How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mötley Crüe, Cyndi Lauper, Mike + The Mechanics, The Fall, Jean-Michel Jarre, The Police, Bad Manners, The Associates, David Sylvian, Nitzer Ebb, Classix Nouveaux, Dalis Car
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What was the peak Billboard Hot 100 position for Mötley Crüe’s title song from their fifth studio album?
- A No. 1
- B No. 6
- C No. 10
2. For what unique reason was Cyndi Lauper’s “She’s So Unusual” single notable?
- A It lacked a bass line
- B It had no worldwide music video
- C It features multiple guest vocalists
3. Which alcoholic beverage was advertised using Mike + The Mechanics’ song “Nobody’s Perfect”?
- A Heineken
- B Guinness
- C Tennent’s bitter
4. Which band released “Draygo’s Guilt” as a standalone single in 1984?
- A The Smiths
- B New Order
- C The Fall
5. What instrument did Hank Marvin play on Jean-Michel Jarre’s album “Revolutions”?
- A Saxophone
- B Guitar
- C Drums
6. Which psychological concept does “Synchronicity II” by The Police explore?
- A Cognitive dissonance
- B Synchronicity
- C Collective unconscious
7. During which musical era did Bad Manners release “Samson and Delilah”?
- A Britpop
- B 2 Tone
- C New Romantic
8. What was notable about The Associates’ sound in their 1985 single “Take Me to the Girl”?
- A It fused heavy metal and jazz
- B It featured a reggae beat
- C It transitioned to polished pop
9. What is the title of the B-side for David Sylvian’s “Pulling Punches” single?
- A Crossover
- B Backwaters
- C Underbridge
10. Which musician collaborated with Nitzer Ebb on their single “Control I’m Here”?
- A Moby
- B Julian Beeston
- C Paul Oakenfold
11. Which musical movement was declining when Classix Nouveaux released “The End or the Beginning”?
- A New Romantic
- B Grunge
- C Punk
12. What inspired the name of the band Dalis Car?
- A Salvador Dalí’s dream
- B A Captain Beefheart song
- C A surrealist painting
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Mötley Crüe – Dr FeelgoodFeatured on the 1989 album “Dr. Feelgood”.
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2 . Cyndi Lauper – All Through The NightFeatured on the 1983 album “She’s So Unusual “.
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3 . Mike + The Mechanics – Nobody’s PerfectFeatured on the 1988 album “Living Years”.
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4 . The Fall – Draygo’s GuiltFeatured on the 1984 album “The Wonderful And Frightening World Of….”.
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5 . Jean-Michel Jarre – RevolutionsFeatured on the 1988 album “Revolutions”.
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6 . The Police – Synchronicity IIFeatured on the 1983 album “Synchronicity“.
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7 . Bad Manners – Samson & DelilahFeatured on the 1982 album “Forging Ahead”.
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8 . The Associates – Take Me To The Girl
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9 . David Sylvian – Pulling PunchesFeatured on the 1984 album “Brilliant Trees“.
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10 . Nitzer Ebb – Control I’m HereFeatured on the 1989 album “Belief”.
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11 . Classix Nouveaux – The End Or The BeginningFeatured on the 1983 album “Classics”. |
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12 . Dalis Car – The Judgement Is The MirrorFeatured on the 1984 album “The Waking Hour”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became Mötley Crüe’s highest-charting single, highlighting their success in the glam metal scene.
2. The single was the only release from “She’s So Unusual” without an accompanying music video. This absence made it an exception among Lauper’s hit songs.
3. “Nobody’s Perfect” was used in a Tennent’s bitter advertising campaign. This helped the track gain some commercial prominence outside traditional singles charts.
4. The Fall released “Draygo’s Guilt” as a standalone single. It showcased their post-punk style and added to their collection of eclectic non-album tracks.
5. Hank Marvin played guitar on Jean-Michel Jarre’s album “Revolutions.” His contribution added a recognizable signature sound to the track “London Kid.”
6. “Synchronicity II” explores Carl Jung’s concept of synchronicity. It parallels daily life events with mythological themes, showing symbolic rather than causal links.
7. Bad Manners released “Samson and Delilah” during the 2 Tone era. The period was characterized by ska and reggae-infused punk influences.
8. “Take Me to the Girl” highlighted The Associates’ shift toward polished pop. It evidenced their evolution from new wave experimentalism to mainstream sounds.
9. The B-side of “Pulling Punches” is titled “Backwaters.” It accompanied the single, offering additional insight into Sylvian’s solo artistry.
10. Nitzer Ebb’s “Control I’m Here” included collaboration with Julian Beeston on drums. The pairing enhanced the track’s industrial dance appeal.
11. “The End or the Beginning” was released as the New Romantic movement declined. Classix Nouveaux maintained their new wave sound amidst changing musical landscapes.
12. The band Dalis Car was named after a dream involving Salvador Dalí. This choice reflected their surreal artistic influences and distinct collaborative style.