How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Herb Alpert, Boogie Down Productions, Michael Jackson, LL Cool J, Soul II Soul, Bucks Fizz, Stars On 45, The Strikers, Culture Club, Shalamar, The Blow Monkeys, Clint Eastwood & General Saint
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (23/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Herb Alpert – Diamonds (w/ Janet Jackson)Featured on the 1987 album “Keep Your Eye on Me”.
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2 . Boogie Down Productions – My PhilosophyFeatured on the 1988 album “By All Means Necessary”.
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3 . Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’Featured on the 1982 album “Thriller“.
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4 . LL Cool J – I’m That Type Of GuyFeatured on the 1989 album “Walking with a Panther“.
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5 . Soul II Soul – Back To Life [However Do You Want Me]
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6 . Bucks Fizz – Piece of the ActionFeatured on the 1981 album “Bucks Fizz”.
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7 . Stars On 45 – Stars On 45Featured on the 1981 album “Stars On 45”.
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8 . The Strikers – Body MusicFeatured on the 1981 album “The Strikers”.
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9 . Culture Club – God Thank You WomanFeatured on the 1986 album “From Luxury To Heartache”.
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10 . Shalamar – I Can Make You Feel GoodFeatured on the 1982 album “Friends”.
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11 . The Blow Monkeys – The Day After YouFeatured on the 1987 album “She Was Only a Grocer’s Daughter”. |
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12 . Clint Eastwood & General Saint – Stop That TrainFeatured on the 1983 album “Stop That Train”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Janet Jackson joined Lisa Keith for the vocals on Herb Alpert’s track. Meanwhile, Janet herself did not appear in the music video, being represented by look-alikes.
2. KRS-One’s track “My Philosophy” was recognized for its impact and was included in VH1’s top hip hop song list. Its production featured a Stanley Turrentine sample.
3. Paulinho da Costa’s way with rhythm complemented Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” opener. The track blended post-disco and funk with a complex rhythm section.
4. The subconscious lilt of “Wizard of Oz” echoes through LL Cool J’s track with its sampled soundtrack piece. The cut reached various Billboard peaks.
5. Soul II Soul’s hit got a regal touch from the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra. Caron Wheeler’s vocals sealed the track’s award-winning status.
6. Bucks Fizz solidified their early ’80s presence with “Piece of the Action” succeeding their Eurovision success. A demo version surfaced years later.
7. The medley genre-danced as disco swept the Dutch release into international stardom, starting with “Venus” and moving through Beatles’ works.
8. The Peppermint Lounge served a visual backdrop for The Strikers, underpinning their video release. Early ’80s New York’s vibrant scene held sway.
9. Arif Mardin lent his production genius to Culture Club’s “God Thank You Woman,” a standout in their late ’80s portfolio amid chart appearances.
10. Shalamar snagged their first UK top-ten spot on the UK Singles Chart. The track led “Friends,” contributing to their growing UK popularity during 1982.
11. Curtis Mayfield added soulful resonance to The Blow Monkeys’ collaboration. His presence blended seamlessly with their mid-’80s repertoire.
12. Clint Eastwood & General Saint gave “500 Miles” a reggae twist in their “Stop That Train.” This track followed a tradition of transforming ska classics.
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