How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Madness, Mental As Anything, Thompson Twins, Johnny Hates Jazz, Public Image Limited, The Bangles, Saxon, The Stranglers, Classix Nouveaux, David Lee Roth, The Sisters of Mercy, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which chart position did Saxon’s cover of “Ride Like the Wind” achieve in the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 10
- B Number 33
- C Number 52
2. The Stranglers’ “Midnight Summer Dream” features unusual lyrical content inspired by what?
- A A drug-influenced dream
- B A political rally
- C Historical events
3. Which prior music group contributed to the formation of Classix Nouveaux?
- A X-Ray Spex
- B Public Image Ltd
- C The Jam
4. David Lee Roth’s “California Girls” features backing vocals from someone notable. Who is it?
- A Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys
- B Bruce Springsteen
- C Paul McCartney
5. The Sisters of Mercy filmed part of their music video for “Dominion/Mother Russia” in which ancient city?
- A Athens
- B Petra
- C Rome
6. Why was OMD’s “Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)” renamed for its single release?
- A To avoid confusion with another song
- B Because of copyright issues
- C Due to band member preference
7. Vanessa Carlton’s “Pretty Baby” competed against which song at the 2003 Teen Choice Awards?
- A “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne
- B “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé and Jay-Z
- C “All the Things She Said” by t.A.T.u
8. Kings of Leon’s “Revelry” was part of an album that marked their rise to mainstream success. Name the album.
- A Come Around Sundown
- B Only by the Night
- C Mechanical Bull
9. “Stand Inside Your Love” was influenced by which literary work’s original illustrator?
- A John Tenniel
- B Aubrey Beardsley
- C Gustave Doré
10. The song “You Can’t Steal My Love” by Mando Diao uses which key signature?
- A D Major
- B G Minor
- C A Minor
11. LeAnn Rimes’s “But I Do Love You” appeared on the soundtrack of which movie?
- A Pearl Harbor
- B Coyote Ugly
- C Moulin Rouge!
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here
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1 . Madness – Cardiac ArrestFeatured on the 1981 album “7”.
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2 . Mental As Anything – Live It UpFeatured on the 1985 album “Fundamental”.
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3 . Thompson Twins – Doctor! Doctor!Featured on the 1984 album “Into the Gap”.
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4 . Johnny Hates Jazz – Heart Of GoldFeatured on the 1987 album “Turn Back the Clock”.
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5 . Public Image Limited – RiseFeatured on the 1986 album “Album”.
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6 . The Bangles – Hero Takes A FallFeatured on the 1984 album “All Over the Place”.
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7 . Saxon – Ride Like the WindFeatured on the 1988 album “Destiny”.
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8 . The Stranglers – Midnight Summer DreamFeatured on the 1983 album “Feline”.
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9 . Classix Nouveaux – GuiltyFeatured on the 1981 album “Night People “.
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10 . David Lee Roth – California Girls
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11 . The Sisters of Mercy – Dominion Mother RussiaFeatured on the 1988 album “Floodland”. |
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12 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Maid Of OrleansFeatured on the 1981 album “Architecture And Morality“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Saxon’s cover of “Ride Like the Wind” achieved number 52 on the UK Singles Chart. The band, known for their heavy metal sound, lent their interpretation a distinct edge without reaching their former chart heights.
2. The lyrics of “Midnight Summer Dream” are inspired by drug-influenced visions. The song, taking a more experimental turn for The Stranglers, blends spoken words and melody to narrate its surreal journey.
3. Classix Nouveaux emerged from the remnants of the punk band X-Ray Spex. This history of musical evolution sheds light on their transition from punk to new wave.
4. Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys provides backing vocals for Roth’s “California Girls.” His contribution added a layer of authenticity that resonated with fans of both the original and the cover.
5. The Sisters of Mercy filmed the music video for “Dominion/Mother Russia” in Petra, Jordan. The dramatic ancient backdrop complemented the song’s themes and imagery.
6. OMD’s “Maid of Orleans” was renamed to avoid confusion with their previous single “Joan of Arc.” The new title helped distinguish between the two similarly themed releases.
7. “Pretty Baby” by Vanessa Carlton was nominated against “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the Teen Choice Awards. Though it did not win, it highlighted the competitive music landscape of the early 2000s.
8. “Revelry” appeared on Kings of Leon’s “Only by the Night” album, coinciding with their rise to mainstream fame. The album also featured major hits like “Sex on Fire.”
9. “Stand Inside Your Love” reflects Aubrey Beardsley’s illustrative work on “Salomé.” The song’s music video draws inspiration from both the play and its visual interpretations.
10. “You Can’t Steal My Love” is composed in D Major. Mando Diao’s song reflects their spirit through this key, which pairs well with their energetic style.
11. “But I Do Love You” was featured in the film “Coyote Ugly.” The soundtrack included several tracks by Rimes, supporting the movie’s narrative and nostalgic appeal.