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 Three Degrees, Will Powers, The Cross, Rock Steady Crew, The Bangles, Terence Trent D’Arby, Double Trouble, Martika, Inner City, The Beatmasters, Big Audio Dynamite, Black Box
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What notable achievement is associated with The Three Degrees’ “The Heaven I Need”?
- A Topped the US charts for four weeks
- B Marked their return to the UK charts
- C Won a Grammy Award
2. Which unique element does Will Powers’ track from “Dancing for Mental Health” use?
- A A male vocal sample
- B A vocoder to sound male
- C A live orchestra
3. What kind of musical blend is found in The Cross’ “Cowboys and Indians”?
- A Reggae and jazz
- B Dance and rock
- C Folk and classical
4. What is a cultural significance of “(Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew” by Rock Steady Crew?
- A Pioneered the breakdancing movement
- B Introduced synth-pop to hip-hop
- C Inspired Broadway musicals
5. Which characteristic of The Bangles’ track features in its music video?
- A Complex choreography
- B Mimicking poses from Ancient Egyptian reliefs
- C Black-and-white animation
6. For which chart success is Terence Trent D’Arby’s “Dance Little Sister” known?
- A Number one for six weeks in the UK
- B Top 20 in the UK
- C Grammy Award winning
7. Which production detail is notable in Double Trouble and Rebel MC’s “Street Tuff”?
- A A cappella beatboxing
- B Various remix versions
- C Traditional orchestral arrangement
8. What is notable about Martika’s cover of “I Feel the Earth Move”?
- A Introduced techno elements
- B Released as her debut single
- C Achieved international chart success
9. In what style is Inner City’s “Big Fun” a significant milestone?
- A Classical music
- B Country pop
- C Detroit techno
10. What achievement did The Beatmasters and P.P. Arnold’s “Burn It Up” reach?
- A Six months at number one
- B Included on Now That’s What I Call Music
- C Winner of an MTV Award
11. What unique feature characterizes Big Audio Dynamite’s “C’mon Every Beatbox”?
- A Involvement of a live brass band
- B New wave and alternative dance blend
- C Guest appearance by Prince
12. Why is Black Box’s “Ride on Time” historically significant?
- A Remained on charts for a decade
- B Prompted legal action over vocals
- C Used a live symphony orchestra
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 41/52 – click here
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1 . The Three Degrees – The Heaven I Need
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2 . Will Powers – Kissing With ConfidenceFeatured on the 1983 album “Dancing for Mental Health”.
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3 . The Cross – Cowboys And IndiansFeatured on the 1988 album “Shove It”.
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4 . Rock Steady Crew – [Hey You] The Rock Steady CrewFeatured on the 1983 album “Ready For Battle”.
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5 . The Bangles – Walk Like an EgyptianFeatured on the 1986 album “Different Light”.
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6 . Terence Trent D’Arby – Dance Little SisterFeatured on the 1987 album “Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby >“. >&tag=radiovideom05-20′ target=’_blank’ rel=’noopener’>
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7 . Double Trouble – Street Tuff (w/ Rebel MC)Featured on the 1990 album “Rebel Music”.
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8 . Martika – I Feel The Earth MoveFeatured on the 1988 album “Martika”.
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9 . Inner City – Big FunFeatured on the 1988 album “Paradise”.
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10 . The Beatmasters – Burn It Up (w/ PP Arnold)Featured on the 1988 album “Anywayawanna”.
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11 . Big Audio Dynamite – C’mon Every BeatboxFeatured on the 1986 album “No. 10, Upping St.”. |
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12 . Black Box – Ride on TimeFeatured on the 1989 album “Dreamland”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Three Degrees’ “The Heaven I Need” marked their return to the UK charts, reaching number 42. This track was part of their continuing presence in the music scene during the 1980s.
2. Will Powers’ track used a vocoder to alter Lynn Goldsmith’s voice, making it sound male. The satirical self-help narrative is enhanced by Carly Simon’s uncredited vocals.
3. The Cross’ “Cowboys and Indians” features a fusion of dance and rock, emblematic of Roger Taylor’s stylistic direction for the band’s debut album.
4. “(Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew” was a cultural moment for breakdancing and hip-hop, charting internationally and associating the group with films like *Flashdance*.
5. The Bangles’ video cleverly mimics poses from Ancient Egyptian reliefs, with famous figures depicted in iconic stances, alongside simple special effects.
6. Terence Trent D’Arby’s “Dance Little Sister” reached the Top 20 in the UK and climbed to number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing his early success.
7. “Street Tuff” by Double Trouble and Rebel MC was notable for its various remix versions and became their most commercially successful track.
8. Martika’s “I Feel the Earth Move” found international success, charting in multiple countries and showcasing her debut album’s appeal.
9. Inner City’s “Big Fun” is credited as a breakthrough for Detroit techno, reaching number one on the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart.
10. The Beatmasters and P.P. Arnold’s “Burn It Up” was featured as track 7 on the “Now That’s What I Call Music XIII” UK CD, indicating its popularity.
11. Big Audio Dynamite’s “C’mon Every Beatbox” uniquely blends new wave and alternative dance, appearing as an opening track on their album “No. 10, Upping St.”
12. Black Box’s “Ride on Time” led to legal action due to an unlicensed vocal sample. Despite this, it was a chart-topping hit contributing to the popularity of Italian house music.
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