerosmith’s “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” underwent a significant shift from its initial working title, finalized with Desmond Child’s songwriting contribution.
5. The inaugural Monsters of Rock festival was headlined by Rainbow, setting the tone for future heavy metal events at Donington Park.
6. “Incident at Neshabur” followed an instrumental jam during Santana’s 20th Anniversary concert, showcasing their dynamic performance range.
7. “Sherry Darling” appears on the album The River, highlighting Bruce Springsteen’s exploration of life’s everyday stories.
8. The Pretenders’ performance on Fridays was introduced by Andy Kaufman, adding an unconventional comedic touch to their live broadcast.
9. The acoustic guitar plays a central role in the arrangement of “Wasted on the Way,” emphasizing Crosby, Stills & Nash’s signature harmonies.
10. “Tempus Fugit” is on the Drama album, where Trevor Horn took on lead vocals, marking a unique period in Yes’s history.
11. At The Ritz, Icehouse performed “Don’t Believe Anymore” following the intro, maintaining the concert’s atmospheric progression.
12. “Into the Groove,” featured in Madonna’s Ciao Italia release, captured her 1987 live tour energy, solidifying the song’s place in her early concert repertoire.
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