How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : De La Soul, Janet Jackson, Paul McCartney, Cherrelle, The Jacksons, Latin Quarter, Total, Club Nouveau, Miquel Brown, The Clash, Duran Duran, Kenny Loggins
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . De La Soul - Me Myself And IFeatured on the 1989 album "3 Feet High and Rising".
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2 . Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me LatelyFeatured on the 1986 album "Control".
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3 . Paul McCartney - Coming UpFeatured on the 1980 album "McCartney II".
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4 . Cherrelle - AffairFeatured on the 1988 album "Affair".
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5 . The Jacksons - Nothin [That Compares 2 U]Featured on the 1989 album "2300 Jackson Street".
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6 . Latin Quarter - Radio AfricaFeatured on the 1986 album "Modern Times".
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7 . Total - What About UsFeatured on the 1997 album "Soul Food : Soundtrack".
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8 . Club Nouveau - Lean On MeFeatured on the 1986 album "Life, Love & Pain".
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9 . Miquel Brown - So Many Men So Little TimeFeatured on the 1983 album "Manpower!".
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10 . The Clash - London CallingFeatured on the 1979 album "London Calling".
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11 . Duran Duran - The ReflexFeatured on the 1983 album "Seven and the Ragged Tiger". |
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12 . Kenny Loggins - FootlooseFeatured on the 1984 album "Footloose : Soundtrack".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "(Not Just) Knee Deep" is the Funkadelic track sampled in De La Soul's successful 1989 song. This use of a recognizable funk sample underlined De La Soul's distinct sound and aided its chart performance.
2. Janet Jackson rewrote the lyrics of her song after annulling her marriage to James DeBarge. This personal experience added authenticity and contributed to the track's success as her first major solo hit.
3. Paul McCartney played all the instruments on his lead single from "McCartney II." His multi-instrumentalist talents ensured a cohesive sound for the synthesizer-heavy track.
4. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced Cherrelle's title track, showcasing their signature production style. Their work contributed to the song's inclusion in several of Cherrelle's "greatest hits" compilations.
5. Jermaine Jackson and Randy Jackson shared lead vocals on "Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)." Their collaboration exemplified the familial harmony of the Jacksons and marked a charting success.
6. "Radio Africa" became Latin Quarter's sole UK Top 20 hit. Its politically charged lyrics resonated with audiences, sealing its place on national charts and subsequent compilations.
7. Total's "What About Us?" was featured on the "Soul Food" soundtrack. The collaboration with Missy Elliott and Timbaland helped the track achieve both commercial success and critical recognition.
8. Club Nouveau's cover of "Lean On Me" won the Grammy for Best R&B Song, awarded to the song's original writer, Bill Withers. This accolade affirmed the cover's impact and Withers' enduring legacy.
9. Miquel Brown's hit was associated with the Heaven nightclub. Written for this venue, the song helped propel the hi-NRG genre into dance history.
10. "This is London calling" is the phrase that inspired The Clash's iconic song. Used by the BBC World Service, it underscored the song's thematic concerns with newsworthy global issues.
11. Nile Rodgers remixed Duran Duran's single, adding a polished, danceable edge. The track's commercial output marked Duran Duran's transatlantic chart peak in the 1980s.
12. Kenny Loggins released "Footloose" from the movie soundtrack of the same name. Its energetic beat and memorable hook mirrored the film's spirit of youthful rebellion and freedom.
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