How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Natalie Cole, The Controllers, Jomanda, Pointer Sisters, Aurra, The Beatmasters , Shakatak, The Weather Girls, David Bowie, Shannon, Coldcut, Transvision Vamp
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Natalie Cole - Pink CadillacFeatured on the 1987 album "Everlasting".
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2 . The Controllers - StayFeatured on the 1986 album "Stay".
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3 . Jomanda - Make My Body RockFeatured on the 1988 album "Someone to Love Me".
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4 . Pointer Sisters - AutomaticFeatured on the 1984 album "Break Out".
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5 . Aurra - You and Me Tonight
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6 . The Beatmasters - Who's In The House (w/ Merlin)Featured on the 1988 album "Anywayawanna".
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7 . Shakatak - Night BirdsFeatured on the 1982 album "Night Birds".
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8 . The Weather Girls - It's Raining MenFeatured on the 1982 album "Success".
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9 . David Bowie - Let's DanceFeatured on the 1983 album "Let's Dance".
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10 . Shannon - Give Me TonightFeatured on the 1984 album "Let the Music Play".
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11 . Coldcut - People Hold On (w/ Lisa Stansfield)Featured on the 1989 album "What's That Noise?". |
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12 . Transvision Vamp - Baby I Don't CareFeatured on the 1989 album "Velveteen".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Natalie Cole’s R&B cover peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart. With Bruce Springsteen’s original as an artistic springboard, it mirrored success on both sides of the Atlantic.
2. "Stay" was released alongside "Distant Lover" as an R&B single from The Controllers' album. While both tracks left an impression, "Stay" ranked higher on the R&B chart.
3. Cassio Ware, along with Jenkins and Richardson, produced Jomanda’s dance hit. Fused with their talents, the single delivered memorable club beats.
4. Ruth Pointer delivered the lead vocals for this Pointer Sisters track. Her performance was central to the song’s widespread acclaim.
5. "You and Me Tonight" appeared on the European "Like I Like It" reissue. Remixed and renamed, it found new life across charts by Aurra and Déjà.
6. The song by The Beatmasters hit number forty-four on the UK charts. Its blend of house and rap rhythms captivated dance floors in the late '80s.
7. "Night Birds" takes its place on the album of the same name. Shakatak’s jazz-funk sound underpins its signature style.
8. The Weather Girls’ post-disco session wrapped in a brisk ninety minutes. The quick pace didn’t hinder its dance anthem status.
9. Stevie Ray Vaughan contributed to David Bowie’s track with his guitar finesse. His involvement gave the album a bluesy edge.
10. Shannon’s track featured an uncredited Jimi Tunnell's vocal. The duo's collaboration reshaped R&B sounds of the early '80s.
11. The visual backdrop for Coldcut's track came from the directors Big TV! Their work animated the single with vivid dance images.
12. "Baby I Don’t Care" topped charts in the UK and Australia but missed the US top three. Its catchy hooks didn’t cross the Atlantic hit threshold.
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