How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Pointer Sisters, D~Mob, Odyssey, Wham!, Gwen Guthrie , UB40, Lionel Richie, Rick James, SOS Band, Chaka Khan, Eric B and Rakim , The Untouchables
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which event was associated with the music video for The Pointer Sisters’ “Jump (For My Love)”?
- A The 1984 Super Bowl
- B The 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games
- C The 1984 Grammy Awards
2. For which type of venue is D-Mob’s “It Is Time To Get Funky” best known?
- A Concert halls
- B UK clubs
- C School dances
3. What distinct genre elements does Odyssey’s “Use It Up And Wear It Out” incorporate?
- A Disco, funk, and calypso
- B Jazz, soul, and blues
- C Folk, reggae, and pop
4. How does George Michael contribute uniquely to Wham!’s “Bad Boys”?
- A He plays all instruments
- B He performs both teenager and adult voices
- C He directs the music video
5. Which lyric theme defines Gwen Guthrie’s “Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On But The Rent”?
- A The significance of romance above all
- B Financial responsibility in relationships
- C The freedom of youth
6. Which beach features in the music video for UB40’s “I Got You Babe”?
- A Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
- B Jones Beach, New York
- C Bondi Beach, Australia
7. What special filming technique was used in Lionel Richie’s “Dancing on the Ceiling” video?
- A Stop-motion animation
- B Rotating set
- C Green screen technology
8. Which television show featured a performance of Rick James’ “Glow”?
- A *The Golden Girls*
- B *Miami Vice*
- C *The A-Team*
9. Which notable production duo worked on S.O.S. Band’s “Borrowed Love”?
- A Timbaland and Pharrell
- B Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
- C The Neptunes
10. Where was the music video for Chaka Khan’s “Love of a Lifetime” filmed?
- A Disneyland
- B Coney Island
- C Adventureland, Long Island
11. Which album includes Eric B. & Rakim’s “As The Rhyme Goes On”?
- A *Follow the Leader*
- B *Paid In Full*
- C *Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em*
12. What thematic device does The Untouchables’ “I Spy For The F.B.I.” use?
- A Fantasy adventure
- B Spy imagery
- C Ancient mythology
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Pointer Sisters – Jump [For My Love]Featured on the 1983 album “Break Out“.
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2 . D~Mob – It Is Time To Get FunkyFeatured on the 1989 album “A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That”.
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3 . Odyssey – Use It Up And Wear It OutFeatured on the 1980 album “Hang Together”.
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4 . Wham! – Bad BoysFeatured on the 1983 album “Fantastic”.
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5 . Gwen Guthrie – Ain t Nothin Goin On But The RentFeatured on the 1986 album “Good to Go Lover”.
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6 . UB40 – I Got You Babe (w/ Chrissie Hynde)Featured on the 1985 album “Baggariddim”.
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7 . Lionel Richie – Dancing On The CeilingFeatured on the 1986 album “Dancing on the Ceiling“.
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8 . Rick James – GlowFeatured on the 1985 album “Glow”.
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9 . SOS Band – Borrowed LoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Sands of Time”.
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10 . Chaka Khan – Love of a LifetimeFeatured on the 1986 album “Destiny“.
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11 . Eric B and Rakim – As The Rhyme Goes OnFeatured on the 1987 album “Paid In Full“. |
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12 . The Untouchables – I Spy For The F.B.I.Featured on the 1985 album “Wild Child”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. The Pointer Sisters’ “Jump (For My Love)” music video included athletes and was linked to the promotion of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This association highlighted the song’s energetic and motivational themes.
2. B. D-Mob’s “It Is Time To Get Funky” became an iconic track in UK club culture during the late ’80s. Its upbeat house rhythms and funky loops made it popular on dancefloors across the country.
3. A. Odyssey’s “Use It Up And Wear It Out” blends disco, funk, and calypso elements, offering an upbeat sound that defined late disco music. Its chanting and funky bass lines drove audiences to the dancefloor in 1980.
4. B. In Wham!’s “Bad Boys,” George Michael uniquely performs the voices of both the rebellious teenager and the concerned parent. His dual role adds depth to the narrative of youthful rebellion.
5. B. Gwen Guthrie’s “Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On But The Rent” addresses the theme of financial responsibility in relationships. Its memorable line emphasizes the need for economic stability alongside romance.
6. B. The music video for UB40’s reggae cover “I Got You Babe,” featuring Chrissie Hynde, was filmed at Jones Beach in New York. The video juxtaposes a rehearsal scene with a live performance feel.
7. B. Lionel Richie’s “Dancing on the Ceiling” music video employed a rotating set to create the illusion of party-goers dancing on the ceiling. The practical effects added excitement to the visual interpretation.
8. C. Rick James performed “Glow” on *The A-Team* in an episode titled “The Heart of Rock ‘N Roll,” highlighting its cultural influence and joining TV with music during the 1980s.
9. B. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis contributed their production expertise to S.O.S. Band’s “Borrowed Love.” Their work on this track incorporated electronica influences during the peak of their career in the ’80s.
10. C. Chaka Khan’s “Love of a Lifetime” music video was filmed at Adventureland in Long Island. This setting contributed an amusing and lively backdrop to accompany the song’s upbeat feel.
11. B. Eric B. & Rakim’s “As The Rhyme Goes On” is featured on their debut album *Paid In Full*, released in 1987. The album is notable for pioneering internal rhymes and complex rhythms in hip-hop.
12. B. The Untouchables’ version of “I Spy For The F.B.I.” uses spy imagery as a narrative device. This ska rendition brings suspicion and infidelity to life through the playful lens of espionage.
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