How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Yello, The Rolling Stones, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Fuzzbox, Aerosmith, The Smiths, Heaven 17, Chris Isaak, Thompson Twins, Pretenders, Fine Young Cannibals, Ottawan
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which genre does Yello’s track from *Flag* primarily belong to?
- A Classical
- B Electronic
- C Jazz
2. Which element is notably incorporated into “Undercover of the Night” by the Rolling Stones?
- A Heavy metal riffs
- B New wave influences
- C Classical strings
3. What natural disaster is depicted in the lead single from *Tinderbox*?
- A Hurricane
- B Earthquake
- C Volcanic eruption
4. Which effect characterizes Fuzzbox’s “Love Is The Slug”?
- A Auto-Tune
- B Fuzz guitar
- C Reverb
5. What social issue is tackled in Aerosmith’s song written by Tyler and Hamilton?
- A Climate change
- B Child abuse
- C Unemployment
6. Which album does “Ask” by The Smiths NOT appear on?
- A *The World Won’t Listen*
- B *Louder Than Bombs*
- C Studio album
7. What groundbreaking synth did Heaven 17 employ in “Let Me Go”?
- A Moog
- B Roland TB-303
- C Fairlight CMI
8. Which theme is prevalent in Chris Isaak’s “Blue Hotel”?
- A Optimistic future
- B Nostalgia
- C Busy city life
9. Which instrument produced marimba sounds in “King For A Day”?
- A Joe Leeway
- B Alannah Currie
- C Tom Bailey
10. Which individual did Chrissie Hynde write “Don’t Get Me Wrong” for?
- A John McEnroe
- B David Bowie
- C Bono
11. Which iconic sample is featured in “I’m Not the Man I Used to Be”?
- A Bob Dylan’s harmonica
- B James Brown’s “Funky Drummer”
- C The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” chorus
12. Which language is NOT used in a version of “Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)”?
- A Spanish
- B Italian
- C Swedish
Tracklist
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1 . Yello – The RaceFeatured on the 1983 album “Flag”.
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2 . The Rolling Stones – Undercover Of The NightFeatured on the 1985 album “Undercover“.
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3 . Siouxsie And The Banshees – Cities In DustFeatured on the 1986 album “Tinderbox”.
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4 . Fuzzbox – Love Is The SlugFeatured on the 1989 album “Bostin’ Steve Austin”.
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5 . Aerosmith – Janie’s Got A GunFeatured on the 1986 album “Pump“.
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6 . The Smiths – AskFeatured on the 1982 album “The World Won’t Listen”.
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7 . Heaven 17 – Let Me GoFeatured on the 1986 album “The Luxury Gap”.
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8 . Chris Isaak – Blue HotelFeatured on the 1985 album “Chris Isaak”.
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9 . Thompson Twins – King For A DayFeatured on the 1986 album “Here’s to Future Days”.
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10 . Pretenders – Don’t Get Me WrongFeatured on the 1989 album “Get Close”.
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11 . Fine Young Cannibals – I’m Not The Man I Used To BeFeatured on the 1981 album “The Raw & the Cooked”. |
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12 . Ottawan – Hands Up [Give Me Your Heart]Featured on the 2008 album “2”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Swiss electronic band Yello’s track falls under the electronic genre. With a tempo of 122 BPM, it showcases their mastery in creating catchy electronic dance music.
2. The Rolling Stones incorporated new wave influences in “Undercover of the Night”. It’s notable for fusing reggae elements with contemporary sounds of the 1980s.
3. Inspired by the destruction of Pompeii, the track depicts a volcanic eruption. It’s a vivid portrayal set against a dance-rock background.
4. “Love Is The Slug” is distinguished by its use of fuzz guitar. This effect highlights the band’s punk-influenced sound and energetic style.
5. “Janie’s Got a Gun” confronts the issue of child abuse. It narrates a gripping story of a girl’s violent revenge on an abusive father.
6. While “Ask” appears on compilations like *The World Won’t Listen* and *Louder Than Bombs*, it was never part of a standalone studio album.
7. The Roland TB-303 was utilized for the bass in “Let Me Go”. This synth later became crucial in the acid house genre’s development.
8. Nostalgia permeates Chris Isaak’s “Blue Hotel”. With its signature blend of rock and romantic longing, the song evokes a melancholic narrative.
9. Alannah Currie played the marimba in “King For A Day”. Her percussion work complements the song’s synth-pop aesthetic.
10. Chrissie Hynde wrote “Don’t Get Me Wrong” for John McEnroe. The track cleverly combines romance with a unique inspiration source.
11. James Brown’s “Funky Drummer” sample is used in “I’m Not the Man I Used to Be”. This iconic beat enhances the song’s rhythmic foundation.
12. While the song has been covered in Spanish and Swedish, no known version exists in Italian. These covers illustrate its wide international appeal.