How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Pebbles, Jeffrey Osborne, Sly And Robbie, Third World, Nona Hendryx, Kylie Minogue, Kajagoogoo, Yazz, Five Star, S’Express, Inner City, Chaka Khan
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Pebbles - GirlfriendFeatured on the 1987 album "Pebbles".
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2 . Jeffrey Osborne - Stay With Me TonightFeatured on the 1983 album "Stay with Me Tonight".
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3 . Sly And Robbie - Boops Here To GoFeatured on the 1987 album "Rhythm Killers".
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4 . Third World - Try Jah LoveFeatured on the 1982 album "You've Got the Power".
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5 . Nona Hendryx - Why Should I CryFeatured on the 1987 album "Female Trouble".
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6 . Kylie Minogue - Got To Be CertainFeatured on the 1988 album "Kylie".
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7 . Kajagoogoo - Turn Your Back On MeFeatured on the 1983 album "Islands".
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8 . Yazz - Where Has All The Love GoneFeatured on the 1988 album "Wanted".
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9 . Five Star - Can't Wait Another MinuteFeatured on the 1986 album "Silk & Steel".
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10 . S'Express - Theme from S'ExpressFeatured on the 1988 album "Original Soundtrack".
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11 . Inner City - Ain't Nobody BetterFeatured on the 1988 album "Paradise". |
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12 . Chaka Khan - I'm Every WomanFeatured on the 1978 album "Chaka".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Pebbles’ hit was helmed by none other than Antonio “L.A.” Reid and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. The dynamic duo crafted the song's infectious lead single vibe.
2. Paulinho Da Costa lent his percussive expertise to "Stay with Me Tonight." Known for bringing rhythms to life, his contributions achieved harmony with Osborne’s vocal flair.
3. For an added touch of drama, Sly and Robbie utilized a sample from Ennio Morricone’s iconic score “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” The composition weaves this element into its reggae structure.
4. Third World's 1982 release saw the collaborative magic of Stevie Wonder. His piano work complemented the band’s fusion of reggae and soul influences.
5. Nona Hendryx enjoyed Top 5 success with “Why Should I Cry?” on the Billboard R&B chart. Her emotive single resonated on the airwaves beyond mere tears.
6. Mandy Smith initially recorded “Got to Be Certain” before Kylie Minogue's version took the spotlight. Smith's shelved track laid the groundwork for Minogue's chart ascent.
7. Nick Beggs stepped up as both vocalist and bassist for Kajagoogoo after Limahl’s exit. His voice carried “Turn Your Back on Me” to new stylistic heights.
8. Yazz, the voice behind “Where Has All the Love Gone,” hails from Shepherd’s Bush, London. Her origins infused her tracks with a distinctly British energy.
9. Five Star’s release was twinned with the B-side delight, “Don’t You Know I Love It.” RCA’s discretion highlighted their best foot forward musically.
10. Rose Royce’s track lent vital components to S'Express' debut. Bass and brass samples set the stage for an acid house revolution through clever repurposing.
11. Kevin Saunderson, a linchpin of Detroit’s techno scene, produced the standout track for Inner City. His approach married techno elements with mainstream appeal.
12. Chaka Khan's solo debut owed its lyrical power to Ashford and Simpson. The duo wrote the hit that first propelled her name into solo artist territory.
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