‘Music For The Dancers’ N°185 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Five Star, Janet Jackson, Harold Faltermeyer, Break Machine, Elton John, Mtume, Prince & The Revolution, China Crisis, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Bronski Beat, Bananarama, Roachford

They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What was the listed duration of Five Star's "All Fall Down"?

  • A About 4 minutes
  • B About 3 minutes
  • C About 5 minutes

2. Which element is central to the production style of Janet Jackson's track from the album "Control"?

  • A Funk groove
  • B New wave beat
  • C Disco rhythms

3. Which instrument played a significant role in the creation of "Axel F" for *Beverly Hills Cop*?

  • A Moog System 15
  • B Roland JX-305
  • C Roland Jupiter-8

4. What prominent band did the producers of Break Machine’s single also work with?

  • A Bananarama
  • B Village People
  • C Duran Duran

5. What phrase captures the sentiment in the lyrics of Elton John's 1984 hit?

  • A Hope is gone
  • B Sad songs say so much
  • C Blues songs rock

6. What instrument did Mtume use to develop "Juicy Fruit's" rhythm?

  • A Linn LM-1
  • B TR-808
  • C Oberheim DMX

7. Where was the recording location for Prince's 1985 track "Paisley Park"?

  • A Sunset Sound, Los Angeles
  • B Electric Lady Studios, New York
  • C Flying Cloud Drive, Minnesota

8. Which famous musician took on a unique production role for China Crisis's third album?

  • A Walter Becker
  • B Brian Eno
  • C Quincy Jones

9. What book influenced the lyrics of Siouxsie and the Banshees' 1980 single?

  • A The Three Faces of Eve
  • B One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
  • C Multiple Identities

10. On which chart did Bronski Beat's debut single notably perform?

  • A US Billboard Hot 100
  • B UK Singles Chart
  • C ARIA Charts

11. Which film featured Bananarama's song and boosted its US popularity?

  • A The Karate Kid
  • B Footloose
  • C Back to the Future

12. What was the original title of Roachford's "Cuddly Toy" in the UK?

  • A Feel for Me
  • B Cuddly Toy
  • C Lion's Den

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Tracklist

1 . Five Star - All Fall Down

Featured on the 1985 album "Luxury of Life".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

2 . Janet Jackson - Nasty

Featured on the 1986 album "Control".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

3 . Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F

Featured on the 1984 album "Beverly Hills Cop : Soundtrack".

Review >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . Break Machine - Break Dance Party

Featured on the 1984 album "Break Dance Party".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

5 . Elton John - Sad Songs [Say So Much]

Featured on the 1984 album "Breaking Hearts".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

6 . Mtume - Juicy Fruit

Featured on the 1983 album "Juicy Fruit".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

7 . Prince & The Revolution - Paisley Park

Featured on the 1985 album "Around the World in a Day".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . China Crisis - King In A Catholic Style [Wake Up]

Featured on the 1985 album "Flaunt the Imperfection".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

9 . Siouxsie And The Banshees - Christine

Featured on the 1980 album "Kaleidoscope".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

10 . Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy

Featured on the 1984 album "The Age of Consent".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

11 . Bananarama - Cruel Summer

Featured on the 1983 album "0".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

12 . Roachford - Cuddly Toy

Featured on the 1988 album "Roachford".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. About 4 minutes is the listed duration of "All Fall Down." The song is part of their debut album "Luxury of Life."

2. Funk groove is central to the song's production style, defining its structure and appeal in the "Control" album.

3. The Roland Jupiter-8 provided the distinctive synthesizer lead for "Axel F," marking it as an iconic '80s theme.

4. Village People collaborated with these producers, known for their disco and dance-oriented sound.

5. "Sad songs say so much" captures the emotional essence of Elton John's track, a statement on the power of music.

6. Linn LM-1 was used by Mtume to craft the catchy rhythm of "Juicy Fruit," a 1983 R&B hit.

7. Flying Cloud Drive, Minnesota, is where Prince recorded, contributing to his unique sound during that period.

8. Walter Becker took an active role in crafting China Crisis's album sound, adding his artistic touch.

9. The Three Faces of Eve was the inspiration behind the intriguing lyrics of Siouxsie and the Banshees' song.

10. The UK Singles Chart was where Bronski Beat's debut track found notable success, resonating with audiences.

11. The Karate Kid's soundtrack featured Bronski Beat, granting it critical exposure and popularity in the US.

12. "Cuddly Toy" was the original UK title, prior to its US rebranding as "Cuddly Toy (Feel for Me)." The song became a hit with its soulful rock style.

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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on January 11, 2026