How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : 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
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Who produced Karyn White’s hit song “Secret Rendezvous”?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Reid and Babyface
- C Teddy Riley
2. Which nursery rhyme inspired the title of the song “The Jack That House Built”?
- A Mary Had a Little Lamb
- B Humpty Dumpty
- C This Is the House That Jack Built
3. In which country did the Gibson Brothers’ song “Cuba” reach number one?
- A Finland
- B Spain
- C Canada
4. Kym Mazelle was nicknamed “The First Lady of” which genre, thanks to her song “Wait”?
- A House Music
- B Jazz
- C Reggae
5. How did Grace Jones stylistically reinterpret “La Vie en Rose”?
- A Electro-pop
- B Bossa nova
- C Classical
6. Who originally recorded the song that Samantha Fox covered as “I Only Wanna Be with You”?
- A Madonna
- B Cyndi Lauper
- C Dusty Springfield
7. What is unique about Britney Spears’ 2001 VMA performance of “I’m a Slave 4 U”?
- A She sang in Spanish
- B She performed with a python
- C She played the guitar
8. What famous song does Jessica Simpson’s “A Public Affair” sample in its final chorus?
- A Like a Prayer
- B Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
- C Thriller
9. On which MTV show did Anastacia first perform “Not That Kind” before her big debut?
- A The Grind
- B Club MTV
- C The Cut
10. Which issue is addressed in Ludacris’ song “Runaway Love”?
- A Bullying
- B Child runaways
- C Climate change
11. What style did All Saints incorporate into their song “All Hooked Up”?
- A P-Funk
- B Polka
- C Dubstep
12. Which actress inspired the song “I Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry?
- A Natalie Portman
- B Scarlett Johansson
- C Emma Watson
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Michael Jackson – Billie JeanFeatured on the 1982 album “Thriller“.
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2 . Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers – Bustin’ LooseFeatured on the 1979 album “Bustin’ Loose”.
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3 . Midnight Star – OperatorFeatured on the 1984 album “Planetary Invasion”.
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4 . Kool & The Gang – MisledFeatured on the 1984 album “Emergency”.
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5 . Hot Chocolate – You Sexy ThingFeatured on the 1975 album “Hot Chocolate”.
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6 . Bomb The Bass – Beat DisFeatured on the 1988 album “Into the Dragon”.
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7 . Karyn White – Secret RendezvousFeatured on the 1988 album “Karyn White”.
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8 . Jack ‘N’ Chill – The Jack That House Built
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9 . The Gibson Brothers – CubaFeatured on the 1979 album “Cuba”.
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10 . Kym Mazelle – WaitFeatured on the 1989 album “Crazy / Brilliant! “.
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11 . Grace Jones – La vie en roseFeatured on the 1977 album “Portfolio”. |
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12 . Samantha Fox – I Only Wanna Be With YouFeatured on the 1988 album “I Wanna Have Some Fun”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Reid and Babyface produced “Secret Rendezvous,” which became a top hit and was a key factor in the commercial success of Karyn White’s debut album.
2. “The Jack That House Built” draws its name from “This Is the House That Jack Built.” The play on words reflects the jacking culture of early house music.
3. “Cuba” topped the charts in Finland, demonstrating the Gibson Brothers’ international appeal with their fusion of disco and salsa sounds.
4. Kym Mazelle earned the title “The First Lady of House Music” as “Wait” highlighted her trailblazing role in the UK house scene.
5. Grace Jones injected bossa nova rhythms into her cover of “La Vie en Rose,” giving the French classic a fresh disco flair.
6. Dusty Springfield originally recorded “I Only Want to Be with You,” and Samantha Fox’s version injected late-80s pop zest into the tune.
7. The presence of a live albino Burmese python made Britney Spears’ 2001 VMA performance of “I’m a Slave 4 U” particularly memorable.
8. “A Public Affair” cleverly samples “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” adding a touch of soul to Jessica Simpson’s hit single.
9. Anastacia performed “Not That Kind” on MTV’s “The Cut,” helping to launch her career and secure her a record deal.
10. “Runaway Love” tackles the serious issue of child runaways, with poignant storytelling that highlights societal challenges.
11. All Saints incorporated P-Funk elements into “All Hooked Up,” marking it with bass lines and bold lyrical content.
12. Scarlett Johansson was a muse for Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl,” adding a touch of Hollywood inspiration to her breakout hit.
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