How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Joe Jackson, Sheena Easton, Jeffrey Osborne, Tom Robinson, New Kids On The Block, Halo James, UB40, Queen, Prefab Sprout, Go West, Roger Daltrey, The Sugarcubes
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What musical genre influences are prominent in Joe Jackson’s “You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)?”
- A Hip-hop and soul
- B Reggae and techno
- C Jazz and Latin
2. What notable change occurred for Sheena Easton’s song “Modern Girl” when re-released in 1980?
- A It was performed live on national television
- B It charted at number 8 in the UK
- C It was translated into French
3. How did “Don’t You Get So Mad” by Jeffrey Osborne perform on the charts?
- A It topped the Billboard Hot 100
- B It reached No. 25
- C It did not chart
4. Which notable aspect is associated with Tom Robinson’s “Still Loving You”?
- A It was a hit in the US
- B It marked Robinson’s acting debut
- C It highlights LGBT activism
5. Which accolade did “Hangin’ Tough” achieve for New Kids on the Block?
- A It became their debut single
- B It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100
- C It earned them a Grammy
6. Which instrument did Ray St. John play on Halo James’ “Wanted”?
- A Guitar
- B Keyboards
- C Drums
7. What is the central theme of UB40’s “All I Want To Do”?
- A Cosmopolitan lifestyle
- B Romantic heartbreak
- C Working-class struggle
8. For which historic event did Queen’s “Hammer to Fall” gain iconic status?
- A 1992 Olympics
- B Live Aid 1985
- C Woodstock ’99
9. What lyrical element stands out in Prefab Sprout’s “Appetite”?
- A Sci-fi references
- B The name-dropping of historic figures
- C Robin Hood’s ethos
10. Who provided backing vocals for Go West’s “The King Is Dead”?
- A Elton John
- B Kate Bush
- C Annie Lennox
11. Originally intended for The Who, what theme does “After the Fire” by Roger Daltrey address?
- A Urban decay
- B Nuclear disarmament
- C African famine
12. What narrative is depicted in The Sugarcubes’ song “Birthday”?
- A A dystopian future
- B A girl’s interaction with her elderly neighbor
- C A medieval tale
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Tracklist
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1 . Joe Jackson – You Can’t Get What You Want [Till You Know What You Want]Featured on the 1984 album “Body and Soul”.
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2 . Sheena Easton – Modern GirlFeatured on the 1980 album “Take My Time”.
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3 . Jeffrey Osborne – Don’t You Get So MadFeatured on the 1983 album “Stay With Me Tonight”.
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4 . Tom Robinson – Still Loving YouFeatured on the 1986 album “Still Loving You”.
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5 . New Kids On The Block – Hangin’ ToughFeatured on the 1988 album “Hangin’ Tough”.
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6 . Halo James – WantedFeatured on the 1989 album “Witness”.
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7 . UB40 – All I Want To DoFeatured on the 1986 album “Rat In The Kitchen”.
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8 . Queen – Hammer To FallFeatured on the 1984 album “The Works“.
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9 . Prefab Sprout – AppetiteFeatured on the 1985 album “Steve McQueen“.
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10 . Go West – The King Is DeadFeatured on the 1987 album “Dancing on the Couch”.
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11 . Roger Daltrey – After The FireFeatured on the 1985 album “Under a Raging Moon”. |
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12 . The Sugarcubes – BirthdayFeatured on the 1987 album “Life’s Too Good”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)” blends jazz and Latin influences, showcasing a unique musical style reflective of Joe Jackson’s album “Body and Soul.”
2. When re-released in 1980, Sheena Easton’s “Modern Girl” charted at number 8 in the UK, marking a successful revival of her debut single.
3. “Don’t You Get So Mad” by Jeffrey Osborne achieved moderate success, reaching No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, contributing to its album being Osborne’s first solo gold record.
4. Tom Robinson’s “Still Loving You” is often associated with his activism and contributions to LGBT rights, reflecting his impactful career both musically and socially.
5. “Hangin’ Tough” achieved significant success for New Kids on the Block, reaching number one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.
6. On Halo James’ “Wanted,” Ray St. John played the guitar, contributing to the band’s signature soft rock and synth-pop sound.
7. “All I Want To Do” by UB40 highlights themes of working-class struggle, focusing on the frustration and exhaustion of hard labor and yearning for a simpler life.
8. “Hammer to Fall” gained iconic status at Live Aid 1985, becoming a memorable part of Queen’s legendary performance that day.
9. Prefab Sprout’s “Appetite” features lyrics inspired by Robin Hood’s ethos, using the legendary figure to convey themes of redistribution and justice.
10. Kate Bush provided distinctive backing vocals on Go West’s “The King Is Dead,” enriching the track with her unique vocal contribution.
11. “After the Fire” by Roger Daltrey addresses the theme of African famine, using the metaphor of a smoldering fire to highlight ongoing struggles.
12. The song “Birthday” by The Sugarcubes depicts a narrative involving a young girl interacting with her elderly neighbor, illustrated with vivid and quirky imagery.
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