How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Alice Cooper, Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson, The Christians, ZZ Top, That Petrol Emotion, Ultravox, Adam & The Ants, Talking Heads, Bauhaus, Five Star, Sinead O’Connor & The Edge, Dire Straits
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which iconic horror film franchise features Alice Cooper’s “He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask)” as a theme song?
- A Halloween
- B Friday the 13th
- C A Nightmare on Elm Street
2. Who collaborated with Paul McCartney on the 1983 hit single from the album *Pipes of Peace*?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Michael Jackson
- C David Bowie
3. The Isley Brothers’ song “Harvest for the World” covers which of the following themes?
- A Romantic love
- B Political rebellion
- C World peace and equality
4. Which ZZ Top song became their first to top the U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1985?
- A Legs
- B Sleeping Bag
- C Sharp Dressed Man
5. What genre is That Petrol Emotion’s “Genius Move” best associated with?
- A Synth pop
- B Alternative rock
- C Heavy metal
6. In Ultravox’s “Passing Strangers,” who directed the music video?
- A Russell Mulcahy
- B David Mallet
- C Steve Barron
7. Which song by Adam & The Ants was involved in a settlement due to similarities with another artist’s earlier track?
- A Stand and Deliver
- B Prince Charming
- C Antmusic
8. Who directed the music video for Talking Heads’ single from the album *Little Creatures*?
- A Spike Lee
- B Stephen R. Johnson
- C Michel Gondry
9. Bauhaus covered a David Bowie song in 1982. Which song was it?
- A Heroes
- B Life on Mars?
- C Ziggy Stardust
10. “Strong as Steel” by Five Star was written by which prolific songwriter?
- A Diane Warren
- B Max Martin
- C Carole King
11. An instrumental contribution on “Heroine” was made by which U2 member?
- A Larry Mullen Jr.
- B The Edge
- C Adam Clayton
12. Which musical style influences Dire Straits’ “Private Investigations”?
- A Jazz fusion
- B Film noir and blues
- C Punk rock
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 42/52 – click here and here
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1 . Alice Cooper – [He’s Back] The Man Behind the MaskFeatured on the 1986 album “Constrictor”.
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2 . Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson – Say Say SayFeatured on the 1983 album “Pipes of Peace“.
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3 . The Christians – Harvest For The World
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4 . ZZ Top – Sleeping BagFeatured on the 1985 album “Afterburner”.
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5 . That Petrol Emotion – Genius Move
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6 . Ultravox – Passing StrangersFeatured on the 1980 album “Vienna“.
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7 . Adam & The Ants – Prince CharmingFeatured on the 1981 album “Prince Charming”.
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8 . Talking Heads – Road to NowhereFeatured on the 1985 album “Little Creatures“.
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9 . Bauhaus – Ziggy StardustFeatured on the 1982 album “The Sky’s Gone Out”.
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10 . Five Star – Strong As SteelFeatured on the 1987 album “Between the Lines”.
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11 . Sinead O’Connor & The Edge – HeroineFeatured on the 1993 album “Captive : Soundtrack”. |
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12 . Dire Straits – Private InvestigationsFeatured on the 1982 album “Love over Gold”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Alice Cooper’s “He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask)” serves as an iconic theme for “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.” It’s interwoven with the franchise’s creepy sound motif.
2. Michael Jackson collaborated with Paul McCartney on the hit single from *Pipes of Peace*. Their musical partnership merged pop with playful narratives.
3. “Harvest for the World” by The Isley Brothers and covered by The Christians addresses the hope for peace and equality, transcending tumultuous global climates.
4. “Sleeping Bag” saw its way to the top of the U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, becoming a synth-rock hit reminiscent of ZZ Top’s style evolution.
5. “Genius Move” reflects the alternative rock essence of That Petrol Emotion. The song is a testament to 1990s indie sonic explorations.
6. Russell Mulcahy directed Ultravox’s “Passing Strangers,” embedding the video with an iconic visual style and edgy imagery synonymous with the era.
7. “Prince Charming” by Adam & The Ants settled out of court due to its striking musical similarities with Rolf Harris’s work. Legal harmonies can be tricky.
8. Stephen R. Johnson co-directed the Talking Heads music video, ensuring the visual complemented the band’s quirky, rhythmic soundscape.
9. Bauhaus brought new life to David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust,” a cover that solidified their presence in the gothic rock scene and pleased fans of the original.
10. “Strong as Steel” was penned by Diane Warren, a songwriter who has supplied the world with anthemic pop ballads spanning decades.
11. U2’s The Edge played a key role in “Heroine,” adding his signature guitar work to the mix, enhancing the track’s ethereal build.
12. Dire Straits’ “Private Investigations” draws from film noir themes. Its narrative depth resonates with Raymond Chandler-esque storytelling.