How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Prince & The Revolution, Alyson Williams, Madonna, Break Machine, Afrika Bambaataa & UB40, Coldcut, Mel & Kim, Soul II Soul, Ten City, Carmel, Eighth Wonder
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Pump Me Up
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2 . Prince & The Revolution - KissFeatured on the 1986 album "Parade".
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3 . Alyson Williams - Sleep TalkFeatured on the 1989 album "Raw".
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4 . Madonna - Lucky StarFeatured on the 1983 album "Madonna".
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5 . Break Machine - Street DanceFeatured on the 1984 album "Break Machine".
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6 . Afrika Bambaataa & UB40 - RecklessFeatured on the 1988 album "The Light".
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7 . Coldcut - Doctorin' the House (w/ Yazz & The Plastic Population)Featured on the 1988 album "What’s That Noise?".
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8 . Mel & Kim - RespectableFeatured on the 1987 album "F.L.M.".
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9 . Soul II Soul - Keep On Movin'Featured on the 1989 album "Club Classics Vol. One".
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10 . Ten City - Thats The Way Love IsFeatured on the 1989 album "Foundation".
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11 . Carmel - More More MoreFeatured on the 1984 album "The Drum Is Everything". |
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12 . Eighth Wonder - I'm Not ScaredFeatured on the 1988 album "Fearless".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Prince's "Kiss" is distinct for its half-speed percussion paired with his falsetto vocals. The track also lacks a bass line, incorporating signature guitar elements and horn references.
2. In “Sleep Talk,” Alyson Williams repeats the line “You don't know but you'd done gone.” The lyrics explore the themes of betrayal revealed unconsciously.
3. Madonna's "Lucky Star" lyrics echo the nursery rhyme "Star Light, Star Bright." The song pairs nostalgic imagery with a danceable disco arrangement.
4. "Street Dance" by Break Machine achieved international success, peaking at #1 in multiple countries such as Norway and France, signaling an early hip hop breakthrough.
5. Afrika Bambaataa collaborated with UB40 on "Reckless." UB40's Ali Campbell provided the lead vocals, driving the track's reggae influence.
6. Coldcut's "Doctorin' the House" CD version humorously lists a release date in 2025. It's an example of whimsical, albeit inaccurate, promotional tactics.
7. "Respectable" by Mel & Kim references Mel Appleby's prior nude modeling photos, responding to tabloid attention with lyrics declaring independence.
8. "Keep On Movin'" by Soul II Soul's music videos feature vibrant, alternating scenes of band performances and group choreography, highlighting Caron Wheeler's contributions.
9. Ten City's "That's the Way Love Is" is a Deep House track. It reached the top of the US Dance Club charts, illustrating its club-friendly sound.
10. Carmel's "More More More" peaked at #23 on the UK charts. This mid-level success was accompanied by a music video released at the time.
11. Eighth Wonder's "I'm Not Scared" was written and produced by Pet Shop Boys. The popular synth-pop duo crafted its characteristic electronic sound.
12. "You Know I'm No Good" was produced by Mark Ronson, known for his successful collaborations with Amy Winehouse that defined the Back to Black album’s sound.
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