How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kool & The Gang, Janet Jackson, Information Society, David Bowie, Ottawan, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Kym Mazelle, Eurythmics, Kim Wilde, Tears For Fears, Huey Lewis And The News, Eric B. & Rakim
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What mode is Kool & The Gang’s “Celebration” composed in?
- A Dorian
- B Mixolydian
- C Lydian
2. Which genre did Janet Jackson’s “Control” help pioneer?
- A Grunge
- B New jack swing
- C Britpop
3. What famous TV character is sampled in Information Society’s “What’s on Your Mind (Pure Energy)”?
- A Captain Kirk
- B Spock
- C Lt. Uhura
4. Which musician played lead guitar on David Bowie’s “Fashion”?
- A Jeff Beck
- B Robert Fripp
- C Eric Clapton
5. What does the “O” stand for in Ottawan’s “D.I.S.C.O.”?
- A Outstanding
- B Original
- C Oh-oh-oh
6. What animal appears in the music video for Hall & Oates’ chart-topping single from their album H2O?
- A Lion
- B Elephant
- C Jaguar
7. What title is sometimes used for Kym Mazelle’s song “Useless”?
- A Useless (I Don’t Need You Anymore)
- B Useless (I Need You Less)
- C Useless (I Don’t Need You Now)
8. Which Detroit venue was used to film the music video for Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin’s 1985 collaboration?
- A Olympia Stadium
- B Music Hall
- C Fox Theatre
9. Who produced Kim Wilde’s “Never Trust a Stranger”?
- A Giorgio Moroder
- B Tony Swain
- C Ricky Wilde
10. For which film was the 2003 cover of “Mad World” by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules recorded?
- A Donnie Brasco
- B Donnie Darko
- C Johnny Mnemonic
11. Which neighborhood features in the music video for Huey Lewis and the News’ “Heart and Soul”?
- A Potrero Hill
- B Haight-Ashbury
- C Nob Hill
12. What substance is metaphorically used in “Microphone Fiend” by Eric B. & Rakim?
- A Sugar
- B Caffeine
- C Drugs
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here
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1 . Kool & The Gang – CelebrationFeatured on the 1980 album “Celebrate!”.
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2 . Janet Jackson – ControlFeatured on the 1986 album “Control“.
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3 . Information Society – What’s on Your MindFeatured on the 1988 album “Information Society”.
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4 . David Bowie – FashionFeatured on the 1980 album “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)“.
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5 . Ottawan – D.I.S.C.O.Featured on the 1980 album “D.I.S.C.O.”.
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6 . Daryl Hall & John Oates – ManeaterFeatured on the 1982 album “H2O”.
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7 . Kym Mazelle – UselessFeatured on the 1989 album “Crazy”.
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8 . Eurythmics – Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves (w/ Aretha Franklin)Featured on the 1985 album “Be Yourself Tonight“.
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9 . Kim Wilde – Never Trust A StrangerFeatured on the 1988 album “Close”.
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10 . Tears For Fears – Mad WorldFeatured on the 1983 album “The Hurting“.
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11 . Huey Lewis And The News – Heart And SoulFeatured on the 1983 album “Sports“. |
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12 . Eric B. & Rakim – Microphone FiendFeatured on the 1988 album “Follow the Leader”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Celebration” is in the A♭ Mixolydian mode. The song’s catchy bass line and upbeat rhythm helped it reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2. “Control” set the stage for new jack swing. Janet Jackson’s shift in sound signaled her musical autonomy.
3. Leonard Nimoy’s voice as Spock is sampled in “What’s on Your Mind (Pure Energy).” The legal clearance was more intricate than a typical Vulcan salute.
4. Robert Fripp played lead guitar on “Fashion”. His contribution added a distinct King Crimson edge to the Bowie track.
5. In “D.I.S.C.O.,” the “O” stands for “oh-oh-oh,” a creative twist rather than just a straightforward adjective.
6. A jaguar slinks into the video for Hall & Oates’ hit. It symbolizes both mystery and sleekness.
7. The song “Useless” is often subtitled “I Don’t Need You Now”. It captures a poignant sense of disco heartbreak.
8. The music video for this notable collaboration was filmed at Detroit’s Music Hall. It merged theatrical performance with powerful vocals.
9. Ricky Wilde, Kim’s brother, produced “Never Trust a Stranger.” Their productive sibling synergy manifested in the track’s success.
10. The 2003 cover of “Mad World” was recorded for “Donnie Darko.” The haunting cover became a surprise chart-topper.
11. “Heart and Soul” aired Potrero Hill as its backdrop. The San Francisco setting gave the video urban authenticity.
12. “Microphone Fiend” uses drug metaphors to describe Rakim’s rap compulsion. The track cemented his place in hip-hop history.
For THE FULL ‘MUSIC FOR THE DANCERS’ COLLECTION click here
