How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Pet Shop Boys, AC/DC, Squeeze, Beastie Boys, Jim Steinman, Glenn Frey, The Cure, The Clash, The Specials, Joan Armatrading, Madonna
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWELVE more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 80s Music Videos - week 28/52 - click here
Tracklist
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1 . Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two TribesFeatured on the 1984 album "Welcome To The Pleasuredome".
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2 . Pet Shop Boys - It's A SinFeatured on the 1987 album "Actually".
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3 . AC/DC - DangerFeatured on the 1985 album "Fly On the Wall".
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4 . Squeeze - Last Time ForeverFeatured on the 1985 album "Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti".
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5 . Beastie Boys - No Sleep Till BrooklynFeatured on the 1986 album "Licensed To Ill".
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6 . Jim Steinman - Rock and Roll Dreams Come ThroughFeatured on the 1981 album "Bad for Good".
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7 . Glenn Frey - Smuggler's BluesFeatured on the 1984 album "The Allnighter".
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8 . The Cure - The Walk
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9 . The Clash - Rock the CasbahFeatured on the 1982 album "Combat Rock".
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10 . The Specials - Rat Race
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11 . Joan Armatrading - Me Myself IFeatured on the 1980 album "Me Myself I". |
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12 . Madonna - Papa Don't PreachFeatured on the 1986 album "True Blue".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. 'Two Tribes' snagged the Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 1984. The track reigned on the UK charts, making waves with its anti-war effects.
2. A. 'It's A Sin' cleverly uses a recording of a Mass from Westminster Cathedral. The track's confession-like themes echo through its dramatic synth beats.
3. B. The blues guitar provides the key backbone for AC/DC's 'Danger,' adding a gritty, stripped-down sound to their signature rock flair.
4. B. Squeeze incorporated sounds from 'The Shining' into the 12-inch version of 'Last Time Forever.' These eerie samples are mysterious and distinct.
5. A. 'No Sleep Till Brooklyn' winks at Motörhead's album 'No Sleep 'til Hammersmith.' The title nod highlights the band's rock-meets-rap style.
6. B. The song was initially meant for Meat Loaf, but circumstances pushed Jim Steinman to record 'Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through' himself.
7. B. 'Smuggler's Blues' found fame beyond radio, inspiring a Miami Vice episode title and featuring Glenn Frey on-screen.
8. B. The Oberheim OB-8 gave 'The Walk' its synthetic edge, marking The Cure's experimentation with electronic sounds.
9. A. Topper Headon, creator of the notable drum pattern, missed the 'Rock the Casbah' video session due to personal issues.
10. A. 'Rat Race' opens with a distinctive piano intro, a John Barry-inspired nod, setting the stage for The Specials' critique of societal norms.
11. B. Marcus Miller's bass work is part of what makes 'Me Myself I' memorable. His talents add a notable depth to Joan Armatrading's classic track.
12. B. Madonna's 'True Blue' spun out a quintet of top-five hits, showcasing her pop dominance with catchy, chart-topping tunes.