‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°160 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Prefab Sprout, Wire, Teardrop Explodes , Blondie, Housemartins, English Beat, Culture Club, Julian Cope, Propaganda, Killing Joke, Queen, Black

They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.

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Tracklist

1 . Prefab Sprout - The King of Rock 'N' Roll Featured on the 1988 album "From Langley Park to Memphis". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . Wire - Eardrum Buzz Featured on the 1989 album "It's Beginning to and Back Again". Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Teardrop Explodes - Treason [Its Just A Story] Featured on the 1980 album "Kilimanjaro". Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

4 . Blondie - Island Of Lost Souls Featured on the 1982 album "The Hunter". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Housemartins - There Is Always Something There To Remind Me Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

6 . English Beat - Save It For Later Featured on the 1982 album "Special Beat Service". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

7 . Culture Club - It's A Miracle Featured on the 1983 album "Colour by Numbers". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

8 . Julian Cope - Eve's Volcano [Covered in Sin] Featured on the 1987 album "Saint Julian". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

9 . Propaganda - Dr Mabuse Featured on the 1984 album "A Secret Wish". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

10 . Killing Joke - America Featured on the 1988 album "Outside the Gate". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . Queen - Body Language Featured on the 1982 album "Hot Space". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Black - Everything Is Coming Up Roses Featured on the 1987 album "Wonderful Life". Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Thomas Dolby, known for his production skills, added a synth bass part to Prefab Sprout's song, lending his signature electronic touch to the track.

2. "Eardrum Buzz" was recorded at Terminal 24 Studios, giving Wire a separate creative space distinct from their main album sessions in Brussels.

3. Julian Cope played a central role in "Treason (It's Just a Story)". His influence was pivotal during the band's early period.

4. Blondie's music video was filmed in the Isles of Scilly, adding a visually intriguing setting to their calypso-inspired track.

5. Filmed at Bishop Douglass School, The Housemartins' final music video features band members dressed as schoolteachers, matching the educational theme.

6. The Beat's song employs an unconventional DADAAD guitar tuning, accidentally discovered by Dave Wakeling during his experimentation.

7. Originally titled "It's America," Culture Club's single underwent a name change before its release, reflecting perhaps a thematic shift.

8. Julian Cope's single features an extended remix titled "Vulcano Lungo (12" Remix)" on expanded editions, highlighting its volcanic energy.

9. Propaganda's debut single refers to the fictional character Dr. Mabuse, a criminal mastermind from Fritz Lang’s German expressionist films.

10. Killing Joke's video for "America" showcases their take on a presidential campaign, a dystopian satire with Jaz Coleman as Uncle Sam.

11. Arrow symbols (↑⬱) appear in Queen's "Body Language" title, creatively integrated into the art and video as visual motifs.

12. "Everything’s Coming Up Roses" takes its title phrase from a Sondheim musical number, though it remains a distinct composition by Black.

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