‘Music For The Dancers’ N°140 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Tone Loc, Salt-N-Pepa, Shalamar, Rockwell, Michael Jackson, Boy George, Whistle, Billy Ocean, Bobby Brown, Men At Work, The Art of Noise , New Order

They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What was the original release format for Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It"?

  • A A 12-inch single B-side
  • B A standalone single
  • C An album track

2. Which Shalamar band member is credited for vocals on "Dancing in the Sheets"?

  • A Delisa Davis
  • B Micki Free
  • C Howard Hewett

3. Who provides the guest vocals on Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me"?

  • A Lionel Richie
  • B Michael Jackson
  • C Prince

4. What distinctive outfit does Michael Jackson wear in the "Rock with You" music video?

  • A A sequined jumpsuit
  • B A leather jacket
  • C A fedora hat

5. Boy George's "Everything I Own" is a cover of a song originally by which band?

  • A Bread
  • B The Beatles
  • C Fleetwood Mac

6. Which song by Whistle features the line "Celebrate the Good Things" as a sample?

  • A "Just Buggin'"
  • B "Buggin' Much Hard"
  • C "Ring My Bell"

7. What was unique about the music video for Billy Ocean's "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going"?

  • A It featured Hollywood stars as backup singers
  • B It was filmed underwater
  • C It used stop-motion animation

8. What phrase is Bobby Brown known for performing live during "My Prerogative" touring?

  • A "Living my truth"
  • B "King of the Stage"
  • C "Dance with me"

9. What unusual instrument features in Men at Work's "Down Under" recording?

  • A A didgeridoo
  • B Glass bottles
  • C A theremin

10. Which fictional character is associated with The Art of Noise's "Paranoimia"?

  • A Max Headroom
  • B The Terminator
  • C Robocop

11. What word is notably absent from New Order's "Round & Round" lyrics?

  • A "Dance"
  • B "Round"
  • C "Wave"

12. What notable producer was involved in Samantha Mumba's "Always Come Back to Your Love"?

  • A Quincy Jones
  • B Stargate
  • C Max Martin

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Tracklist

1 . Tone Loc - Wild Thing

Featured on the 1989 album "Lōc-ed After Dark".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

2 . Salt-N-Pepa - Push It

Featured on the 1988 album "Hot, Cool & Vicious".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Shalamar - Dancing In the Sheets

Featured on the 1984 album "Footloose : Soundtrack".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

4 . Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me

Featured on the 1984 album "Somebody's Watching Me".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

5 . Michael Jackson - Rock With You

Featured on the 1979 album "Off The Wall".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

6 . Boy George - Everything I Own

Featured on the 1987 album "Sold".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

7 . Whistle - Just Buggin'

Featured on the 1986 album "Whistle".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

8 . Billy Ocean - When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get Going

Featured on the 1986 album "Love Zone".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

9 . Bobby Brown - My Prerogative

Featured on the 1988 album "Don't Be Cruel".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

10 . Men At Work - Down Under

Featured on the 1982 album "Business as Usual".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

11 . The Art of Noise - Paranoimia (w/ Max Headroom)

Featured on the 1986 album "In Visible Silence".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

12 . New Order - Round & Round

Featured on the 1989 album "Technique".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. "Push It" initially appeared as the B-side to the 12-inch single "Tramp". Its remix re-gained popularity, prompting its inclusion on a reissued album.

2. Howard Hewett is the lead vocalist, and his smooth delivery helped "Dancing in the Sheets" rise up the charts.

3. Michael Jackson famously lent his uncredited vocal talents to Rockwell's track, elevating its success.

4. Michael Jackson's glittering sequined jumpsuit in the "Rock with You" video was as memorable as the moonwalk.

5. Boy George's version of "Everything I Own" revitalized David Gates' heartfelt tribute to his father originally performed by Bread.

6. Whistle’s debut single "(Nothing Serious) Just Buggin'" samples "Celebrate the Good Things" for its catchy feel.

7. Billy Ocean's music video featured Douglas, Turner, and DeVito in a rare pop cameo as lip-syncing performers.

8. Bobby Brown endears himself to fans with his "King of the Stage" persona, solidifying his iconic status.

9. Innovative use of glass bottles in "Down Under" added a playful percussive element attributed to Ron Strykert's creativity.

10. Max Headroom, known for his digital stutter, joined the Art of Noise in "Paranoimia" for a futuristic blend.

11. Despite its repetitive nature, "Round & Round" never utters its title within the lyrics to some fans’ bemusement.

12. Stargate’s production prowess supported Samantha Mumba’s pop hit, a testament to their knack for catchy tunes.

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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on January 11, 2026