‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°400 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Talking Heads, Ultravox, Twisted Sister, Roger Waters, The Timelords, Shriekback, The Rolling Stones, Howard Jones, Fields of the Nephilim, W.A.S.P., Marillion, Siouxsie & The Banshees

They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Who directed the music video for the Talking Heads’ song featuring a calm woman in its lyrics?

  • A Jim Jarmusch
  • B David Lynch
  • C John Waters

2. What was the peak UK Singles Chart position for Ultravox’s 1983 song from their album *Quartet*?

  • A Number 21
  • B Number 2
  • C Number 18

3. Why did the Twisted Sister single “We’re Not Gonna Take It” attract controversy?

  • A It depicted family conflict
  • B It featured offensive lyrics
  • C It criticized political leaders

4. In Roger Waters’ album, who is the character that can hear radio waves?

  • A Benny
  • B Billy
  • C Bob

5. Which song by The Timelords predominantly mashes up the Doctor Who theme with a track by Gary Glitter?

  • A “Rock and Roll Part 2”
  • B “Doctorin’ the Tardis”
  • C “Time Lord Rock”

6. Who contributed the lead electric guitar solo on the track opening The Rolling Stones’ 1986 album *Dirty Work*?

  • A Eric Clapton
  • B Jimmy Page
  • C Pete Townshend

7. Which Howard Jones song peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.?

  • A “New Song”
  • B “Things Can Only Get Better”
  • C “The Prisoner”

8. What literary work influenced the song “Moonchild” by Fields of the Nephilim?

  • A Dracula by Bram Stoker
  • B Moonchild by Aleister Crowley
  • C The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

9. What achievement is noted for W.A.S.P.’s “Wild Child” in 1986?

  • A Certified platinum
  • B Topped UK Singles Chart
  • C Reached number 71 on the UK Singles Chart

10. Whose era is associated with Marillion’s track “Incommunicado” from *Clutching at Straws*?

  • A Hogarth
  • B Fish
  • C Rothery

11. Which producer first worked with Siouxsie and the Banshees on the single “Fireworks”?

  • A Mike Hedges
  • B Nigel Godrich
  • C Tony Visconti

12. What band did the song “Nemesis,” which is featured on the album *Oil & Gold*, belong to?

  • A The Cure
  • B Shriekback
  • C Depeche Mode

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Tracklist

1 . Talking Heads – The Lady Don’t Mind

Featured on the 1985 album “Little Creatures“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

2 . Ultravox – We Came To Dance

Featured on the 1982 album “Quartet”.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Twisted Sister – We’re Not Gonna Take It

Featured on the 1984 album “Stay Hungry”.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . Roger Waters – Radio Waves

Featured on the 1987 album “Radio K.A.O.S.”.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . The Timelords – Doctorin’ The Tardis

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

6 . Shriekback – Nemesis

Featured on the 1985 album “Oil & Gold”.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

7 . The Rolling Stones – One Hit [To The Body]

Featured on the 1986 album “Dirty Work“.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Howard Jones – The Prisoner

Featured on the 1989 album “Cross That Line”.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Fields of the Nephilim – Moonchild

Featured on the 1987 album “The Nephilim”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . W.A.S.P. – Wild Child

Featured on the 1985 album “The Last Command”.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

11 . Marillion – Incommunicado

Featured on the 1987 album “Clutching at Straws”.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Siouxsie & The Banshees – Fireworks

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Jim Jarmusch directed the video, known for featuring nighttime scenes of New York blended with band performance. His minimal yet atmospheric style complemented the song’s laid-back theme.

2. The song reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart, a respectable feat that underscored the band’s continued popularity during the early 1980s.

3. The video depicting familial strife caused a stir in the 80s, as the rebellious anthem clashed with conservative ideals, making it a cultural talking point.

4. Billy, not just a storyteller, acts as a bridge between technology and human emotion, his abilities driving the album’s concept forward.

5. “Doctorin’ the Tardis” uniquely combines early electronic influences with glam rock, marking a creative high point for the alias-using duo.

6. The distinct stylings of Jimmy Page added a flourish, imbuing the track with an added layer of rock gravitas.

7. “The Prisoner” stands out as a memorable entry in Howard Jones’s discography, marked by its exploration of personal and metaphorical confinement.

8. Aleister Crowley’s novel “Moonchild” influenced the song, enriching its dark, mystical aesthetic with literary depth.

9. “Wild Child” reached number 71, marking its presence in the UK singles realm, adding to the band’s glam metal credentials.

10. Fish, the charismatic lead, is intimately connected with the track, voicing the societal pressures and desires the character feels.

11. Mike Hedges’ collaboration with the band on “Fireworks” heralded an era of creative production partnerships for Siouxsie and the Banshees.

12. Shriekback brought a new wave and post-punk sensibility to “Nemesis,” making it a defining moment in their music legacy.

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