How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Timbuk 3, Fischer-Z, Morrissey, It Bites, Throwing Muses, John Fogerty, Dusty Springfield & Pet Shop Boys, Ozzy Osbourne, The Flying Lizards, Marillion, David Essex, This Mortal Coil
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which event inspired the lyrics of “Nothing Has Been Proved” by Dusty Springfield?
- A Cuban Missile Crisis
- B Profumo Affair
- C Watergate Scandal
2. “Shot in the Dark” is the first Ozzy Osbourne single to achieve what Billboard milestone?
- A Billboard Hot 100 entry
- B Top 10 single
- C Platinum certification
3. What was a unique feature of the production style in The Flying Lizards’ song “TV”?
- A Heavy use of autotune
- B Unconventional sound elements
- C Live orchestra
4. What visual theme is present in the “He Knows You Know” music video by Marillion?
- A A straitjacketed Fish
- B Spaceships and robots
- C A circus and clowns
5. “Falling Angels Riding” appears on which David Essex album?
- A “Imperial Wizard”
- B “This One’s for You”
- C “Center Stage”
6. Who provides the vocals for the This Mortal Coil version of “Song to the Siren”?
- A Lisa Gerrard
- B Siouxsie Sioux
- C Elizabeth Fraser
7. “We Walk” by The Ting Tings became which number single from their debut album?
- A First
- B Third
- C Seventh
8. What distinctive element is highlighted in Daphne and Celeste’s “Ooh Stick You!”?
- A Guitar solos
- B Humorous insults
- C Melancholic lyrics
9. What notable success did Funkstar De Luxe achieve with the “Rainbow Country” remix?
- A UK Number One single
- B Topped Canadian chart
- C UK Number 11 single
10. Junior Jack’s “Dare Me (Stupidisco)” samples which act’s music?
- A KC and the Sunshine Band
- B Pointer Sisters
- C ABBA
11. “Ride a White Horse” by Goldfrapp draws inspiration from which location?
- A Studio 54
- B Abbey Road Studios
- C Woodstock
12. Timo Maas’s “To Get Down” was featured in which notable film’s soundtrack?
- A Pulp Fiction
- B Fight Club
- C The Italian Job
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Timbuk 3 – The Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear ShadesFeatured on the 1986 album “Greetings from Timbuk3”.
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2 . Fischer-Z – The Perfect DayFeatured on the 1981 album “Reveal”.
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3 . Morrissey – SuedeheadFeatured on the 1988 album “Viva Hate“.
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4 . It Bites – Kiss Like JudasFeatured on the 1988 album “Once Around the World”.
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5 . Throwing Muses – DizzyFeatured on the 1989 album “Hunkpapa”.
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6 . John Fogerty – The Old Man Down the RoadFeatured on the 1985 album “Centerfield“.
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7 . Dusty Springfield & Pet Shop Boys – Nothing Has Been ProvedFeatured on the 1990 album “Reputation”.
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8 . Ozzy Osbourne – Shot In The DarkFeatured on the 1986 album “The Ultimate Sin”.
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9 . The Flying Lizards – TVFeatured on the 1979 album “The Flying Lizards”.
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10 . Marillion – He Knows You KnowFeatured on the 1983 album “Script for a Jester’s Tear”.
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11 . David Essex – Fallen Angels RidingFeatured on the 1984 album “This One’s for You”. |
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12 . This Mortal Coil – Song To The SirenFeatured on the 1984 album “It’ll End in Tears”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The lyrics of “Nothing Has Been Proved” revolve around the Profumo Affair. This political scandal in 1963 involved key figures like Christine Keeler and introduced intrigue into British politics, ultimately influencing public trust.
2. “Shot in the Dark” marked Ozzy Osbourne’s entry onto the Billboard Hot 100. First released in 1986, the single showcased his musical evolution beyond Black Sabbath.
3. The Flying Lizards’ track “TV” was noted for its unconventional sound elements. These avant-garde techniques set the band apart within the new wave genre.
4. The “He Knows You Know” music video features the band’s lead singer, Fish, in a straitjacket. This visual element alludes to themes within the song, reflecting struggles with drug abuse.
5. David Essex included “Falling Angels Riding” on his album “This One’s for You”. Released in 1985, it highlighted his ongoing popularity in the UK music scene.
6. The This Mortal Coil cover of “Song to the Siren” features Elizabeth Fraser. Her ethereal vocals contributed significantly to its enduring appeal.
7. “We Walk” by The Ting Tings was their seventh and final single from the album “We Started Nothing”. Their debut album saw significant chart success internationally.
8. “Ooh Stick You!” by Daphne and Celeste features a distinctive chorus of humorous insults. The pair gained brief fame for their irreverent pop style debut in 2000.
9. The “Rainbow Country” remix reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. Funkstar De Luxe blended Bob Marley’s reggae with house beats for a chart-friendly remix.
10. Junior Jack’s “Dare Me (Stupidisco)” samples the Pointer Sisters. Their 1985 hit brought disco elements into Junior Jack’s club track.
11. “Ride a White Horse” drew inspiration from the famed nightclub Studio 54. This track by Goldfrapp blends lush electronic and pop tunes channeling vibrant disco themes.
12. Timo Maas’s “To Get Down” was featured in the 2003 remake of “The Italian Job”. The song’s energetic beats complemented the film’s high-stakes capers.