How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, XTC, INXS, Living in a Box, Nik Kershaw, Edelweiss, Kajagoogoo, Dead Or Alive, The Jam, Roxy Music, Visage, Go West
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - In The Ghetto
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2 . XTC - Dear God
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3 . INXS - Listen Like ThievesFeatured on the 1985 album "Listen Like Thieves".
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4 . Living in a Box - Scales of JusticeFeatured on the 1987 album "Living In A Box".
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5 . Nik Kershaw - I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on MeFeatured on the 1983 album "Human Racing".
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6 . Edelweiss - Bring Me EdelweissFeatured on the 1988 album "Wonderful World of Edelweiss".
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7 . Kajagoogoo - Hang On NowFeatured on the 1983 album "White Feathers".
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8 . Dead Or Alive - In Too DeepFeatured on the 1985 album "Youthquake".
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9 . The Jam - Funeral Pyre
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10 . Roxy Music - AvalonFeatured on the 1982 album "Avalon".
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11 . Visage - Night Train Music VideoFeatured on the 1982 album "The Anvil". |
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12 . Go West - Call MeFeatured on the 1985 album "Go West".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The B-side to "In the Ghetto" was "The Moon Is in the Gutter." This track accompanied their debut single, marking a notable entry into the alternative music scene.
2. The inspiration for “Dear God” came from a series of children’s books titled *Dear God*. Partridge felt they exploited sensitive themes and used the song to critique such narratives.
3. A live version of "Listen Like Thieves" was recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall. This performance contributed to the album's 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition.
4. “Scales of Justice” tackles personal struggles, focusing on themes such as financial difficulty and the balance of fairness, woven into its catchy chorus.
5. Nik Kershaw wrote "I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me" addressing fears around nuclear weapons. The track reflects concerns prevalent in the early 1980s, wrapped in a pop tune.
6. Edelweiss’s track included extensive sampling, but not from "Bohemian Rhapsody." Instead, it utilized ABBA and yodeling, among other elements.
7. "Hang on Now" was released before Limahl left Kajagoogoo. It was the last single with his lead vocals before his departure reshaped the band's dynamics.
8. Stock Aitken Waterman produced Dead or Alive’s track on Youthquake. Their distinct style is evident in the band's dance-oriented hits.
9. "Funeral Pyre" by The Jam was a stand-alone single unlinked to an album. Its independent placement was a unique element in their discography.
10. Yannick Étienne provided the notable vocal feature on "Avalon." Her contribution added a haunting dimension to Roxy Music’s classic track.
11. Francesca von Habsburg appeared in Visage's "Night Train" video without recording vocals. Her presence added visual flair to the 1982 production.
12. "Call Me" by Go West was paired with "Man in My Mirror" in the 1986 remix album. The single achieved chart success in both the UK and the US.