How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Barbara Dickson, A Flock Of Seagulls, El Debarge, Thomas Dolby, The Mighty Wah, Hanoi Rocks, Killing Joke, Darts, Holly Johnson, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, War Baby, Tigertailz
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 25/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Barbara Dickson – In The NightFeatured on the 1980 album “The Barbara Dickson Album”.
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2 . A Flock Of Seagulls – Transfer AffectionFeatured on the 1982 album “Listen”.
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3 . El Debarge – Who’s JohnnyFeatured on the 1986 album “El DeBarge”.
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4 . Thomas Dolby – DissidentsFeatured on the 1984 album “The Flat Earth”.
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5 . The Mighty Wah – Come BackFeatured on the 1984 album ” A Word To The Wise Guy”.
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6 . Hanoi Rocks – Up Around The BendFeatured on the 1984 album “Two Steps from the Move”.
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7 . Killing Joke – Let’S All Go [To The Fire Dances]Featured on the 1983 album “Fire Dances”.
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8 . Darts – Let’s Hang OnFeatured on the 1981 album “Across America”.
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9 . Holly Johnson – Atomic CityFeatured on the 1989 album “Blast”.
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10 . Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe – Brother Of MineFeatured on the 1989 album “Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe”.
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11 . War Baby – Tom RobinsonFeatured on the 1983 album “Hope and Glory”. |
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12 . Tigertailz – Living Without You
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “In The Night” is on The Barbara Dickson Album. This 1980 release showcases her pop and folk fusion.
2. Mike Brady directed the video for “Transfer Affection.” The 1983 project coincided with the album Listen.
3. El DeBarge’s “Who’s Johnny” linked to Short Circuit. The song marked his solo debut after leaving DeBarge.
4. “Dissidents” came out in 1984. It kicks off Thomas Dolby’s album The Flat Earth.
5. “The Story of the Reds” ties to The Mighty Wah! Released in 1984, it resonated with UK audiences.
6. Bob Ezrin produced Hanoi Rocks’ “Up Around The Bend.” His work added a glam-rock edge.
7. “Let’s All Go (to the Fire Dances)” features Paul Raven. It was Killing Joke’s only single from Fire Dances.
8. The Darts’ single peaked at 11 on the UK chart. Their version of the Four Seasons’ song gained notable attention.
9. Dan Hartman co-authored “Atomic City” with Holly Johnson. They created a hit that charted internationally in 1989.
10. The self-titled debut album by Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe includes “Brother of Mine,” a long suite.
11. Berlin brought life to Tom Robinson’s “War Baby.” The divided city’s tensions shaped its narrative.
12. Steevi Jaimz fronted “Livin’ Without You” in 1987. This version was on Tigertailz’s Young and Crazy album.