How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Jacksons, Worlds Famous Supreme Team, Aswad, Forrest, The Style Council, Prince, Go West, The Reynolds Girls, Thompson Twins, Shakin’ Stevens, Jennifer Rush, The Communards
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. In which year was Go West’s song “We Close Our Eyes” released as a lead single?
- A 1984
- B 1985
- C 1986
2. The Reynolds Girls’ single “I’d Rather Jack” criticized which type of music acts?
- A Pop bands
- B Older rock acts
- C Jazz musicians
3. “Doctor! Doctor!” by Thompson Twins features what prominent instrument?
- A Guitar
- B Keyboard
- C Saxophone
4. In which country did “Breaking Up My Heart” reach number 7 on the charts?
- A Germany
- B Ireland
- C Denmark
5. Who was both a writer and producer of Jennifer Rush’s song “Ring of Ice”?
- A Gunther Mende
- B Candy DeRouge
- C Jennifer Rush
6. What marked “You Are My World” ’87 by The Communards on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Reached number 21
- B Topped the chart
- C Stayed in the top 10
7. Which unusual tempo feature is present in Katie Melua’s “The Closest Thing to Crazy”?
- A Mix of meters
- B Fast tempo
- C Unchanging beat
8. Which film featured Air’s track “Playground Love” as its main theme?
- A The Virgin Suicides
- B Lost in Translation
- C Planetarium
9. What was Gareth Gates’ single “What My Heart Wants to Say” known for?
- A His first non-number-one
- B Topped the charts
- C Short-lived release
10. Which renowned DJ remixed Photek’s “Mine to Give”?
- A Carl Cox
- B David Morales
- C Tiësto
11. Who transformed A-ha’s “Analogue (All I Want)” into a hit single?
- A Flood
- B Max Martin
- C Rupert Hine
12. What film inspired The Futureheads’ music video for “Hounds of Love”?
- A Psycho
- B The Birds
- C The 39 Steps
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Jacksons – Can You Feel ItFeatured on the 1980 album “Triumph”.
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2 . Worlds Famous Supreme Team – Hey DJ
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3 . Aswad – Don’t Turn AroundFeatured on the 1988 album “Distant Thunder”.
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4 . Forrest – Rock The BoatFeatured on the 1983 album “One Lover”.
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5 . The Style Council – Promised LandFeatured on the 1989 album “The Singular Adventures of The Style Council”.
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6 . Prince – Take Me with UFeatured on the 1984 album “Purple Rain“.
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7 . Go West – We Close Our EyesFeatured on the 1985 album “Go West”.
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8 . The Reynolds Girls – I’d Rather Jack
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9 . Thompson Twins – Doctor! Doctor!Featured on the 1984 album “Into the Gap”.
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10 . Shakin’ Stevens – Breaking Up My HeartFeatured on the 1984 album “Greatest Hits”.
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11 . Jennifer Rush – Ring of IceFeatured on the 1984 album “Jennifer Rush”. |
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12 . The Communards – You Are My WorldFeatured on the 1986 album “Communards”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The lead single “We Close Our Eyes” was released in February 1985. It marked Go West’s entry into the music scene and achieved significant chart success internationally.
2. “I’d Rather Jack” by The Reynolds Girls targeted older rock acts preferred by radio. The lyrics criticized artists like Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd for overshadowing modern pop.
3. The Thompson Twins’ “Doctor! Doctor!” notably features a keyboard solo. The band’s use of synthesizers was a hallmark of their new wave sound.
4. In Ireland, “Breaking Up My Heart” peaked at number 7. The track contributed to Shakin’ Stevens’ chart success in multiple countries during the 1980s.
5. Candy DeRouge and Gunther Mende were key figures in crafting “Ring of Ice.” They produced the song and helped write its evocative lyrics for Jennifer Rush.
6. The remix “You Are My World ’87” by The Communards reached number 21 in the UK singles chart, breathing new life into the original song from 1985.
7. Katie Melua’s song “The Closest Thing to Crazy” is notable for its unconventional time signature, blending 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4 meters for a distinctive rhythm.
8. “The Virgin Suicides” prominently featured Air’s “Playground Love” as its theme. The song suited the film’s coming-of-age theme, enhancing the soundtrack’s acclaim.
9. “What My Heart Wants to Say” was the first Gareth Gates single not to hit number one. It reached number five, ending his streak of chart-topping hits in succession.
10. Renowned DJ David Morales remixed “Mine to Give” for Photek. His version was instrumental in the track hitting the top position on the Billboard dance chart.
11. Superproducer Max Martin worked his magic on A-ha’s “Analogue (All I Want).” His reworking led to the band’s first UK top 10 hit since 1988.
12. The Futureheads’ “Hounds of Love” video was inspired by Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps.” The film’s nod in the video added a layer of cinematic intrigue to their cover.
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