How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Wedding Present, Cabaret Voltaire, Kate Bush, Falco, Kirsty Maccoll, Soft Cell, Mike Oldfield, Tracy Chapman, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Toyah, The Jesus And Mary Chain, The Police
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which band released the single “Why Are You Being So Reasonable Now?” in 1988?
- A The Wedding Present
- B Cabaret Voltaire
- C Soft Cell
2. Who provided additional guitar for Cabaret Voltaire’s “Here To Go”?
- A Richard H. Kirk
- B Bill Nelson
- C Adrian Sherwood
3. Kate Bush’s song from her album, released in September 1989, was inspired by a work of which author?
- A James Joyce
- B Charles Dickens
- C Virginia Woolf
4. What genre is Falco’s “The Sound of Musik” often categorized under?
- A Synth-pop
- B New Wave
- C Neue Deutsche Welle
5. Who directed the music video for Kirsty MacColl’s “Innocence”?
- A Simon Darlow
- B Edward Tudor-Pole
- C Sarah Tuft
6. “Soul Inside” marked the final album before which band’s 18-year hiatus?
- A Soft Cell
- B The Police
- C The Jesus and Mary Chain
7. Which album features Mike Oldfield’s song “Magic Touch”?
- A Earth Moving
- B Islands
- C Tubular Bells
8. What thematic concept is central to Tracy Chapman’s “Crossroads”?
- A Romantic love
- B Self-preservation
- C Environmental issues
9. Siouxsie and the Banshees’ cover of “Dear Prudence” was originally written by members of which band?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B The Beatles
- C The Byrds
10. Which single by Toyah was promoted with a performance at Alton Towers?
- A Rebel Run
- B Brave New World
- C Thunder in the Mountains
11. “Blues from a Gun” is a track by which band?
- A The Police
- B The Jesus and Mary Chain
- C The Cure
12. Why was the music video for The Police’s “Invisible Sun” banned by the BBC?
- A Graphic violence
- B Improper language
- C Political content
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here
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1 . The Wedding Present – Why Are You Being So Reasonable NowFeatured on the 1989 album ” “.
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2 . Cabaret Voltaire – Here To GoFeatured on the 1987 album “Code”.
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3 . Kate Bush – The Sensual WorldFeatured on the 1989 album “The Sensual World“.
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4 . Falco – The Sound Of MusikFeatured on the 1986 album “Emotional”.
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5 . Kirsty Maccoll – InnocenceFeatured on the 1989 album “Kite”.
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6 . Soft Cell – Soul InsideFeatured on the 1984 album “This Last Night…In Sodom”.
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7 . Mike Oldfield – Magic TouchFeatured on the 1987 album “Islands “.
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8 . Tracy Chapman – CrossroadsFeatured on the 1989 album “Crossroads“.
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9 . Siouxsie And The Banshees – Dear PrudenceFeatured on the 1983 album “Hyæna”.
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10 . Toyah – Rebel RunFeatured on the 1983 album “Love Is the Law”.
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11 . The Jesus And Mary Chain – Blues From A GunFeatured on the 1989 album “Automatic”. |
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12 . The Police – Invisible SunFeatured on the 1981 album “Ghost in the Machine“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Wedding Present released “Why Are You Being So Reasonable Now?” in 1988. Known for their extensive discography, the band emerged from Leeds in 1985.
2. Bill Nelson played additional guitar on “Here To Go,” enriching Cabaret Voltaire’s electronic sound. His contribution provided an extra layer to the single’s diverse versions.
3. Kate Bush drew inspiration from James Joyce’s *Ulysses* for a song in her 1989 album. Despite initial barriers, she captured the novel’s essence through her own lyrics.
4. “The Sound of Musik” is part of the Neue Deutsche Welle genre. Falco’s unique integration of operatic and contemporary elements distinguished the track in 1986.
5. The music video for “Innocence” was directed by Sarah Tuft. Shot in MacColl’s garden, it included a cameo from Edward Tudor-Pole.
6. Soft Cell went on an 18-year hiatus after their third album. “Soul Inside” reflected a change in the duo’s musical direction before their break.
7. “Magic Touch” appears on Mike Oldfield’s album *Islands*. The 1987 pop rock track comes from his varied and extensive library of work.
8. Tracy Chapman’s “Crossroads” centers on themes of self-preservation. The song lyrically navigates a personal and professional journey, emphasizing independence.
9. “Dear Prudence” was covered by Siouxsie and the Banshees but originally penned by The Beatles. The post-punk version gave it renewed life in 1983.
10. Toyah promoted “Rebel Run” with a performance at Alton Towers. The 1983 single experienced moderate chart success in the UK.
11. “Blues from a Gun” is a track by The Jesus and Mary Chain. Known for their moody soundscapes, the band included it on the 1989 album “Automatic”.
12. The Police’s music video for “Invisible Sun” was banned due to political content. Its imagery was interwoven with scenes from the Northern Ireland Troubles.