How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : David Bowie, Divine, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Farmers Boys, Ramones, Roger Waters, R.E.M., Kissing The Pink, Judas Priest, King Kurt, Motörhead
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 17/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . David Bowie – Up The Hill BackwardsFeatured on the 1980 album “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)“.
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2 . Divine – Walk Like A ManFeatured on the 1988 album “Maid in England”.
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3 . Daryl Hall & John Oates – Family ManFeatured on the 1982 album “H2O”.
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4 . Echo & The Bunnymen – CrocodilesFeatured on the 1980 album “Crocodiles“.
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5 . The Farmers Boys – In the CountryFeatured on the 1984 album “With These Hands…”.
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6 . Ramones – Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio?Featured on the 1980 album “End of the Century”.
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7 . Roger Waters – 5:01AM [The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking, Pt. 10]Featured on the 1984 album “The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking”.
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8 . R.E.M. – Finest WorksongFeatured on the 1987 album “Document“.
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9 . Kissing The Pink – Last FilmFeatured on the 1983 album “Naked”.
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10 . Judas Priest – Hot Rockin’Featured on the 1981 album “Point of Entry”.
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11 . King Kurt – Mack the KnifeFeatured on the 1983 album “Ooh Wallah Wallah”. |
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12 . Motörhead – Iron FistFeatured on the 1982 album “Iron Fist”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Divine’s single “Walk Like a Man” was assigned the catalog number ENA125 by Proto. It reached a peak chart position of 23 in the UK. This cover version linked drag and Hi-NRG disco in the 1980s.
2. Hall & Oates altered “Family Man” by having the man hesitate too long, which results in losing his chance. Originally, Mike Oldfield’s version had him standing firm.
3. “Pictures on My Wall” was originally released in 1979 by Echo & the Bunnymen. It was re-recorded for their debut album Crocodiles.
4. “In the Country,” covered by The Farmer’s Boys, was originally a Cliff Richard and The Shadows track. The single was distinct from the traditional folk ballad “The Farmer’s Boy.”
5. Ramones’ track “Do You Remember Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio?” was produced by Phil Spector using his Wall of Sound. The single references significant figures and shows in 1960s music culture.
6. The concept of The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking by Roger Waters was initially developed alongside Pink Floyd’s The Wall. The band, however, chose the latter for an immediate project.
7. The Uptown Horns featured in the single version of R.E.M.’s “Finest Worksong.” This was their last original single released under I.R.S. Records.
8. “The Last Film” by Kissing the Pink, their notable UK single, reached number 19 on the charts. The 1983 track tells of a soldier cast out of celluloid into reality.
9. In the video for Judas Priest’s “Hot Rockin'”, the band is seen performing in a gym setting. This aligns with the high-energy theme of the track.
10. King Kurt delivered “Mack the Knife” with their trademark pop humor and quirky style in the 1980s. Their rendition was part of the psychobilly revival.
11. Tommy Vance from BBC Radio 1 interviewed Motörhead, where “Iron Fist” was promoted. Featuring classic members, this was Clarke’s last single with the band.
12. Wiley’s “Wot Do U Call It?” debuted and peaked at position 31 on the UK charts in 2004. The single was his first to break into the music scene.