How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Whodini, Boy George, Paul Simon, Roni Griffith, Earth Wind & Fire, Redds And The Boys, The Rainmakers, Erasure, Pigbag, Malcolm McLaren, Eurythmics, Martha And The Muffins
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which spiritual anthem inspired “Let My People Go-Go” by The Rainmakers?
- A “Wade in the Water”
- B “Go Down Moses”
- C “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
2. What unique feature is present in the middle eight of Erasure’s “It Doesn’t Have to Be”?
- A Lyrics in Swahili
- B A spoken word poem
- C A guitar solo
3. What genres does Pigbag’s “Getting Up” blend together?
- A Hip-hop and reggae
- B Funk, jazz, and post-punk
- C Rock and classical
4. Which traditional music style influenced Malcolm McLaren’s “Soweto”?
- A Reggae
- B Blues
- C Mbaqanga
5. Which notable technique was used in the music video for Eurythmics’ “Missionary Man”?
- A Stop-animation
- B Claymation
- C Live-action
6. What inspired the lyrics to “Echo Beach” by Martha and the Muffins?
- A A fictional novel
- B Wallpaper inspection job
- C A dream sequence
7. What role does actor Common play in Alicia Keys’ music video for “Like You’ll Never See Me Again”?
- A A neighbor
- B Keys’ love interest
- C A rival musician
8. What type of track is “Where You At” by Joe featuring Papoose?
- A A fast-paced rock track
- B A mid-tempo R&B track
- C An acoustic ballad
9. Which sitcom inspired Pretty Ricky’s group name?
- A Friends
- B Martin
- C The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
10. What song does Jaheim’s “Fabulous” sample?
- A “I’ll Be There”
- B “Wake Up Everybody”
- C “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
11. Which movie featured Plies’ “Hypnotized” on its soundtrack?
- A “Save the Last Dance”
- B “Step Up 2: The Streets”
- C “Honey”
12. Who directed the music video for Keisha White’s “Don’t Care Who Knows”?
- A Spike Jonze
- B Jake Nava
- C David Fincher
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Whodini – Freaks Come Out at NightFeatured on the 1984 album “”Escape””.
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2 . Boy George – Don’t Take My Mind On TripFeatured on the 1989 album “”Boyfriend””.
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3 . Paul Simon – Diamonds On The Soles Of Her ShoesFeatured on the 1986 album “”Graceland“”.
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4 . Roni Griffith – [The Best Part Of] Breakin’ UpFeatured on the 1982 album “”Roni Griffith””.
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5 . Earth Wind & Fire – Thinking of YouFeatured on the 1987 album “”Touch the World””.
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6 . Redds And The Boys – Movin’ And Groovin’Featured on the 1986 album “”
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7 . The Rainmakers – Let My People Go GoFeatured on the 1986 album “”The Rainmakers””.
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8 . Erasure – It Doesn’t Have To BeFeatured on the 1987 album “”The Circus””.
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9 . Pigbag – Getting UpFeatured on the 1982 album “”Dr Heckle and Mr Jive””.
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10 . Malcolm McLaren – Soweto
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11 . Eurythmics – Missionary ManFeatured on the 1986 album “”Revenge“”. |
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12 . Martha And The Muffins – Echo BeachFeatured on the 1980 album “”Metro Music””.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Go Down Moses” informs the upbeat rock twist in “Let My People Go-Go”. The catchy rock number won over European audiences, unlike most spirituals.
2. Swahili lyrics signal Erasure delving into social themes in “It Doesn’t Have to Be”. The synth-pop duo contrasted a political message under catchy rhythms.
3. “Getting Up” by Pigbag melds funk, jazz, and post-punk elements. This unusual blend helped solidify their position in the independent music scene.
4. Mbaqanga shapes the sound of “Soweto” by Malcolm McLaren. This atypical music mix was a McLaren trademark, igniting Western interest in world music styles.
5. Animated stop-motion techniques give Eurythmics’ “Missionary Man” video a quirky edge. This catchy innovation earned them heavy MTV airplay.
6. Examining wallpapers gets a world-famous echo in Martha and the Muffins’ lyrics. “Echo Beach” is wishful escapism scribbled from the beige grind of office life.
7. Common steps into reverse romance as Keys’ muse in the music video narrative. Fellow New Yorker adds dramatic flair to Keys’ masterful role.
8. Joe’s “Where You At” charms as a mid-tempo R&B track. Papoose assists with rap verses, strengthening the classic late-night vibe.
9. Pretty Ricky owes their catchy name to a character from “Martin”. The sitcom’s impact failed to earn the band a lucrative TV deal.
10. “Fabulous” by Jaheim borrows from “Wake Up Everybody” by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. This sample brought new life to Jaheim’s early 2000s hit.
11. Plies’ party anthem “Hypnotized” grooved into “Step Up 2: The Streets”. The film’s loyal following added hype to Plies and Akon’s platinum hit.
12. Jake Nava directed Keisha White’s collaboration triumph with Cassidy. Nava, known for music video magic, showcased White’s international ambition.
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