How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Womack & Womack, The Bodysnatchers, Herb Alpert, Simon Harris, Fox The Fox, The Boys, Aretha Franklin, Eddie Grant, Brother Beyond, Pat and Mick, Simple Minds, Sheila E.
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which artist collaborated with Narada Michael Walden on the song “Jimmy Lee”?
- A Aretha Franklin
- B Whitney Houston
- C Diana Ross
2. What musical style is NOT prominently featured in Eddy Grant’s “Living on the Frontline”?
- A Jazz
- B Reggae
- C Funk
3. Which single by Brother Beyond preceded “How Many Times”?
- A “I Should Have Lied”
- B “The Harder I Try”
- C “Be My Twin”
4. Who produced Pat and Mick’s “I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet”?
- A Stock Aitken Waterman
- B Timbaland
- C Quincy Jones
5. The lyrics of “Up on the Catwalk” by Simple Minds address what theme?
- A Social commentary
- B Romantic love
- C Environmental conservation
6. Who wrote and produced “The Belle of St. Mark” for Sheila E.?
- A Michael Jackson
- B Prince
- C Rick James
7. Which song was B2K’s first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A “Bump, Bump, Bump”
- B “Uh Huh”
- C “Gots Ta Be”
8. What film inspired the music video for Bubba Sparxxx’s “Deliverance”?
- A “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
- B “The Shawshank Redemption”
- C “No Country for Old Men”
9. Which soundtrack does Puff Daddy’s “Victory” sample for its background music?
- A “Rocky”
- B “The Godfather”
- C “Star Wars”
10. “I Think They Like Me” includes a sample of which Dem Franchize Boyz song?
- A “White Tee”
- B “Ridin’ Rims”
- C “Lean wit It, Rock wit It”
11. “Scandalous” by Mis-Teeq was included in the soundtrack of which film?
- A “Catwoman”
- B “Charlie’s Angels”
- C “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”
12. What happened to Maxee’s planned solo album after her first single?
- A It was cancelled
- B It topped the charts
- C It won a Grammy
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Womack & Womack – Celebrate The WorldFeatured on the 1988 album “Conscience”.
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2 . The Bodysnatchers – Let’s Do Rock Steady
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3 . Herb Alpert – Keep Your Eyes On MeFeatured on the 1987 album “Keep Your Eye on Me”.
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4 . Simon Harris – Bass [How Low Can You Go]Featured on the 1988 album “Bass!”.
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5 . Fox The Fox – Precious Little DiamondFeatured on the 1984 album “The Dark Of The Nite”.
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6 . The Boys – Lucky CharmFeatured on the 1988 album “Messages from the Boys”.
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7 . Aretha Franklin – Jimmy LeeFeatured on the 1986 album “Aretha”.
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8 . Eddie Grant – Living On The FrontlineFeatured on the 1978 album “Walking On Sunshine”.
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9 . Brother Beyond – How Many TimesFeatured on the 1988 album “Get Even”.
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10 . Pat and Mick – I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet
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11 . Simple Minds – Up On The CatwalkFeatured on the 1984 album “Sparkle in the Rain”. |
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12 . Sheila E. – The Belle of St. MarkFeatured on the 1984 album “The Glamorous Life“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Jimmy Lee” was recorded by Aretha Franklin with Narada Michael Walden producing. It was part of the album “Aretha” and became successful in the R&B genre.
2. Reggae and funk are key components of “Living on the Frontline,” but jazz is not part of its style. The track is notable for its socially conscious lyrics.
3. “How Many Times” was Brother Beyond’s second single, following “I Should Have Lied,” and marked an early success for the band on the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
4. “I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet” by Pat and Mick was produced by the famous Stock Aitken Waterman. The duo were DJs rather than long-term artists.
5. “Up on the Catwalk” by Simple Minds features lyrics addressing social commentary, focusing on themes of celebrity and media culture.
6. “The Belle of St. Mark” was written and produced by Prince, who often collaborated with Sheila E. The song reflects his characteristic sound from that era.
7. B2K’s “Bump, Bump, Bump” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing their mainstream success and notable collaboration with P. Diddy.
8. Bubba Sparxxx’s “Deliverance” draws inspiration from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” The video cleverly mirrors themes from the film.
9. Puff Daddy’s “Victory” samples “Going the Distance” from Rocky, providing an epic backdrop that complements the lyrical intensity.
10. “I Think They Like Me” samples the chorus from Dem Franchize Boyz’s own “White Tee.” This track helped solidify their status in hip hop.
11. “Scandalous” by Mis-Teeq features in the “Catwoman” film, further boosting its popularity and tying the song to its edgy themes.
12. Maxee’s planned solo album was cancelled after her debut single failed to achieve expected success, marking a challenging moment in her solo career.
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