How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sinead O’Connor, Madness, China Crisis, Hazel O’Connor, Dio, Fish, Adam Ant, Kiss, Eurythmics, Diamond Head, Gaye Bykers On Acid, Phil Collins
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which Sinéad O’Connor track from 1988 features performance artist Karen Finley?
- A Troy
- B Just Like U Said It Would B
- C Jump In The River
2. Which song by Madness from 1985 came in a special “Flag Bag” edition?
- A Uncle Sam
- B Our House
- C House Of Fun
3. Which producer worked on China Crisis’s “Arizona Sky” from 1986?
- A Walter Becker
- B Quincy Jones
- C George Martin
4. In which film does Hazel O’Connor’s “Give Me An Inch” appear as part of the soundtrack?
- A Breaking Glass
- B Quadrophenia
- C Pink Floyd – The Wall
5. From which Dio album is “Rainbow in the Dark” released?
- A The Last in Line
- B Sacred Heart
- C Holy Diver
6. Which band did Fish depart from before releasing “State of Mind” in 1989?
- A Genesis
- B Marillion
- C Yes
7. Which nursery rhyme is referenced in Adam Ant’s “Puss ‘n Boots”?
- A Humpty Dumpty
- B Pussycat, Pussycat
- C Jack and Jill
8. What was significant about the release of Kiss’s “Lick It Up” in 1983?
- A First album with makeup
- B First public performance without makeup
- C First album in color vinyl
9. Who directed the music video for Eurythmics’ “Beethoven (I Love to Listen To)”?
- A Sophie Muller
- B David Fincher
- C Chris Cunningham
10. On which album is Diamond Head’s “Out Of Phase” featured?
- A Lightning to the Nations
- B Borrowed Time
- C Canterbury
11. Which element of music style do Gaye Bykers on Acid integrate into “Git Down (Shake Your Thang)”?
- A Punk
- B Classical
- C Jazz
12. What instrument features prominently in the 1982 track by Phil Collins, famous for its atmospheric sound?
- A Electric Guitar
- B Prophet-5 synthesizer
- C Violin
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Sinead O’Connor – Jump In The RiverFeatured on the 1988 album “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got“.
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2 . Madness – Uncle SamFeatured on the 1985 album “Mad Not Mad”.
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3 . China Crisis – Arizona SkyFeatured on the 1986 album “What Price Paradise”.
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4 . Hazel O’Connor – Give Me An InchFeatured on the 1980 album “Breaking Glass : Soundtrack”.
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5 . Dio – Rainbow In The DarkFeatured on the 1983 album “Holy Diver“.
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6 . Fish – State Of MindFeatured on the 1990 album “Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors”.
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7 . Adam Ant – Puss ‘N BootsFeatured on the 1983 album “Strip”.
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8 . Kiss – Lick It UpFeatured on the 1983 album “Lick It Up”.
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9 . Eurythmics – Beethoven [I Love To Listen To]Featured on the 1987 album “Savage“.
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10 . Diamond Head – Out Of PhaseFeatured on the 1983 album “Canterbury”.
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11 . Gaye Bykers On Acid – Git DownFeatured on the 1987 album “Drill Your Own Hole”. |
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12 . Phil Collins – Thru’ These WallsFeatured on the 1982 album “Hello, I Must Be Going!”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Jump In The River” is the Sinéad O’Connor track featuring a remix with Karen Finley. The addition brought a distinctive spoken-word section to the song.
2. “Uncle Sam” by Madness was released in a “Flag Bag” edition. The package alluded to its World War II themes with an American flag design.
3. Walter Becker, known for his work with Steely Dan, produced China Crisis’s “Arizona Sky.” His influence contributed to the band’s sophisticated pop sound.
4. “Give Me An Inch” by Hazel O’Connor is part of the film “Breaking Glass.” The movie’s soundtrack highlighted O’Connor’s unique musical style.
5. “Rainbow in the Dark” is on Dio’s debut album “Holy Diver.” The track showcased iconic riffs that remain celebrated in heavy metal.
6. Fish left Marillion before releasing “State of Mind.” This marked his initial solo effort post-departure, reflecting his individual style.
7. Adam Ant’s “Puss ‘n Boots” features lines from “Pussycat, Pussycat.” The nursery rhyme inspired the quirky style of the song’s lyrics.
8. Kiss made their first public appearance without makeup during the release of “Lick It Up.” The album marked a new image era for the band.
9. Sophie Muller directed the music video for Eurythmics’ “Beethoven (I Love to Listen To).” Her direction emphasized the song’s thematic elements of madness.
10. Diamond Head’s “Out Of Phase” is featured on their album “Canterbury.” The track continues the band’s legacy within the British heavy metal scene.
11. Gaye Bykers on Acid’s “Git Down (Shake Your Thang)” incorporates punk elements into their distinctive sound. The band is known for a bold rock fusion.
12. The Prophet-5 synthesizer is prominently used in the Phil Collins track. Its atmospheric quality recalls earlier works like “In the Air Tonight.”