How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Soul II Soul, Mary Jane Girls, Toni Childs, War, Gil Scott-Heron, Boys Dont Cry , Teddy Pendergrass, ABC, Paul Hardcastle Sound Syndicate, Malcolm McLaren & The Bootzilla Orchestra, HardCorps, Eurythmics
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Soul II Soul – Fairplay (w/ Rose Windross)Featured on the 1988 album “Club Classics Vol. One“.
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2 . Mary Jane Girls – CandymanFeatured on the 1983 album “Mary Jane Girls”.
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3 . Toni Childs – Stop Your Fussin’Featured on the 1988 album “Union”.
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4 . War – Low RiderFeatured on the 1975 album “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”.
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5 . Gil Scott-Heron – The BottleFeatured on the 1974 album “Winter in America”.
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6 . Boys Dont Cry – Who The Am DamFeatured on the 1987 album “Who The Am Dam Do You Think We Am”.
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7 . Teddy Pendergrass – JoyFeatured on the 1988 album “Joy”.
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8 . ABC – One Better WorldFeatured on the 1989 album “Up”.
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9 . Paul Hardcastle Sound Syndicate – Are You Ready…Featured on the 1990 album “Sound Syndicate”.
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10 . Malcolm McLaren & The Bootzilla Orchestra – Waltz DarlingFeatured on the 1989 album “Waltz Darling”.
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11 . HardCorps – Je Suis Passee
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12 . Eurythmics – Would I Lie to You?Featured on the 1985 album “Be Yourself Tonight“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Rose Windross provided lead vocals for Soul II Soul’s debut single, contributing to its distinctive sound. Her rendition was foundational to the original composition.
2. Rick James produced “Candy Man,” infusing it with his characteristic style. His involvement was pivotal in the album’s overall success.
3. Toni Childs recorded her song in Los Angeles as part of her debut album “Union.” This global recording effort included multiple cities.
4. The saxophone played by Charles Miller supplies the iconic riff in War’s “Low Rider,” underscoring its connection to Southern California culture.
5. Gil Scott-Heron’s track discusses the impacts of alcohol dependence and other social concerns, reflecting urban life struggles in D.C.
6. Boys Don’t Cry incorporated satirical humor in “Who The Am Dam,” a hallmark of their playful musical identity.
7. Teddy Pendergrass’ song from “Joy” reached number one on the U.S. Black Singles chart, highlighting its popularity in the R&B genre.
8. ABC’s single from “Up” explores house music influences, evident in its danceable rhythm and electronic production.
9. Paul Hardcastle released his 1989 single as a 12-inch format, aligning with late-80s dance music trends featuring extended mixes.
10. Bootsy Collins, known for his funk prowess, played bass on McLaren’s “Waltz Darling,” contributing to its signature sound.
11. Hard Corps recorded “Je Suis Passée” at Genetic Studios, affirming their commitment to electronic music innovation.
12. Eurythmics’ “Would I Lie to You?” marked a shift from synth-pop to a rock-driven sound, showcasing their musical versatility.
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