How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Pandora’s Box, Half Man Half Biscuit, Scarlet Party, Tracie, Wax, The Mission, Twisted Sister, Cliff Richard, Living In A Box, China Crisis, Squeeze, Ottawan
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 42/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Pandora’s Box – It’s All Coming Back To Me NowFeatured on the 1989 album “Original Sin”.
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2 . Half Man Half Biscuit – Dickie Davies EyesFeatured on the 1989 album “ACD”.
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3 . Scarlet Party – 101 Dam-Nations
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4 . Tracie – Give It Some EmotionFeatured on the 1983 album “Far from the Hurting Kind”.
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5 . Wax – Anchors AweighFeatured on the 1989 album “One Hundred Thousand in Fresh Notes”.
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6 . The Mission – Stay With MeFeatured on the 1986 album “God’s Own Medicine”.
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7 . Twisted Sister – I Wanna RockFeatured on the 1984 album “Stay Hungry”.
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8 . Cliff Richard – Wired For SoundFeatured on the 1981 album “Wired for Sound”.
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9 . Living In A Box – So The Story GoesFeatured on the 1987 album “Living in a Box”.
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10 . China Crisis – Working With Fire And SteelFeatured on the 1983 album “Working with Fire and Steel”.
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11 . Squeeze – Trust Me To Open My MouthFeatured on the 1987 album “Babylon And On”. |
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12 . Ottawan – Hands Up [Give Me Your Heart]
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Wuthering Heights lent themes of romantic obsession and emotional resurgence. The song mirrors Emily Brontë’s intensity.
2. “Dickie Davies Eyes” hit number one on the indie chart, riding a wave of alternative fame.
3. “101 Dam-Nations” found its sonic home at Abbey Road Studios. The iconic setting shaped its debut aura.
4. Paul Weller, noted for his work with The Jam, handled production. His influence boosted Tracie’s solo credentials.
5. Wax, consisting of Gold and Gouldman, released the track. Their combined artistry defined late ’80s collaborations.
6. “Stay With Me” resides in *God’s Own Medicine*. The album helped cement The Mission’s gothic rock stature.
7. A rebellious student’s classroom burst triggered Twisted Sister’s rock anthem, epitomizing defiance.
8. Cliff Richard’s catchy hit rode the UK Singles Chart, exemplifying early ’80s pop brilliance.
9. “So the Story Goes” charted on the US Billboard Hot 100, the only one from their debut to do so.
10. In an on-trend twist, the track danced up the US Billboard’s dance chart, highlighting its rhythmic allure.
11. Cliff Richard’s music video antics included roller-skating, headphones in place, reviving the retro aesthetic.
12. Ottawan’s second-biggest hit delivered upbeat disco, transcending language barriers with a catchy tune.