How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Teardrop Explodes, Eurythmics, Working Week, Voice Of The Beehive, Rick Springfield, Dead Or Alive, Ryuichi Sakamoto & Thomas Dolby, The Church, The Style Council, Sisters of Mercy, Iggy Pop, Ultravox
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 80s Music Videos - week 11/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
 |
1 . The Teardrop Explodes - RewardFeatured on the 1980 album "Kilimanjaro".
|
|
|
2 . Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams [Are Made of This]Featured on the 1983 album "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)".
|
|
|
3 . Working Week - Inner City BluesFeatured on the 1985 album "Working Nights".
|
|
|
4 . Voice Of The Beehive - I Walk the EarthFeatured on the 1988 album "Let It Bee".
|
|
|
5 . Rick Springfield - Rock of LifeFeatured on the 1988 album "Rock of Life".
|
|
|
6 . Dead Or Alive - That's the Way [I Like It]Featured on the 1984 album "Sophisticated Boom Boom".
|
|
|
7 . Ryuichi Sakamoto & Thomas Dolby - Field Work
|
|
|
8 . The Church - Under the Milky WayFeatured on the 1988 album "Under the Milky Way".
|
|
|
9 . The Style Council - Speak Like A ChildFeatured on the 1983 album "Introducing The Style Council".
|
|
|
10 . Sisters of Mercy - Dominion / Mother RussiaFeatured on the 1987 album "Floodland".
|
|
|
11 . Iggy Pop - ShadesFeatured on the 1986 album "Blah-Blah-Blah". |
|
|
12 . Ultravox - Visions in BlueFeatured on the 1983 album "Quartet ".
|
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Eurythmics hit number one with "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1983. Its successful chart performance continued internationally, making it a classic of the synth-pop era.
2. Marvin Gaye originally recorded "Inner City Blues," featured on his 1971 album *What's Going On*. Known for its commentary on socio-economic issues, it's a quintessential example of Gaye's influence on soul and funk.
3. "I Walk the Earth" was the B-side for Voice of the Beehive's debut single "Just A City." This English-American band was founded by sisters Tracey Bryn and Melissa Brooke Belland in London during the late 1980s.
4. Springfield's "Rock of Life" lyrics were inspired during time spent with his newborn son. The song encapsulates his personal reflections and depicts a rock musician's life balance.
5. The band Dead or Alive covered "That's the Way (I Like It)", originally by KC and the Sunshine Band. The 1975 disco hit was successful upon its initial release and later gained new life in the 1980s.
6. "Field Work" features a collaboration between Ryuichi Sakamoto and Thomas Dolby. Released in 1985, the track pairs two pioneers of electronic music, blending Japanese and Western styles.
7. The Church's "Under the Milky Way" was featured in the film Donnie Darko. The track is notable for its ethereal sound and enduring popularity since its 1988 release.
8. Paul Weller, known from The Jam, was the writer and producer behind The Style Council's "Speak Like a Child." This debut single marked a successful transition into a new musical phase.
9. "Dominion/Mother Russia," a track by The Sisters of Mercy, lasts approximately 7:00 minutes. It's a significant piece from their album Floodland, featuring epic themes and layered production.
10. David Bowie co-wrote and produced "Shades" alongside Iggy Pop. Their collaborative history dates back to the 1970s, with "Shades" showcasing their creative synergy.
11. Ultravox's "Visions in Blue" was produced by George Martin, commonly known as "the fifth Beatle." His production added a polished touch to the track, aligning with the band's synth-pop style.
12. PJ Harvey's "A Place Called Home" originates from 2000. Featured on the album *Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea*, the song blends introspective lyrics with indie rock sounds.