How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Strawberry Switchblade, The Art of Noise, Culture Club, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Big Country, Freur, XTC, Men At Work, Billy Joel, Mike Oldfield, Queen, David Essex
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 80s Music Videos - week 16/52 - click here
Tracklist
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1 . Strawberry Switchblade - Let Her GoFeatured on the 1985 album "Strawberry Switchblade".
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2 . The Art of Noise - Peter Gunn (w/ Duane Eddy)Featured on the 1986 album "In Visible Silence".
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3 . Culture Club - Move AwayFeatured on the 1986 album "From Luxury to Heartache".
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4 . Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Don't Come Around Here No MoreFeatured on the 1985 album "Southern Accents".
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5 . Big Country - Look AwayFeatured on the 1986 album "The Seer".
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6 . Freur - Doot DootFeatured on the 1983 album "Doot-Doot".
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7 . XTC - Ball and ChainFeatured on the 1982 album "English Settlement".
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8 . Men At Work - OverkillFeatured on the 1983 album "Cargo".
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9 . Billy Joel - The Longest TimeFeatured on the 1983 album "An Innocent Man".
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10 . Mike Oldfield - Five Miles Out (w/ Maggie Reilly)Featured on the 1982 album "Five Miles Out".
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11 . Queen - I Want To Break FreeFeatured on the 1984 album "The Works". |
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12 . David Essex - Fallen Angels RidingFeatured on the 1984 album "This One's For You".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Matt Forrest directed the music video for "Peter Gunn," lending his visual touch to this award-winning cover. The track gained notoriety beyond its Grammy-winning status partly through this video.
2. The music video for "Move Away" depicts silent film stars played by Culture Club members. It creatively blends vintage aesthetics with modern pop, adding a unique narrative layer.
3. The inspiration behind "Don't Come Around Here No More" was Stevie Nicks telling Joe Walsh to leave. This encounter sparked a creative pathway that shaped Petty's eventual lyrics.
4. Big Country's "Look Away" began as "The Outlaw," a fitting title for its adventurous themes. This transformative process mirrored the band's stylistic evolution.
5. Freur once used an unpronounceable symbol as their band name before settling on "Freur." This little-known fact embodies their innovative, boundary-pushing spirit.
6. "Ball and Chain" by XTC drew inspiration from The Beatles' "Getting Better." Moulding's homage weaves together past and present, echoing classic pop sensibilities.
7. "Overkill" explores fame and addiction, reflecting Colin Hay's personal battles. Its introspective lyrics strike a poignant chord amid catchy rhythms.
8. Billy Joel's "The Longest Time" pays homage to the doo-wop style of the 50s. This nostalgic tribute highlights his musical roots and creative versatility.
9. In "Five Miles Out," Mike Oldfield used a vocoder to process his vocals. This distinctive approach added a futuristic layer to the song’s soundscape.
10. Fred Mandel expertly handled the synthesizer in "I Want to Break Free." His work on the Roland Jupiter-8 added a distinct sonic flair to this Queen classic.
11. David Essex's "Falling Angels Riding" appeared on the "Unplayed Hits" compilation. This collection recaptured interest in Essex's eclectic repertoire.
12. The music video for "Heavy on My Heart" was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Steadfast Tin Soldier." It merges enchanting visuals with Anastacia's emotive storytelling.