How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ice T, Run DMC, Tyree, Mary Jane Girls, D Train, Madonna, Slave, Modern Romance, Sinitta, Bros, Bow Wow Wow, Beastie Boys
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Ice T – High RollersFeatured on the 1988 album “Power”.
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2 . Run DMC – King Of RockFeatured on the 1985 album “King of Rock”.
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3 . Tyree – Turn Up The Bass (w/ Kool Rock Steady)Featured on the 1988 album “Tyree’s Got A Brand New House”.
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4 . Mary Jane Girls – In My HouseFeatured on the 1985 album “Only Four You”.
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5 . D Train – You’re The One For MeFeatured on the 1982 album “D. Train”.
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6 . Madonna – Material GirlFeatured on the 1984 album “Like a Virgin“.
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7 . Slave – Just a touch of LoveFeatured on the 1979 album “Just A Touch Of Love”.
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8 . Modern Romance – High LifeFeatured on the 1983 album “Trick of the Light”.
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9 . Sinitta – Cross My Broken HeartFeatured on the 1987 album “Sinitta!”.
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10 . Bros – Drop the BoyFeatured on the 1988 album “Push”.
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11 . Bow Wow Wow – Do You Wanna Hold MeFeatured on the 1983 album “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going”. |
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12 . Beastie Boys – [You Gotta] Fight For Your Right [To Party]Featured on the 1986 album “Licensed To Ill“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Just a Touch of Love” reached #64 on the UK singles chart. It marked Slave’s first UK chart entry.
2. Tony Visconti produced Modern Romance’s “High Life”. His work spans iconic collaborations with Bowie and T. Rex.
3. Sinitta’s “Cross My Broken Heart” video was filmed at Paisley Park Studios. It tapped into the Prince magic early on.
4. Bros’ “Drop the Boy” was produced by Nicky Graham. He also played all instruments on the track.
5. “Do You Wanna Hold Me?” was Bow Wow Wow’s last charting single in the UK, reaching No. 47 before band tensions rose.
6. “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” was a parody of party songs, yet ironically became a party anthem itself.
7. The song “Hey Mama” by The Black Eyed Peas was used in a dance-off scene in “Garfield: The Movie”, embracing its playful nature.
8. LaToiya Williams featured with Warren G on “Lookin’ At You”. The track exemplifies his G-funk legacy.
9. Amp Fiddler, a Detroit-based keyboardist, released “I Believe In You”. His blend of electronic and R&B is distinct.
10. Nate James scored MOBO nominations for Best R&B Artist and Best Newcomer, cementing his role in British soul.
11. Bally Jagpal and General Levy joined Dr. Zeus on “Shake What Ya Mamma Gave Ya”. It’s a bhangra-dancehall fusion.
12. “Shake What Ya Mamma Gave Ya” was released in 2003. It reached No. 51 on the UK Singles Chart.
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