‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°182 – 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 : The Undertones, Depeche Mode, New Order, Broken English, Haysi Fantayzee, Boys Don’t Cry, The Damned, Adam & The Ants, Morrissey, Julian Cope, The Associates, Joy Division

They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.

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Tracklist

1 . The Undertones - It's Going to Happen! Featured on the 1981 album "Positive Touch". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . Depeche Mode - The Meaning of Love Featured on the 1982 album "A Broken Frame". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

3 . New Order - Temptation Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . Broken English - Coming On Strong Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

5 . Haysi Fantayzee - Sister Friction Featured on the 1983 album "Battle Hymns for Children Singing". Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

6 . Boys Don't Cry - I Wanna Be A Cowboy Featured on the 1986 album "Boys Don't Cry". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

7 . The Damned - Shadow Of Love Featured on the 1985 album "Phantasmagoria". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver Featured on the 1981 album "Prince Charming". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Morrissey - Everyday Is Like Sunday Featured on the 1988 album "Viva Hate". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . Julian Cope - China Doll Featured on the 1986 album "World Shut Your Mouth". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . The Associates - Club Country Featured on the 1982 album "Sulk". Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

12 . Joy Division - Atmosphere Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

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

1. The Undertones recorded the single at Wisseloord Studios in the Netherlands. This location provided the backdrop for their brass-instrument-infused track.

2. Depeche Mode's song from *A Broken Frame* is composed in C major. It’s accompanied by a quick tempo of about 150 BPM.

3. Bernard Sumner took vocal duties for New Order’s 1982 release, adding his signature touch to the track.

4. The video for “Comin’ On Strong” features the band in Ghostbusters-inspired outfits, adding a splash of cinematic humor to the music.

5. Jeremy Healy leads the vocals in “Sister Friction.” His distinct voice is a hallmark of the track's unique style.

6. The line "I wanna be a cowboy" stemmed from an evening of Clint Eastwood films, inspiring the track's creation.

7. Dave Vanian serves as the vocalist on “The Shadow of Love.” His voice emphasizes the gothic rock vibe of the song.

8. Adam and the Ants employed the dual-drum "Burundi beat" in their 1981 single, creating a rhythmic distinction.

9. Stephen Street co-wrote Morrissey's “Everyday Is Like Sunday,” contributing to its lyrical depth.

10. Danny Thompson added rich texture with the double bass on Julian Cope's single. His contribution stands out in the production.

11. "Club Country" by The Associates entered the UK Top 20, marking their chart success during a breakthrough period.

12. Joy Division's track features a shimmering sound from striking a tambourine on scissors, a testament to creative production techniques.

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