How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Magnum, Richard Marx, Pet Shop Boys, Mick Karn & Midge Ure, Bryan Ferry, Peter Gabriel, The Cure, Jesus Jones, The Adventures, Heart, Monty Python, Eurythmics
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 27/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Magnum – Lonely NightsFeatured on the 1986 album “Vigilante”.
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2 . Richard Marx – Don’t Mean Nothin’Featured on the 1987 album “Richard Marx”.
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3 . Pet Shop Boys – It’s AlrightFeatured on the 1988 album “Introspective”.
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4 . Mick Karn & Midge Ure – After A Fashion
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5 . Bryan Ferry – LimboFeatured on the 1988 album “Bête Noire”.
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6 . Peter Gabriel – I Don’t RememberFeatured on the 1980 album “Peter Gabriel 3”.
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7 . The Cure – CatchFeatured on the 1987 album “Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me“.
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8 . Jesus Jones – Never Enough
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9 . The Adventures – Feel The RaindropsFeatured on the 1985 album “The Adventures”.
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10 . Heart – Nothin’ At AllFeatured on the 1985 album “Heart”.
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11 . Monty Python – Galaxy SongFeatured on the 1983 album “Monty Python Sings”. |
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12 . Eurythmics – Never Gonna Cry AgainFeatured on the 1981 album “In the Garden”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Magnum recorded “Lonely Night” at Mountain Studios in Montreux, known for numerous iconic sessions. David Richards and Roger Taylor were involved in the production.
2. Joe Walsh, famous for his work with the Eagles, played the memorable guitar solo on “Don’t Mean Nothin’.” His slide guitar style added a unique flair to the track.
3. Pet Shop Boys discovered “It’s Alright” on the compilation The House Sound of Chicago Vol. III: Acid Tracks. They kept its house foundation while adding new lyrics.
4. Mick Karn played fretless bass on “After a Fashion.” Known for his work with Japan, his distinctive style contributed to the track’s unique sound.
5. Patrick Leonard co-wrote “Limbo” with Bryan Ferry. Leonard is a notable composer and producer with collaborations across diverse genres.
6. The duet was performed at a 1979 memorial concert for Bill Duffield, a lighting engineer. Gabriel’s collaboration with Kate Bush provided a memorable live music moment.
7. “Breathe” was the B-side to the single from The Cure’s “Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me.” The track complemented the main release’s themes and style.
8. “Never Enough” features on the compilation Never Enough: The Best of Jesus Jones, showcasing their work from 1989 to 1997 including hits from *Liquidizer*.
9. Terry Sharpe and Pat Gribben wrote “Feel the Raindrops.” The Adventures’ song achieved moderate chart placement, featuring on both UK and US album versions.
10. A black panther prowls through the music video of Heart’s song from their self-titled album. The feline imagery is intercut with the band’s performance.
11. Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life features the whimsical song about cosmic truths. Eric Idle delivers the performance with characteristic Python humor.
12. Holger Czukay and Jaki Liebezeit of Can contributed to the Eurythmics track. Their input added a distinctive element to the duo’s new wave style.