‘Music For The Dancers’ N°363 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Kid ‘N Play, Man Parrish, Lillo Thomas, Sheena Easton, Jody Watley, New Edition, Prince, Aswad, The Blue Ox Babes, The Dooleys, Linx, ZZ Top

They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What was the initial purpose of "Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don't Stop)" by Man Parrish?

  • A To promote a new dance move
  • B As a soundtrack for a pornographic film
  • C To serve as a theme for a nightclub

2. What notable chart achievement did Lillo Thomas's "Sexy Girl" have in the US?

  • A It reached #9 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart
  • B It topped the Billboard Hot 100
  • C It was the longest-running single on the Dance chart

3. Who wrote "Sugar Walls" for Sheena Easton using a pseudonym?

  • A Michael Jackson
  • B Alexander Nevermind (Prince)
  • C George Michael

4. What was unique about the music video for Jody Watley’s "Real Love"?

  • A It featured animated sequences
  • B It received six MTV Video Music Awards nominations
  • C It was shot entirely in black and white

5. What track from New Edition’s "Heart Break" album appeared on a movie soundtrack?

  • A If It Isn't Love
  • B Crucial
  • C You're Not My Kind of Girl

6. What inspired the lyrics of Prince's "Sign o' the Times"?

  • A The Hubble Space Telescope launch
  • B The gang violence and crack cocaine epidemic
  • C Global warming

7. How did Aswad contribute to British music history?

  • A By introducing punk rock to the mainstream
  • B As the first British reggae act to sign with a major label
  • C By blending jazz and electronic dance music

8. Who led The Blue Ox Babes during the release of "There's No Deceiving You"?

  • A Kevin Rowland
  • B Kevin Archer
  • C John Lennon

9. What performance opportunity did "Love Patrol" by The Dooleys receive?

  • A It was performed at Wembley Stadium
  • B It was performed on Top of the Pops
  • C It was featured at the Royal Variety Performance

10. What style best describes Linx's "Intuition"?

  • A Britfunk
  • B Heavy Metal
  • C Classical Symphony

11. What was significant about ZZ Top’s use in "Legs"?

  • A They introduced synthesizers
  • B They used orchestral strings
  • C They featured guest vocals by Madonna

12. Which artist originally released "Keep This Fire Burning" before Beverley Knight covered it?

  • A Robyn
  • B Shania Twain
  • C Adele

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Tracklist

1 . Kid 'N Play - Do This My Way

Featured on the 1988 album "2 Hype".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

2 . Man Parrish - Hip Hop Be Bop [Don't StoP]

Featured on the 1983 album "Man Parrish".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

3 . Lillo Thomas - Sexy Girl

Featured on the 1987 album "Lillo".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

4 . Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls

Featured on the 1984 album "A Private Heaven".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Jody Watley - Real Love

Featured on the 1989 album "Larger Than Life".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . New Edition - Crucial

Featured on the 1988 album "Heart Break".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

7 . Prince - Sign O' The Times

Featured on the 1987 album "Sign 'O' the Times".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

8 . Aswad - Beauty's Only Skin Deep

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

9 . The Blue Ox Babes - There's No Deceiving You

Featured on the 1988 album "Apples And Oranges".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . The Dooleys - Love Patrol

Featured on the 1980 album "Full House".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

11 . Linx - Intuition

Featured on the 1981 album "Intuition".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

12 . ZZ Top - Legs

Featured on the 1983 album "Eliminator".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. "Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don't Stop)" was originally crafted for a pornographic film. It later gained popularity in clubs and on dance charts.

2. "Sexy Girl" by Lillo Thomas peaked at #9 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, marking a high point in his career.

3. "Sugar Walls" was penned by Prince, who used the pseudonym Alexander Nevermind. The track's suggestiveness stirred controversy.

4. The video for "Real Love" snagged six MTV Video Music Awards nominations. It showcased Watley's stylish presence under the direction of David Fincher.

5. "Crucial" by New Edition was featured in the "License to Drive" soundtrack. The song showcased their new jack swing style.

6. Prince wrote "Sign o' the Times" to reflect on societal issues, including gang violence and the crack epidemic, using experimental production.

7. Aswad signed with Island Records, pioneering British reggae by merging R&B, soul, and soca influences, a significant cultural milestone.

8. Kevin Archer led The Blue Ox Babes, known for blending folk elements, after his departure from Dexys Midnight Runners.

9. "Love Patrol" earned a spot on Top of the Pops, giving The Dooleys valuable exposure during the peak of their UK success.

10. "Intuition" exemplifies Britfunk, an energetic style with catchy rhythms and soulful vocals by Linx.

11. "Legs" was ZZ Top's first track utilizing synthesizers, marking a stylistic evolution in their sound with the album "Eliminator".

12. Beverley Knight covered "Keep This Fire Burning", originally released by Swedish singer Robyn, maintaining the track's dynamic energy.

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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on February 15, 2026