This week In ’80s Throwback’ 39/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Robert Palmer, XTC, Level 42, Depeche Mode, Dire Straits, Dionne Warwick, Bryan Ferry, Tom Waits, Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen

They are the ’80s Throwback’ artists selected among the 445 Posts we publish this week.

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Tracklist

1 . Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love Lifted from : We Remember Robert Palmer

2 . XTC - Generals And Majors Lifted from : On Australian TV, XTC (1980)

3 . Level 42 - Something About You Lifted from : Level 42 release their sixth studio album : 'World Machine' featuring 'Something About You' (1985)

4 . Depeche Mode - Strangelove Lifted from : Depeche Mode release 'Music for the Masses,' their sixth album featuring 'Strangelove' and 'Never Let Me Down Again' (1987)

5 . Dire Straits - Expresso Love Lifted from : On TV today, Mark Knopfler with David Letterman (1985)

6 . Dionne Warwick - Heartbreaker Lifted from : Dionne Warwick releases 'Heartbreaker,' an album produced by Barry Gibb (1982)

7 . Bryan Ferry - Slave To Love Lifted from : Happy Birthday Bryan Ferry. 'The Life of Bryan'

8 . Tom Waits - Clap Hands Lifted from : Island Records publish Tom Waits' ninth album : 'Rain Dogs' (1985)

9 . Joe Cocker - Shocked Lifted from : Joe Cocker sings in Munich (1982)

10 . Stevie Ray Vaughan - Change It Lifted from : Epic publish Stevie Ray Vaughan's third album : 'Soul to Soul' (1985)

11 . Rod Stewart - Lost in You Lifted from : Rod Stewart rock Philadelphia (1988)

12 . Bruce Springsteen - Highway Patrolman Lifted from : Columbia publish Bruce Springsteen's sixth and solo album : 'Nebraska' (1982)

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

1. Chaka Khan was intended to duet with Robert Palmer on "Addicted to Love," but her label didn't approve the release. She is credited in the album notes for vocal arrangements.

2. "Generals and Majors" by XTC was featured on the Australian TV program Countdown in 1980. The show was known for promoting contemporary singles through its segments.

3. Level 42's hit appeared on the album "World Machine" in 1985. It reached the Top 10 in various charts including the US Billboard.

4. Depeche Mode's "Strangelove" had its live debut on German TV's Extratour in 1987 before the single's release. It became a mainstay in their live repertoire.

5. Mark Knopfler performed "Expresso Love" during his 1985 appearance on Late Night with David Letterman. It coincided with Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms tour.

6. The Bee Gees, Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, wrote Dionne Warwick's "Heartbreaker." It became a major internationally acclaimed hit in 1982.

7. Jean-Baptiste Mondino directed the music video for Bryan Ferry's "Slave to Love." The video featured a stylish cinematography aligning with Ferry's artistic vision.

8. Tom Waits borrowed lines from Shirley Ellis's "The Clapping Song" for his track "Clap Hands." It appears on his album Rain Dogs, featuring Marc Ribot's guitar work.

9. "Shocked" was part of Joe Cocker's live performances during his Night Calls era. These shows included a mix of covers and original tracks.

10. Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Change It" was recorded during the "Soul to Soul" album sessions. It marked a collaboration with songwriter Doyle Bramhall.

11. Rod Stewart's "Lost In You" performance was recorded in Philadelphia during his Out of Order Tour. The venue, The Spectrum, hosted multiple shows in 1988.

12. Bruce Springsteen's "Highway Patrolman" inspired Sean Penn's film "The Indian Runner." Its narrative follows a lawman's struggle with familial ties and duty.

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