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 Human League, Talking Heads, Howard Jones, The Adult Net, Katrina & The Waves, The Rah Band, Vince Clarke, Clive Griffin, Phil Oakey, Roman Holliday, The Fall, Blackfoot
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 27/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Human League – Life On Your OwnFeatured on the 1984 album “Hysteria”.
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2 . Talking Heads – Love for SaleFeatured on the 1986 album “True Stories”.
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3 . Howard Jones – Life In One DayFeatured on the 1985 album “Dream into Action”.
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4 . The Adult Net – Where Were You [When I Needed You]Featured on the 1989 album “The Honey Tangle”.
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5 . Katrina & The Waves – Sun StreetFeatured on the 1986 album “Waves”.
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6 . The Rah Band – Messages from the StarsFeatured on the 1983 album “Going Up”.
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7 . Vince Clarke – One Day
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8 . Clive Griffin – Head Above WaterFeatured on the 1993 album “Step by Step”.
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9 . Phil Oakey – Good-Bye Bad TimesFeatured on the 1989 album “Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder”.
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10 . Roman Holliday – Don’t Try to Stop ItFeatured on the 1983 album “Cookin’ on the Roof”.
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11 . The Fall – Couldn’t Get Ahead
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12 . Blackfoot – Send Me an AngelFeatured on the 1983 album “Siogo”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Hysteria” is the correct album for The Human League’s 1984 hit. The title reflects the band’s journey following their previous success.
2. David Byrne and Melvin Sokolsky directed the music video for “Love for Sale,” blending a thematic approach with cinematic flair.
3. Howard Jones shines in television advertisement parodies, an apt theme given the electronic commentary of the era.
4. “Where Were You (When I Needed You)” was released by The Adult Net, who briefly featured talent from The Smiths’ orbit.
5. Vince de la Cruz penned the hit song for Katrina and the Waves, proving multifaceted talents within the band.
6. Richard Anthony Hewson employed a Roland SH-5 synthesizer for The RAH Band’s chart climbing track, embracing electronic innovation.
7. The collaboration single by Vince Clarke and Paul Quinn debuted on 7-inch vinyl, capturing the compact format’s enduring charm.
8. “Step By Step” is Clive Griffin’s debut album from which his 1989 single was released, showcasing promising initial accomplishments.
9. Giorgio Moroder lent his iconic production to “Good-Bye Bad Times,” continuing a tradition of synth-driven masterpieces.
10. Roman Holliday scored the UK Singles Chart with “Don’t Try to Stop It,” a lively testament to their brief commercial peak.
11. The Fall’s track “Couldn’t Get Ahead” shares its release space with “Cruiser’s Creek,” creating a potent double A‑side combination.
12. The album “Siogo” showcases Blackfoot’s track “Send Me an Angel,” melding Southern rock with early 80s sensibilities.