How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : George Michael, Malcolm McLaren, Evelyn Champagne King, Taffy, Was [Not Was], Wang Chung, Nick Heyward, Gloria Estefan, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Wilde, Matt Bianco, The Pointer Sisters
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
Tracklist
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1 . George Michael – FaithFeatured on the 1987 album “Faith“.
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2 . Malcolm McLaren – Buffalo GalsFeatured on the 1983 album “Duck Rock“.
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3 . Evelyn Champagne King – Your Personal TouchFeatured on the 1985 album “A Long Time Coming”.
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4 . Taffy – I Love My RadioFeatured on the 2012 album “I Love My Radio”.
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5 . Was [Not Was] – Boy’s Gone CrazyFeatured on the 1988 album “What Up, Dog?”.
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6 . Wang Chung – Everybody Have Fun TonightFeatured on the 1986 album “Mosaic”.
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7 . Nick Heyward – Warning SignFeatured on the 1986 album “Postcards from Home”.
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8 . Gloria Estefan – Get On Your FeetFeatured on the 1989 album “Cuts Both Ways”.
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9 . Cyndi Lauper – Change Of HeartFeatured on the 1986 album “True Colors“.
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10 . Kim Wilde – CambodiaFeatured on the 1982 album “Select”.
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11 . Matt Bianco – Yeh Yeh!Featured on the 1986 album “Matt Bianco”. |
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12 . The Pointer Sisters – I’m So ExcitedFeatured on the 1982 album “So Excited!”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Guitar strumming follows the church organ in “Faith,” contributing to its distinctive intro. The Bo Diddley beat is used throughout.
2. McLaren’s “Buffalo Gals” pulls inspiration from the folk song “Buffalo Gals,” blending it with hip hop elements in a novel way.
3. Allen George and Fred McFarlane wrote “Your Personal Touch,” contributing to Evelyn King’s repertoire of dance-oriented tracks.
4. “I Love My Radio” became “Dee Jay’s Radio” to reflect UK broadcast timings, omitting midnight radio-themed lyrics.
5. “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” is famous for urging listeners to “Wang Chung tonight,” capturing the spirit of the 80s dance scene.
6. “Warning Sign” was Heyward’s last Top 40 hit solo, capturing his quintessential 80s sound before his chart presence waned.
7. Synthesizers and synthfunk rhythms with dance-pop stylings define Estefan’s “Get on Your Feet,” accentuating energy and groove.
8. The Bangles lent their vocal talents to “Change of Heart,” enhancing Lauper’s hit with their pop harmony expertise.
9. “Cambodia” by Kim Wilde uses the eponymous location to anchor its narrative of loss and longing, set against a synth-heavy backdrop.
10. Matt Bianco’s version of “Yeh Yeh” brings a sophisti-pop flair to this cover, integrating jazz and dance elements seamlessly.
11. “I’m So Excited” gained popularity twice, peaking higher in its re-released state as part of the album “Break Out” in 1984.
12. Lee Ritenour’s guitar talents feature in the Pointer Sisters track remixed for more mainstream appeal and a cameo in Vacation.
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