How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Wax, Marc Almond, Ian Mcculloch, Y&T, Duran Duran, Men Without Hats, Judas Priest, Aztec Camera, Meat Loaf , Gary Numan, A Flock Of Seagulls, Motörhead
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What was Wax’s UK Top 40 hit titled in some European releases?
- A Bridge Over Troubled Water
- B Building a Bridge to Your Heart
- C Heart of Gold
2. Which chart position did Marc Almond’s “You Have” reach in the UK?
- A No. 57
- B No. 17
- C No. 27
3. Which year did Ian McCulloch’s single hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart?
- A 1987
- B 1989
- C 1991
4. In Y&T’s music video, what does the student imagine becoming?
- A A rock star
- B A robotic knight
- C A superhero
5. What new wave band filmed a music video in Sri Lanka in 1982?
- A Duran Duran
- B The Police
- C U2
6. What style of dancing led to the creation of “The Safety Dance”?
- A Pogo
- B Break
- C Moonwalk
7. What Judas Priest song included “Exciter (live)” as its B-side?
- A Electric Eye
- B Turbo Lover
- C Another Thing Comin’
8. Which artist served as the primary songwriter for Aztec Camera’s second album?
- A Edwyn Collins
- B Roddy Frame
- C Morrissey
9. Who performed the duet lead single from “Blind Before I Stop”?
- A Meat Loaf and Tina Turner
- B Meat Loaf and John Parr
- C Meat Loaf and Cher
10. For which album was Gary Numan’s 1980 single later included?
- A The Pleasure Principle
- B Telekon
- C Replicas
11. A Flock of Seagulls recorded “(It’s Not Me) Talking” during which decade?
- A 1960s
- B 1970s
- C 1980s
12. Which band had a video banned by MTV for excessive violence?
- A Metallica
- B Judas Priest
- C Motörhead
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 35/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Wax – Bridge To Your HeartFeatured on the 1987 album “American English”.
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2 . Marc Almond – You HaveFeatured on the 1984 album “Vermin In Ermine”.
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3 . Ian Mcculloch – Proud To FallFeatured on the 1989 album “Candleland”.
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4 . Y&T – Don’t Stop Runnin’Featured on the 1984 album “In Rock We Trust”.
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5 . Duran Duran – Save A PrayerFeatured on the 1982 album “Rio“.
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6 . Men Without Hats – Safety DanceFeatured on the 1982 album “Rhythm of Youth”.
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7 . Judas Priest – You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’Featured on the 1982 album “Screaming for Vengeance”.
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8 . Aztec Camera – All I Need Is EverythingFeatured on the 1984 album “Knife”.
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9 . Meat Loaf – Rock ‘N’ Roll Mercenaries (w/ John Parr)Featured on the 1986 album “Blind Before I Stop”.
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10 . Gary Numan – I Die:You DieFeatured on the 1980 album “Telekon“.
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11 . A Flock Of Seagulls – [It’s Not Me] TalkingFeatured on the 1983 album “Listen”. |
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12 . Motörhead – Killed By DeathFeatured on the 1984 album “No Remorse”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Building a Bridge to Your Heart” was the alternate title. As Wax’s only UK top 40 hit, the song resonated across Europe.
2. Marc Almond’s “You Have” secured a modest No. 57 in the UK, its tenure brief on the charts.
3. In 1989, Ian McCulloch’s single rose to No. 1 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart, marking it his solo achievement.
4. The student in Y&T’s video imagines becoming a robotic knight, epitomizing youthful escapism.
5. Duran Duran ventured to Sri Lanka, filming amidst exotic locales, adding allure to their video.
6. Pogo dancing, a raucous vertical jump, inspired “The Safety Dance,” reflecting its rebellious spirit.
7. “Another Thing Comin'” came accompanied by “Exciter (live)” on its B-side, enriching its release.
8. Roddy Frame was behind Aztec Camera’s second album, with his songwriting skills fathering its sound.
9. Meat Loaf and John Parr delivered a powerful performance on their duet lead single, a collaboration emblematic of its era.
10. Gary Numan’s 1980 single was later included on “Telekon,” cementing its place in his extensive catalog.
11. The 1980s saw A Flock of Seagulls record “(It’s Not Me) Talking,” a precursor to their hit-driven success.
12. Motörhead pushed the envelope too far with a video banned by MTV for its violent content.