How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Godley & Creme, Prefab Sprout, Tenpole Tudor, U2, Simple Minds, China Crisis, Stray Cats, Queen, Depeche Mode, The Fixx, Orange Juice, Fuzzbox
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 80s Music Videos - week 17/52 - click here
Tracklist
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1 . Godley & Creme - CryFeatured on the 1985 album "The History Mix Volume 1 ".
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2 . Prefab Sprout - If You Don't Love Me
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3 . Tenpole Tudor - Swords Of A Thousand MenFeatured on the 1981 album "Eddie, Old Bob, Dick and Gary ".
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4 . U2 - A Celebration
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5 . Simple Minds - All The Things She SaidFeatured on the 1985 album "Once Upon a Time ".
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6 . China Crisis - Black Man RayFeatured on the 1985 album "Flaunt the Imperfection ".
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7 . Stray Cats - Stray Cat StrutFeatured on the 1981 album "Stray Cats ".
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8 . Queen - A Kind of MagicFeatured on the 1986 album "A Kind of Magic".
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9 . Depeche Mode - People Are PeopleFeatured on the 1984 album "Some Great Reward ".
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10 . The Fixx - Stand Or FallFeatured on the 1982 album "Shuttered Room".
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11 . Orange Juice - Rip It UpFeatured on the 1982 album "Rip It Up ". |
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12 . Fuzzbox - Rules and RegulationsFeatured on the 1986 album "Bostin' Steve Austin ".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Prefab Sprout's "If You Don't Love Me" made its debut on a compilation album, specifically the career-spanning "A Life of Surprises: The Best of Prefab Sprout." The track was previously unreleased.
2. "Swords of a Thousand Men" achieved a Silver certification. Its lively and historical lyrics earned wide recognition upon release.
3. "A Celebration" by U2 featured "Trash, Trampoline and the Party Girl" on its B-side. This track was recorded remarkably quickly, in about 40 minutes.
4. Simple Minds' "All the Things She Said" took influence from an article about Polish political prisoners. Lyrics incorporated quotes from wives of these prisoners.
5. In "Black Man Ray," China Crisis pays homage to Ray Charles and artist Man Ray through a catchy wordplay in the song's title.
6. The Stray Cats' "Stray Cat Strut" features the same chord progression as "Hit the Road Jack." The track channels the rockabilly vibe through its playful lyrics.
7. Queen's "A Kind of Magic" was penned by Roger Taylor. Mercury transformed it into a dance-friendly single.
8. Depeche Mode's "People Are People" heavily utilizes a synthesizer, aligning with their electronic signature sound of the 1980s.
9. "Stand or Fall" by The Fixx makes a Cold War reference with "red and blue forces," highlighting 1980s international tensions.
10. Orange Juice's "Rip It Up" features a synthesizer prominently. This innovation marked a departure from their earlier guitar-centric sound.
11. Fuzzbox's "Rules and Regulations" topped the UK Indie Chart. The track was part of their debut EP that achieved significant indie success.