How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Colonel Abrams, Ready For The World, Herbie Hancock, Chico DeBarge, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Sabrina, The Pasadenas, Yazz, Samantha Fox, Jermaine Jackson, Pia Zadora, David Bowie & Mick Jagger, D Mob
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which track from Colonel Abrams blends R&B, boogie, and garage house?
- A “Nightcruising”
- B “Trapped”
- C “Ain’t No Stoppin Us”
2. What is a notable feature of Ready for the World’s “Oh Sheila”?
- A The lead singer’s faux British accent
- B The saxophone solo
- C The symphonic arrangement
3. In “Autodrive” by Herbie Hancock, who is responsible for the electric bass?
- A Bootsy Collins
- B Larry Graham
- C Bill Laswell
4. Which label released Chico DeBarge’s debut single, “Talk To Me”?
- A Atlantic Records
- B Motown Records
- C Columbia Records
5. What inspired a remix of a Hall & Oates song that topped the Dance Club Play chart?
- A A jazz trio
- B Flamingos’ oldie
- C Spanish guitar
6. What describes the style of Sabrina’s “All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)”?
- A Reggae fusion
- B Italo-disco
- C New wave
7. Which group performed the 1988 track “Riding on a Train”?
- A The Pasadenas
- B Kool & the Gang
- C The Four Tops
8. Which song by Yazz emphasizes fighting for beliefs?
- A “Wanted”
- B “Find Another Way”
- C “Stand Up for Your Love Rights”
9. What is notable about the release of “I Promise You (Get Ready)”?
- A Featured in a blockbuster movie
- B First UK chart appearance in 1987
- C Won a Brit Award
10. Which movie included the duet by Jermaine Jackson and Pia Zadora?
- A *Voyage of the Rock Aliens*
- B *Footloose*
- C *Streets of Fire*
11. Who collaborated on a 1985 single for Live Aid?
- A Elton John and George Michael
- B David Bowie and Mick Jagger
- C Queen and Freddie Mercury
12. What was a hallmark of D Mob’s debut single?
- A Gothic choir vocals
- B Chanting “Acieed”
- C Spanish guitar intro
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Colonel Abrams – TrappedFeatured on the 1985 album “Colonel Abrams”.
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2 . Ready For The World – Oh SheilaFeatured on the 1985 album “Ready for the World”.
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3 . Herbie Hancock – AutodriveFeatured on the 1983 album “Future Shock“.
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4 . Chico DeBarge – Talk To MeFeatured on the 1986 album “Chico DeBarge”.
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5 . Daryl Hall & John Oates – Say it Isn’t SoFeatured on the 1983 album “Rock ‘n Soul Part 1”.
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6 . Sabrina – All of Me [Boy Oh Boy]Featured on the 1988 album “Sabrina”.
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7 . The Pasadenas – Riding On A TrainFeatured on the 1988 album “To Whom It May Concern”.
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8 . Yazz – Stand Up For Your Love RightsFeatured on the 1988 album “Wanted”.
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9 . Samantha Fox – I Promise YouFeatured on the 1987 album “Samantha Fox”.
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10 . Jermaine Jackson, Pia Zadora – When the Rain Begins to FallFeatured on the 1984 album “Jermaine Jackson”.
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11 . David Bowie & Mick Jagger – Dancing In The Street
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12 . D Mob – We Call It Acieed! (w/ Gary Haisman)Featured on the 1988 album “A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Trapped” is Colonel Abrams’ signature blend of R&B, boogie, and garage house genres. Released in 1985, it topped the Hot Dance/Disco chart.
2. “Oh Sheila” features Melvin Riley Jr.’s faux British accent. This unique vocal touch contributed to its comparison to Prince’s work.
3. Bill Laswell, renowned for his bass work, played electric bass on “Autodrive.” The track is from Herbie Hancock’s album *Future Shock*.
4. “Talk To Me” was a solo debut for Chico DeBarge, released under Motown Records, marking a successful transition from his family group.
5. The remix of the Hall & Oates song was inspired by the Flamingos’ version of “I Only Have Eyes for You,” bringing it to dance chart success.
6. “All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)” by Sabrina is a quintessential Italo-disco track. Its catchy hooks were a commercial success across Europe.
7. The Pasadenas, an English group, provided the vocals for “Riding on a Train.” Their debut album sold over a million copies in the UK.
8. The song “Stand Up for Your Love Rights” by Yazz encourages personal assertiveness, featuring energetic vocals and a dynamic beat.
9. Samantha Fox saw “I Promise You (Get Ready)” hit the UK charts first in 1987. Part of her second album, it solidified her pop presence.
10. *Voyage of the Rock Aliens* featured a duet by Jermaine Jackson and Pia Zadora. Their track was a showcase of synthpop and Eurodisco.
11. David Bowie and Mick Jagger recorded their sole collaboration for Live Aid in 1985. The single was a charitable hit worldwide.
12. D Mob’s debut single is famed for its “Acieed” chant, capturing the essence of the acid house scene with iconic visuals and sounds.
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