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 Undertones, Metallica, The Cure, Madness, The Damned, Kingdom Come, The Bangles, Bauhaus, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Morrissey, Spandau Ballet, Trans~X
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 80s Music Videos - week 18/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Undertones - My Perfect CousinFeatured on the 1980 album "Hypnotised".
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2 . Metallica - OneFeatured on the 1988 album "…And Justice for All".
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3 . The Cure - LullabyFeatured on the 1989 album "Disintegration".
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4 . Madness - Night Boat to CairoFeatured on the 1979 album "One Step Beyond…".
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5 . The Damned - Grimly FiendishFeatured on the 1985 album "Phantasmagoria".
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6 . Kingdom Come - Do you like itFeatured on the 1989 album "In Your Face".
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7 . The Bangles - Going Down to LiverpoolFeatured on the 1984 album "All Over the Place".
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8 . Bauhaus - Kick in the EyeFeatured on the 1981 album "Mask".
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9 . 'Weird Al' Yankovic - Eat ItFeatured on the 1984 album ""Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D".
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10 . Morrissey - Interesting Drug
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11 . Spandau Ballet - MuscleboundFeatured on the 1981 album "Journeys to Glory". |
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12 . Trans~X - Living On VideoFeatured on the 1983 album "Living on Video".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "My Perfect Cousin" was inspired by a real cousin of The Undertones member, a clever twist on familial competition immortalized through punk.
2. Metallica's track draws its intense story from "Johnny Got His Gun", mirroring the novel’s stark portrayal of war’s impact.
3. The Cure's video won British Video of the Year, recognized for its stark design and creative direction under Tim Pope.
4. Madness donned pith helmets for a characteristic touch in their promotional video, blending humor with colonial nostalgia.
5. The Damned tweaked Grimly Feendish's name to sidestep copyright constraints, humor intact but lawyers satisfied.
6. "Do You Like It" headlines Kingdom Come’s “In Your Face”, a hard rock reminder to listen closely.
7. Leonard Nimoy drove the star power home in The Bangles' music video, quite literally as a chauffeur.
8. Bauhaus' single shines on “Mask”, resonating with its post-punk ethos and integral murkiness.
9. Yankovic's parody topped charts in Australia—a testament to universal love for culinary humor.
10. Andy Rourke lent his bass prowess to Morrissey's "Interesting Drug", adding post-Smiths flair to the track.
11. Spandau Ballet’s release marched in Reformation’s ranks, adding to their early discography.
12. Originally, Laurie Ann Gill's vocals hooked listeners on Trans‑X’s electronica, yet she often uncredited.