How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Samantha Fox, D-Mob, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Kool Moe Dee, Paul Hardcastle, The Human League, Hazell Dean, Sister Sledge, Jaki Graham, Olivia Newton John, Paul Young, Les Négresses Vertes
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What notable achievement did Samantha Fox’s 1988 single receive in the U.S.?
- A Double platinum certification
- B Grammy nomination
- C Gold certification
2. Who was credited alongside Dancin’ Danny D as a writer for D Mob’s “It’s Time to Get Funky”?
- A Brenda Laverne Reynolds
- B Nile Rodgers
- C Joni Mitchell
3. What is described lyrically in Kid Creole & the Coconuts’ song “Endicott”?
- A An adventurous explorer
- B A structured daily routine
- C A wandering poet
4. Which classic cars are mentioned in Kool Moe Dee’s “They Want Money”?
- A Mercedes-Benz 190 2.5
- B Ferrari F40
- C Lamborghini Countach
5. What UK chart position did Paul Hardcastle’s “Foolin’ Yourself” achieve in 1986?
- A No. 25
- B No. 51
- C No. 10
6. Which repetitive phrase is found in the lyrics of The Human League’s 1979 track?
- A “Jump high, high, high”
- B “Tall, tall, tall”
- C “Fly, fly, fly”
7. Who produced Hazell Dean’s single released in 1988?
- A Nile Rodgers
- B Quincy Jones
- C Stock Aitken Waterman
8. What was the original B-side to Sister Sledge’s “Thinking of You” in 1979?
- A “We Are Family”
- B “Lost in Music”
- C “He’s the Greatest Dancer”
9. Which lyric is featured in Jaki Graham’s “From Now On”?
- A “I’ll be strong from now on”
- B “From here to eternity”
- C “A new dawn will rise”
10. Which soundtrack featured Olivia Newton-John’s “Xanadu”?
- A Grease
- B Flashdance
- C Xanadu
11. Which production tool was highlighted in Paul Young’s “Tomb of Memories”?
- A Fostex X-15
- B Sony 1610
- C Akai MPC60
12. Les Négresses Vertes drew from which tradition in “Zobi La Mouche”?
- A Algerian raï
- B Brazilian samba
- C Japanese enka
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 25/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Samantha Fox – I Wanna Have Some FunFeatured on the 1988 album “I Wanna Have Some Fun”.
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2 . D-Mob – It is time to get funkyFeatured on the 1989 album “A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That”.
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3 . Kid Creole and the Coconuts – EndicottFeatured on the 1985 album “In Praise of Older Women”.
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4 . Kool Moe Dee – They Want MoneyFeatured on the 1989 album “Knowledge Is King”.
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5 . Paul Hardcastle – Foolin’ Yourself
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6 . The Human League – Empire State HumanFeatured on the 1979 album “Reproduction”.
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7 . Hazell Dean – Maybe [We Should Call It A Day]Featured on the 1988 album “Always”.
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8 . Sister Sledge – Thinking Of YouFeatured on the 1979 album “We Are Family“.
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9 . Jaki Graham – From Now OnFeatured on the 1989 album “From Now On”.
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10 . Olivia Newton John – XanaduFeatured on the 1980 album “Xanadu: From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”.
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11 . Paul Young – Tomb of MemoriesFeatured on the 1985 album “The Secret of Association“. |
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12 . Les Négresses Vertes – Zobi La MoucheFeatured on the 1989 album “Mlah”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Samantha Fox’s single received a gold certification in the U.S. from the RIAA. Its success was marked by numerous formats, including mixes and remixes.
2. Brenda Laverne Reynolds was listed as a writer along with Dancin’ Danny D. Their collaboration contributed to the single’s wide acclaim.
3. The lyrics of “Endicott” depict a character with a stringent routine and reliable work habit, all set to a lively, dance-oriented beat.
4. Kool Moe Dee mentions a Mercedes-Benz 190 2.5, highlighting his affluence alongside lyrical themes of wealth and notoriety.
5. “Foolin’ Yourself” by Paul Hardcastle achieved No. 51 on the UK Singles Chart, sustaining his presence in dance music.
6. The Human League’s track includes the repeated phrase “tall, tall, tall,” emphasizing a fantastical desire to grow beyond human scale.
7. Hazell Dean’s single was produced by Stock Aitken Waterman, known for crafting chart-topping hits of the era.
8. “Thinking of You” was initially the B-side to “Lost in Music,” before becoming a standalone hit for Sister Sledge.
9. Jaki Graham’s “From Now On” features the line “I’ll be strong from now on,” echoing themes of resilience and strength.
10. Olivia Newton-John’s “Xanadu” was part of the musical film and soundtrack of the same name, featuring ELO’s instrumentation.
11. The Sony 1610 digital system was employed in the editing and mixing process for Paul Young’s track, enhancing its production quality.
12. Les Négresses Vertes incorporated Algerian raï influences into “Zobi La Mouche,” contributing to its energetic and eclectic sound.
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