How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Queen, Toto, Mike Oldfield, REO Speedwagon, Van Halen, Pat Benatar, AC/DC, Billy Bragg, AC/DC, Drum Theatre, Maze, Stray Cats
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
Tracklist
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1 . Queen – BreakthruFeatured on the 1989 album “The Miracle“.
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2 . Toto – I Won’t Hold You BackFeatured on the 1983 album “ IV“.
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3 . Mike Oldfield – To FranceFeatured on the 1984 album “Discovery”.
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4 . REO Speedwagon – Take It On the RunFeatured on the 1981 album “Hi Infidelity”.
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5 . Van Halen – Runnin’ with the DevilFeatured on the 1978 album “Van Halen“.
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6 . Pat Benatar – All Fired UpFeatured on the 1988 album “Wide Awake in Dreamland”.
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7 . AC/DC – Dirty Deeds Done Dirt CheapFeatured on the 1976 album “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap“.
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8 . Billy Bragg – Levi Stubbs’ TearsFeatured on the 1986 album “Talking with the Taxman about Poetry”.
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9 . AC/DC – It’s a Long Way to the Top [If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll]Featured on the 1975 album “High Voltage“.
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10 . Drum Theatre – Home [Is Where The Heart Is]Featured on the 1986 album “Everyman”.
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11 . Maze – We Are OneFeatured on the 1983 album “We Are One”. |
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12 . Stray Cats – GinaFeatured on the 1989 album “King Biscuit Flower Hour”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The rock-oriented section of “The Miracle” was primarily composed by Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor. Mercury also developed the intro “When Love Breaks Up”.
2. The album “Toto IV” featured additional orchestral arrangements by Marty Paich and James Newton Howard, complementing the band’s signature sound.
3. Mike Oldfield is seen playing a Fender Stratocaster in the music video for his single, adding a visual rock element to the live performance vibe.
4. The music video for “Take It On the Run” by REO Speedwagon was ninth on MTV’s debut broadcast, proving the channel’s mix of early ’80s hits.
5. The lyrics of Van Halen’s opening track were partly inspired by “Runnin’ from the Devil” by the Ohio Players, weaving in a rebellious theme.
6. Pat Benatar’s 1988 cover track was originally by the band Rattling Sabres. It saw chart success and garnered a Grammy nomination for her.
7. AC/DC’s third studio album was produced by Harry Vanda and George Young, maintaining the raw rock vibe of the band’s efforts.
8. In Billy Bragg’s narrative, the protagonist listens repeatedly to a Four Tops cassette, intertwining Levi Stubbs’ vocals with pivotal moments.
9. AC/DC employed bagpipes in their track from “T.N.T.”, with Bon Scott performing after learning the instrument specifically for this purpose.
10. In “Home (Is Where The Heart Is)” by Drum Theatre, the video’s narrative unfolds via a postcard collection, adding a nostalgic touch.
11. “We Are One” was released by Maze in 1983 and features Frankie Beverly’s signature soulful production and lyrical composition.
12. Chuck E. Weiss penned the song “Gina,” recorded by the Stray Cats on their “Blast Off!” album, highlighting its rockabilly roots.
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