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Underrated New Wave, Producers, Best of 1984 — this set covers a lot of ground in seven questions. Daryl Hall & John Oates and Barry Manilow show up alongside questions on producers and new wave. See how you'd score — every question has a full answer and explanation below.
"Kiss on My List" by Daryl Hall & John Oates was co-written by Hall and which collaborator?
Janna Allen co-wrote "Kiss on My List" with Daryl Hall, helping the song top the charts in 1981.
Which artist recorded the grand adult-pop vocal 1981 ballad "The Old Songs" with orchestral backing?
Barry Manilow was known for lush ballads like "The Old Songs," featuring orchestral arrangements.
Rod Stewart's "Some Guys Have All the Luck" reached the top ten in 1984. On which Rod Stewart album does the song appear?
"Some Guys Have All the Luck" was featured on Rod Stewart's 1984 album "Camouflage."
Which producer is credited on “She Won’t Talk to Me” by Luther Vandross?
Luther Vandross co-produced “She Won’t Talk to Me” alongside Marcus Miller, highlighting their strong partnership.
OMD's 1988 single "Dreaming" appeared on their album "The Pacific Age." What does OMD stand for?
OMD is an abbreviation for Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, a pioneering British synth-pop band.
The song "Boulevard" was a hit for which singer-songwriter around 1980?
"Boulevard" was released by Jackson Browne in 1980 and was one of the tracks that helped solidify his career in the 80s.
Baltimora’s “Tarzan Boy” is especially recognizable for a hook built around what kind of vocal element?
“Tarzan Boy” features a catchy hook made from wordless chant-like vocalizations, creating its signature jungle call effect.
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