How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Yello, Sheena Easton, Tenpole Tudor, The Smiths, The Belle Stars, Mötley Crüe, The Dogs D’Amour, Cinderella, Fuzzbox, Everything But The Girl, Diesel Park West, Tiffany
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which chart position did Yello’s “Goldrush” achieve in the UK?
- A Number 20
- B Number 29
- C Number 54
2. What is notable about Sheena Easton’s song “Machinery”?
- A It was her first UK single
- B It featured in a movie soundtrack
- C It had a music video upon release
3. Who played additional guitar on Tenpole Tudor’s “Wunderbar”?
- A Munch Universe
- B Tyla
- C Jo Almeida
4. Which phrase is repeated in The Smiths’ “Panic” as a critique of pop music?
- A Change the record
- B Hang the DJ
- C Stop the music
5. Which element is prominently featured in The Belle Stars’ “Indian Summer”?
- A Guitar solos
- B Saxophone
- C Violin
6. Which city is not mentioned in Mötley Crüe’s “Girls, Girls, Girls”?
- A Vancouver
- B Paris
- C New York
7. What makes “Satellite Kid” by The Dogs D’Amour notable?
- A It was their lowest charting single
- B It was their highest-charting single
- C It was never released as a single
8. Who directed the music video for Cinderella’s “Gypsy Road”?
- A David Fincher
- B Nick Morris
- C John Porter
9. Who sang lead vocals on Fuzzbox’s “Rockin’ With Rita”?
- A Maggie Dunne
- B Vickie “Vix” Perks
- C Ted Chippington
10. What subject does Everything But The Girl’s “Mine” touch on?
- A Social media
- B Gender politics
- C Environmental issues
11. What genre inspired Diesel Park West’s “When The Hoodoo Comes”?
- A West Coast sound
- B Chicago Blues
- C British Invasion
12. What instrument is highlighted in Tiffany’s “Feelings Of Forever”?
- A Fender Rhodes piano
- B Harpsichord
- C Synthesizer
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Yello – GoldrushFeatured on the 1986 album “One Second”.
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2 . Sheena Easton – MachineryFeatured on the 1985 album “Madness, Money and Music [Bonus Tracks Version]”.
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3 . Tenpole Tudor – WunderbarFeatured on the 1981 album “Eddie, Old Bob, Dick and Gary”.
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4 . The Smiths – PanicFeatured on the 1986 album “The World Won’t Listen”.
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5 . The Belle Stars – Indian SummerFeatured on the 1983 album “The Belle Stars”.
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6 . Mötley Crüe – Girls Girls GirlsFeatured on the 1987 album “Girls, Girls, Girls”.
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7 . The Dogs D’Amour – Satellite KidFeatured on the 1989 album “Errol Flynn”.
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8 . Cinderella – Gypsy RoadFeatured on the 1988 album “Long Cold Winter”.
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9 . Fuzzbox – Rockin’ With Rita
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10 . Everything But The Girl – Mine
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11 . Diesel Park West – When The Hoodoo Comes
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12 . Tiffany – Feelings Of ForeverFeatured on the 1988 album “Tiffany”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Goldrush” achieved number 54 on the UK charts. It had more success in Switzerland and Germany, showing Yello’s varied appeal across Europe.
2. “Machinery” was released with a music video. This parallel launch helped solidify Sheena Easton’s image as a visual performer in the 1980s music scene.
3. Munch Universe played additional guitar on “Wunderbar.” His contribution marked a lineup expansion reflecting the band’s evolving punk rock sound.
4. “Panic” repeatedly uses “hang the DJ” as a critique of pop music. This phrase became emblematic of The Smiths’ commentary on the music industry.
5. “Indian Summer” features prominent saxophone elements. These were a signature of The Belle Stars, adding a distinctive layer to their pop and new wave fusion.
6. “Girls, Girls, Girls” doesn’t mention New York. The song’s lyrics focus on strip clubs in several other famous cities around the world.
7. “Satellite Kid” was The Dogs D’Amour’s highest-charting single. Its success signified the band’s peak in the late 1980s rock scene.
8. Nick Morris directed “Gypsy Road” for Cinderella. The video contributed to the promotion of their album *Long Cold Winter* in the MTV era.
9. Vickie “Vix” Perks sang lead vocals on “Rockin’ With Rita.” Her voice was integral to the vibrant punk-pop sound that defined Fuzzbox.
10. “Mine” by Everything But The Girl discusses gender politics. Tracey Thorn’s lyrics made it a standout track addressing contemporary issues of its time.
11. Diesel Park West’s “When The Hoodoo Comes” was inspired by the West Coast sound. Influences include seminal acts like Moby Grape and Buffalo Springfield.
12. Tiffany’s “Feelings Of Forever” highlights the Fender Rhodes piano. This added a classic touch to the pop rock ballad creating a distinct sonic identity.