How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : George Clinton, The Whispers, Midnight Star, David Grant, Boney M, Junior, Fun Boy Three, The Human League, Dead Or Alive, The Cure, Robert Plant, Toyah
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . George Clinton – Do Fries Go with that ShakeFeatured on the 1986 album “R&B Skeletons in the Closet”.
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2 . The Whispers – Rock SteadyFeatured on the 1987 album “Just Gets Better with Time”.
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3 . Midnight Star – Wet My WhistleFeatured on the 1983 album “No Parking on the Dance Floor”.
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4 . David Grant – Stop And GoFeatured on the 1984 album “David Grant”.
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5 . Boney M – My Friend Jack
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6 . Junior – Communication BreakdownFeatured on the 1983 album “Inside Lookin’ Out”.
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7 . Fun Boy Three – Our Lips Are SealedFeatured on the 1983 album “Waiting”.
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8 . The Human League – [Keep Feeling] FascinationFeatured on the 1983 album “Fascination!”.
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9 . Dead Or Alive – That’s The Way [I Like It]Featured on the 1984 album “Sophisticated Boom Boom”.
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10 . The Cure – Why Can’t I Be You?Featured on the 1987 album “Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me“.
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11 . Robert Plant – Tall Cool OneFeatured on the 1988 album “Now and Zen“. |
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12 . Toyah – Echo BeachFeatured on the 1987 album “Desire”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds initially recorded “Rock Steady” as a demo. He later collaborated with Antonio “L.A.” Reid to produce the track for The Whispers. The song achieved significant chart success in 1987.
2. Midnight Star formed at Kentucky State University. Reggie Calloway led the group, which became known for its mix of R&B and funk infused with distinctive vocoder vocals.
3. “Stop and Go” was David Grant’s debut solo single. Released in 1983, it marked his transition from the soul/funk duo Linx to a solo artist, gaining momentum in the UK music scene.
4. Boney M. covered “My Friend Jack” in 1980. The song was originally a 1967 hit for The Smoke and gained popularity in Europe, demonstrating the band’s versatility in genres.
5. Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy shared vocals with Junior Giscombe on the track “Breakdown.” Unfortunately, the song remained unreleased, leaving curiosity about this collaboration.
6. Jane Wiedlin co-wrote “Our Lips Are Sealed” with Terry Hall. The song, initially released by The Go-Go’s, received a notable version by Fun Boy Three, highlighting their artistic synergy.
7. The “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” music video featured a vibrant orange theme. The Human League’s video was renowned for its striking visuals and catchy synth-pop sound.
8. KC and the Sunshine Band were the original performers of “That’s the Way (I Like It).” Dead or Alive covered the song in 1984, adding their distinctive flair to the disco classic.
9. Robert Smith appeared as a bear in the music video for “Why Can’t I Be You?” by The Cure. Known for its playful costumes, the video highlighted the band’s eccentric style.
10. “Kashmir” was not used in “Tall Cool One.” Robert Plant sampled several Led Zeppelin hits to create a unique blend of nostalgia and contemporary sound on the track.
11. “Echo Beach” was initially performed by Martha and the Muffins. Toyah’s 1987 cover introduced the song to a new audience, emphasizing the track’s enduring appeal.
12. “Wonderful” was listed before “Caught Up” on Ja Rule’s album R.U.L.E. This track, featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti, helped highlight the album’s commercial success.
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