How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Fixx, Billy Joel, Toyah, David Bowie, Tin Machine, John Foxx, Psychedelic Furs, Patti Smith, Primal Scream, Howard Devoto, Bucks Fizz, David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 26/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Fixx – Secret SeparationFeatured on the 1986 album “Walkabout”.
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2 . Billy Joel – You’Re Only Human [Second Wind]Featured on the 1985 album “Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II”.
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3 . Toyah – Soul Passing Through SoulFeatured on the 1985 album “Minx”.
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4 . David Bowie – Time Will CrawlFeatured on the 1987 album “Never Let Me Down“.
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5 . Tin Machine – Under The GodFeatured on the 1989 album “Tin Machine”.
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6 . John Foxx – EndlesslyFeatured on the 1983 album “The Golden Section”.
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7 . Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In PinkFeatured on the 1981 album “Talk Talk Talk”.
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8 . Patti Smith – People Have The PowerFeatured on the 1988 album “Dream of Life”.
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9 . Primal Scream – Gentle TuesdayFeatured on the 1987 album “Sonic Flower Groove”.
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10 . Howard Devoto – Rainy SeasonFeatured on the 1983 album “Jerky Versions of the Dream”.
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11 . Bucks Fizz – When We Were YoungFeatured on the 1983 album “Greatest Hits”. |
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12 . David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto – Forbidden ColoursFeatured on the 1983 album “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (Soundtrack)”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Reincarnation finds its way into The Fixx’s lyrical universe, as band member Cy Curnin revealed. An additional nod to soulmates gives this song a mystic air.
2. Billy Joel made a purposeful donation to the National Committee for Youth Suicide Prevention. His personal experiences informed this decision.
3. Toyah Willcox’s song submits your focus to calming Buddhist practices. The associated music video reflects these serene themes.
4. David Bowie opted for scenic Switzerland, recording at Mountain Studios in Montreux. A location as iconic as the musician himself.
5. Tin Machine’s single is a fervent message on rising far-right fascist ideologies. A historical commentary wrapped in rock form.
6. John Foxx’s “Endlessly” reached a respectable number 66. A single that still found its way into compilation ranks years later.
7. The name Caroline, a blend of reality and fiction, served as the muse. Two women in Muswell Hill played into Richard Butler’s creative hand.
8. Patti Smith’s live adaptation of her song occasionally features Bruce Springsteen. Collaborative brilliance on the power of people.
9. Primal Scream’s musical style on their debut was heavily influenced by psychedelic jangle pop. Past sounds reimagined for a new era.
10. Howard Devoto grooves on the edge of funk and ether on “Rainy Season”. An album distilled through varied musical concoctions.
11. Bucks Fizz’s tune hides behind the alias Warren Bacall. A creative pseudo venture into songwriting productivity.
12. David Sylvian drew from Yukio Mishima’s literary work for his song’s title. A narrative extension of “Forbidden Colors”.