How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Righeira, Jody Watley , Betty Boo, Atlantic Starr, Janet Jackson, Fat Boys, The Beach Boys, Phil Fearon And Galaxy, EPMD, Level 42, Baltimora, Culture Club, Kid Creole & The Coconuts
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which drum machine pattern was essential to Robert Plant’s 1983 hit?
- A LinnDrum
- B 808
- C TR-909
2. What 5 Seconds of Summer song became 2018’s best selling single in Australia?
- A Youngblood
- B She’s Kinda Hot
- C Amnesia
3. What’s unique about Lemon Jelly’s track “95 Aka Make Things Right” from the album ’64–’95?
- A It includes live orchestra
- B It samples TV shows
- C It plays for exactly 6 minutes
4. What genre fusion characterizes Atlantic Starr’s “One Lover at a Time”?
- A Jazz and blues
- B R&B, soul, and funk
- C Hip-hop and pop
5. With which genre did Ariana Grande experiment in “Break Free” with Zedd?
- A Country
- B EDM
- C Reggae
6. What genre blend defines Fat Boys and The Beach Boys’ “Wipeout!”?
- A Country pop
- B Jazz fusion
- C Hip-hop and surf rock
7. Who primarily performed for the studio project Phil Fearon and Galaxy?
- A Mark King
- B Phil Fearon
- C Grace Jones
8. In Mick Jagger’s “Let’s Work,” who co-produced the track?
- A Nile Rodgers
- B David A. Stewart
- C Brian Eno
9. Which sporting event used Biffy Clyro’s “That Golden Rule” for coverage?
- A Wimbledon
- B Super Bowl
- C Super League
10. What is the theme of The The’s “This Is the Day” lyrics?
- A Nostalgia and change
- B Dystopian future
- C Love lost
11. What significant lineup change occurred with Kajagoogoo’s “Big Apple”?
- A Departure of Limahl
- B Addition of a horn section
- C Return of an original singer
12. What narrative device features in Kid Creole & The Coconuts’ “There’s Something Wrong in Paradise” TV movie?
- A Time travel
- B Body swap
- C Impersonation and confusion
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Righeira – Vamos A La PlayaFeatured on the 1983 album “Righeira”.
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2 . Jody Watley – Friends (w/ Eric B & Rakim)Featured on the 1989 album “Larger Than Life”.
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3 . Betty Boo – Hey DJ I Can’t DanceFeatured on the 1990 album “Boomania”.
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4 . Atlantic Starr – One Lover At A TimeFeatured on the 1987 album “All in the Name of Love”.
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5 . Janet Jackson – When I Think Of YouFeatured on the 1986 album “Control“.
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6 . Fat Boys, The Beach Boys – Wipe OutFeatured on the 1987 album “Crushin'”.
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7 . Phil Fearon And Galaxy – Everybody’s Laughing
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8 . EPMD – Strictly BusinessFeatured on the 1988 album “Strictly Business”.
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9 . Level 42 – Hot WaterFeatured on the 1984 album “True Colours”.
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10 . Baltimora – Tarzan BoyFeatured on the 1985 album “Living in the Background”.
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11 . Culture Club – Karma ChameleonFeatured on the 1983 album “Colour by Numbers“. |
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12 . Kid Creole & The Coconuts – There’s Something Wrong In ParadiseFeatured on the 1983 album “Doppelganger”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “808” refers to the Roland TR-808 drum machine whose pattern set the pulse of Plant’s early ’80s hit, marrying synthetic percussion with organic melody lines.
2. “Youngblood” dominated the 2018 Australian charts, showcasing the band’s maturing sound and resonating wildly with audiences, earning multi-platinum status.
3. Lemon Jelly’s track is known for its exact 6-minute length, aligning with the album’s unique concept format and rich auditory layers.
4. Mix steady R&B rhythms with soul and sprinkle funk, and you get Atlantic Starr’s track, a true reflection of their late ’80s signature sound.
5. EDM, an electronic dance music departure, was a key element introduced in Grande’s track with Zedd, broadening her sonic tapestry.
6. “Wipeout!” showcases hip-hop’s playful encounter with surf rock, packaged in a nostalgic yet fresh ’80s format.
7. Phil Fearon wasn’t just a band member; he was the face and voice, defining the synth-driven sound of Galaxy’s ’84 success.
8. David A. Stewart joined Jagger’s solo venture, infusing rock ‘n’ roll with some pop polish and helping craft “Let’s Work”.
9. From 2011 to 2013, Sky Sports used “That Golden Rule” as audio adrenaline for Super League’s intense moments.
10. Reflecting on nostalgia and change, The The’s lyrics invite introspection upon daily moments and life’s inevitable shifts.
11. With “Big Apple”, Kajagoogoo thrived post-Limahl, marking a new chapter with the Nick Beggs-helmed vocals.
12. Kid Creole’s TV movie capitalizes on impersonation antics amidst a tropical dictatorship, adding humor and intrigue to the plot.
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