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 Wee Papa Girl Rappers, Cameo, Timex Social Club, N.W.A., Tom Browne, Black Slate, Musical Youth, Depeche Mode, Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie, Johnny Hates Jazz, Kylie Minogue
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What unique musical influence is notably present in the track “Wee Rule” by Wee Papa Girl Rappers?
- A Reggae
- B Jazz
- C Classical
2. To which iconic movie soundtrack does Cameo’s “Word Up!” make reference?
- A Star Wars
- B The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
- C Jaws
3. What was the primary factor that led to the breakup of Timex Social Club after their hit single “Rumors”?
- A Creative differences
- B Domestic success
- C Commercial failure
4. Which historical figure is featured symbolically in N.W.A.’s music video associated with their 1988 track?
- A Martin Luther King Jr.
- B Abraham Lincoln
- C Benjamin Franklin
5. Which musical genre does Tom Browne’s “Funkin’ for Jamaica (N.Y.)” primarily belong to?
- A Jazz-funk
- B Hip hop
- C Country
6. Black Slate’s “Amigo” is notable for helping the band achieve what status internationally?
- A First reggae band to tour Asia
- B Successful UK-grown reggae band
- C Award-winning film score contributors
7. What was the lyrical transformation made to Musical Youth’s “Pass the Dutchie” to make it child-friendly?
- A “Food” replaced “herb”
- B “Dance” replaced “fight”
- C “Sleep” replaced “party”
8. Depeche Mode’s “Just Can’t Get Enough” marks what milestone in Vince Clarke’s career with the band?
- A First song produced
- B Last single before leaving
- C First single written
9. Whose perspective is explored in Rod Stewart’s song from his album “Camouflage”?
- A A successful businessman
- B A romantic individual having bad luck
- C A political leader facing scandal
10. Which significant event did Lionel Richie perform at, singing his 1983 hit?
- A 1984 Winter Olympics opening
- B 1984 Summer Olympics closing
- C 1983 Superbowl halftime
11. What theme do the lyrics of Johnny Hates Jazz’s song tackle that made their American label hesitant?\h3>
- A Love and romance
- B War and conscription
- C Global warming
12. Which clothing item prominently features in Kylie Minogue’s music video set in a London garden?
- A A red dress
- B Cut-off jeans
- C A leather jacket
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Tracklist
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1 . The Wee Papa Girl Rappers – Wee RuleFeatured on the 1988 album “The Beat, The Rhyme, The Noise”.
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2 . Cameo – Word UpFeatured on the 1986 album “Word Up!”.
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3 . Timex Social Club – RumorsFeatured on the 1986 album “Vicious Rumors”.
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4 . N.W.A. – Express YourselfFeatured on the 1988 album “Straight Outta Compton“.
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5 . Tom Browne – Funkin’ for JamaicaFeatured on the 1980 album “Love Approach”.
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6 . Black Slate – AmigoFeatured on the 1980 album “Amigo”.
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7 . Musical Youth – Pass the DutchieFeatured on the 1982 album “The Youth of Today”.
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8 . Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get EnoughFeatured on the 1981 album “Speak & Spell”.
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9 . Rod Stewart – Some Guys Have All the LuckFeatured on the 1984 album “Camouflage”.
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10 . Lionel Richie – All Night Long [All Night]Featured on the 1983 album “Can’t Slow Down“.
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11 . Johnny Hates Jazz – I Don’t Want To Be A HeroFeatured on the 1987 album “Turn Back the Clock”. |
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12 . Kylie Minogue – Wouldn’t Change A ThingFeatured on the 1989 album “Enjoy Yourself”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Wee Rule” draws heavily from reggae and dancehall, setting it apart from traditional hip hop sounds of its time. This blend contributed significantly to its international chart success.
2. “Word Up!” playfully nods to Ennio Morricone’s classic theme from “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” cleverly embedding those iconic notes into its funky backdrop.
3. Timex Social Club’s dissolution came on the heels of their sole chart-topper, with internal tensions and creative conflicts exacerbated by their sudden fame and commercial pressure.
4. The music video critiques societal issues with imagery including Martin Luther King Jr. It builds on the song’s themes despite sparse radio play due to its confrontational edge.
5. Celebrating Queens’ vibrant music scene, “Funkin’ for Jamaica (N.Y.)” is anchored in jazz-funk. It became a hallmark of the emerging sound from the Jamaica neighborhood.
6. “Amigo” spotlighted Black Slate as a pioneering UK reggae act, extending their influence beyond Britain, despite reggae not being prevalent in international musical charts then.
7. To suit the young artists in Musical Youth, “Pass the Dutchie” shifted away from references to marijuana, focusing on poverty, food, and hope with its catchy hook.
8. “Just Can’t Get Enough” marked Vince Clarke’s final contribution to Depeche Mode before his departure, marking an end of an era for the band’s initial musical identity.
9. Rod Stewart’s track dives into the misfortune of love, contrasting the narrator’s trials against those with seemingly perfect relationships. It struck a chord both in its original and cover forms.
10. Richie brought a vibrant close to the 1984 Summer Olympics with his performance, solidifying the track’s global appeal and uplifting spirit that transcended sport.
11. Johnny Hates Jazz’s anti-war stance in the song faced apprehension stateside, reflecting the mixed societal attitudes toward media portrayals of the military at the time.
12. In Kylie’s video, cut-off jeans catch the eye amid garden and studio scenes, highlighting her carefree, approachable style and the track’s upbeat nature.
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