How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Womack & Womack, Diana Ross, Twin Hype, Public Enemy, Roachford, Sinitta, Ollie & Jerry, Steve Arrington, Divine, Mac Band, Aretha Franklin, Bananarama
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What inspired the lyrics of Womack & Womack’s ‘Teardrops’?
- A An unfaithful lover
- B A dance-floor romance
- C A famous breakup
2. What genre does Diana Ross’s ‘Pieces of Ice’ primarily represent?
- A Funk
- B Pop
- C Jazz
3. Which unique feature did Twin Hype boast in their single ‘Do It to the Crowd’?
- A A saxophone solo
- B Twin siblings
- C A symphony orchestra
4. Who directed the music video for Public Enemy’s ‘Fight the Power’?
- A Steven Spielberg
- B Spike Lee
- C Quentin Tarantino
5. Which artist contributed to the track ‘Kathleen’ by Roachford?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Andrew Roachford
- C Sting
6. Sinitta’s ‘Right Back Where We Started From’ is a cover of a song from which decade?
- A 1960s
- B 1970s
- C 1980s
7. Which film’s soundtrack featured Ollie & Jerry’s ‘Breakin’… There’s No Stopping Us’?
- A Flashdance
- B Breakin’
- C Footloose
8. Which album features Steve Arrington’s ‘Dancin’ in the Key of Life’?
- A Dancing Days
- B Key in D Minor
- C Arrington Dance
9. Divine’s single ‘You Think You’re a Man’ was the first by Stock Aitken Waterman to achieve what milestone?
- A Grammy Award
- B UK Top 75 hit
- C Gold Record
10. Which well-known producers worked on Mac Band’s ‘Roses Are Red’?
- A Timbaland and Pharrell
- B L.A. Reid and Babyface
- C Max Martin and Dr. Luke
11. What instrumental contribution did Aretha Franklin make to ‘Rock Steady’?
- A Bass
- B Piano
- C Drums
12. In which country did Bananarama’s ‘I Heard a Rumour’ reach number 2?
- A United Kingdom
- B United States
- C Canada
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Womack & Womack – TeardropsFeatured on the 1988 album “Conscience”.
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2 . Diana Ross – Pieces of IceFeatured on the 1983 album “Ross”.
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3 . Twin Hype – Do It To The CrowdFeatured on the 1989 album “Twin Hype”.
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4 . Public Enemy – Fight The PowerFeatured on the 1989 album “Fear Of A Black Planet“.
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5 . Roachford – KathleenFeatured on the 1988 album “Roachford”.
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6 . Sinitta – Right Back Where We Started FromFeatured on the 1989 album “Wicked”.
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7 . Ollie & Jerry – Breakin’… There’s No Stopping UsFeatured on the 1984 album “Breakin’ : Soundtrack”.
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8 . Steve Arrington – Dancing in the key of lifeFeatured on the 1985 album “Dancin’ in the Key of Life”.
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9 . Divine – You Think You’Re A ManFeatured on the 1984 album “The Story So Far”.
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10 . Mac Band – Roses Are Red (w/ The McCampbell Brothers)Featured on the 1988 album “Mac Band featuring the McCampbell Brothers”.
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11 . Aretha Franklin – Rock~A~LottFeatured on the 1986 album “Aretha (1980)“. |
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12 . Bananarama – I Heard A RumourFeatured on the 1987 album “Wow !”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The lyrics of ‘Teardrops’ by Womack & Womack describe a woman dealing with regret and sorrow after infidelity. The song is filled with vivid references to memories and longing, conveying the emotional impact of lost love.
2. Diana Ross’s ‘Pieces of Ice’ primarily falls into the funk genre. Despite its funk roots, it also integrates elements of soul and R&B, reflecting the versatile nature of Ross’s music during this era.
3. Twin Hype’s ‘Do It to the Crowd’ is notable for featuring twin brothers in the rap duo. The brothers, Glennis and Lennis Brown, along with DJ King Shameek, made a mark with their successful debut single.
4. Spike Lee directed the music video for Public Enemy’s ‘Fight the Power.’ The video featured the group performing during a street protest, matching the song’s socially charged message and themes.
5. Andrew Roachford is the key musician and vocalist on ‘Kathleen,’ contributing to both the songwriting and performance. His involvement with the track helped define its unique sound and style.
6. Sinitta’s ‘Right Back Where We Started From’ is a cover of a song originally popularized in the 1970s. Sinitta’s version adopts a contemporary synth-pop style, revitalizing the classic track for a new audience.
7. Ollie & Jerry’s ‘Breakin’… There’s No Stopping Us’ was featured on the soundtrack for the film *Breakin’*. The single served as the film’s theme, capturing the energetic spirit of street dance culture in the 1980s.
8. ‘Dancin’ in the Key of Life’ is the title track of Steve Arrington’s debut solo album. The song blends various musical styles, showcasing Arrington’s adeptness as a musician and producer.
9. Divine’s ‘You Think You’re a Man’ became Stock Aitken Waterman’s first single to enter the UK Top 75 charts. Thanks to the song’s high-energy style, it achieved considerable international success.
10. L.A. Reid and Babyface, renowned for their impact on R&B music, produced Mac Band’s ‘Roses Are Red.’ The track achieved chart success, becoming a definitive example of 1980s R&B and new jack swing.
11. Aretha Franklin played piano on ‘Rock Steady,’ in addition to her vocal performance. Her musicianship, combined with the talents of other featured artists, contributed to the track’s commercial success.
12. Bananarama’s ‘I Heard a Rumour’ reached number 2 in Canada. The upbeat pop song also performed well internationally, becoming one of the group’s most notable hits from the late 1980s.
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