How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Iggy Pop, UB40, The Rolling Stones, China Crisis, AC/DC, Rock Aid Armenia, Neil Diamond, Band Aid, Whitesnake, Queen, Robert Plant, Spandau Ballet
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What event inspired the original recording of “Real Wild Child (Wild One)” by Johnny O’Keefe?
- A A beach party
- B A dance brawl
- C A wedding proposal
2. What social issue does UB40’s “Come Out to Play” address?
- A Environmental impact
- B Addiction
- C Education
3. Who directed the music video for The Rolling Stones’ “Rock and a Hard Place”?
- A Martin Scorsese
- B Wayne Isham
- C David Fincher
4. The title of AC/DC’s song “Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution” was influenced by issues at what location?
- A The Marquee Club, London
- B Sydney Opera House
- C CBGB, New York
5. Which 1989 charity single aimed to raise funds for the 1988 Armenian earthquake victims?
- A “We Are the World”
- B “Smoke On The Water”
- C “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”
6. What movie indirectly influenced Neil Diamond’s song released in 1982?
- A Back to the Future
- B E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- C Raiders of the Lost Ark
7. Which supergroup recorded “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” to aid famine relief?
- A Band Aid
- B USA for Africa
- C Live Aid
8. Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again” achieved what position on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1987?
- A Number one
- B Number ten
- C Number five
9. Queen’s “Flash” was associated with which film?
- A Highlander
- B Flash Gordon
- C Star Wars
10. Which instrument did Phil Collins play on Robert Plant’s “In The Mood”?
- A Keyboard
- B Drums
- C Bass
11. What year did Spandau Ballet’s “Empty Spaces” release?
- A 1990
- B 1989
- C 1988
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Tracklist
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1 . Iggy Pop – Real Wild Child [Wild One]Featured on the 1986 album “Blah-Blah-Blah”.
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2 . UB40 – Come Out To PlayFeatured on the 1988 album “UB40”.
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3 . The Rolling Stones – Rock And A Hard PlaceFeatured on the 1989 album “Steel Wheels“.
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4 . China Crisis – The Highest HighFeatured on the 1985 album “Flaunt the Imperfection”.
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5 . AC/DC – Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise PollutionFeatured on the 1980 album “Back in Black“.
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6 . Rock Aid Armenia – Smoke On The Water
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7 . Neil Diamond – HeartlightFeatured on the 1982 album “Heartlight”.
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8 . Band Aid – Do They Know It’s Christmas?
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9 . Whitesnake – Here I Go AgainFeatured on the 1982 album “Saints & Sinners”.
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10 . Queen – FlashFeatured on the 1980 album “Flash Gordon : Soundtrack”.
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11 . Robert Plant – In The MoodFeatured on the 1983 album “The Principle of Moments”. |
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12 . Spandau Ballet – Empty SpacesFeatured on the 1989 album “Heart Like A Sky”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Inspired by a chaotic dance brawl rather fittingly for a song about youthful wildness, the original “Real Wild Child” has a melodious connection to a real-night melee.
2. UB40’s “Come Out to Play” highlights the issue of addiction. The band, known for their socio-political commentary, delve into human struggles with subtle reggae beats.
3. Wayne Isham directed the music video for “Rock and a Hard Place.” His direction helped maintain The Rolling Stones’ celebrated musical legacy into the late ’80s.
4. AC/DC’s noise-related track title took inspiration from issues surrounding The Marquee Club, London. Rock can’t be stopped, indeed.
5. “Smoke On The Water,” featuring esteemed rock musicians, was recorded as Rock Aid Armenia’s contribution toward rebuilding post-earthquake Armenia.
6. Neil Diamond’s tune bore thematic similarities to “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” leading to some financial understandings. Good neighbors talk things out post-release.
7. Band Aid recorded “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” to combat famine. It stirred musical solidarity, hitting high notes for a noble cause in 1984.
8. Whitesnake’s retooled “Here I Go Again” clinched the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing its place in musical history.
9. Queen’s “Flash” cranked up its sonic presence with “Flash Gordon,” becoming an unforgettable sonic thread of this sci-fi tapestry.
10. Phil Collins took the percussive helm on Robert Plant’s “In The Mood.” His drumming backed a song lush with fine musical pedigree.
11. Spandau Ballet’s “Empty Spaces” broke onto the world in 1989, slotting into pop lists but barely shaking the charts with notable impact.
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