How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Chicago, The Mighty Lemon Drops, The Stranglers, Frazier Chorus, Howard Jones, Psychic TV, The Christians, Slade, Simple Minds, Pop Will Eat Itself, Killing Joke, Bangles
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 16/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Chicago – Along Comes A WomanFeatured on the 1985 album “ 17“.
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2 . The Mighty Lemon Drops – Out Of HandFeatured on the 1987 album “Out Of Hand”.
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3 . The Stranglers – Bear Cage
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4 . Frazier Chorus – Typical!Featured on the 1989 album “Sue”.
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5 . Howard Jones – Look MamaFeatured on the 1985 album “Dream Into Action”.
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6 . Psychic TV – Godstar
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7 . The Christians – Born AgainFeatured on the 1987 album “The Christians”.
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8 . Slade – Wheels Ain’t Coming DownFeatured on the 1979 album “Return to Base”.
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9 . Simple Minds – This Is Your LandFeatured on the 1989 album “Street Fighting Years”.
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10 . Pop Will Eat Itself – Wise Up! SuckerFeatured on the 1989 album “This Is the Day…This Is the Hour…This Is This!”.
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11 . Killing Joke – EightiesFeatured on the 1984 album “Night Time”. |
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12 . Bangles – FollowingFeatured on the 1986 album “Different Light”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The video for “Out Of Hand” by The Mighty Lemon Drops was directed by Derek Jarman. Known for his avant-garde style, Jarman’s direction added a unique visual layer to the song’s indie sensibility.
2. “Bear Cage” by The Stranglers features the use of an Oberheim synthesizer. The band’s interest in polyphonic synths was part of a broader trend in late ’70s music experimentation.
3. On the track “Typical!” by Frazier Chorus, Kate Holmes plays the flute. The band’s distinctive sound includes a mix of synths and woodwinds, setting them apart from the pop scene.
4. The introduction to “Look Mama” by Howard Jones samples dialogue from the 1974 film “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.” This choice reflects Jones’ interest in blending music with cinematic elements.
5. Psychic TV’s “Godstar” is about Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones. The song explores Jones’s life and revolves around the narrative of a film theme that remained unrealized.
6. “Born Again” by The Christians was first developed during a session at Henry Priestman’s Liverpool flat with an A&R rep from Island Records. This label support helped propel their debut album to success.
7. Slade’s “Wheels Ain’t Coming Down” was inspired by an airplane incident. The song whimsically recounts a flight where the landing gears failed, much to the band’s relief upon their safe return.
8. Lou Reed provides guest vocals on Simple Minds’ “This Is Your Land.” The collaboration added a layer of depth and gravitas to the album “Street Fighting Years.”
9. Pop Will Eat Itself’s sound on “Wise Up! Sucker” was heavily influenced by hip hop. They infused punk rock with sampling techniques typical of the era’s emerging hip hop scene.
10. Killing Joke alleged that Nirvana’s “Come as You Are” borrowed from their single “Eighties.” Despite two musicologists’ reports supporting this, no lawsuit followed due to various reasons.
11. “Following” by the Bangles was released exclusively as a single in Europe. Despite its regional release, the song’s personal themes resonated broadly.
12. An alarm clock opens Kelly Clarkson’s “Walk Away” music video. The everyday item sets the scene for a storyline highlighting relatable messages of departure and independence.