How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Go Betweens, Status Quo, The Bluebells, M, Madness, The Men They Couldn’t Hang, The Kane Gang, Breakfast Club, Kraftwerk, The Lotus Eaters, The Sisters Of Mercy, Alien Sex Fiend
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. What chart position did “Gun Law” by The Kane Gang reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 53
- B Number 12
- C Number 75
2. Which famous pop icon was once a drummer for Breakfast Club?
- A George Michael
- B Cyndi Lauper
- C Madonna
3. Who provides vocals in Kraftwerk’s “The Telephone Call”?
- A Karl Bartos
- B Ralf Hütter
- C Wolfgang Flür
4. What notable item features in the “It Hurts” video by The Lotus Eaters?
- A A James Dean statue
- B Footage of Louise Brooks
- C A vintage typewriter
5. Which album did “No Time To Cry” appear on?
- A Vision Thing
- B Floodland
- C First and Last and Always
6. What was Alien Sex Fiend’s debut single called?
- A E.S.T.
- B Ignore the Machine
- C Dead and Buried
7. Horse McDonald’s single “Horse – The Speed Of The Beat Of My Heart” was released under which record label?
- A Capitol Records
- B Virgin Records
- C Island Records
8. What did Howard Jones’ music style demonstrate in “Let The People Have Their Say”?
- A A move towards EDM
- B A mature sound with electronic elements
- C A continuation of synth-pop roots
9. Which UK indie scene was Fishmonkeyman part of?
- A Manchester
- B Liverpool
- C Glasgow
10. What chart position did Dodgy’s “Found You” reach in the UK?
- A Number 25
- B Number 19
- C Number 5
11. Which music video features Christian James?
- A “Baby” by Halo James
- B “Dreamland” by Halo James
- C “Clouds” by Halo James
12. Which chart did “The Telephone Call” by Kraftwerk top?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B Billboard Hot Dance Club Play
- C Billboard Hot 100
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Go Betweens – Right HereFeatured on the 1987 album “Tallulah”.
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2 . Status Quo – Something Bout You Baby I LikeFeatured on the 1981 album “Never Too Late”.
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3 . The Bluebells – I’m FallingFeatured on the 1984 album “Sisters”.
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4 . M – That’s The Way The Money GoesFeatured on the 1979 album “New York • London • Paris • Munich”.
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5 . Madness – I Pronounce YouFeatured on the 1988 album “The Madness”.
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6 . The Men They Couldn’t Hang – Rain Steam And SpeedFeatured on the 1989 album “Silvertown”.
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7 . The Kane Gang – Gun LawFeatured on the 1985 album “The Bad And Lowdown World Of The Kane Gang”.
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8 . Breakfast Club – Never Be The SameFeatured on the 1987 album “Breakfast Club”.
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9 . Kraftwerk – The Telephone CallFeatured on the 1986 album “Electric Café”.
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10 . The Lotus Eaters – It Hurts
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11 . The Sisters Of Mercy – No Time To CryFeatured on the 1985 album “First and Last and Always”. |
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12 . Alien Sex Fiend – Ignore The MachineFeatured on the 1983 album “Who’s Been Sleeping in My Brain?”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Gun Law” by The Kane Gang reached number 53 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite modest chart success, the song was included in the band’s debut album and later remixed.
2. Madonna, known for her global pop career, was briefly the drummer for Breakfast Club before pursuing her solo fame. Her early band days were captured in a 2019 docudrama.
3. Kraftwerk’s “The Telephone Call” is the only track featuring Karl Bartos as the lead vocalist. The song achieved top chart positions on dance charts and has surreal video visuals.
4. The promotional video for The Lotus Eaters’ “It Hurts” includes footage of the actress Louise Brooks, giving the song a vintage, cinematic feel amidst its 1985 popularity.
5. “No Time To Cry” is part of the album “First and Last and Always” by The Sisters of Mercy. This release helped establish the band in the gothic rock scene of the ’80s.
6. “Ignore the Machine” was Alien Sex Fiend’s debut single. Known for its-goth themed lyrics, it resonated with early 1980s gothic rock fans, charting on UK Independent charts.
7. “Horse – The Speed Of The Beat Of My Heart” by Horse McDonald was released through Capitol Records. The track was part of the debut album that showcased her emotive style.
8. “Let The People Have Their Say” by Howard Jones explored a mature sound with mixed electronic themes. Jones’ pivot from synth-pop roots distinguished his late ’90s work.
9. Fishmonkeyman was a band from the early 1990s Liverpool indie scene. Known for their single “If I’ve Told You Once,” their full discography remains somewhat obscure.
10. Dodgy’s “Found You” reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The song exemplifies their Britpop sound and contributed further to their success in the 1990s.
11. Christian James appeared in the music video for “Baby” by Halo James, which is part of their 1990 debut album. His collaboration extended beyond the band’s short-lived career.
12. “The Telephone Call” by Kraftwerk topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Known for its innovation, the track remains iconic in electronic music history.