How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Flash and the Pan, The Bluebells, Pixies, Gary Numan, Neneh Cherry, David Bowie, Electric Light Orchestra, Depeche Mode, Anthrax, Judas Priest, Icehouse, Iron Maiden
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 80s Music Videos - week 27/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Flash and the Pan - Waiting For A TrainFeatured on the 1982 album "Headlines".
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2 . The Bluebells - Young At HeartFeatured on the 1984 album "Sisters".
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3 . Pixies - Here Comes Your ManFeatured on the 1989 album "Doolittle".
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4 . Gary Numan - We Are GlassFeatured on the 1980 album "Telekon".
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5 . Neneh Cherry - ManchildFeatured on the 1989 album "Raw Like Sushi".
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6 . David Bowie - Loving The AlienFeatured on the 1984 album "Tonight".
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7 . Electric Light Orchestra - I'm AliveFeatured on the 1980 album "Xanadu".
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8 . Depeche Mode - Shake The DiseaseFeatured on the 1985 album "The Singles 81→85".
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9 . Anthrax - IndiansFeatured on the 1987 album "Among The Living".
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10 . Judas Priest - Breaking The LawFeatured on the 1980 album "British Steel".
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11 . Icehouse - Great Southern LandFeatured on the 1982 album "Primitive Man". |
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12 . Iron Maiden - The Number Of The BeastFeatured on the 1982 album "The Number of the Beast".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "Waiting for a Train" by Flash and the Pan reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming their most successful single. The track was notably reworked several times, including remixes and different versions.
2. Bananarama first recorded "Young at Heart," but it gained significant popularity with The Bluebells' version. Its re-release in 1993, following a commercial, propelled it to number one in the UK Singles Chart.
3. Black Francis was inspired by a California earthquake when writing lyrics for "Doolittle." The song captures themes of transient lifestyles and natural disasters, a staple of the band's early work.
4. Gary Numan's first single after his guitar-free album, The Pleasure Principle, marked the return of guitars in his music. This track showcased a fusion of electronic and rock elements.
5. Nellee Hooper produced Neneh Cherry's second single from her debut album Raw Like Sushi. The track showcased Cherry's unique blend of pop and hip-hop influences.
6. Philip Glass influenced the backing vocals in David Bowie's track on Tonight. The choral elements drew upon motifs from Glass's opera, "Einstein on the Beach."
7. Electric Light Orchestra's track accompanies a key scene in the film Xanadu, highlighting the iconic contributions of the band to this musical fantasy film.
8. The Depeche Mode music video directed by Peter Care was filmed in Hounslow, capturing the urban landscape pivotal to the song's visual narrative.
9. The Anthrax track includes a cover of "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath," complimenting the band's thrash metal sound and showcasing their musical influences.
10. Judas Priest's music video features a mock bank robbery, an unusual choice depicting them taking a gold record, adding a twist of humor to their heavy metal image.
11. The Prophet 5 synthesizer gives "Great Southern Land" by Icehouse its distinctive atmospheric quality. The song evokes the vastness of the Australian landscape.
12. Iron Maiden's single prominently features the number 666, referencing the Book of Revelation and contributing to the controversy surrounding the song's release.