How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Rainmakers, Loverboy, Kim Wilde, Waterfront, Bucks Fizz, The Beat, Kane Gang, Star Turn on 45 Pints, Boney M, Change, Newcleus, S O S Band
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which band released the song “Break It to Me Gently” in 1987 on their album *Wildside*?
- A Loverboy
- B The Rolling Stones
- C Bon Jovi
2. In Kim Wilde’s song “View From a Bridge,” what significant event occurs?
- A A car crash
- B A theft
- C A jump off the bridge
3. From which country did the song “Broken Arrow” by Waterfront originate?
- A United States
- B Australia
- C United Kingdom
4. What unique theme does Bucks Fizz’s song “My Camera Never Lies” explore?
- A Environmental issues
- B Photographing a partner’s infidelity
- C Nightmare visions
5. What is notable about guitarist Pete Townshend in relation to The Beat’s “Save It for Later”?
- A Produced the song
- B Covered the song
- C Played bass in the recording
6. Which BBC show featured a jingle based on The Kane Gang’s “Smalltown Creed”?
- A BBC Radio 1
- B BBC Radio 4
- C BBC Television
7. What is parodied in Star Turn on 45 (Pints)’s song “Pump Up The Bitter”?
- A Hip-hop battles
- B Sample-heavy songs
- C Classic rock anthems
8. What theme is central in Boney M.’s “Young, Free and Single” song?
- A A fitness campaign
- B A radio dating talk show
- C Political activism
9. Which group achieved their final US hit with “Let’s Go Together” in 1985?
- A Change
- B Kool & The Gang
- C Earth, Wind & Fire
10. What significant element features in Newcleus’s “Jam On It” that reflects its genre?
- A Dinner gongs
- B Futuristic synthesizers
- C Harp glissandos
11. Which production team was responsible for S.O.S. Band’s “The Finest”?
- A The Neptunes
- B Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
- C Max Martin
12. What format was uniquely used for Strawberry Switchblade’s “Let Her Go” single?
- A Cube-shaped vinyl
- B Strawberry-shaped picture disc
- C Liquid-filled disc
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Tracklist
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1 . The Rainmakers – Let My People Go-GoFeatured on the 1986 album “The Rainmakers”.
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2 . Loverboy – Break It to Me Gently
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3 . Kim Wilde – View From A BridgeFeatured on the 1982 album “Select”.
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4 . Waterfront – Broken ArrowFeatured on the 1989 album “Waterfront”.
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5 . Bucks Fizz – My Camera Never LiesFeatured on the 1982 album “Are You Ready”.
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6 . The Beat – Save It For LaterFeatured on the 1982 album “Special Beat Service”.
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7 . Kane Gang – Smalltown CreedFeatured on the 1985 album “The Bad and Lowdown World of The Kane Gang”.
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8 . Star Turn on 45 Pints – Pump Up The Bitter
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9 . Boney M – Young Free And SingleFeatured on the 1985 album “Eye Dance”.
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10 . Change – Let’s Go TogetherFeatured on the 1985 album “Turn on Your Radio”.
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11 . Newcleus – Jam on ItFeatured on the 1984 album “Jam on Revenge”. |
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12 . S O S Band – The FinestFeatured on the 1986 album “Sands of Time”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Loverboy released “Break It to Me Gently” on their album *Wildside* in 1987. The Canadian rock band’s track combined upbeat rock music with themes of romantic tension.
2. In “View From a Bridge,” a girl jumps off a bridge after discovering her boyfriend’s infidelity. The song vividly portrays emotional turmoil through its lyrics.
3. “Broken Arrow” by Waterfront originated in the United Kingdom. This 1989 release highlighted the British duo’s pop-rock sound.
4. Bucks Fizz’s song “My Camera Never Lies” explores the theme of capturing a partner’s infidelity through photography. It was their final UK number-one hit.
5. Pete Townshend covered The Beat’s “Save It for Later” in 1986. Dave Wakeling shared the song’s chords with him, leading to its rendition on *Deep End Live!*
6. A BBC Radio 1 jingle was adapted from The Kane Gang’s “Smalltown Creed.” Gary Davies and others used it for their slots.
7. “Pump Up The Bitter” parodies sample-heavy songs like “Pump Up The Volume.” The track humorously mimics these styles within a fictional social club environment.
8. “Young, Free and Single” by Boney M. centers around a radio talk show for dating. Bobby Farrell’s vocoder vocals added a quirky charm to the narrative.
9. The group Change secured their final US hit with “Let’s Go Together” in 1985. This track was emblematic of their danceable funk influence.
10. Newcleus’s “Jam On It” features futuristic synthesizers and electronic beats. It exemplifies the electro and old school hip-hop style of the 1980s.
11. “The Finest” by S.O.S. Band was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Known for their signature sound, the duo contributed to the track’s success.
12. Strawberry Switchblade’s “Let Her Go” was released as a strawberry-shaped picture disc. The unique format complemented their indie-pop aesthetic.
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