How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Loose Ends, Swing Out Sister, The Rolling Stones, Philip Bailey , Phil Collins, Freeez, Scritti Politti, Evelyn Thomas, Robbie Nevil, Tears For Fears, New Order, The Buggles, The Belle Stars
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Loose Ends - Hangin' On A StringFeatured on the 1985 album "So Where Are You?".
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2 . Swing Out Sister - Twilight WorldFeatured on the 1987 album "It's Better to Travel".
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3 . The Rolling Stones - Harlem ShuffleFeatured on the 1986 album "Dirty Work".
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4 . Philip Bailey , Phil Collins - Easy LoverFeatured on the 1984 album "Chinese Wall".
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5 . Freeez - Southern FreeezFeatured on the 1980 album "Southern Freeez".
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6 . Scritti Politti - Wood Beez [Pray Like Aretha Franklin]Featured on the 1984 album "Cupid & Psyche 85".
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7 . Evelyn Thomas - High EnergyFeatured on the 1984 album "High Energy".
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8 . Robbie Nevil - DominoesFeatured on the 1986 album "Robbie Nevil".
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9 . Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldFeatured on the 1985 album "Songs From The Big Chair".
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10 . New Order - ShellshockFeatured on the 1986 album "Pretty in Pink : Soundtrack".
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11 . The Buggles - Clean, CleanFeatured on the 1980 album "The Age of Plastic". |
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12 . The Belle Stars - Sweet Memory
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The album version is the "Superb, Superb Mix." This 6:27 track comes with a variety of remixes, but it's the main mix featured on Swing Out Sister's debut album.
2. "Harlem Shuffle" by The Rolling Stones featured development by Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Bobby Womack. Mick Jagger recorded his vocals rapidly, contributing to its distinct sound.
3. "Easy Lover" served as the theme for WrestleMania in 1985. Held at Madison Square Garden, it was the first of many extravaganzas by the World Wrestling Federation.
4. Freeez's "Southern Freeez" is inspired by the "Freeze" dance, a London craze where dancers paused in time with the music, infusing the track with its distinctive rhythm.
5. The "Wood Beez" music video was directed by John Scarlett-Davis. Known for its innovative style, it showcased Scritti Politti's dynamic visual and sound approach.
6. "High Energy" was recorded at Trident Studios in London. The hi-NRG classic features powerful vocals from Evelyn Thomas that captivated dance floors globally.
7. New Order's "Shellshock" appeared on the "Pretty in Pink" soundtrack. Its presence in the film's music collection helped cement the movie's evocative 80s feel.
8. The Buggles' track "Clean, Clean" boasts a fast-paced tempo of 160 BPM, driving its new wave and electropop sound, energized by fuzz guitar techniques.
9. "Sweet Memory" by The Belle Stars reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the band's colorful music and pop appeal after their hit "Sign of the Times."
10. Robbie Nevil's self-titled album, featuring "Dominoes", reached number 37 on the Billboard 200. This debut album captured attention with its catchy rhythm and lyrics.
11. Tears for Fears' video for "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" features the Wheel Inn Restaurant in Cabazon, California, adding a classic American visual to the synth-pop hit.
12. The Kooks' "Naïve" music video takes the viewer into a red-lit club setting, portraying a quest for connection that mirrors the song's youthful and earnest tone.
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