How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Big Daddy Kane, Maze, Richard ‘Dimples’ Fields, Was [Not Was], Will to Power, Tyree, Paul Hardcastle, Prince, S~Express, Kissing The Pink , Mel & Kim, Space
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Who provides the lead vocals on Paul Hardcastle’s “Don’t Waste My Time”?
- A Carol Kenyon
- B Paul Hardcastle
- C Lenny Henry
2. In Prince’s song “Little Red Corvette”, where did he reportedly write the lyrics?
- A In Lisa Coleman’s garage
- B While driving
- C In a Mercury Montclair Marauder
3. Which artist’s song is sampled in S’Express’s “Hey Music Lover”?
- A Sly & the Family Stone
- B Prince
- C Kraftwerk
4. Where did Kissing the Pink’s “One Step” achieve unexpected commercial success?
- A United States
- B Italy
- C United Kingdom
5. What illness did Melanie Appleby battle during the release of Mel and Kim’s “That’s the Way It Is”?
- A Cancer
- B Pneumonia
- C Measles
6. Which movie featured Space’s “Magic Fly” as the main theme?
- A Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow
- B Star Wars
- C Close Encounters of the Third Kind
7. Jesse McCartney’s debut single “Beautiful Soul” was released after which of his personal milestones?
- A Winning a Grammy
- B Taking his SAT exam
- C Visiting Australia
8. LL Cool J’s “Paradise” prominently features samples from which song?
- A Risin’ to the Top
- B Stairway to Heaven
- C Sweet Home Alabama
9. What musical era influenced Girls Aloud’s “The Promise”?
- A The 1980s
- B The 1960s
- C The 1970s
10. Which member of The Pigeon Detectives provides lead vocals on “Romantic Type”?
- A Oliver Main
- B Ryan Wilson
- C Matt Bowman
11. Distant Soundz’s cover of “Time After Time” gained popularity on which BBC Radio channel?
- A BBC Radio 1
- B BBC Radio 2
- C BBC Radio 6
12. Which rapper features in Joe’s chart-topping remix of “Stutter”?
- A Eminem
- B Mystikal
- C Jay-Z
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Big Daddy Kane – RawFeatured on the 1988 album “Colors : Soundtrack”.
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2 . Maze – Back In Stride Again (w/ Frankie Beverly)Featured on the 1985 album “Can’t Stop the Love”.
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3 . Richard ‘Dimples’ Fields – I’ve Got To Learn To Say No!Featured on the 1981 album “Dimples”.
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4 . Was [Not Was] – Spy In The House Of LoveFeatured on the 1988 album “What Up, Dog?”.
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5 . Will to Power – Fading AwayFeatured on the 1988 album “Will to Power”.
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6 . Tyree – Turn Up The Bass (w/ Kool Rock Steady)Featured on the 1988 album “Tyree’s Got A Brand New House”.
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7 . Paul Hardcastle – Don’t Waste My TimeFeatured on the 1985 album “Paul Hardcastle”.
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8 . Prince – Little Red CorvetteFeatured on the 1982 album “1999“.
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9 . S~Express – Hey Music LoverFeatured on the 1989 album “Original Soundtrack”.
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10 . Kissing The Pink – One StepFeatured on the 1986 album “Certain Things Are Likely”.
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11 . Mel & Kim – That’s the Way It IsFeatured on the 1988 album “Coming to America : Soundtrack”. |
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12 . Space – Magic FlyFeatured on the 1977 album “Magic Fly”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Carol Kenyon, the voice behind “Don’t Waste My Time,” brought her talent to the forefront alongside Paul Hardcastle. Known for her work with Heaven 17, her recognition extends beyond a session musician.
2. Prince divided his attention between lyrics and sleep in Lisa Coleman’s pink Mercury. The metaphor-fueled “Little Red Corvette” emerged vibrantly in this serene setting.
3. Sly & the Family Stone’s “Dance to the Music” received new life through S’Express’s “Hey Music Lover,” which reimagined the tune within acid house sounds.
4. “One Step” danced its way to prominence in Italy, soaring to chart-topping status there and securing an unexpected victory for Kissing the Pink.
5. While battling cancer, Melanie Appleby recorded “That’s the Way It Is.” Her determination underscored the song’s release and its enduring impact.
6. “Magic Fly” orbited the silver screen as it accompanied Jackie Chan in “Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow,” blending East and West musically.
7. Following his SATs, Jesse McCartney debuted “Beautiful Soul,” marking a turning point that harmonized academic and musical pursuits.
8. “Paradise” samples Keni Burke’s “Risin’ to the Top,” a fitting foundation for LL Cool J’s laid-back, tropical escape with Amerie’s vocals.
9. Girls Aloud’s “The Promise” took a sonic leap back to the 1960s, echoing Phil Spector’s era where lush arrangements dominated.
10. Matt Bowman lent his voice to “Romantic Type,” guiding The Pigeon Detectives’ track to the charts. His distinctive tones defined the song.
11. BBC Radio 2 amplified Distant Soundz’s “Time After Time,” spinning it into mainstream territory through unwavering support from DJs.
12. Mystikal’s rap infused Joe’s “Stutter” remix with an energetic redesign, crafting a chart-conquering hit and revitalizing the original track’s reception.
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