How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Big Country, Public Image Limited, Sade, Suzanne Vega, Rick Springfield, Rush, The Outfield, The Tubes, AC/DC, Elton John, Grace Slick , Depeche Mode
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 21/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Big Country – In A Big CountryFeatured on the 1983 album “The Crossing”.
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2 . Public Image Limited – Bad LifeFeatured on the 1984 album “This Is What You Want… This Is What You Get”.
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3 . Sade – When Am I Going To Make A LivingFeatured on the 1984 album “Diamond Life“.
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4 . Suzanne Vega – LukaFeatured on the 1987 album “Solitude Standing“.
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5 . Rick Springfield – Celebrate YouthFeatured on the 1985 album “Tao”.
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6 . Rush – The Body ElectricFeatured on the 1984 album “Grace Under Pressure”.
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7 . The Outfield – Voices Of BabylonFeatured on the 1989 album “Voices of Babylon”.
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8 . The Tubes – She’s A BeautyFeatured on the 1983 album “Outside Inside”.
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9 . AC/DC – Who Made WhoFeatured on the 1986 album “Who Made Who”.
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10 . Elton John – Nobody WinsFeatured on the 1981 album “The Fox”.
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11 . Grace Slick – DreamsFeatured on the 1980 album “Dreams”. |
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12 . Depeche Mode – Little 15Featured on the 1987 album “Music for the Masses“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track by Big Country had the working title “Stay Alive.” It became distinctive for its use of guitar effects mimicking traditional Scottish instruments.
2. “Bad Life” fits neatly into the post-punk genre. This classification aligns with the overall style of Public Image Ltd during the 1980s.
3. Stuart Orme directed the music video for Sade’s track. The imagery matched the soul genre’s smooth delivery.
4. “Luka” by Suzanne Vega is about child abuse. The song provides perspective through the eyes of a fictionalized boy.
5. “Celebrate Youth” emphasizes the phrase “Celebrate Youth” itself. Rick Springfield’s lyrics reflect on generational dynamics.
6. Rush’s “The Body Electric” features “1001001,” the ASCII code for ‘I.’ The title nods to Walt Whitman’s work.
7. The Outfield’s album marked their final studio release on the Columbia label. It was also their last with drummer Alan Jackman until later reunions.
8. The Tubes’ song lyrics stem from a conversation Fee Waybill had with a peep-show worker. The song became the band’s biggest hit.
9. AC/DC’s 1986 track shares its title with a Stephen King film. The connection highlights a crossover into cinematic territory.
10. Elton John’s track was originally French, titled “J’Veux d’la Tendresse.” It was adapted into English for “The Fox.”
11. Grace Slick’s “Dreams” garnered a Grammy nomination. The track highlighted her solo career within the rock genre.
12. Depeche Mode’s “LITTLE15” boasts a unique catalogue number. Unlike other singles, it deviated from the usual “BONG” sequence.