How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Forrest, Thompson Twins, Orange Juice, Dancing Girls, Fleetwood Mac, Bow Wow Wow, Strawberry Switchblade, Madness, The Boomtown Rats, Propaganda, Fat Boys, Kate Bush
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 80s Music Videos - week 20/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Forrest - Feel The NeedFeatured on the 1983 album "One Lover".
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2 . Thompson Twins - You Take Me UpFeatured on the 1984 album "Into the Gap".
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3 . Orange Juice - What Presence?!Featured on the 1984 album "The Orange Juice".
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4 . Dancing Girls - Nik KershawFeatured on the 1984 album "Human Racing".
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5 . Fleetwood Mac - EverywhereFeatured on the 1987 album "Tango in the Night".
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6 . Bow Wow Wow - See Jungle [Jungle Boy]Featured on the 1981 album "See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang, Yeah. City All Over! Go Ape Crazy!".
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7 . Strawberry Switchblade - Who Knows What Love Is?Featured on the 1985 album "Strawberry Switchblade".
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8 . Madness - Grey DayFeatured on the 1981 album "7".
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9 . The Boomtown Rats - Drag Me DownFeatured on the 1984 album "In the Long Grass".
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10 . Propaganda - DuelFeatured on the 1985 album "A Secret Wish".
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11 . Fat Boys - Are you ready for FreddyFeatured on the 1988 album "Coming Back Hard Again". |
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12 . Kate Bush - BreathingFeatured on the 1980 album "Never for Ever".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Forrest recorded his rendition of “Feel the Need in Me” in 1983. His version gained popularity, charting at number 17 in the UK and number 20 in the Netherlands, and was part of his album *One Lover*.
2. The Thompson Twins’ track “You Take Me Up” includes a prominent harmonica, contributing to its unique sound profile. The song became known for its workplace-themed lyrical imagery.
3. “What Presence?!” by Orange Juice was written by the band's leading member, Edwyn Collins. It marked a period of collaboration between Collins and producer Dennis Bovell.
4. Nik Kershaw developed his hit single using the Roland Juno-6 synthesizer. This choice helped define the song's characteristic intro and underscore his experimental approach.
5. The video for Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere” is loosely based on Alfred Noyes’s poem “The Highwayman.” The narrative-style video deviates from featuring the band members.
6. Christine McVie provided the lead vocals for Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere.” Her songwriting and vocal performance were central to the track’s success on both sides of the Atlantic.
7. The percussion-driven sound of Bow Wow Wow heavily features Burundi drum patterns, giving the band their distinctive rhythmic style. This influence can be heard throughout their debut album.
8. Madness's hit released in April 1981 was penned by Mike Barson. Known for its catchy tune and lively performances, the song remains a staple in the band's live shows.
9. The Boomtown Rats’ video for "Drag Me Down" visually represents a mining theme. This setting unites the narrative with the musicians' post-performance shots.
10. Propaganda’s “Duel” explores themes of romantic conflict, with lyrics likening love to a duel. Claudia Brücken's vocal delivery captures the emotional intensity of the topic.
11. In the Fat Boys’ track for *A Nightmare on Elm Street 4*, Robert Englund reprises his iconic role as Freddy Krueger. Elements of horrorcore fit their collaboration well.
12. Kate Bush’s single appeared on *Greenpeace – The Album*. It featured alongside other environmentally-themed tracks, marking Bush’s part in awareness efforts.