How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ultravox, Suzanne Vega, Gun, Gillan, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Bragg, Furniture, Fleetwood Mac, Cheap Trick, Thompson Twins, Queen, Sex Pistols
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
Tracklist
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1 . Ultravox – All Stood StillFeatured on the 1980 album “Vienna“.
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2 . Suzanne Vega – Left Of CenterFeatured on the 1986 album “Pretty in Pink : Soundtrack”.
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3 . Gun – Better Days
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4 . Gillan – Sleeping On The JobFeatured on the 1980 album “Glory Road”.
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5 . Bruce Springsteen – Born in the U.S.A.Featured on the 1984 album “Born in the U.S.A.“.
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6 . Billy Bragg – She’s Leaving Home
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7 . Furniture – Brilliant MindFeatured on the 1986 album “The Wrong People”.
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8 . Fleetwood Mac – Isn’t It MidnightFeatured on the 1987 album “Tango in the Night“.
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9 . Cheap Trick – The FlameFeatured on the 1988 album “Lap of Luxury”.
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10 . Thompson Twins – Long GoodbyeFeatured on the 1987 album “Close to the Bone”.
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11 . Queen – Play The GameFeatured on the 1980 album “The Game“. |
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12 . Sex Pistols – Anarchy In The UKFeatured on the 1976 album “Never Mind the Bollocks Here’s “.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “All Stood Still” by Ultravox paints a bleak picture of technological collapse. This track includes vivid imagery of malfunctioning systems, providing a thematic culmination to their album Vienna.
2. Suzanne Vega’s track underscores Andie’s story in Pretty in Pink. Vega’s lyrical inspiration drew from Andie’s outsider status, capturing her nuanced character arc.
3. Gun’s debut hit, “Better Days,” made waves on Top of the Pops. This marked their first significant step into the UK music scene and established their later success.
4. “Sleeping on the Job” from Gillan’s album, “Glory Road,” highlights Ian Gillan’s collaborative era with guitarist Bernie Tormé. It was part of Gillan’s solo venture post-Deep Purple.
5. Bruce Springsteen’s album “Born in the U.S.A.” boasts a track with film origins via Paul Schrader. Amidst its creation, the opening song evolved beyond its cinematic beginnings.
6. Billy Bragg, accompanied by Cara Tivey, covered “She’s Leaving Home” for a charity compilation. Their rendition juxtaposed Wet Wet Wet’s track on the same release.
7. “Brilliant Mind” by Furniture stands out for its single chart success. The notable music video adds visual nostalgia, cementing its lone chart footprint for the band.
8. Eddy Quintela, Lindsey Buckingham, and Christine McVie penned the track on Tango in the Night. Quintela’s lyrical contributions alongside McVie add depth to the album.
9. “The Flame” by Cheap Trick found a home after being pitched to Elkie Brooks. Cheap Trick’s rendition turned into a signature 80s power ballad.
10. “Get That Love,” a single by Thompson Twins, was the concluding release from “Close to the Bone.” It wrapped their era with reflective pop stylings.
11. “Play the Game” distinguishes itself on Queen’s “The Game” for its prominent Oberheim OB-X synthesizer. This marked an instrumental evolution for the band.
12. The Sex Pistols’ seminal debut was produced by Chris Thomas. Part of “Never Mind the Bollocks,” it solidified their place in punk rock lore.
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