How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Cure, Belinda Carlisle, Adam Ant, Zinno, Mel & Kim, Bros, The Assembly, Phil Lynott, Gary Numan & Dramatis, Bee Gees, The Hooters, Marillion
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (52/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which album included The Cure’s “The Love Cats” after its initial single release?
- A *Disintegration*
- B *Japanese Whispers*
- C *Head on the Door*
2. Which song was Belinda Carlisle’s first solo chart-topping hit in the US?
- A “Circle in the Sand”
- B “Heaven is a Place on Earth”
- C “Mad About You”
3. Who played drums on Adam Ant’s “Strip”?
- A Rick Allen
- B Phil Collins
- C Neil Peart
4. Which phrase is repeatedly mentioned in Zinno’s 1985 track?
- A “Remember the name”
- B “My name is James”
- C “Who are you?”
5. For which charity purpose was the Mel & Kim track released in the UK?
- A Live Aid relief
- B Comic Relief
- C Save the Children
6. Who were credited as “The Brothers” in the Bros track “Cat Among the Pigeons”?
- A Matt and Luke Goss
- B Nicky Graham and Tom Watkins
- C Craig Logan and Paul McCartney
7. Who provided vocals for The Assembly’s single “Never Never”?
- A Alison Moyet
- B David Tennant
- C Feargal Sharkey
8. What TV show used “Yellow Pearl” as its theme music?
- A *The Top of the Pops*
- B *Countdown*
- C *Top Gear*
9. Which artist is only credited with providing vocals on the Dramatis track?
- A Gary Numan
- B Ced Sharpley
- C Chris Payne
10. Which Bee Gees member sang lead vocals on the first verse of their final single?
- A Barry Gibb
- B Maurice Gibb
- C Robin Gibb
11. What is the thematic focus of The Hooters’ “Satellite”?
- A Space exploration
- B Televangelism
- C Environmental issues
12. How have Marillion fans connected with the term “Freaks”?
- A It’s a favorite song
- B A band nickname
- C Used for fan mailing lists
Tracklist
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1 . The Cure – The LovecatsFeatured on the 2005 album “Japanese Whispers”.
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2 . Belinda Carlisle – Heaven Is A Place On EarthFeatured on the 1983 album “Heaven on Earth”.
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3 . Adam Ant – StripFeatured on the 1987 album “Strip”.
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4 . Zinno – What’s Your Name
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5 . Mel & Kim – Rockin’ Around The Christmas TreeFeatured on the 1983 album “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (Single)”.
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6 . Bros – Cat Among the PigeonsFeatured on the 1987 album “Push”.
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7 . The Assembly – Never Never
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8 . Phil Lynott – Yellow PearlFeatured on the 2014 album “Terrestrial Channels”.
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9 . Gary Numan & Dramatis – Love Needs No Disguise
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10 . Bee Gees – This Is Where I Came InFeatured on the 1981 album “This Is Where I Came In”.
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11 . The Hooters – SatelliteFeatured on the 2001 album “One Way Home”. |
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12 . Marillion – FreaksFeatured on the 1987 album “The Thieving Magpie (La Gazza Ladra)”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. *Japanese Whispers* included “The Love Cats” shortly after its release as a single. This album showcased a lighter, jazzier tone from The Cure.
2. “Heaven is a Place on Earth” became Belinda Carlisle’s first number one solo hit in the US in 1987. Its music video had a touch of Hollywood with Diane Keaton’s direction.
3. Phil Collins played the drums on Adam Ant’s “Strip,” adding a touch of Genesis flair to the track.
4. Zinno’s 1985 track prominently features the phrase “My name is James,” coupled with elusive references to diamonds and identities.
5. The Mel & Kim track was released to support Comic Relief, blending music with humor for charity.
6. Nicky Graham and Tom Watkins, using the alias “The Brothers,” were the minds behind the Bros track “Cat Among the Pigeons.”
7. Feargal Sharkey lent his voice to The Assembly’s “Never Never,” marking a departure from his punk origins to pop realms.
8. “Yellow Pearl” became the familiar sound of *Top of the Pops*, a UK music staple during its airing.
9. Gary Numan solely provided vocals for Dramatis’s track, a handy contribution given his personal band connections.
10. Robin Gibb fronted the first verse of the Bee Gees’ final single, with brothers Barry and Maurice supporting vocally.
11. The Hooters’ “Satellite” takes a satirical jab at televangelism, marrying rock with insightful social commentary.
12. “Freaks” has become a badge of honor among Marillion fans, representing a sense of identity and belonging.