How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Madness, Peter Gabriel, KC & The Sunshine Band , Depeche Mode, Cameo, Adam Ant, Tanita Tikaram, Cabaret Voltaire, Ultravox, Transvision Vamp, Julian Cope, Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. In Madness’s “Wings of a Dove” music video, who pilots the airplane?
- A Suggs
- B Chas Smash
- C Both Suggs and Chas Smash
2. What primal emotion is “Shock the Monkey” actually about, according to Peter Gabriel?
- A Jealousy
- B Anger
- C Fear
3. Which record label initially declined to release KC’s “Give It Up”?
- A Epic Records
- B Meca Records
- C Atlantic Records
4. Which format was not among those used to release Depeche Mode’s “It’s Called a Heart” single?
- A Cassette
- B 7″ Vinyl
- C 12″ Vinyl
5. “Single Life” by Cameo infuses which unexpected genre into its funky sound?
- A Reggae
- B Jazz
- C Blues
6. Which music producer worked with Adam Ant on “Apollo 9”?
- A George Martin
- B Tony Visconti
- C Nigel Godrich
7. What was the B-side to Tanita Tikaram’s “Good Tradition” single?
- A Valentine Heart (Demo Version)
- B Cathedral Song
- C Twist in My Sobriety
8. What is the dominant sound style shift noted in Cabaret Voltaire’s “I Want You” from their previous work?
- A More trance-like
- B Dance-oriented
- C Acoustic
9. Who produced Ultravox’s “Reap the Wild Wind”?
- A Brian Eno
- B George Martin
- C Trevor Horn
10. “Revolution Baby” by Transvision Vamp was initially not a success. What happened after it was later reissued?
- A It reached number 30 in the UK
- B It reached number 77 in the UK
- C It reached number 50 in the UK
11. What title did Julian Cope’s “Charlotte Anne” achieve on U.S. charts?
- A Number one on the Billboard Hot 100
- B Number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
- C Number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks
12. Which tool did Lloyd Cole use while developing the song from the album “Rattlesnakes”?
- A DX7
- B Moog Synthesizer
- C Theremin
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here
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1 . Madness – Wings of a DoveFeatured on the 1983 album “Keep Moving”.
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2 . Peter Gabriel – Shock The MonkeyFeatured on the 1982 album “ 4“.
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3 . KC & The Sunshine Band – Give It UpFeatured on the 1983 album “All in a Night’s Work”.
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4 . Depeche Mode – It’s Called A HeartFeatured on the 1985 album “The Singles 81→85”.
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5 . Cameo – Single LifeFeatured on the 1985 album “Single Life”.
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6 . Adam Ant – Apollo 9Featured on the 1984 album “Vive Le Rock”.
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7 . Tanita Tikaram – Good TraditionFeatured on the 1988 album “Ancient Heart”.
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8 . Cabaret Voltaire – I Want YouFeatured on the 1985 album “The Covenant, the Sword and the Arm of the Lord”.
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9 . Ultravox – Reap The Wild WindFeatured on the 1982 album “Quartet”.
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10 . Transvision Vamp – Revolution BabyFeatured on the 1988 album “Pop Art”.
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11 . Julian Cope – Charlotte AnneFeatured on the 1988 album “My Nation Underground”. |
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12 . Lloyd Cole And The Commotions – Forest FireFeatured on the 1984 album “Rattlesnakes“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Wings of a Dove” shows both Suggs and Chas Smash in charge of flying the airplane. They provided a captivating visual element alongside the steel band and gospel choir.
2. Despite common misconceptions, Peter Gabriel’s “Shock the Monkey” is a metaphor for jealousy. The song dissects primal instincts, not animal rights.
3. Epic Records initially passed on “Give It Up,” allowing Meca Records to seize the opportunity, which led to the track’s commercial success.
4. “It’s Called a Heart” was released on both 7″ and 12″ vinyl but not on cassette. Its various formats reached listeners differently.
5. Cameo’s “Single Life” uniquely blends reggae influences with funk, giving it a genre-crossing appeal beyond its catchy lyrical theme.
6. Tony Visconti, famous for his work with Bowie, lent his production talent to Adam Ant’s “Apollo 9,” adding to its distinctive style.
7. The single “Good Tradition” by Tanita Tikaram featured “Valentine Heart (Demo Version)” on its B-side, contributing to its nostalgic charm.
8. Cabaret Voltaire’s “I Want You” marked their shift towards a dance-oriented sound, moving away from the more hypnotic vibe of prior work.
9. Legendary producer George Martin, of Beatles fame, brought his magic touch to Ultravox’s “Reap the Wild Wind,” enhancing its synth-pop feel.
10. After an initial lukewarm response, “Revolution Baby” was reissued, climbing to number 30 in the UK as Transvision Vamp’s popularity soared.
11. “Charlotte Anne” earned Julian Cope the number one spot on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, a rare feat for the alternative genre at the time.
12. Developing his track, Lloyd Cole utilized a DX7, among other tools, to craft the love song theme that captured his early spirited creativity.