How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : David Christie, Kool & The Gang, Technotronic, Digital Underground, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, The Chimes, Beatmasters, Modern Talking, Eurythmics, The Jacksons, The S.O.S. Band, Five Star
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What was the working title for U2’s song produced with Brian Eno?
- A Panorama
- B Diorama
- C Horizon
2. For what award was Chicago’s 1982 power ballad nominated?
- A Grammy for Best New Artist
- B Grammy for Best Pop Performance
- C American Music Award for Best Pop Song
3. What tempo does CamelPhat’s track featuring Elderbrook have?
- A 128 BPM
- B 122 BPM
- C 115 BPM
4. Who produced Paul McCartney’s song “We All Stand Together”?
- A George Martin
- B Phil Spector
- C Brian Eno
5. During the recording of Spandau Ballet’s “Be Free with Your Love,” which event delayed the album’s release?
- A Band’s worldwide tour
- B Kemp brothers’ film debut
- C Tony Hadley’s solo project
6. Which chart did The Chimes’ “1-2-3” top?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B US Billboard Hot 100
- C US Billboard Dance Club Play
7. As which name was The Specials’ track released?
- A The Special A.K.A.
- B The Specials Orchestra
- C The Specials & Co.
8. Which catchphrase did Gwen Guthrie’s hit song popularize?
- A No romance without finance
- B Time is money
- C Money makes the world go round
9. In which year did Haircut One Hundred’s “Nobody’s Fool” become their last UK top 40 hit?
- A 1985
- B 1982
- C 1980
10. Elton John’s “Passengers” included a melody from a song by which musician?
- A Hugh Masekela
- B Lucky Dube
- C Phineas Mkhize
11. In which city was “Just the Way You Like It” partially recorded?
- A Atlanta
- B New York
- C Boston
12. What was the lead single from Five Star’s third album?
- A Whenever You’re Ready
- B Can’t Wait Another Minute
- C Find the Time
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . David Christie – Saddle UpFeatured on the 1982 album “Back In Control”.
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2 . Kool & The Gang – Big FunFeatured on the 1982 album “As One”.
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3 . Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam
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4 . Digital Underground – DoowutchyalikeFeatured on the 1989 album “Sex Packets“.
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5 . Kid Creole & The Coconuts – Stool PigeonFeatured on the 1982 album “Tropical Gangsters”.
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6 . The Chimes – 1~2~3Featured on the 1989 album “The Chimes”.
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7 . Beatmasters – Hey DJ (w/ Betty Boo)Featured on the 1989 album “Anywayawanna”.
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8 . Modern Talking – Brother LouieFeatured on the 1986 album “Ready for Romance”.
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9 . Eurythmics – RevivalFeatured on the 1989 album “We Too Are One“.
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10 . The Jacksons – TortureFeatured on the 1984 album “Victory“.
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11 . The S.O.S. Band – Just The Way You Like ItFeatured on the 1984 album “Just the Way You Like It”. |
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12 . Five Star – Whenever You’re ReadyFeatured on the 1987 album “Between the Lines “.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. U2’s song initially carried the working title “Diorama.” It was part of a creative process with Brian Eno before being reshaped into its final form.
2. The 1982 Chicago track was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. This marked a significant career shift towards mainstream success for the band.
3. CamelPhat’s song featuring Elderbrook is clocked at 122 BPM, a tempo common in house music. This helped the track dominate dance charts.
4. George Martin, famously associated with The Beatles, produced McCartney’s whimsical “We All Stand Together.” His touch is evident in the orchestral arrangement.
5. The Kemp brothers’ involvement in the film “The Krays” delayed Spandau Ballet’s album. Industry commitments often see creative projects intertwined with such delays.
6. “1-2-3” topped the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart. It marked a strong debut for The Chimes on international stages.
7. The Specials’ track was released under the name The Special A.K.A. Sometimes bands rebrand for specific releases, stirring interest.
8. Coined by Gwen Guthrie, “No romance without finance” became an enduring catchphrase. It encapsulates the lyrical theme rooted in financial pragmatism.
9. Haircut One Hundred’s “Nobody’s Fool” reached the UK top 40 in 1982. It was the last hit to feature lead singer Nick Heyward.
10. Elton John’s “Passengers” included a melody by Phineas Mkhize, lending a distinctive worldbeat tone. This shows cross-cultural musical influence.
11. “Just the Way You Like It” was partially recorded in Atlanta, a city known for its vibrant music and recording industry scene during the 80s.
12. “Whenever You’re Ready” led Five Star’s third album. It was a potent introduction to their evolving sound, capturing a wide audience.
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