How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King, Prince, Captain Sensible, Five Star, David Grant, Natalie Cole, Bananarama, Chaka Khan, Irene Cara, Amii Stewart, The Pasadenas, Tina Turner
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which producer is credited with both acoustic and electric piano on Evelyn King’s 1982 track?
- A Morrie Brown
- B Paul Lawrence Jones III
- C Kashif
2. Who provided uncredited vocals on Prince’s “U Got the Look”?
- A Sheila E.
- B Sheena Easton
- C Jill Jones
3. What unique sound effect is featured in Captain Sensible’s 1982 track?
- A Chainsaw
- B Raindrops
- C Jackhammer
4. What rank did Five Star’s 1986 single achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 7
- B Number 1
- C Number 10
5. On which program did David Grant perform his 1983 single?
- A The Tube
- B Top of the Pops
- C Old Grey Whistle Test
6. Natalie Cole’s “Jump Start” peaked at what position on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A 15
- B 21
- C 30
7. Which single served as Bananarama’s U.S. Billboard Hot 100 debut?
- A “Cruel Summer”
- B “Shy Boy”
- C “Love in the First Degree”
8. What remix project significantly boosted Chaka Khan’s 1983 hit in the UK in 1989?
- A Breakin’ Soundtrack
- B Life Is a Dance: The Remix Project
- C Greatest Hits
9. In the film Fame, which character performed the Oscar-winning theme song?
- A Coco Hernandez
- B Leroy Johnson
- C Montgomery MacNeil
10. Amii Stewart’s disco hit received a Grammy nod in which category?
- A Best New Artist
- B Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
- C Album of the Year
11. Which concept underlies the Pasadenas’ 1988 debut single?
- A Tribute to soul and rock legends
- B Novelty dance craze
- C Political statement
12. Which musician shares lead vocals with Tina Turner on the 1992 version of “Simply the Best”?
- A Bryan Adams
- B Jimmy Barnes
- C Mick Jagger
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 35/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King – Love Come DownFeatured on the 1982 album “Get Loose”.
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2 . Prince – U Got The LookFeatured on the 1987 album “Sign ‘O’ the Times“.
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3 . Captain Sensible – WotFeatured on the 1982 album “Women and Captains First”.
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4 . Five Star – Find The TimeFeatured on the 1986 album “Silk & Steel”.
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5 . David Grant – Watching You Watching MeFeatured on the 1983 album “David Grant”.
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6 . Natalie Cole – Jump Start [My Heart]Featured on the 1987 album “Everlasting”.
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7 . Bananarama – Shy BoyFeatured on the 1982 album “Deep Sea Skiving”.
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8 . Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody (w/ Rufus ’89)Featured on the 1983 album “Stompin’ at the Savoy – Live”.
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9 . Irene Cara – FameFeatured on the 1980 album “Fame : Soundtrack “.
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10 . Amii Stewart – Knock On WoodFeatured on the 1979 album “Knock on Wood “.
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11 . The Pasadenas – Tribute [Right On]Featured on the 1988 album “To Whom It May Concern”. |
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12 . Tina Turner – The BestFeatured on the 1989 album “Foreign Affair“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kashif played both acoustic and electric piano on Evelyn King’s track, contributing significantly to its sound. The track was a collaborative effort with Morrie Brown and Paul Lawrence Jones III.
2. Sheena Easton contributed uncredited vocals on “U Got the Look.” Her involvement gave an extra edge to Prince’s hit, despite her absence from the credits.
3. A jackhammer sound is cleverly utilized in Captain Sensible’s single, tying into the song’s narrative of being awoken by construction noise.
4. Five Star’s 1986 single peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, affirming the band’s pop success during that era.
5. David Grant’s 1983 single was showcased on Top of the Pops, a significant promotional platform for British musicians at the time.
6. “Jump Start” reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Natalie Cole’s successful return to the pop charts.
7. “Shy Boy” marked Bananarama’s entry into the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 83 as their first American charting single.
8. Life Is a Dance: The Remix Project included Chaka Khan’s track, which re-entered the UK charts, gaining new popularity in 1989.
9. The character Coco Hernandez, played by Irene Cara, performed “Fame,” which won an Oscar and became a cultural sensation.
10. Amii Stewart’s hit earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, underscoring her vocal prowess.
11. The Pasadenas’ debut single is a tribute to soul and rock legends, paying homage to icons like Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin.
12. Jimmy Barnes joined Tina Turner for the 1992 version of “Simply the Best,” adding an Australian twist to the track’s legacy.
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