How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kim Carnes, Madness, Echo & The Bunnymen, Electric Light Orchestra, John Farnham, Stray Cats, Thompson Twins, Chris De Burgh, Spandau Ballet, David Sylvian, Paul McCartney, Siouxsie And The Banshees
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What phrase inspired the Kim Carnes track “Draw of the Cards”?
- A Ace up your sleeve
- B Roll of the dice
- C Draw of the cards
2. Which vehicle features in the music video of the 1982 stand-alone single?
- A 1959 Morris Minor
- B 1967 Mustang
- C 1974 Ford Pinto
3. Echo & the Bunnymen included a cover of which band’s song as a B-side?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B The Beatles
- C The Who
4. Which phrase in French is part of the Electric Light Orchestra track?
- A Gardez votre rêve
- B Touche votre étoile
- C Marchez avec moi
5. John Farnham’s single has what B-side?
- A Let Me Out
- B Stay Quiet
- C Whisper Softly
6. What was the peak Billboard Hot 100 position for “(She’s) Sexy + 17”?
- A 5
- B 9
- C 13
7. The 1984 single “Into the Gap” addresses which serious theme?
- A Climate change
- B Domestic violence
- C Economic disparity
8. Chris de Burgh’s “The Ecstasy of Flight” includes which subtitle?
- A I Love the Dawn
- B I Love the Night
- C I Love the Sky
9. What inspired the composition style of the band’s 1983 single?
- A Gothic literature
- B John Barry’s film scores
- C Jazz improvisation
10. David Sylvian’s single cover features a reference to which event or artwork?
- A The Blue Rider painting
- B Guernica by Picasso
- C The Scream by Munch
11. The 1989 single’s Club Lovejoys Mix was prepared on what date?
- A July 25, 1989
- B August 15, 1989
- C June 10, 1989
12. What was misspelled on the U.S. 12-inch of the band’s 1981 single?
- A Voodoo Stomp
- B Congo Conga
- C Jungle Jump
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 33/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Kim Carnes – Draw Of The CardsFeatured on the 1981 album “Mistaken Identity”.
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2 . Madness – Driving in My CarFeatured on the 1982 album “The Rise & Fall”.
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3 . Echo & The Bunnymen – Seven SeasFeatured on the 1984 album “Ocean Rain“.
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4 . Electric Light Orchestra – Hold On TightFeatured on the 1981 album “Time”.
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5 . John Farnham – Pressure DownFeatured on the 1986 album “Whispering Jack”.
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6 . Stray Cats – [She’s] Sexy & 17Featured on the 1983 album “Rant n’ Rave with the Stray Cats”.
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7 . Thompson Twins – Sister of MercyFeatured on the 1984 album “Into the Gap”.
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8 . Chris De Burgh – The Ecstasy Of Flight [I Love The Night]Featured on the 1984 album “Man On The Line”.
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9 . Spandau Ballet – GoldFeatured on the 1983 album “True”.
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10 . David Sylvian – The Ink In The WellFeatured on the 1984 album “Brilliant Trees“.
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11 . Paul McCartney – This OneFeatured on the 1989 album “Flowers in the Dirt“. |
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12 . Siouxsie And The Banshees – Arabian KnightsFeatured on the 1981 album “Juju“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kim Carnes built the song around the phrase “draw of the cards,” adding a metaphorical layer to the lyrics. This phrase was inspired by a visit to a hospitalized guitarist.
2. The band drove a classic 1959 Morris Minor called “Maddiemobile” in the video, reflecting their quirky style. Fun Boy Three made a cameo, attempting to catch a lift.
3. Echo & the Bunnymen included a live cover of The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love” on the B-side. This showcased their ability to reinterpret classics.
4. The track features “Gardez votre rêve,” translating roughly to “hold on to your dream.” This bilingual touch was a notable lyrical element.
5. “Let Me Out” was the B-side to John Farnham’s single, complementing his release from the Whispering Jack album. This song mirrored the main track’s theme.
6. “(She’s) Sexy + 17” reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a significant hit for the Stray Cats during their 1980s peak.
7. The song explores domestic violence, inspired by a French legal case. It reflects on societal issues through the band’s pop-rock lens.
8. The subtitle “I Love the Night” forms part of the full title. It’s regularly noted in discographies for its contribution to the song’s thematic style.
9. The single was inspired by John Barry’s iconic film scores, infusing the band’s new wave style with cinematic elements typical of Barry’s work.
10. The cover features Sylvian with a poster of Picasso’s “Guernica,” illustrating the single’s deep-rooted artistic influences and visual storytelling.
11. The Club Lovejoys Mix came to be on July 25, 1989, expanding the track’s reach with a fresh twist. This remix was part of its promotional strategy.
12. “Congo Conga” was erroneously printed as “Conga Conga” on the U.S. 12-inch. Such details spice up the band’s discographic history.