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 Jacksons, EPMD, The Pointer Sisters, The Winans, UB40, Loose Ends, Tyree, Timex Social Club, Paul Young, Prince, Irene Cara, Shakin’ Stevens
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Who provided lead vocals for The Jacksons’ song “Body”?
- A Marlon Jackson
- B Tito Jackson
- C Michael Jackson
2. Which sample is famously used in EPMD’s “It’s My Thing”?
- A “Funky Drummer” by James Brown
- B “Seven Minutes of Funk” by The Whole Darn Family
- C “Apache” by The Incredible Bongo Band
3. What notable term do The Pointer Sisters sing about in “Goldmine”?
- A Diamond
- B Goldmine
- C Treasure
4. Which record label released The Winans’ single “Let My People Go”?
- A Motown
- B Qwest Records
- C Arista Records
5. Who played lead vocals on UB40’s “Riddle Me”?
- A Ali Campbell
- B Robin Campbell
- C Astro
6. Which song was the B-side for Loose Ends’ “Nights of Pleasure” single?
- A “Let’s Rock”
- B “Stay a Little While, Child”
- C “Hangin’ on a String”
7. What genre best describes Tyree Cooper’s “Move Your Body”?
- A Reggae
- B Hip Hop
- C Country
8. Which chart did Timex Social Club’s “Mixed Up World” reach number 15 on?
- A Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Singles Chart
- C Billboard’s Hot Black Singles
9. Who wrote Paul Young’s song “Some People”?
- A Paul Young
- B Ian Kewley
- C Elton John
10. Which album features Prince’s “I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man”?
- A Purple Rain
- B Sign o’ the Times
- C Lovesexy
11. Who was one of the producers for Irene Cara’s “Why Me?”?
- A Giorgio Moroder
- B Nile Rodgers
- C Quincy Jones
12. Shakin’ Stevens covered which song for his 1987 album “Let’s Boogie”?
- A “Blue Suede Shoes”
- B “What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?”
- C “Jailhouse Rock”
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Jacksons – BodyFeatured on the 1984 album “Victory“.
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2 . EPMD – It’s My ThingFeatured on the 1987 album “Strictly Business”.
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3 . The Pointer Sisters – GoldmineFeatured on the 1986 album “Hot Together”.
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4 . The Winans – Let My People GoFeatured on the 1985 album “Let My People Go”.
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5 . UB40 – Riddle MeFeatured on the 1984 album “Geffery Morgan…”.
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6 . Loose Ends – Nights Of PleasureFeatured on the 1986 album “Zagora”.
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7 . Tyree – Move Your Body (w/ J.M.D.)
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8 . Timex Social Club – Mixed Up WorldFeatured on the 1986 album “Vicious Rumours”.
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9 . Paul Young – Some PeopleFeatured on the 1986 album “Between Two Fires”.
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10 . Prince – I Could Never Take The Place Of Your ManFeatured on the 1987 album “Sign ‘O’ the Times“.
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11 . Irene Cara – Why MeFeatured on the 1983 album “What a Feelin'”. |
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12 . Shakin’ Stevens – What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?Featured on the 1987 album “Let’s Boogie”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Marlon Jackson led the vocal charge on “Body.” Notably, neither Michael nor Jermaine were present in its visuals, defending their positions elsewhere.
2. The funky backbone of “It’s My Thing” comes from “Seven Minutes of Funk,” proving some things endure longer than vinyl shelf life.
3. Love is valuable but not as golden as the metaphorical partner in “Goldmine,” another Pointer declaration stood upon a glittery foundation.
4. Behind the divine fervor of “Let My People Go” stands the Qwest Records banner, Moses’ requests reprinted in R&B format.
5. Ali Campbell consistently delivered his signature sound as lead vocals in “Riddle Me.” The voice stayed consistent even if the riddles did not.
6. “Let’s Rock” coupled loosely with “Nights of Pleasure,” providing a B-side groove for those not ready to lay down their dancing shoes.
7. Consider the rhythmic world of Tyree Cooper’s “Move Your Body,” housed in the hip hop genre. There are no barnyard tales to report.
8. “Mixed Up World” narrowly missed the Billboard Hot 100 but found solace at number 15 on the Hot Black Singles chart.
9. “Some People” bore the lyrical signature of Ian Kewley, the man often writing the melody’s masterful script.
10. “Sign o’ the Times” collected Prince’s “I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man.” It’s not just cover art that’s worth a thousand words.
11. Giorgio Moroder lent his production prowess to “Why Me?” proving even electronic masterminds explore the throes of sound.
12. Shakin’ Stevens found his eyes—and a hit—on “What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?”, covering his tracks since 1916.
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