How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : John Mellencamp, Natasha, Nasty Rox Inc, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, The Psychedelic Furs, The Mission Uk, The Timelords, Erasure, Twisted Sister, The Sex Pistols, Elaine Paige
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (23/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 23/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . John Mellencamp – Pop SingerFeatured on the 1989 album “Big Daddy”.
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2 . Natasha – Iko IkoFeatured on the 1982 album “Captured”.
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3 . Nasty Rox Inc – Escape From New YorkFeatured on the 1988 album “Ca$h”.
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4 . Elvis Costello & The Attractions – New AmsterdamFeatured on the 1980 album “Get Happy!!“.
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5 . Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin – The Locomotion
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6 . The Psychedelic Furs – The Ghost In YouFeatured on the 1984 album “Mirror Moves”.
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7 . The Mission Uk – Serpent’S KissFeatured on the 1987 album “The First Chapter”.
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8 . The Timelords – Doctorin’ The Tardis
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9 . Erasure – Chains Of LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “The Innocents”.
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10 . Twisted Sister – The Kids Are BackFeatured on the 1983 album “You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll”.
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11 . The Sex Pistols – Anarchy In The U.KFeatured on the 1977 album “Never Mind the Bollocks Here’s “. |
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12 . Elaine Paige – Memory
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. John Cougar Mellencamp’s track “Pop Singer” had a music video released in 1989. The video was part of Mellencamp’s tenth studio album rollout.
2. Natasha England’s version of “Iko Iko” stands out with a pronounced rhythmic bass line. This contrasts with earlier interpretations influential to the song’s popularity.
3. Nasty Rox Inc.’s 1988 track incorporated samples from Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love.” This was part of a broader sampling trend of the era.
4. Elvis Costello released “New Amsterdam” in 1980 after recording a demo as a solo project. The song touches on themes of new beginnings.
5. Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin collaborated in the 1980s to cover “The Locomotion.” Their work involved revisiting earlier musical influences.
6. “The Ghost in You” by The Psychedelic Furs hit the airwaves during the 1980s. Known for its reflective lyrics, it contributed to the new wave era.
7. “Serpents Kiss” marked The Mission’s entrance into the music scene in 1986. The project showcased connections to The Sisters of Mercy.
8. The Timelords credited a 1968 Ford Galaxie in their 1988 novelty single. This car played a central role in the accompanying promotional video.
9. Erasure’s album “The Innocents” featured a standout 1988 single. Andy Bell’s prominent falsetto stylings attracted significant attention.
10. Twisted Sister’s 1983 track is part of the album “You Can’t Stop Rock ’n’ Roll.” The album is representative of their foundational hard rock sound.
11. EMI withdrew the Sex Pistols single “Anarchy in the UK” in 1977. The action followed a controversial fallout with the band.
12. Elaine Paige originally performed “Memory” in the 1981 stage production of *Cats*. Her rendition became iconic in musical theatre circles.