How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cookie Crew, David Joseph, Smiley Culture, Kajagoogoo, The Power Station, Amazulu, Toni Basil, The Specials, Kon Kan, John Foxx, The Darling Buds, Cyndi Lauper
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which original song did “Mickey” by Toni Basil cover?
- A “Kathy”
- B “Kitty”
- C “Kooky”
2. “Nelson Mandela” by The Special AKA was inspired by which event?
- A Anti-apartheid concert in London
- B Nelson Mandela’s Nobel Prize win
- C Mandela’s release from prison
3. Which 1970 hit song was sampled in Kon Kan’s “I Beg Your Pardon”?
- A “Rose Garden”
- B “Love the One You’re With”
- C “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”
4. What science fiction theme is explored in John Foxx’s “No-One Driving”?
- A Time travel
- B Alienation and technology
- C Artificial intelligence
5. The Darling Buds’ “Let’s Go Round There” is associated with which musical movement?
- A Shoegaze
- B Blonde indie rock
- C Britpop
6. What is unique about Cyndi Lauper’s intro in her cover of “What’s Going On”?
- A Begins with thunder sounds
- B Features gunshots
- C Uses bird songs
7. The song “Who Is She 2 U” by Brandy features a sample from which artist?
- A Marvin Gaye
- B Leon Ware
- C Barry White
8. “Feelin’ So Good” is notable for featuring which late rapper in its video?
- A Tupac Shakur
- B Notorious B.I.G.
- C Big Pun
9. Missy Elliott’s “I’m Really Hot” incorporates a sample from which rapper’s hit?
- A LL Cool J
- B Tupac Shakur
- C Nas
10. In the music video for Morcheeba’s “World Looking In,” what visual element stands out?
- A A giant disco ball
- B Miniature people driving a car
- C A futuristic cityscape
11. Which New York hip-hop act released “Bounce, Shake, Move, Stop!” in 2006?
- A G-Unit
- B M.V.P.
- C Wu-Tang Clan
12. “How High (Part II)” by Method Man & Redman features vocals from which R&B singer?
- A Toni Braxton
- B Mary J. Blige
- C SWV
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Cookie Crew – Got To Keep OnFeatured on the 1989 album “Born This Way”.
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2 . David Joseph – You Can’t Hide [Your Love From Me]Featured on the 1983 album “The Joys Of Life”.
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3 . Smiley Culture – Cockney TranslationFeatured on the 1986 album “The Original Smiley Culture”.
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4 . Kajagoogoo – Ooh To Be AhFeatured on the 1983 album “White Feathers”.
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5 . The Power Station – Some Like It HotFeatured on the 1985 album “The Power Station”.
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6 . Amazulu – Cairo
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7 . Toni Basil – MickeyFeatured on the 1982 album “Word of Mouth”.
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8 . The Specials – Nelson MandelaFeatured on the 1984 album “In the Studio”.
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9 . Kon Kan – I Beg Your PardonFeatured on the 1989 album “Move to Move”.
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10 . John Foxx – No One DrivingFeatured on the 1980 album “Metamatic”.
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11 . The Darling Buds – Let’s Go Round ThereFeatured on the 1988 album “Pop Said…”. |
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12 . Cyndi Lauper – What’s Going OnFeatured on the 1986 album “True Colors“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Mickey” by Toni Basil is a cover of “Kitty” by Racey. Basil altered the original gender and added a cheerleading chant, helping catapult the track up the charts in 1982.
2. “Nelson Mandela” was sparked by an anti-apartheid concert Dammers attended in 1983. The song drew attention to Mandela’s imprisonment and became a rallying cry against apartheid.
3. “I Beg Your Pardon” samples “Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson. Kon Kan creatively reimagined the country tune with synthpop flair, marking the duo’s hit debut.
4. Alienation and technology are core themes in “No-One Driving.” The 1980 track blends urban landscapes with electronic soundscapes, aligning with Foxx’s sci-fi interests.
5. The Darling Buds’ “Let’s Go Round There” belongs to the blonde indie rock wave. They captured attention with jangly pop sounds and a charismatic blonde lead singer.
6. Gunshots introduce Cyndi Lauper’s cover of “What’s Going On.” Her rendition remixed Marvin Gaye’s message with a synth-pop twist, making two distinct intros for listeners.
7. “Who Is She 2 U” samples “Instant Love” by Leon Ware. The song weaves suspicion and confrontation, highlighted by its rich instrumentation and sampling.
8. Big Pun appears in the “Feelin’ So Good” video. This was one of his last visual appearances before his untimely death in 2000, highlighting the track’s energetic vibe.
9. Missy Elliott’s “I’m Really Hot” uses a sample from LL Cool J’s “Doin’ It.” Elliott and Timbaland’s futuristic production style redefined her hip-hop hit.
10. Miniature people driving a car dominate Morcheeba’s “World Looking In” video. The band creatively illustrated their track with striking visual effects.
11. M.V.P. released “Bounce, Shake, Move, Stop!” in 2006. Their hip-hop style resonated briefly in the mid-2000s, particularly in the European charts.
12. Toni Braxton features on the hook for “How High (Part II)” by Method Man & Redman. This track from the film combines the rap duo’s synergy with Braxton’s soulful vocals.
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