How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : ABBA, Public Enemy, Soul II Soul, Lionel Richie, The Chimes, Lisa Stansfield, The Cars, The Communards, Pet Shop Boys, The Police, Bucks Fizz, Blondie
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which spotlight technology is referenced in ABBA’s “Super Trouper”?
- A LED lights
- B Super Trouper spotlights
- C Laser projectors
2. What inspired Public Enemy’s “Rebel Without a Pause”?
- A Eric B & Rakim’s “I Know You Got Soul”
- B A speech by Malcolm X
- C A 1985 street protest
3. Which musical elements are blended in the 1989 track by Soul II Soul?
- A Rock and Jazz
- B Classical and Hip-hop
- C Reggae and Philly Soul
4. What instrument does Steve Lukather play on Lionel Richie’s “Running with the Night”?
- A Bass guitar
- B Electric guitar
- C Keyboards
5. Who performed vocals on The Chimes’ “Heaven”?
- A Pauline Henry
- B Sade Adu
- C Marcia Lewis
6. Which hook is famously repeated in Lisa Stansfield’s track from *Affection*?
- A “The world is mine and I’m free”
- B “Been around the world and I, I, I…”
- C “Dance until the break of dawn”
7. What ranking did The Cars’ “Tonight She Comes” achieve on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart?
- A Number one
- B Number three
- C Number five
8. Which sound characterizes The Communards’ cover of “Never Can Say Goodbye”?
- A Jazz influences
- B Hi-NRG elements
- C Acoustic folk
9. Which composer is referred to in the Pet Shop Boys’ “Left to My Own Devices”?
- A Beethoven
- B Debussy
- C Mozart
10. The Police’s “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” displays tension between which two musical keys?
- A C major and C minor
- B D major and D minor
- C G major and G minor
11. “The Land of Make Believe” by Bucks Fizz features references to what characters?
- A Batman and Robin
- B Superman and Captain Kidd
- C Sherlock Holmes and Watson
12. Blondie’s “Denis” includes lyrics sung in which language?
- A Spanish
- B French
- C Italian
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 50/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . ABBA – Super TrouperFeatured on the 1980 album “Super Trouper“.
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2 . Public Enemy – Rebel Without A PauseFeatured on the 1988 album “It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back“.
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3 . Soul II Soul – Get a LifeFeatured on the 1989 album “Vol. II: 1990 A New Decade“.
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4 . Lionel Richie – Running With The NightFeatured on the 1983 album “Can’t Slow Down“.
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5 . The Chimes – HeavenFeatured on the 1990 album “The Chimes”.
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6 . Lisa Stansfield – All Around the WorldFeatured on the 1989 album “Affection“.
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7 . The Cars – Tonight She ComesFeatured on the 1985 album “Greatest Hits”.
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8 . The Communards – Never Can Say GoodbyeFeatured on the 1987 album “Red”.
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9 . Pet Shop Boys – Left To My Own DevicesFeatured on the 1988 album “Introspective”.
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10 . The Police – Every Little Thing She Does Is MagicFeatured on the 1981 album “Ghost in the Machine“.
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11 . Bucks Fizz – The Land of Make BelieveFeatured on the 1982 album “Are You Ready?”. |
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12 . Blondie – DenisFeatured on the 1978 album “Plastic Letters”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Super Trouper” references the Super Trouper spotlights, which are large, intense lights used in concert venues. The title aligns perfectly with the song’s theme of being under a spotlight.
2. Public Enemy was inspired by Eric B & Rakim’s “I Know You Got Soul” to create “Rebel Without a Pause”. This track helped define hip-hop’s social consciousness shift.
3. The 1989 Soul II Soul track combines reggae and philly soul elements. Its diverse blend of musical styles set it apart in the music scene.
4. Steve Lukather played an electric guitar solo on Lionel Richie’s “Running with the Night”. His improvisation added a dynamic flair to the track.
5. Pauline Henry is the voice behind The Chimes’ “Heaven”. Her performance played a vital role in the song reaching the top of dance charts.
6. Lisa Stansfield’s track is known for the catchy hook “Been around the world and I, I, I…”, which was spontaneously created during recording.
7. “Tonight She Comes” by The Cars reached number one on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, highlighting its rock appeal.
8. The Communards’ version of “Never Can Say Goodbye” is marked by its hi-NRG sound, notable for its fast-paced tempo and pulsating synths.
9. In “Left to My Own Devices,” Pet Shop Boys refer to Debussy, capturing an eclectic mix of classical with dance-pop flair.
10. “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” by The Police has musical tension between D major and D minor, adding complexity to its composition.
11. Bucks Fizz’s “The Land of Make Believe” contains references to Superman and Captain Kidd, adding a whimsical, dream-like quality to the song.
12. Blondie’s “Denis” includes parts sung in French, adding a unique linguistic twist to the cover of the 1963 original.
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