How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Pretenders, Hüsker Dü, Stiff Little Fingers, Graham Bonnet, Danse Society, Bryan Adams, The Stone Roses, Genesis, Hawkwind, Meat Loaf, Barbra Streisand
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What notable legal event involved Bryan Adams’ song “Somebody”?
- A A record label lawsuit over royalties
- B Jammie Thomas copyright case
- C A dispute over songwriting credits
2. “Made of Stone” by The Stone Roses reached a higher chart position upon reissue. What was its peak position?
- A Number 10
- B Number 20
- C Number 30
3. Which specific drum machine does Genesis’ “Man on the Corner” prominently feature?
- A Roland TR-808
- B LinnDrum
- C Yamaha RX7
4. In the song “Night of the Hawks,” which former band member of Hawkwind made a final studio appearance?
- A Nik Turner
- B Lemmy Kilmister
- C Robert Calvert
5. Which Meat Loaf album features the song “Piece of the Action”?
- A Bat Out of Hell
- B Bad Attitude
- C Dead Ringer
6. Barbra Streisand’s cover of “Memory” became popular worldwide, but which album was it a part of?
- A Yentl
- B Love Songs
- C Memories
7. Which city-based band released “Radiation Vibe,” a notable power-pop song?
- A Matchbox Twenty
- B Fountains of Wayne
- C Barenaked Ladies
8. Rialto’s “Dream Another Dream” reached a specific chart position in the UK. What was it?
- A Number 39
- B Number 25
- C Number 15
9. Which Japanese technique does Photek’s “Ni Ten Ichi Ryu” reference?
- A Aikido
- B Judo
- C Samurai sword fighting
10. Recoil’s “Faith Healer” featured vocals by a member of which band?
- A Depeche Mode
- B Nitzer Ebb
- C Erasure
11. “Democracy” by Killing Joke was released in which year?
- A 1995
- B 1996
- C 1997
Tracklist
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1 . Dexy’s Midnight Runners – GenoFeatured on the 1980 album “Searching For The Young Soul Rebels“.
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2 . Pretenders – My BabyFeatured on the 1986 album “Get Close”.
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3 . Hüsker Dü – Don’t Want To Know If You Are LonelyFeatured on the 1986 album “Candy Apple Grey”.
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4 . Stiff Little Fingers – The Wild Rover
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5 . Graham Bonnet – Night GamesFeatured on the 1981 album “Line-Up”.
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6 . Danse Society – Somewhere
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7 . Bryan Adams – SomebodyFeatured on the 1984 album “Reckless”.
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8 . The Stone Roses – Made Of StoneFeatured on the 1989 album “The Stone Roses“.
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9 . Genesis – Man On The CornerFeatured on the 1981 album “Abacab“.
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10 . Hawkwind – Night Of The Hawk
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11 . Meat Loaf – Piece Of The ActionFeatured on the 1984 album “Bad Attitude”. |
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12 . Barbra Streisand – MemoryFeatured on the 1981 album “Memories”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Somebody” by Bryan Adams was one of 24 songs in the Jammie Thomas case. This copyright infringement lawsuit was significant in the digital age, marking it a prominent case against illegal file-sharing.
2. “Made of Stone” peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart during its 1990 reissue. The re-release gave it a fresh spotlight amidst rising post-Madchester popularity.
3. The Roland TR-808 plays a prominent role in “Man on the Corner.” Known for its distinct sound, the drum machine was pivotal in establishing the track’s rhythmic foundation.
4. Lemmy Kilmister appears in “Night of the Hawks,” reuniting with Hawkwind for the final time. Known for his tenure with Motörhead, his involvement added a distinctive aural texture.
5. “Piece of the Action” is a track from Meat Loaf’s album “Bad Attitude.” The album showcased his theatrical rock style and featured various collaborations.
6. “Memory” was part of Barbra Streisand’s “Memories” album. The track’s evocative lyrics and powerful vocal performance contributed to its enduring appeal.
7. “Radiation Vibe” was released by Fountains of Wayne. Despite not charting, it introduced the band’s infectious melodic pop to their growing audience.
8. Rialto’s “Dream Another Dream” reached number 39 on the UK Singles Chart. This was part of a series of singles that helped solidify the band’s presence.
9. “Ni Ten Ichi Ryu” references a samurai sword fighting technique. Photek’s work is marked by complex rhythms and atmospheric textures reflecting Eastern influences.
10. Recoil’s “Faith Healer” features Douglas McCarthy of Nitzer Ebb. Alan Wilder, previously of Depeche Mode, invited McCarthy for this collaborative project.
11. “Democracy” by Killing Joke was released in 1996. The album explored themes of political and social change, reflecting the band’s evolution in sound.
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