How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ozzy Osbourne, Mama’s Boys, The Beautiful South, Pop Will Eat Itself, Thin Lizzy, Glass Tiger, Split Enz, Nils Lofgren, Killing Joke, Limahl, Sly Fox, Mezzoforte
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 22/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Ozzy Osbourne – So TiredFeatured on the 1983 album “Bark at the Moon”.
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2 . Mama’s Boys – Needle In The GrooveFeatured on the 1985 album “Power and Passion”.
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3 . The Beautiful South – Song For WhoeverFeatured on the 1989 album “Welcome to the Beautiful South”.
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4 . Pop Will Eat Itself – Love Missile F1-11Featured on the 1987 album “Box Frenzy”.
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5 . Thin Lizzy – ChinatownFeatured on the 1980 album “Chinatown”.
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6 . Glass Tiger – Diamond SunFeatured on the 1988 album “Diamond Sun”.
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7 . Split Enz – History Never RepeatsFeatured on the 1981 album “Waiata”.
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8 . Nils Lofgren – Secrets In The StreetFeatured on the 1985 album “Flip”.
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9 . Killing Joke – Follow The LeadersFeatured on the 1981 album “What’s THIS For…!”.
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10 . Limahl – Too Much TroubleFeatured on the 1986 album “Don’t Suppose”.
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11 . Sly Fox – Let’s Go All The WayFeatured on the 1985 album “Let’s Go All The Way”. |
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12 . Mezzoforte – RockallFeatured on the 1983 album “Observation”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Louis Clark arranged the orchestral components for “So Tired.” Known for his work with Electric Light Orchestra, he added a classical touch to the song. The track became Osbourne’s tenth solo single.
2. Mama’s Boys achieved a hit with “Needle in the Groove” in Ireland. The song’s pop orientation contrasted with their usual hard rock style, featuring a catchy tune based on playing music on a turntable.
3. The album version of The Beautiful South’s single runs 6:10. The track marked a successful debut, reaching number two on the UK charts and becoming a gold-certified hit in 2024.
4. Sigue Sigue Sputnik originally released “Love Missile F1-11” before it was covered by Pop Will Eat Itself. The cover appeared on *The Covers EP* and was listed in several cover databases as an official release.
5. Phil Lynott was one of the writers for “Chinatown,” the titular track on Thin Lizzy’s tenth album. The song was recorded in 1980, marking a period of lineup changes for the band.
6. “Diamond Sun” was inspired by Nelson Mandela. Glass Tiger used a demo sound processed through a Valley People compressor to achieve the final recording’s signature audio in 1988.
7. “Corroboree” is the Australian title for Split Enz’s album “Waiata.” The alternative name aligns with the regional cultural context, while the New Zealand release retained the original title.
8. Nils Lofgren was part of the E Street Band when “Secrets in the Street” was released. Known for his acrobatic performances, he also gained solo chart success with this track in the UK.
9. “Tension” is the B-side of Killing Joke’s single from “What’s THIS For…!” Reflecting the post-punk sound of the era, the track features the band’s original lineup.
10. Limahl was the lead singer of Kajagoogoo before launching his solo career. His 1984 song “Too Much Trouble” came from his debut album as a reflection of his early work.
11. Michael Camacho was a member of Sly Fox, the duo behind “Let’s Go All The Way.” The song became notable as their debut single, exemplifying the pop-funk style of the mid-1980s.
12. Mezzoforte recorded “Rockall” for their album “Observations.” The Icelandic band’s instrumental jazz-funk fusion track became a radio signature tune across Europe in the 1980s.