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, The Police, Raze, Maxi Priest, Dusty Springfield, Boney M., Musical Youth, Prince, Sonia, Stevie Wonder, Tongue n Cheek, The Pointer Sisters
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (52/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What fairy tale is referenced in the music video for Kool & the Gang’s “Fresh”?
- A Cinderella
- B Snow White
- C Little Red Riding Hood
2. In which key is The Police’s “Spirits in the Material World” played live?
- A A minor
- B D minor
- C C minor
3. Which city saw the iconic live recording of Prince’s “I Would Die 4 U” for the *Purple Rain* album?
- A Minneapolis
- B Chicago
- C Detroit
4. Who were the original writers of the song that Boney M.’s “Mary’s Boy Child / Oh My Lord” partially covers?
- A Frank Farian
- B The Castle Beat
- C Jester Hairston
5. Which song did a remix of Dusty Springfield’s “In Private” feature?
- A “Better Than Ever”
- B “Confidential”
- C There was no additional feature
6. From which album does Sonia’s “Listen to Your Heart” come?
- A *Reputation*
- B *Emergency*
- C *Everybody Knows*
7. What was Stevie Wonder promoting with “Don’t Drive Drunk”?
- A Safe public events
- B Carpool initiatives
- C Road safety campaigns
8. What key machine is used in Prince’s “I Would Die 4 U” to create its distinctive rhythm?
- A Roland TR-808
- B Linn LM-1
- C Yamaha DX7
9. Which artist’s version of “Some Guys Have All the Luck” was debuted in 1987?
- A Robert Palmer
- B Maxi Priest
- C Rod Stewart
10. Who contributed vocals to Raze’s “Break 4 Love”?
- A Erique Dial
- B Keith Thompson
- C Vaughan Mason
11. Which single by Musical Youth followed their international hit “Pass The Dutchie”?
- A “Youth of Today”
- B “Gone Straight”
- C “Pass The Dutchie – Part 2”
12. What style did the Pointer Sisters aim to emulate with their reinterpretation of their 1981 track?
- A Country
- B Early 1960s girl-group pop
- C Jazz-fusion
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Tracklist
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1 . Kool & The Gang – FreshFeatured on the 1984 album “Emergency”.
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2 . The Police – Spirits In The Material WorldFeatured on the 1981 album “Ghost in the Machine“.
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3 . Raze – Break 4 LoveFeatured on the 2009 album “Break 4 Love”.
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4 . Maxi Priest – Some Guys Have All The luck
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5 . Dusty Springfield – In PrivateFeatured on the 1990 album “Reputation & Rarities”.
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6 . Boney M. – Mary’s Boy ChildFeatured on the 1978 album “Nightflight to Venus”.
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7 . Musical Youth – Youth Of TodayFeatured on the 1982 album “The Youth of Today”.
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8 . Prince – I Would Die 4 UFeatured on the 1984 album “Purple Rain“.
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9 . Sonia – Listen To Your HeartFeatured on the 1989 album “Everybody Knows”.
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10 . Stevie Wonder – Don’t Drive DrunkFeatured on the 1984 album “The Woman in Red : Soundtrack”.
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11 . Tongue n Cheek – Encore
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12 . The Pointer Sisters – Should I Do ItFeatured on the 1981 album “Black & White”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Cinderella appears in the music video for “Fresh,” which whimsically features elements from the classic fairy tale. A Marilyn Monroe-like fairy adds to the retro charm.
2. In live performances, The Police play “Spirits in the Material World” in D minor. It offers a contrast to the studio version’s A minor arrangement.
3. Prince recorded “I Would Die 4 U” live at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The city earned a legendary status for capturing some of Prince’s key recordings for the *Purple Rain* album.
4. Boney M. incorporated “Mary’s Boy Child” by Jester Hairston into their Christmas hit, blending it with new material to produce “Mary’s Boy Child / Oh My Lord.”
5. The remix single of “In Private” by Dusty Springfield primarily featured different versions of the original track. It did not spotlight another specific song.
6. Sonia’s “Listen to Your Heart” is from her debut album *Everybody Knows*. This song contributed to her achieving notable chart success in the UK.
7. Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t Drive Drunk” was prominently used in a road safety campaign. It stressed the dangers of drinking and driving, making it a potent public service message.
8. The Linn LM-1 drum machine adds a unique percussive character to Prince’s “I Would Die 4 U”. It complements the song’s energetic and distinct rhythm structure.
9. Maxi Priest released his rendition of “Some Guys Have All the Luck” in 1987. It joined a lengthy line of covers, underscoring the song’s enduring appeal across artists.
10. “Break 4 Love” by Raze features vocals by Keith Thompson with lyrical input by Vaughan Mason. Erique Dial adds unique vocalizations, enriching the track’s texture.
11. “Youth of Today” followed Musical Youth’s massive hit “Pass The Dutchie”. The second single from their debut album showcased the group’s reggae roots further.
12. For their rendition, the Pointer Sisters drew inspiration from early 1960s girl-group pop. The retro flair aligned perfectly with June Pointer’s lead vocals and the thematic vibe of the era.
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