How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Little Steven, Happy Mondays, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, The Monochrome Set , 999, Spear Of Destiny, The Mighty Lemon Drops, Dinosaur Jr, The The, Van Halen, The Damned, U2
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 20/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Little Steven – Bitter Fruit (w/ The Disciples Of Soul)Featured on the 1987 album “Freedom – No Compromise”.
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2 . Happy Mondays – LazyitisFeatured on the 1988 album “Bummed“.
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3 . Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – Little Jackie Wants To Be A StarFeatured on the 1989 album “Straight to the Sky”.
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4 . The Monochrome Set – WallflowerFeatured on the 1985 album “The Lost Weekend”.
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5 . 999 – ObsessedFeatured on the 1981 album “Concrete”.
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6 . Spear Of Destiny – The WheelFeatured on the 1983 album “Grapes Of Wrath”.
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7 . The Mighty Lemon Drops – Fall Down [Like the Rain]Featured on the 1988 album “World Without End”.
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8 . Dinosaur Jr – Just Like HeavenFeatured on the 1989 album “You’re Living All Over Me“.
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9 . The The – Sweet Bird Of TruthFeatured on the 1986 album “Infected“.
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10 . Van Halen – PanamaFeatured on the 1984 album “1984“.
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11 . The Damned – New RoseFeatured on the 1977 album “Damned Damned Damned”. |
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12 . U2 – The Unforgettable FireFeatured on the 1984 album “The Unforgettable Fire“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Bitter Fruit” by Little Steven has a dub mix with Rubén Blades. Its 1987 release included multiple versions and mixes, making it a notable single from the album.
2. Happy Mondays’ “Lazy Itis” borrows a lyric element from The Beatles’ “Ticket to Ride”. This borrowing led to a Lennon–McCartney credit.
3. The track by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam was written and produced by Full Force. Their influence is a hallmark of R&B productions in that era.
4. “Wallflower” by The Monochrome Set lyrically explores the theme of social exclusion at parties. It’s one of the band’s signature tracks.
5. 999 released the single “Obsessed” in 1981. It reflects the band’s punk style and reached number 71 on the UK Singles Chart.
6. Kirk Brandon founded Spear Of Destiny in 1983. “The Wheel” was one of their early singles, part of their post-punk legacy.
7. “Fall Down (Like the Rain)” was released by The Mighty Lemon Drops. It’s a defining track from their late-1980s period.
8. Dinosaur Jr released a cover of “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure in 1989. Their version is faster, with a distinctive guitar sound.
9. Mark Romanek directed the music video for The The’s track from “Infected”. Known for his compelling visual style, Romanek’s work remains influential.
10. “Panama” by Van Halen features the sound of a Lamborghini engine. This creative choice enhanced the track’s car-themed concept.
11. “New Rose” was The Damned’s debut single, recorded in 1976. Its production cost was modest, yet it became a punk landmark.
12. “The Unforgettable Fire” is both a U2 album and a song. It was inspired by artwork related to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.