How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Stranglers, Duran Duran, Pink Floyd, Flying Pickets, Toni Basil, Public Image Limited, Blancmange, The Cure, Momus, Falco, The B-52’s, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 18/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Stranglers – La FolieFeatured on the 1981 album “La Folie”.
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2 . Duran Duran – Do You Believe In ShameFeatured on the 1989 album “Big Thing”.
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3 . Pink Floyd – Not Now JohnFeatured on the 1983 album “The Final Cut“.
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4 . Flying Pickets – When You’re Young And In LoveFeatured on the 1984 album “Lost Boys”.
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5 . Toni Basil – NobodyFeatured on the 1982 album “Word of Mouth”.
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6 . Public Image Limited – HomeFeatured on the 1986 album “Album”.
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7 . Blancmange – I Can See ItFeatured on the 1985 album “Believe You Me”.
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8 . The Cure – Boys Don’t CryFeatured on the 1980 album “Boys Don’t Cry”.
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9 . Momus – Hairstyle Of The DevilFeatured on the 1989 album “Don’t Stop The Night”.
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10 . Falco – EmotionalFeatured on the 1986 album “Emotional”.
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11 . The B-52’s – Song For A Future GenerationFeatured on the 1983 album “Whammy!”. |
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12 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – ShameFeatured on the 1986 album “The Pacific Age”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “La Folie” by The Stranglers stands out with its lyrics entirely in French, a choice that highlights the band’s international flair and reflects bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel’s French heritage. The song’s subject is quite dark, focusing on a specific criminal case.
2. Duran Duran’s single from *Big Thing* briefly faced potential chart ineligibility due to an overlong playing time. This hiccup showed how technical details can impact a song’s commercial fate.
3. On Pink Floyd’s album *The Final Cut*, David Gilmour performs the lead vocals in the verses. The album generally showcases Roger Waters’ thematic vision and narrative style.
4. The Flying Pickets’ cover of “When You’re Young and in Love” was originally composed by Van McCoy. The song has seen several successful covers, proving its lasting appeal.
5. Toni Basil’s “Nobody” achieved number 52 on the UK Singles Chart. Though not as high as its predecessor “Mickey,” it demonstrated her consistent popularity in the UK.
6. Steve Vai lent his guitar prowess to Public Image Ltd’s track “Home”. His contribution added a distinctive rock flavor to the song’s avant-garde sound.
7. Blancmange re-recorded “Why Don’t They Leave Things Alone?” in 1986, a testament to their evolving sound. The re-imagining aimed to give the song fresh appeal.
8. Although “Boys Don’t Cry” by The Cure has been featured in various films and shows like *The Wedding Singer*, it definitely wasn’t part of *The Godfather* soundtrack.
9. Momus’s track showcases a Detroit techno influence, incorporating samples from renowned songs like “Sympathy for the Devil”. It demonstrates the eclectic nature of his musical inspirations.
10. Falco’s song included an Extended N.Y. Mix among its various editions, reflecting an attempt to reach diverse audiences through multiple stylistic approaches.
11. A signature feature of the 1983 B-52’s song is the sharing of lead vocals by multiple band members, an approach that highlights their inclusive vocal style.
12. The track “Goddess of Love” was initially intended for the *Pretty in Pink* soundtrack but found its place on OMD’s *The Pacific Age*. It underscores how tracks can find new purpose.