‘We Are Live’ N°85 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Foreigner, Paul Simon, Crazyhead, The Rolling Stones, The Pogues, AC/DC, Inspiral Carpets, The The, Tracy Chapman, Billy Bragg, John Mellencamp, Bon Jovi

They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.

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Tracklist

1 . Foreigner – Urgent Featured on the 1981 album “4“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . Paul Simon – Late In The Evening Featured on the 1980 album “One-Trick Pony“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Crazyhead – Rags Featured on the 1988 album “Desert Orchid”. More by the same : Twitter

4 . The Rolling Stones – Mixed Emotions Featured on the 1989 album “Steel Wheels“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . The Pogues – White City Featured on the 1989 album “Peace and Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long Featured on the 1980 album “Back in Black“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

7 . Inspiral Carpets – Find Out Why Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . The The – This Is The Day Featured on the 1983 album “Soul Mining“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Tracy Chapman – Talkin’ Bout A Revolution Featured on the 1988 album “Tracy Chapman“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . Billy Bragg – Waiting For The Great Leap Forward Featured on the 1988 album “Workers Playtime”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . John Mellencamp – Paper In Fire Featured on the 1987 album “The Lonesome Jubilee“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Bon Jovi – The Hardest Part Is The Night Featured on the 1985 album “7800° Fahrenheit”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. “Taste in Men” is heavily influenced by electronic rock. Placebo gives a nod to electronic sounds woven within their alternative rock framework.

2. “Love Me Like You Do” features lyrical contributions from Max Martin. Ellie Goulding performed the song, making it a worldwide hit.

3. Crazyhead’s “Rags” was uniquely issued on a 12″ picture disc. This format adds visual appeal to their already vibrant rock sound.

4. “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)” by Maxwell reached number eight on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A blend of genres marked its appeal.

5. White City, West London, serves as the reference point in The Pogues’ track. The song nods to the area’s historical shifts.

6. Written by Phil Collins, “Misunderstanding” showcases Genesis’s pop prowess. Phil also lent his voice and drumming to the track.

7. “Change” by Deno rides at a brisk 171 BPM. This tempo helps underscore the energetic style typical of this collaboration.

8. Paul Young’s rendition stems from the B-side of Marvin Gaye’s “Too Busy Thinking ‘Bout My Baby”. It’s a soulful transformation.

9. Montell Jordan’s track included a sample from Kool & the Gang. The familiar riff set the tone for a summer anthem.

10. “Burn” by Usher achieved a Platinum certification in the US. It found commercial success following “Yeah!”.

11. “Paper in Fire” was the first single off The Lonesome Jubilee. Mellencamp’s fusion of rock and folk brought the album to life.

12. Calvin Harris’s single features “Wild Scenes” as its B-side. The track adds a club-ready energy complementing “Merrymaking at My Place”.

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