How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Real Roxanne, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Rick James, Diana Ross, Stacy Lattisaw, Joanna Gardener, Donna Summer, Matchbox, Chubby Checker & Fat Boys, Janet Jackson, Prince & The Revolution, Stan Campbell
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which song from The Real Roxanne’s debut album was officially released as a single in 1988?
- A “Viva Las Vegas”
- B “I Know You Got Soul”
- C A track featuring samples of earlier works
2. On which album by Hall & Oates can you find the song “Running From Paradise”?
- A “X-Static”
- B “Wait for Me”
- C “Rich Girl”
3. Who provided the rap verse featured on the Rick James track from “Wonderful”?
- A Marley Marl
- B Roxanne Shanté
- C Big Daddy Kane
4. Which artist recorded the lead single from the “Red Hot Rhythm & Blues” album?
- A Donna Summer
- B Diana Ross
- C Lotti Golden
5. At what age did Stacy Lattisaw record the song “Let Me Be Your Angel”?
- A 16
- B 10
- C 13
6. What chart position did Joanna Gardner’s single “Watching You” achieve in the U.S.?
- A 12
- B 77
- C 45
7. From which establishment did Donna Summer draw inspiration for a song on her 1983 album?
- A A diner in Chicago
- B Chasen’s in West Hollywood
- C A New York City nightclub
8. When did Matchbox release the track “Midnite Dynamos”?
- A 1980
- B 1975
- C 1991
9. What type of event is depicted in the Fat Boys’ music video for “The Twist (Yo, Twist!)” featuring Chubby Checker?
- A A birthday party
- B A sweet sixteen party
- C A school dance
10. Which photographer captured the cover image for Janet Jackson’s single from “Control”?
- A Dominic Sena
- B David LaChapelle
- C Annie Leibovitz
11. What instrument is featured prominently in Prince’s extended version of a song from *Parade*?
- A A saxophone
- B An electric guitar
- C A synthesizer
12. Which artist is known for the solo single “Years Go By”, released in 1987?
- A Stan Campbell
- B Neol Davies
- C John Shipley
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 24/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Real Roxanne – Roxanne’s On A RollFeatured on the 1985 album “The Real Roxanne”.
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2 . Daryl Hall & John Oates – Running From ParadiseFeatured on the 1979 album “X-Static”.
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3 . Rick James – Loosey’s RapFeatured on the 1988 album “Wonderful”.
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4 . Diana Ross – Dirty LooksFeatured on the 1987 album “Red Hot Rhythm & Blues”.
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5 . Stacy Lattisaw – Jump To The BeatFeatured on the 1980 album “Let Me Be Your Angel”.
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6 . Joanna Gardener – Watching youFeatured on the 1983 album “Joanna Gardner”.
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7 . Donna Summer – She Works Hard For The MoneyFeatured on the 1983 album “She Works Hard for the Money“.
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8 . Matchbox – Midnite DynamosFeatured on the 1980 album “Midnite Dynamos”.
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9 . Chubby Checker & Fat Boys – The TwistFeatured on the 1988 album “Coming Back Hard Again”.
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10 . Janet Jackson – The Pleasure PrincipleFeatured on the 1986 album “Control“.
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11 . Prince & The Revolution – MountainsFeatured on the 1986 album “Parade“. |
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12 . Stan Campbell – Years Go ByFeatured on the 1987 album “Stan Campbell”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Real Roxanne’s single showcased samples from “Think (About It)” and others. It charted on multiple national lists.
2. “Running From Paradise” is on the “X-Static” album, over-layered with vibrant 1970s vibes.
3. Roxanne Shanté lent her rap talents to “Wonderful”, adding a dynamic layer.
4. Diana Ross’s “Red Hot Rhythm & Blues” boasted this lead track, backed by notable producers.
5. Lattisaw was a mere 13 during the making, catapulting her to UK chart heights.
6. Gardner’s “Watching You” notably touched the 77th rung on the R&B chart ladder.
7. Summer mused on Chasen’s, turning a real-life encounter into melodic narrative.
8. Matchbox’s “Midnite Dynamos” hit soundwaves in 1980, topping charts across Europe.
9. A sweet sixteen scene plays out in “The Twist (Yo, Twist!)”, though Checker faced health detours.
10. LaChapelle snapped Jackson’s iconic cover, adding a visual component to the rhythmic beat.
11. Prince’s track featured guitar mastery, echoing through the extended score.
12. Stan Campbell’s “Years Go By” marks a highlight from his fleeting solo spell in 1987.
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