How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, Foreigner, John Fogerty, John Farnham, Melissa Etheridge, Chris De Burgh, Living Colour, Gary Moore, The Cult, Queen, Journey, Dire Straits
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – I Won’t Back DownFeatured on the 1989 album “Full Moon Fever“.
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2 . Foreigner – UrgentFeatured on the 1981 album “4“.
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3 . John Fogerty – Rock And Roll GirlsFeatured on the 1985 album “Centerfield“.
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4 . John Farnham – You’re The VoiceFeatured on the 1986 album “Whispering Jack”.
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5 . Melissa Etheridge – Bring Me Some WaterFeatured on the 1988 album “Melissa Etheridge”.
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6 . Chris De Burgh – High On EmotionFeatured on the 1984 album “Man On The Line”.
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7 . Living Colour – Cult Of PersonalityFeatured on the 1988 album “Vivid“.
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8 . Gary Moore – Friday On My MindFeatured on the 1987 album “Wild Frontier”.
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9 . The Cult – Lil’ DevilFeatured on the 1987 album “Electric“.
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10 . Queen – I Want It AllFeatured on the 1989 album “The Miracle“.
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11 . Journey – Be Good To YourselfFeatured on the 1986 album “Raised On Radio”. |
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12 . Dire Straits – Your Latest TrickFeatured on the 1985 album “Brothers in Arms“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Ringo Starr appears in the music video but does not play on the track. Instead, the audio recording features other rock luminaries like George Harrison and Mike Campbell alongside Tom Petty.
2. Junior Walker provided the iconic saxophone solo, adding to the diverse instrumentation on this Foreigner classic, co-produced by Mutt Lange.
3. “Centerfield” served as the B-side to John Fogerty’s 1985 single, complementing the rock sound and reflective lyrics that Fogerty crafted in homage to youth and baseball.
4. Bagpipes uniquely replace the bass in this anthem, sung by John Farnham. It was inspired by political demonstrations and later used in various cultural milestones.
5. Kevin McCormick co-produced Melissa Etheridge’s debut single, aiding her early exploration of rock and acoustic sounds along with her distinct vocal style.
6. Chris de Burgh’s track soared to top 5 chart positions in Ireland and Switzerland, showcasing his appeal in European markets during the mid-1980s.
7. Richard Nixon is conspicuously absent from Living Colour’s audio collage. Instead, speeches by Malcolm X and two U.S. Presidents amplify the song’s powerful message.
8. George Young and Harry Vanda originally wrote “Friday on My Mind” for the Easybeats. Gary Moore revived it in 1987, retaining the original credit for the iconic songwriting duo.
9. “Lil’ Devil” had a special 2×12″ single release in Canada, evidencing The Cult’s international influence and the broader appeal of their 1987 album Electric.
10. John Deacon played bass on Queen’s “I Want It All,” leaving the vocal duties to Freddie Mercury and at times Brian May, notably absent is Deacon’s vocal input.
11. Neal Schon participated in HSAS with Sammy Hagar before Steve Perry shepherded Journey through “Raised on Radio,” melding solo endeavors with band commitments.
12. “On the Night” features a live version of the Dire Straits song from Brothers in Arms, preserving the saxophone magic of Michael Brecker’s studio contribution.
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