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.
1. Who was originally intended to duet with Robert Palmer on “Addicted to Love”?
- A Tina Turner
- B Whitney Houston
- C Chaka Khan
2. Which program featured “Generals and Majors” in 1980?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Countdown
- C The Old Grey Whistle Test
3. On which 1985 album does Level 42’s hit, peaking at No. 7 on the US Billboard, appear?
- A World Machine
- B Running in the Family
- C Staring at the Sun
4. Which TV program broadcast the live debut of Depeche Mode’s “Strangelove” in 1987?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Musikladen
- C Extratour
5. What song did Mark Knopfler perform during his 1985 Letterman appearance?
- A Walk of Life
- B Expresso Love
- C Brothers in Arms
6. Which famous songwriting trio wrote Dionne Warwick’s “Heartbreaker”?
- A The Gibb Brothers
- B Leiber and Stoller
- C Holland-Dozier-Holland
7. Who directed the music video for Bryan Ferry’s “Slave to Love”?
- A Jean-Baptiste Mondino
- B David Fincher
- C Michel Gondry
8. Whose song structure did Tom Waits borrow a line from for “Clap Hands”?
- A Lead Belly
- B Shirley Ellis
- C Ma Rainey
9. Which song was part of Joe Cocker’s live Night Calls era performance?
- A Unchain My Heart
- B You Can Leave Your Hat On
- C Shocked
10. During which album sessions was “Change It” recorded by Stevie Ray Vaughan?
- A Couldn’t Stand the Weather
- B Texas Flood
- C Soul to Soul
11. In which city was Rod Stewart’s “Lost In You” performance during the Out of Order tour recorded?
- A Boston
- B Philadelphia
- C New York
12. Which 1982 Springsteen song inspired Sean Penn’s film “The Indian Runner”?
- A Highway 29
- B Nebraska
- C Highway Patrolman
Tracklist
1 . Robert Palmer – Addicted To Love |
2 . XTC – Generals And Majors |
3 . Level 42 – Something About YouLevel 42 release their sixth studio album : ‘World Machine’ featuring ‘Something About You’ (1985) |
4 . Depeche Mode – Strangelove |
5 . Dire Straits – Expresso Love |
6 . Dionne Warwick – HeartbreakerDionne Warwick releases ‘Heartbreaker,’ an album produced by Barry Gibb (1982) |
7 . Bryan Ferry – Slave To Love |
8 . Tom Waits – Clap HandsIsland Records publish Tom Waits’ ninth album : ‘Rain Dogs’ (1985) |
9 . Joe Cocker – Shocked |
10 . Stevie Ray Vaughan – Change ItEpic publish Stevie Ray Vaughan’s third album : ‘Soul to Soul’ (1985) |
11 . Rod Stewart – Lost in You |
12 . Bruce Springsteen – Highway PatrolmanColumbia 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.