How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sheena Easton, Love And Money, The Associates, Motormania, The Fall, R.E.M., Strawberry Switchblade, Mick Jagger, Runrig, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Sting, Robert Plant
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which Sheena Easton single peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1983?
- A Morning Train (9 to 5)
- B For Your Eyes Only
- C Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)
2. In which city’s iconic borough was LL Cool J’s “I Need Love” music video filmed?
- A Manhattan
- B Brooklyn
- C Queens
3. The Associates’ cover of “Heart of Glass” by Blondie reached what position on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 12
- B 56
- C 42
4. “Motormania” by Roman Holliday mentions which celestial-themed vehicle?
- A Comet Coupe
- B Zodiac Cadillac
- C Astrologer Van
5. On what date was “R.I.P. 2 My Youth” by The Neighbourhood first released?
- A September 16, 2015
- B October 30, 2015
- C August 20, 2015
6. What style influences Ed Harcourt’s bittersweet love song?
- A Baroque pop
- B Country
- C Funk
7. Which film features Sting’s cover of “Spread a Little Happiness” during its closing credits?
- A Brimstone and Treacle
- B Streets of Fire
- C Purple Rain
8. Which famous TV shows does Matthew mention in Karel Fialka’s “Hey Matthew”?
- A M*A*S*H and Cheers
- B Dallas and The A-Team
- C Hill Street Blues and Knight Rider
9. “News from Heaven” by Runrig is from which album?
- A Amazing Things
- B Searchlight
- C The Cutter and the Clan
10. The Housemartins’ song about gentleman farmers’ exploitation is titled what?
- A Sheep
- B Five Get Over Excited
- C The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death
11. What dance do the women perform in Sting’s “They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)”?
- A Salsa
- B Cueca
- C Rumba
12. What is the B-side to Robert Plant’s “Ship of Fools” single released in the US?
- A Helen of Troy
- B Big Log
- C Billy’s Revenge
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Sheena Easton – Telefone [Long Distance Love Affair]Featured on the 1983 album “Best Kept Secret “.
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2 . Love And Money – Halleluiah ManFeatured on the 1988 album “Strange Kind of Love”.
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3 . The Associates – Heart Of GlassFeatured on the 1988 album “The Glamour Chase”.
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4 . Motormania – Roman HolidayFeatured on the 1983 album “Cookin’ On The Roof”.
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5 . The Fall – Mr PharmacistFeatured on the 1986 album “Bend Sinister”.
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6 . R.E.M. – It’s The End Of The World As We Know It [And I Feel Fine]Featured on the 1987 album “Document“.
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7 . Strawberry Switchblade – JoleneFeatured on the 1985 album “Strawberry Switchblade”.
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8 . Mick Jagger – Let’s WorkFeatured on the 1987 album “Primitive Cool”.
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9 . Runrig – News From HeavenFeatured on the 1989 album “Searchlight”.
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10 . Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Rage HardFeatured on the 1986 album “Liverpool”.
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11 . Sting – They Dance Alone [Cueca Solo]Featured on the 1987 album “…Nothing Like the Sun“. |
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12 . Robert Plant – Ship Of FoolsFeatured on the 1988 album “Now and Zen“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)” was the single that reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1983. This track remains one of Sheena Easton’s signature hits of the 1980s.
2. LL Cool J’s “I Need Love” music video was filmed in Manhattan, reflecting the artist’s urban roots and contrasting his professional and personal desires.
3. The Associates’ cover of “Heart of Glass” reached number 56 on the UK Singles Chart. This synth-pop rendition continued their exploratory approach to classic hits.
4. “Motormania” by Roman Holliday includes a lyric about a “Zodiac Cadillac”, adding to the song’s energetic automotive theme.
5. “R.I.P. 2 My Youth” by The Neighbourhood was first released on October 30, 2015, contributing to their eerie, introspective style.
6. Ed Harcourt’s song is subtly influenced by country music, embracing a mix of melody and emotional complexity.
7. Sting’s cover of “Spread a Little Happiness” appears in “Brimstone and Treacle” during its closing credits, adding a hopeful note to the film’s end.
8. In “Hey Matthew,” Matthew lists “Dallas” and “The A-Team” among his favorite TV shows, illustrating pop culture’s impact on youth.
9. “News from Heaven” by Runrig is from their album “Searchlight,” displaying the band’s signature Scottish rock sound.
10. The Housemartins critique the exploitation of workers by gentleman farmers in “The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death”.
11. In “They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)” by Sting, the women perform the Cueca, symbolizing protest and mourning.
12. “Billy’s Revenge” was the B-side to Robert Plant’s “Ship of Fools” single in the US, complementing the main track with its rock vibe.