How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Frida, XTC, Cabaret Voltaire, Lords Of The New Church, T’Pau, New Order, Scarlet Fantastic, Gary Numan, U2, Heaven 17, Men At Work, Tears For Fears
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Frida – I Know There’s Something Going OnFeatured on the 1982 album “Something’s Going On”.
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2 . XTC – All You Pretty GirlsFeatured on the 1984 album “The Big Express”.
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3 . Cabaret Voltaire – SensoriaFeatured on the 1984 album “Micro-Phonies”.
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4 . Lords Of The New Church – Dance With MeFeatured on the 1983 album “Is Nothing Sacred?”.
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5 . T’Pau – Secret GardenFeatured on the 1988 album “Rage”.
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6 . New Order – State Of The NationFeatured on the 1986 album “Brotherhood”.
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7 . Scarlet Fantastic – No MemoryFeatured on the 1988 album “24 hrs”.
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8 . Gary Numan – She’s Got ClawsFeatured on the 1981 album “Dance”.
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9 . U2 – DesireFeatured on the 1988 album “Rattle And Hum“.
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10 . Heaven 17 – Crushed By The Wheels Of IndustryFeatured on the 1983 album “The Luxury Gap”.
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11 . Men At Work – Dr. Heckyll and Mr. JiveFeatured on the 1982 album “Cargo”. |
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12 . Tears For Fears – Mothers TalkFeatured on the 1984 album “Songs From The Big Chair“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Frida’s debut single took a departure from ABBA’s pop sound by shifting to a rock-oriented style. Phil Collins’ production gave it a distinct edge, mainly through his signature drum technique.
2. The Mellotron in XTC’s “All You Pretty Girls” mimicked brass-like sounds that contributed to the song’s maritime theme, reminiscent of sea shanties.
3. The song “Sensoria” by Cabaret Voltaire blends electro, industrial, and synthpop sounds, making it a keystone in the electronic body music genre.
4. The Lords of the New Church fused punk and gothic rock with melodic elements in “Dance With Me.” Its cover by Nouvelle Vague in 2006 added to its renown.
5. T’Pau’s “Secret Garden” was promoted via performances on multiple television shows, helping it secure a spot in the UK top charts.
6. “State of the Nation” is one of the few New Order songs where the chorus features the song’s title, marking a lyrical departure for the band.
7. “No Memory” was the debut single of Scarlet Fantastic, marking the transition of Maggie De Monde and Rick P. Jones from Swans Way to their own project.
8. The funk-influenced “She’s Got Claws” is underscored by Mick Karn’s improvisational saxophone, adding a jazz element to its electro-funk vibe.
9. U2’s lead single from “Rattle and Hum” became their first number-one hit in the UK and Australia, cementing their international success.
10. Heaven 17’s track extensively uses the Fairlight CMI synthesizer, contributing to its synth-pop identity and its place on the UK Singles Chart.
11. “Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive” explores themes of dual identity and transformation, with lyrics discussing a scientist’s experiments mimicking these ideas.
12. Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley infused “Mothers Talk” with themes of nuclear anxiety, inspired by the period’s heightened fear of atomic war.