How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shalamar, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, The Belle Stars, Whitney Houston, Paula Abdul, The Gap Band, Carmel, Robert Palmer, Chris Rea, LL Cool J, Bucks Fizz
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Shalamar - A Night To RememberFeatured on the 1982 album "Friends".
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2 . Stevie Wonder - Do I DoFeatured on the 1982 album "Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium".
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3 . Donna Summer - Sunset PeopleFeatured on the 1979 album "Bad Girls".
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4 . The Belle Stars - Iko IkoFeatured on the 1982 album "The Belle Stars".
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5 . Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With SomebodyFeatured on the 1987 album "Whitney".
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6 . Paula Abdul - Forever Your GirlFeatured on the 1988 album "Forever Your Girl".
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7 . The Gap Band - Early In The MorningFeatured on the 1982 album "Gap Band IV".
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8 . Carmel - SallyFeatured on the 1986 album "The Falling".
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9 . Robert Palmer - Simply IrresistibleFeatured on the 1988 album "Heavy Nova".
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10 . Chris Rea - Let's DanceFeatured on the 1987 album "Dancing with Strangers".
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11 . LL Cool J - I'm BadFeatured on the 1987 album "Bigger and Deffer". |
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12 . Bucks Fizz - New BeginningFeatured on the 1986 album "Writing on the Wall".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jeffrey Daniel performed the moonwalk on "Top of the Pops," claiming a dance-floor milestone and pre-Michael Jackson fame.
2. Nathan Watts played the bass guitar, specifically a 1979 Music Man StingRay, showcasing his signature accompaniment style.
3. Donna Summer’s “Sunset People” mentions Sunset Boulevard, capturing the bustling life of L.A.'s nightlife strip.
4. The Belle Stars covered "Iko Iko," originally released as "Jock-A-Mo," tapping into New Orleans' Carnival traditions.
5. Whitney Houston's “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” won the Grammy, proving its pop anthem status and her vocal prowess.
6. Paula Abdul's video for her hit “Forever Your Girl” was directed by David Fincher, combining pop choreography with slick visuals.
7. “Early in the Morning” by The Gap Band topped the Billboard R&B chart, cementing its groove and funk legacy.
8. Carmel's “Sally” appeared in the compilation *Collected*, expanding its reach beyond its initial 1984 presence.
9. Robert Palmer's "Simply Irresistible" earned him the Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male, spotlighting his rocker charisma.
10. Middlesbrough F.C. released a version of Chris Rea’s track in the late 1990s, with updated lyrics by Bob Mortimer.
11. LL Cool J's “I'm Bad” samples "Theme from S.W.A.T.," adding cinematic edge to his defiant hip-hop anthem.
12. Bucks Fizz’s “Mamba Seyra” was first recorded by The Dooleys under the alias Force 8, adding layered vocal dynamics.
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