How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cyndi Lauper, The Associates, The B52’s, Queen, The Stranglers, Secret Affair, Helloween, Annabel Lamb, Marc Almond, All About Eve, A-Ha, Scorpions
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (34/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What caught public attention regarding Cyndi Lauper’s 1984 hit single drawn from “She’s So Unusual”?
- A Its chart-topping success
- B The Parents Music Resource Center’s scrutiny
- C Lauper’s vintage clothing style
2. “Waiting for the Loveboat” by the Associates was released how long after guitarist Alan Rankine departed the band?
- A 2 years
- B 1 year
- C 3 years
3. Which location served as the recording studio for the B-52’s track from their 1980 album?
- A Abbey Road Studios, London
- B Compass Point Studios, Nassau
- C Electric Lady Studios, New York
4. Who played rhythm guitar on Queen’s 1982 single from the album “Hot Space”?
- A Brian May
- B John Deacon
- C Roger Taylor
5. Which event is linked to The Stranglers’ 1986 single “Nice in Nice” according to the band’s account?
- A A peaceful protest
- B Court proceedings
- C A charity concert
6. What movement did Secret Affair emerge from during their formation in 1978?
- A Glam Rock Revival
- B Mod Revival
- C Punk Explosion
7. Which novel’s theme is echoed in Helloween’s 1988 release from Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part II?
- A Moby-Dick
- B Frankenstein
- C Dracula
8. Which famous television show did Annabel Lamb perform her cover on in 1983?
- A The Old Grey Whistle Test
- B Top of the Pops
- C The Chart Show
9. Which choir collaborated on an alternate version of Marc Almond’s 1985 single?
- A Westminster City School Choir
- B London Festival Orchestra
- C ABC Children’s Choir
10. What technical issue did All About Eve face during their 1988 “Top of the Pops” performance?
- A Inadequate lighting
- B Monitor failure
- C Broken microphone
11. Where was the music video for a-ha’s August 1988 single shot?
- A Deauville, France
- B Oslo, Norway
- C Rome, Italy
12. Which live album features a version of Scorpions’ 1984 hit from “Love at First Sting”?
- A Tokyo Tapes
- B World Wide Live
- C Live Bites
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 34/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Cyndi Lauper – She BopFeatured on the 1983 album “She’s So Unusual“.
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2 . The Associates – Waiting For The LoveboatFeatured on the 1985 album “Perhaps”.
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3 . The B52’s – Give Me Back My ManFeatured on the 1980 album “Wild Planet”.
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4 . Queen – Back ChatFeatured on the 1982 album “Hot Space“.
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5 . The Stranglers – Nice In NiceFeatured on the 1986 album “Dreamtime”.
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6 . Secret Affair – Sound Of ConfusionFeatured on the 1980 album “Behind Closed Doors”.
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7 . Helloween – Dr. SteinFeatured on the 1987 album “Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 2”.
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8 . Annabel Lamb – Riders On The StormFeatured on the 1983 album “Once Bitten”.
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9 . Marc Almond – Stories Of JohnnyFeatured on the 1985 album “Stories of Johnny”.
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10 . All About Eve – Martha’s HarbourFeatured on the 1988 album “All About Eve”.
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11 . A-Ha – Touchy!Featured on the 1988 album “Stay on These Roads”. |
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12 . Scorpions – Big City NightsFeatured on the 1984 album “Love at First Sting”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Parents Music Resource Center scrutinized the track for its lyrical content. It was part of the era’s conversation about censorship in music.
2. The single “Waiting for the Loveboat” was released two years after Rankine left the band. It marked a transition to projects led by Mackenzie solo.
3. Compass Point Studios in Nassau was the sunny locale for the recording of The B-52’s track, adding a bit of island flair to their sound.
4. John Deacon played rhythm guitar on the track, showing multitasking skills beyond his usual bass duties.
5. The Stranglers faced court proceedings after disturbances in Nice, with events influencing the “Nice in Nice” single.
6. Secret Affair jumped on the mod revival train during the late 1970s, riding the wave with their distinctive style and rhythm.
7. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Helloween’s single infused power metal with thematic content from classic literature.
8. Annabel Lamb charmed audiences with her cover on “Top of the Pops,” a key step in her UK chart success.
9. A poignant touch came from the Westminster City School Choir in Marc Almond’s alternate version, adding choral charm to the mix.
10. All About Eve faced a monitor mishap during their initial “Top of the Pops” performance, requiring a swift do-over.
11. Deauville, France hosted the music video shoot, offering a picturesque beach setting for a-ha’s visual narrative.
12. The 1984 hit from Scorpions made its way to “World Wide Live,” capturing the band’s energetic on-stage presence.