How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Eric B. & Rakim, 2 Live Crew, Donna Allen, The System, Lionel Richie, Village People, Grace Jones, Five Star, New Order, Tracie!, The Blow Monkeys, Roman Holliday
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Eric B. & Rakim - I Know You Got SoulFeatured on the 1987 album "Paid in Full".
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2 . 2 Live Crew - Yakety YakFeatured on the 1988 album "Twins : Soundtrack".
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3 . Donna Allen - SeriousFeatured on the 1987 album "Perfect Timing".
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4 . The System - You are in my SystemFeatured on the 1982 album "Sweat".
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5 . Lionel Richie - Se LaFeatured on the 1986 album "Dancing on the Ceiling".
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6 . Village People - New York CityFeatured on the 1985 album "Sex Over The Phone".
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7 . Grace Jones - My Jamaican GuyFeatured on the 1982 album "Living My Life".
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8 . Five Star - With Every Heartbeat
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9 . New Order - Round and RoundFeatured on the 1989 album "Technique".
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10 . Tracie! - Souls On FireFeatured on the 1985 album "Far from the Hurting Kind!".
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11 . The Blow Monkeys - This is Your LifeFeatured on the 1988 album "Whoops! There Goes the Neighbourhood". |
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12 . Roman Holliday - Stand ByFeatured on the 1983 album "Cookin' on the Roof".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. 2 Live Crew recorded a remix of "Yakety Yak" for the film Twins. Arnold Schwarzenegger's character notably sings along, adding humor to the scene.
2. The "Serious" music video features Donna Allen singing on a sunny street basketball court. The vibrant setting complements the upbeat vibe of the track.
3. Robert Palmer covered "You Are in My System" after being impressed by the original promo. His version contributed to its broader recognition.
4. Greg Phillinganes co-wrote "Se La" with Lionel Richie. This collaboration was part of Richie’s successful 1980s catalog.
5. Village People's song "Village People" celebrates disco and LGBTQ+ culture. The track's lively energy mirrored the social movements of the time.
6. Grace Jones wrote "My Jamaican Guy" about Tyrone Downie from Bob Marley's Wailers. The track reflects Jones' reggae influences.
7. Five Star's "With Every Heartbeat" shares its name with a song by Robyn and Kleerup. The two tracks are distinct both in origin and style.
8. "Round & Round" by New Order was released based on Tony Wilson's recommendation. The band preferred "Vanishing Point" but proceeded as advised.
9. Paul Weller was instrumental in signing Tracie Young. He recognized her talent and involved her in his musical projects.
10. Dr. Robert of The Blow Monkeys plays multiple instruments but not the saxophone, which is handled by a bandmate.
11. Roman Holliday's "Stand By" reached #1 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart. It gained moderate success in other regions.
12. Emma Bunton's "What Took You So Long?" video was shot in the Mojave Desert. This backdrop provided an iconic visual for the song.
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