How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Derek B, Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock, Prince, D Train, Diana Ross, Sylvester, Cappella, The Fatback Band, Wendy & Lisa, Katrina and the Waves, Kim Wilde, Billy Ocean
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Derek B – Bad Young BrotherFeatured on the 1988 album “Bullet from a Gun”.
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2 . Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock – Joy And PainFeatured on the 1988 album “It Takes Two”.
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3 . Prince – Alphabet St.Featured on the 1988 album “Lovesexy“.
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4 . D Train – MusicFeatured on the 1983 album “Music”.
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5 . Diana Ross – Workin’ OvertimeFeatured on the 1989 album “Workin’ Overtime”.
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6 . Sylvester – Don’t StopFeatured on the 1982 album “All I Need”.
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7 . Cappella – Helyom HalibFeatured on the 1989 album “Helyom Halib”.
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8 . The Fatback Band – I Found Lovin’Featured on the 1983 album “With Love”.
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9 . Wendy & Lisa – Lolly LollyFeatured on the 1989 album “Fruit At The Bottom”.
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10 . Katrina and the Waves – Is That It?Featured on the 1986 album “Waves”.
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11 . Kim Wilde – Rage To LoveFeatured on the 1984 album “Teases & Dares”. |
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12 . Billy Ocean – Calypso CrazyFeatured on the 1988 album “Tear Down These Walls”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Bad Young Brother” by Derek B samples “Sign ‘O’ the Times” by Prince among other tracks. This was part of the musical mix that elevated Derek B in British hip hop during the late 1980s.
2. The chorus of “Joy and Pain” by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock nods to the early 1980s as it interpolates a track by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. The retrospective sound helped it reach multiple Billboard charts.
3. Prince’s “Alphabet St.” music video includes hidden messages, such as “Don’t buy The Black Album, I’m sorry.” Directed by Patrick R. Epstein, it’s known for its playful use of text.
4. Paul Hardcastle remixed D Train’s “Music” in 1985, enhancing its presence on the UK Singles Chart. His remixing style added a new dimension to the song.
5. Nile Rodgers was the primary producer behind Diana Ross’s 1989 lead single from her return album with Motown Records. The dance-pop track highlighted Ross’s enduring appeal.
6. Patrick Cowley, known for his electronic music innovations, contributed synthesizers to “Don’t Stop” by Sylvester. His work helped elevate the song in dance clubs.
7. Cappella’s “Helyom Halib” samples The O’Jays’ song “I Love Music”. This element added soul and resonance to the house track’s acid house credentials.
8. Prince remixed Wendy & Lisa’s “Lolly Lolly”, marking a significant post-Revolution collaboration. His “Lolly Lolly (according to Prince)” remix was part of the European 12-inch release.
9. Katrina and the Waves explored disappointment in their song “Is That It?”. Although a minor hit, it maintained the catchy, hook-driven sound they were known for.
10. Dave Edmunds remixed Kim Wilde’s single in 1985, bringing his production flair to the track. The remix was well-received and cemented Wilde’s success in the UK.
11. Billy Ocean partnered with Robert John “Mutt” Lange for his 1988 single from “Tear Down These Walls”. Lange’s polished production contributed to its chart success.
12. Billy Ocean recorded his second single from the album “Tear Down These Walls” at Battery Studios in London. This facility is known for hosting numerous hit recordings.
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