How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Gloria Estefan, Eric B. & Rakim, The Real Roxanne, Shalamar, Matt Bianco, Wally Badarou, Jellybean, Geraldine Hunt, Kaoma, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Kylie Minogue, The Style Council
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. In the music video for “Dr. Beat,” who plays the role of the title character trying to cure Gloria Estefan’s dance hysteria?
- A Emilio Estefan
- B Enrique “Kiki” García
- C Richie Garcia
2. Which remix is credited with helping “Paid in Full” achieve international success?
- A Extended Dance Mix
- B Seven Minutes of Madness
- C Mad Professor Remix
3. What notable music series is The Real Roxanne associated with?
- A The Bridge Wars
- B The Roxanne Wars
- C The Juice Crew Rivalry
4. Which Shalamar album featured the song “Over and Over,” marking the last appearance of its classic lineup?
- A Friends
- B Three for Love
- C The Look
5. Who primarily performed the vocals for “Half a Minute” by Matt Bianco?
- A Mark Reilly
- B Basia Trzetrzelewska
- C Danny White
6. Which song by Wally Badarou was influenced by the rhythm of “Chief Inspector”?
- A Kokomo
- B Mambo
- C Night Bird
7. Which chart did “The Real Thing” by Jellybean featuring Steven Dante top in the United States?
- A Hot Black Singles
- B Dance Club Play
- C Billboard Hot 100
8. What song is sampled in DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s debut single?
- A The Munsters Theme
- B Mission: Impossible Theme
- C I Dream of Jeannie Theme
9. From which country does the original melody for “Lambada” by Kaoma originate?
- A Peru
- B Bolivia
- C Brazil
10. What “old fashioned” theme is central to Kylie Minogue’s lyrics in her 1989 song?
- A Jealousy and Betrayal
- B Forgiveness and Reconciliation
- C Adventure and Discovery
11. Which industry’s strike is featured in the music video for “Shout to the Top!” by The Style Council?
- A Shipbuilding
- B Mining
- C Railways
12. In which North American city did Geraldine Hunt record “Can’t Fake the Feeling”?
- A Montreal
- B Chicago
- C New York
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Gloria Estefan – Dr. Beat
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2 . Eric B. & Rakim – Paid In FullFeatured on the 1987 album “Paid In Full“.
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3 . The Real Roxanne – RespectFeatured on the 1988 album “The Real Roxanne”.
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4 . Shalamar – Over And OverFeatured on the 1983 album “The Look”.
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5 . Matt Bianco – Half A MinuteFeatured on the 1984 album “Whose Side Are You On?”.
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6 . Wally Badarou – Chief InspectorFeatured on the 1985 album “Echoes”.
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7 . Jellybean – The Real Thing (w/ Steven Dante)Featured on the 1987 album “Just Visiting This Planet”.
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8 . Geraldine Hunt – Can’t Fake The FeelingFeatured on the 1980 album “No Way”.
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9 . Kaoma – LambadaFeatured on the 1989 album “Worldbeat”.
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10 . DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Girls Ain’t Nothing But TroubleFeatured on the 1987 album “Rock The House”.
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11 . Kylie Minogue – Never Too LateFeatured on the 1989 album “Enjoy Yourself”. |
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12 . The Style Council – Shout To The TopFeatured on the 1984 album “Our Favourite Shop”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Enrique “Kiki” García appears as Dr. Beat in the music video, operating under hospital conditions to remove the boombox causing dance-induced problems. A peculiar cure indeed.
2. The remix “Seven Minutes of Madness” by Coldcut helped “Paid in Full” gain international fame, making it a staple track in music rotation far beyond its initial borders.
3. The Roxanne Wars placed The Real Roxanne in the annals of music feuds. This lyrical battle solidified her position in hip hop history.
4. “The Look” presented a unique departure for Shalamar as their last classic trio lineup album. Synth-pop was successfully introduced alongside imminent departures.
5. Basia Trzetrzelewska’s vocal prowess led “Half a Minute” to its distinction as a soulful, catchy track within Matt Bianco’s debut album.
6. “Mambo” and “Chief Inspector” share rhythmic connections. Wally Badarou’s innovation in percussion blended the two and impacted listeners and artists alike.
7. “The Real Thing” claimed the top spot on the US Dance Club Play Chart, confirming Jellybean’s knack for unstoppable dance hits.
8. “I Dream of Jeannie” theme brought its whimsical essence to DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s entry hit. A bit of television nostalgia worked wonders.
9. Bolivia is home to “Lambada’s” original melody, born from Los Kjarkas’ composition “Llorando se fue,” sparking legal debates and a dance craze.
10. Forgiveness and reconciliation underline Kylie Minogue’s timeless lyrical theme, inviting a second chance for love that never entirely fizzled.
11. Mining strikes were emblematic in “Shout to the Top!” mirroring the social tension of the 1980s while presenting The Style Council’s political commentary.
12. Montreal, the city where Geraldine Hunt recorded “Can’t Fake the Feeling,” served as a backdrop for her disco conquest and career continuation.
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