‘Music For The Dancers’ N°531 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of BDP, Stetsasonic, Kool Moe Dee, Mc Lyte, Doug Fresh, Just-Ice, Heavy D, Chuck D, Sister Sledge, Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force, Chic, Ollie & Jerry, Was [Not Was], Blue Zone, Ellis. Beggs & Howard, T S Monk, Warren Mills, Hot Chocolate, Earth Wind & Fire ? Take our 12-track quiz.

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°119 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Michael Jackson, Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, Midnight Star, Kool & The Gang, Hot Chocolate, Bomb The Bass, Karyn White, Jack 'N' Chill, The Gibson Brothers, Kym Mazelle, Grace Jones, Samantha Fox ? Take our 12-track quiz.

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°335 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

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Lenny Kravitz's "Fly Away" delivers effortless grooves with its four-chord simplicity, blending pop-rock and funk for wide appeal—it even snagged a Grammy and topped the UK charts. Jamiroquai’s "High Times" stands out with polished R&B-funk, showcasing tight production and Jay Kay's vocal charisma, though its tame lyrics on travel fatigue leave it feeling safe rather than bold.

Urban Cookie Collective's "Sail Away" rides the ’90s Eurodance wave with radiant vocals by Diane Charlemagne, climbing charts across Europe while sticking to a familiar formula. Meanwhile, "Crispy Bacon" by Laurent Garnier masters minimalist techno, its relentless bassline and stripped-back intensity epitomizing late '90s club culture with playful menace.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°334 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

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UB40’s "Rat in Mi Kitchen" combines an upbeat reggae rhythm with political edge, using a metaphorical rat to critique Margaret Thatcher’s government. Catchy horns and Ali Campbell’s vocals drive its charm. Blondie’s "Call Me," penned for *American Gigolo*, captures late-night energy with Debbie Harry’s dynamic delivery atop Giorgio Moroder’s production, reigning atop charts with its infectious swagger.

Elvis Costello’s energetic rework of "I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down" transforms heartbreak into danceable urgency, while Freeez’s electro-funk "IOU" pushes early ‘80s sampling tools for a slick, tech-forward vibe. Simply Red’s funk-inspired "The Right Thing" melds polish with Mick Hucknall’s bold vocals, and Matt Bianco’s lively "Get Out of Your Lazy Bed" spreads jazz-infused cheer, daring listeners to stay put.

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