How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kraftwerk, Sly And Robbie, The Jets, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Duran Duran, Afrika Bambaataa & Family, The Power Station, Huey Lewis And The News, The Waterboys, The Style Council, In Tua Nua, Paul Hardcastle
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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1 . Kraftwerk – Pocket CalculatorFeatured on the 1981 album “Computer World“.
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2 . Sly And Robbie – Boops Here To GoFeatured on the 1987 album “Rhythm Killers”.
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3 . The Jets – CuriosityFeatured on the 1986 album “The Jets”.
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4 . DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Parents Just Don’t UnderstandFeatured on the 1988 album “He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper”.
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5 . Duran Duran – Meet El PresidenteFeatured on the 1986 album “Notorious”.
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6 . Afrika Bambaataa & Family – Sho Nuff FunkyFeatured on the 1988 album “The Light”.
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7 . The Power Station – Get It On [Bang A Gong]Featured on the 1985 album “The Power Station”.
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8 . Huey Lewis And The News – The Heart Of Rock & RollFeatured on the 1983 album “Sports“.
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9 . The Waterboys – A Girl Called JohnnyFeatured on the 1983 album “The Waterboys”.
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10 . The Style Council – Walls Come Tumbling Down!Featured on the 1985 album “Our Favourite Shop”.
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11 . In Tua Nua – All I WantedFeatured on the 1988 album “The Long Acre”. |
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12 . Paul Hardcastle – 19Featured on the 1985 album “Paul Hardcastle”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kraftwerk used a Casio fx-501P programmable calculator for “Pocket Calculator.” This distinctive choice highlighted the band’s innovative merging of electronics and music.
2. “Boops (Here to Go)” by Sly and Robbie frames the bass as “the final frontier.” The phrase underscores their exploration and mastery of reggae and offshoot genres.
3. Elizabeth Wolfgramm led the vocals for The Jets’ “Curiosity.” Her performance established the group’s distinct sound among 1980s pop acts.
4. “Parents Just Don’t Understand” took home the Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 1989. Will Smith’s storytelling captivated an audience experiencing emerging hip-hop narratives.
5. Nile Rodgers played guitar on Duran Duran’s “Skin Trade.” His touch added a signature funk-rock blend, enhancing the track’s dynamic appeal.
6. Tommy Boy Music, LLC, released “Sho Nuff Funky.” The label championed hip-hop’s growth, in alignment with Afrika Bambaataa’s innovative style.
7. “Get It On (Bang a Gong)” by The Power Station is a T. Rex cover. The original glam rock classic gained renewed attention through this 1980s adaptation.
8. A Cleveland concert sparked the title for “The Heart of Rock & Roll.” The track follows a legacy trail blazed by American rock hubs like this Midwest city.
9. The Waterboys released their single penned by Mike Scott in March 1983. A harmonized sound and lyrical depth set them apart in the era’s rock scene.
10. The music video for The Style Council’s single was filmed in Warsaw, Poland. An unexpected backdrop that contrasted with the song’s Northern soul influences.
11. “All I Wanted” by In Tua Nua came out in 1988. Its chart impact in the UK and Ireland captured a moment in alternative rock.
12. Paul Hardcastle’s “19” delves into the Vietnam War, focusing on the soldiers’ youth. It mixed documentary sampling with a pulsating beat to convey its message.
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