How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tone~Loc, M, Double Trouble & The Rebel MC, Mary Jane Girls, Hot Chocolate, Monie Love, Johnny Kemp, Miles Jaye, Bow Wow Wow, Bros, Eighth Wonder, Shalamar
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What is the main theme of Tone Lōc’s “Funky Cold Medina”?
- A A love potion’s effects
- B A new dance move
- C A fancy Italian dish
2. Which band used a remixed version of Robin Scott’s track as their tour opener?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B U2
- C Coldplay
3. Which radio DJ helped propel Double Trouble and Rebel MC’s single through a broadcast in 1989?
- A John Peel
- B Annie Nightingale
- C Tony Blackburn
4. Which artist’s track did Rick James’ composition with Mary Jane Girls inspire?
- A Madonna
- B Mary J. Blige
- C Janet Jackson
5. Where did Hot Chocolate perform “Girl Crazy” on television in 1982?
- A BBC’s Top of the Pops
- B ITV’s The Tube
- C German show Disco
6. Which genre best describes Johnny Kemp’s hit single that peaked in 1988?
- A Blues
- B New Jack Swing
- C Reggae
7. What year did Monie Love release her hit single that charted in the UK?
- A 1983
- B 1985
- C 1989
8. Which infamous snack is Bow Wow Wow regarding in their 1982 single?
- A Pop Rocks
- B I Want Candy
- C Twinkie
9. How did Bros’ “I Owe You Nothing” eventually perform on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Reached No. 1
- B Peaked at No. 10
- C Never charted
10. Which album featured Eighth Wonder’s 1988 single?
- A Fearless
- B Dangerous
- C Irresistible
11. “Dead Giveaway” by Shalamar secured nominations and chart entries across territories. Which award did it score a nomination for?
- A MTV Music Video Award
- B Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group
- C American Music Award
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 26/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Tone~Loc – Funky Cold MedinaFeatured on the 1989 album “Lōc-ed After Dark”.
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2 . M – Pop Muzik [Remix]Featured on the 1979 album “New York • London • Paris • Munich”.
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3 . Double Trouble & The Rebel MC – Just Keep Rockin’Featured on the 1989 album “Street Tuff”.
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4 . Mary Jane Girls – All Night LongFeatured on the 1983 album “Mary Jane Girls”.
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5 . Hot Chocolate – Girl CrazyFeatured on the 1982 album “Mystery”.
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6 . Monie Love – Grandpa’s PartyFeatured on the 1990 album “Down to Earth”.
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7 . Johnny Kemp – Just Got PaidFeatured on the 1988 album “Secrets of Flying”.
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8 . Miles Jaye – HeavenFeatured on the 1989 album “Irresistible”.
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9 . Bow Wow Wow – I Want CandyFeatured on the 1982 album “I Want Candy”.
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10 . Bros – I Owe You NothingFeatured on the 1988 album “Push”.
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11 . Eighth Wonder – Cross My HeartFeatured on the 1988 album “Fearless”. |
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12 . Shalamar – Dead GiveawayFeatured on the 1983 album “The Look”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. A love potion’s unpredictable outcomes take center stage in “Funky Cold Medina.” The lyrics humorously recount adventures after drinking it.
2. U2 used a remix of Robin Scott’s track to open their PopMart Tour. Bono’s voice featured in one version, giving it a unique twist.
3. John Peel played the Double Trouble and Rebel MC’s record on radio, significantly boosting its recognition in 1989.
4. Mary J. Blige found inspiration in the Mary Jane Girls’ track, evidenced by “Mary Jane (All Night Long)” incorporating similar themes and elements.
5. Hot Chocolate promoted “Girl Crazy” by performing it on the German TV show Disco in June 1982, maximizing European exposure.
6. Johnny Kemp’s hit exemplifies the New Jack Swing genre with its rhythmic blend of hip hop and contemporary R&B tones.
7. Monie Love released her hit single in 1989, infusing British hip hop into the UK charts and highlighting collaborations in its video.
8. Bow Wow Wow craved something sweet with “I Want Candy” — a catchy track that indulged in the sugary lure of bubblegum pop.
9. Bros’ single “I Owe You Nothing” hit No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, marking their only top-chart success with a re-released remix in 1988.
10. The album Fearless saw the inclusion of Eighth Wonder’s 1988 single, offering diverse format options ranging from CD to 7-inch singles.
11. “Dead Giveaway” by Shalamar was Grammy-nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, marking its musical and popular acclaim.
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