This week In ’80s Throwback’ 38/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Bruce Springsteen, Genesis, Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Bon Jovi, Barbra Streisand, Enya

They are the ’80s Throwback’ artists selected among the 413 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which band originally wrote "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)"?

  • A Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
  • B Gary Glitter and Mike Leander
  • C Kenny Laguna and Ritchie Cordell

2. What imagery is central to the music video for Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days”?

  • A A desert trek
  • B A sandlot baseball game
  • C A cityscape at dawn

3. What is unique about the Genesis video for “Abacab”?

  • A The band plays underwater
  • B Band members mime brass parts
  • C It’s filmed in black and white

4. Which film is linked to Luther Vandross’s “Give Me the Reason” video?

  • A Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
  • B Ruthless People
  • C Back to the Future

5. What distinguishes “Escapade” among Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 singles?

  • A First US single
  • B Last charted single
  • C Third US single

6. Which award was the Lenny Kravitz video for “Let Love Rule” nominated for?

  • A Best Cinematography
  • B Best Editing
  • C Best New Artist in a Video

7. What describes the singles style for Tina Turner's "Two People"?

  • A Dance remix
  • B Ballad
  • C Glam rock

8. From where is the phrase in Bob Dylan’s song that also appears in a Leonard Cohen track?

  • A “Bird on the Wire”
  • B “Love Calls You By Your Name”
  • C “Hallelujah”

9. What influences Nick Cave’s “Deanna”?

  • A A movie plot
  • B A recent relationship
  • C Classical literature

10. How was Bon Jovi’s “Lay Your Hands on Me” music video primarily compiled?

  • A Tour footage
  • B Studio sessions
  • C Behind-the-scenes clips

11. Who wrote the main songs for Barbra Streisand’s album Guilty?

  • A Paul McCartney
  • B Barry and Robin Gibb
  • C Elton John

12. What 1990 film features the Enya song “Exile”?

  • A LA Story
  • B Ghost
  • C Dances with Wolves

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Tracklist

1 . Joan Jett & The Blackhearts . Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Joan Jett

2 . Bruce Springsteen . Glory Days

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Bruce Springsteen. 'Big Boss . Lula'

3 . Genesis . No Reply At All

Lifted from : Genesis release their eleventh album 'Abacab' featuring the title track and 'No Reply at All' (1981)

4 . Luther Vandross . Give Me the Reason

Lifted from : Epic publish Luther Vandross' fifth album . 'Give Me the Reason' co-produced with Marcus Miller (1986)

5 . Janet Jackson . Escapade

Lifted from : Janet Jackson releases her fourth album . 'Rhythm Nation 1814' featuring 'Miss You Much,' 'Escapade,' 'Black Cat' and 'Love Will Never Do (Without You)' (1989)

6 . Lenny Kravitz . Let Love Rule

Lifted from : Virgin Records publish Lenny Kravitz' debut album . 'Let Love Rule' (1989)

7 . Tina Turner . Two People

Lifted from : Capitol publish Tina Turner's sixth solo album . 'Break Every Rule' featuring 'Typical Male' (1986)

8 . Bob Dylan . Political World

Lifted from : Bob Dylan releases his twenty-sixth album produced by Daniel Lanois . 'Oh Mercy' (1989)

9 . Nick Cave . The Bad Seeds . Deanna

Lifted from : Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds release their fifth album . 'Tender Prey' (1988)

10 . Bon Jovi . Lay Your Hands On Me

Lifted from : Bon Jovi release 'New Jersey,' their fourth album featuring 'Bad Medicine' and 'I'll Be There for You' (1988)

11 . Barbra Streisand . Woman in Love

Lifted from : Barbra Streisand releases her twenty-second album . 'Guilty' featuring 'Woman in Love' (1980)

12 . Enya . Exile

Lifted from : Enya releases 'Watermark,' her second studio album featuring 'Orinoco Flow' (1988)

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

1. Gary Glitter and Mike Leander originally penned "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)", making it a cover for Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. The song was first released in 1973.

2. The “Glory Days” video by Bruce Springsteen features a nostalgic baseball game, echoing the song’s theme of reminiscing about youth and former glories.

3. In the music video for “Abacab”, members of Genesis humorously mimed playing brass instruments, contributing to its unique visual flair.

4. “Give Me the Reason” by Luther Vandross integrates footage from the film Ruthless People, using green-screen technology for its scenes.

5. “Escapade” was released as the third US single from Janet Jackson's incredibly successful Rhythm Nation 1814 album, notable for its widespread chart success.

6. The video for Lenny Kravitz's “Let Love Rule” was nominated for Best New Artist in a Video at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards.

7. Tina Turner’s “Two People” is characterized as a ballad, fitting its role in the Break Every Rule promotional campaign and single lineup.

8. The lyric in Bob Dylan’s song echoes a phrase in Leonard Cohen’s “Love Calls You By Your Name”, highlighting a subtle lyrical connection.

9. Nick Cave’s “Deanna” draws on his personal life, specifically a recent relationship, adding a layer of intimacy to its garage rock sound.

10. The Bon Jovi video for “Lay Your Hands on Me” features tour footage, showcasing the band’s energetic performance style during the Jersey Syndicate Tour.

11. The album Guilty by Barbra Streisand prominently features songs written by Barry and Robin Gibb, frontmen of the Bee Gees.

12. Enya’s “Exile” appears in the 1991 film LA Story, tying the song’s ethereal sound to the film’s narrative through its video inclusion.

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