How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Thomas Dolby, J. Geils Band, Kirsty MacColl, Horse, Slade, China Crisis, The Cross, The Sugarcubes, Marc Almond, Rah Band, The Cure, David Bowie
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 15/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Thomas Dolby – AirheadFeatured on the 1988 album “Aliens Ate My Buick”.
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2 . J. Geils Band – Freeze FrameFeatured on the 1981 album “Freeze Frame”.
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3 . Kirsty MacColl – Free WorldFeatured on the 1989 album “Kite”.
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4 . Horse – You Could Be ForgivenFeatured on the 1990 album “The Same Sky”.
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5 . Slade – The Myzsterious Mizster JonesFeatured on the 1985 album “Rogues Gallery”.
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6 . China Crisis – Saint Saviour SquareFeatured on the 1989 album “Diary of a Hollow Horse”.
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7 . The Cross – Heaven For EveryoneFeatured on the 1995 album “Shove It”.
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8 . The Sugarcubes – DeusFeatured on the 1988 album “Life’s Too Good“.
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9 . Marc Almond – Only The MomentFeatured on the 1988 album “The Stars We Are”.
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10 . Rah Band – Clouds Across The MoonFeatured on the 1985 album “Mystery”.
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11 . The Cure – A ForestFeatured on the 1980 album “Seventeen Seconds“. |
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12 . David Bowie – Cat People Putting Out FireFeatured on the 1982 album “Cat People : Soundtrack”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Freeze-Frame” is part of the album named after itself, “Freeze-Frame”. Released by the J. Geils Band in 1981, it became a chart-topping hit.
2. “Free World” was produced by Steve Lillywhite. Known for his work with U2, Lillywhite lent his production skills to Kirsty MacColl’s lead single.
3. “The Same Sky” is the home of “You Could Be Forgiven”. It’s the debut album of Horse, marking their entrance into the music scene in 1990.
4. Slade, the British rock band, performed “Myzsterious Mizster Jones” on German TV in 1985. Their performances often included miming.
5. “Saint Saviour Square” wasn’t released on MiniDisc. This China Crisis single came out on CD, LP, and cassette, staying true to its era.
6. Freddie Mercury sang lead vocals on the European version of “Heaven for Everyone”. His collaboration with Roger Taylor is memorable.
7. Björk performed lead vocals on “Deus” by The Sugarcubes. Her distinctive voice helped launch the band to international fame.
8. Marc Almond released “Only the Moment” on his album “The Stars We Are”. Known for his dramatic style, Almond co-wrote the song.
9. “Clouds Across the Moon” by the RAH Band charted well in the UK. It reached number 6, capturing listeners with its futuristic narrative.
10. “A Forest” was The Cure’s first song to enter the UK Singles Chart. This 1980 track marked a milestone in their gothic rock journey.
11. “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” played a role in the Serious Moonlight Tour. David Bowie’s performances in this tour were iconic.
12. The Game doesn’t rap a verse in “Wanna Get to Know You”. Instead, Joe, a featured artist, performs the chorus.