How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : David Bowie, Shakin’ Stevens, Japan, Bon Jovi, The Dogs D’Amour, Julian Cope, The Bluebells, Pretenders, Fat Larry’s Band, The Alarm, Hanoi Rocks, Gun
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which notable guitarist contributed to David Bowie’s “Modern Love”?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Stevie Ray Vaughan
- C Eddie Van Halen
2. What is the original album title that included Shakin’ Stevens’ “Marie, Marie”?
- A This Ole House
- B Eden Studios
- C Marie, Marie
3. Who was the producer for Japan’s title track album in 1979?
- A John Punter
- B David Sylvian
- C Colin Fairley
4. How many music videos were made for Bon Jovi’s 1988 lead single from *New Jersey*?
- A One
- B Two
- C Three
5. Which musical style best describes “In the Dynamite Jet Saloon” by its 1988 chart position?
- A Classic rock
- B Blues rock
- C Glam rock
6. “World Shut Your Mouth” became Julian Cope’s highest-charting single at what position in the UK?
- A Number 84
- B Number 19
- C Number 38
7. What was the chart position of The Bluebells’ “Cath” in the UK in September 1984?
- A Number 38
- B Number 73
- C Number 40
8. Which natural feature is mentioned in “Day After Day” by The Pretenders?
- A Niagara Falls
- B Lake Erie
- C Mount Fuji
9. In what year was “Zoom” by Fat Larry’s Band released?
- A 1980
- B 1979
- C 1982
10. What phrase in “Underwater World” was later associated with another band?
- A Welcome to the jungle
- B Under pressure
- C Stairway to heaven
11. Which band member is credited with the songwriting of The Alarm’s “Strength” due to a unique writing session?
- A Mike Peters
- B Mike Howlett
- C Andy McCoy
12. What was the name of Gun’s 1989 single’s B-side track?
- A Taking on the World
- B Prime Time
- C Day After Day
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . David Bowie – Modern LoveFeatured on the 1983 album “Moonage Daydream : Soundtrack”.
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2 . Shakin’ Stevens – Marie MarieFeatured on the 1981 album “This Ole House”.
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3 . Japan – Quiet LifeFeatured on the 1979 album “Quiet Life”.
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4 . Bon Jovi – Bad MedicineFeatured on the 1988 album “New Jersey“.
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5 . The Dogs D’Amour – I Don’t Want You To GoFeatured on the 1989 album “In the Dynamite Jet Saloon”.
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6 . Julian Cope – World Shut Your MouthFeatured on the 1987 album “Saint Julian”.
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7 . The Bluebells – Cath
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8 . Pretenders – Day After Day
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9 . Fat Larry’s Band – ZoomFeatured on the 1982 album “Breakin’ Out”.
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10 . The Alarm – StrengthFeatured on the 1985 album “Strength”.
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11 . Hanoi Rocks – Underwater WorldFeatured on the 1984 album “Two Steps from the Move”. |
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12 . Gun – Money [Everybody Loves Her]
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Stevie Ray Vaughan lent his guitar skills to “Modern Love,” infusing it with his distinctive style. His contribution is part of what makes the track memorable.
2. Shakin’ Stevens’ single “Marie, Marie” hails from an album initially titled *Marie, Marie* before its re-release as *This Ole House*, showing a common trend of renaming albums for market appeal.
3. The album by Japan was produced by John Punter, a long-time collaborator known for his work with various other acts of the era.
4. Bon Jovi’s hit went the extra mile with two music videos, emphasizing its popularity and ambition in covering different staging concepts.
5. Peaking at number 78, the ballad from *In the Dynamite Jet Saloon* plays into the blues rock style with its moody tones and expressive lyrics.
6. Julian Cope climbed to number 19 on the UK charts with “World Shut Your Mouth,” a notable achievement given its departure from typical mainstream sounds.
7. “Cath” by The Bluebells managed to reach number 38, marking it as a significant single in the band’s early discography.
8. The Pretenders’ track lyrically travels to Lake Erie, painting geographical imagery within its lyrical themes of ongoing strife.
9. Fat Larry’s Band released “Zoom” in 1982, cementing its place as a soulful hit of the early ’80s soundscape.
10. “Underwater World” contains “Welcome to the jungle,” a phrase later famously used by Guns N’ Roses, creating an unofficial link between the two songs.
11. Mike Peters’ songwriting credit is among the band due to a collaborative session, reflecting their inclusive creative process.
12. “Prime Time” backed Gun’s 1989 single, showcasing their consistency in pairing tracks with complementary B-sides.
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