How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jennifer Rush, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Shriekback, Immaculate Fools, Dave Edmunds, Talk Talk, Kissing The Pink, The Bible, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Def Leppard, The Soup Dragons, Mike + The Mechanics
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What decade’s Hollywood films are referenced in the lyrics of “The Last Film” by Kissing the Pink?
- A 1980s
- B 1940s
- C 1930s
2. Who provides background vocals on Paul Simon’s “Graceland”?
- A Simon & Garfunkel
- B The Everly Brothers
- C Art Garfunkel
3. What is the “Candyman” in the Siouxsie and the Banshees’ song a metaphor for?
- A A magician
- B A pastry chef
- C A drug dealer
4. What inspired Def Leppard’s song “Rocket”?
- A A friend’s mixtape
- B A novel
- C A galaxy discovery
5. Which UK music chart did The Soup Dragons’ “The Majestic Head” reach?
- A Top 10
- B Top 40
- C Independent Chart
6. What controversial theme led to the BBC banning Mike + The Mechanics’ “Silent Running” during the Gulf War?
- A Aliens
- B Religion
- C Economics
7. What is the primary genre of Space Frog’s “(X-Ray) Follow Me”?
- A Jazz
- B Rock
- C Trance
8. To whom is George Michael’s song “Amazing” dedicated?
- A His fans
- B Kenny Goss
- C Elton John
9. Under what alias did Moguai release the track “Beatbox”?
- A DJ M
- B Dial M for Moguai
- C M Signal
10. Which country’s airplay chart did Despina Vandi’s “Gia” top?
- A Greece
- B Turkey
- C USA
11. For which track did The Shapeshifters use the London Symphony Orchestra?
- A Incredible
- B Lola’s Theme
- C Sound Advice
12. What genre fusion defines Freestylers’ “Get A Life”?
- A Folk-pop
- B Breakbeat & Dance
- C Blues-rock
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Jennifer Rush – Madonna’s EyesFeatured on the 1984 album “Jennifer Rush”.
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2 . Sigue Sigue Sputnik – Love Missile F1-11Featured on the 1986 album “Flaunt It”.
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3 . Shriekback – Lined UpFeatured on the 1983 album “Care”.
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4 . Immaculate Fools – Tragic ComedyFeatured on the 1987 album “Dumb Poet”.
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5 . Dave Edmunds – Slipping AwayFeatured on the 1983 album “Information”.
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6 . Talk Talk – My Foolish Friend
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7 . Kissing The Pink – The Last FilmFeatured on the 1983 album “Naked”.
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8 . The Bible – GracelandFeatured on the 1986 album “Walking The Ghost Back Home”.
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9 . Siouxsie & The Banshees – CandymanFeatured on the 1986 album “Tinderbox”.
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10 . Def Leppard – RocketFeatured on the 1987 album “Hysteria“.
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11 . The Soup Dragons – The Majestic Head?Featured on the 1988 album “This Is Our Art”. |
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12 . Mike + The Mechanics – Silent Running [On Dangerous Ground]Featured on the 1985 album “Mike + The Mechanics”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The “Last Film” highlights Hollywood films from the 1940s or 1950s. The lyrics contrast film glamour with real warfare. An observation more than a Hollywood love letter.
2. The Everly Brothers add vocal depth to “Graceland”. Memories of past influences and an ethereal journey only Simon could orchestrate.
3. “Candyman” isn’t your friendly neighborhood sugar dispenser. It’s a coded symbol for a drug dealer, reflecting on temptation’s darker side.
4. “Rocket” originated from a friend’s cassette-based revelation. Joe Elliott found inspiration in the rhythmic layers of “Burundi Black”.
5. “The Majestic Head” soared to number 4 on the UK Independent Chart. Punk-influenced beginnings with much punk spirit.
6. The BBC took “Silent Running” off the air due to its portrayal of war and religion. Not exactly bedtime stories.
7. “(X-Ray) Follow Me” is a trance-driven call from the 90s rave scene. Space Frog definitely wasn’t hopping on jazz beats.
8. “Amazing” is George Michael’s homage to Kenny Goss. A chart-topping salute to a significant personal relationship.
9. Moguai released “Beatbox” under the alias Dial M for Moguai. A subtle nod to cinematic style, not a detection code.
10. Despina Vandi’s “Gia” remarkably topped the USA’s Hot Dance Airplay chart. A Greek spec to the American ear.
11. “Incredible” by the Shapeshifters featured the London Symphony Orchestra. Strings that certainly made the track sing.
12. Freestylers’ “Get A Life” blends breakbeat and dance music. Unique, catchy, and unmistakably in the UK’s electronica wave.
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