How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Londonbeat, Kariya, Huey Lewis And The News, Jennifer Warnes, Donna Allen, Joe Jackson, George Michael, Genesis, Cheri, Quincy Jones, Kid Creole And The Coconuts, The Blow Monkeys
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which music production style characterizes Londonbeat’s “There’s A Beat Going On”?
- A Synth-pop
- B Grunge
- C Glam rock
2. What genre influences are prominent in Kariya’s “Baby Let Me Love You For Tonight”?
- A Country and folk
- B Freestyle and house
- C Jazz and swing
3. What theme does Huey Lewis and the News’s “Perfect World” lyrically explore?
- A Utopia of a perfect society
- B Acceptance of an imperfect life
- C Historical conquests
4. In Jennifer Warnes’ version of “First We Take Manhattan,” what unique element opens and closes the track?
- A French spoken word
- B Spanish guitar
- C German passages
5. Which music elements are combined in Donna Allen’s “Satisfied”?
- A Jazz and bluegrass
- B Electronic, funk, soul, and synth-pop
- C Heavy metal and reggae
6. Joe Jackson’s “Jumpin’ Jive” significantly contributed to what musical revival?
- A Heavy metal revival
- B Swing revival
- C Ska revival
7. What metaphor is central to George Michael’s “Monkey”?
- A Addiction struggles
- B Romantic complications
- C Wealth and fame
8. Which band’s horn section features on Genesis’s “Paperlate”?
- A Chicago
- B Earth, Wind & Fire
- C Blood, Sweat & Tears
9. What is notable about Chéri’s “Murphy’s Law” chart success?
- A Reached No.1 on Dance/Disco chart
- B Never charted
- C Only topped digital charts
10. What distinct feature marks Quincy Jones’s “Razzamatazz”?
- A A capella version
- B Live horn sections
- C Rap verses
11. What cultural influence is evident in Kid Creole and the Coconuts’ “My Male Curiosity”?
- A Irish folk
- B Latin elements
- C Industrial rock
12. In The Blow Monkeys’ “Don’t Be Scared Of Me,” what musical styles are blended?
- A Pop, soul, and new wave
- B Blues, country, and classical
- C Reggae, gospel, and funk
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Londonbeat – There’s A Beat Going On
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2 . Kariya – Baby Let Me Love You For TonightFeatured on the 1988 album “Let Me Love You For Tonight”.
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3 . Huey Lewis And The News – Perfect WorldFeatured on the 1988 album “Small World”.
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4 . Jennifer Warnes – First We Take ManhattanFeatured on the 1987 album “Famous Blue Raincoat”.
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5 . Donna Allen – SatisfiedFeatured on the 1986 album “Perfect Timing”.
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6 . Joe Jackson – Jumpin’JiveFeatured on the 1981 album “Jumpin’Jive”.
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7 . George Michael – MonkeyFeatured on the 1987 album “Faith“.
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8 . Genesis – Paperlate
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9 . Cheri – Murphy’s LawFeatured on the 1982 album “Murphy’s Law”.
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10 . Quincy Jones – RazzamatazzFeatured on the 1981 album “The Dude“.
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11 . Kid Creole And The Coconuts – My Male Curiosity
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12 . The Blow Monkeys – Don’t Be Scared Of MeFeatured on the 1987 album “Animal Magic”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Synth-pop is the lifeblood of Londonbeat’s “There’s A Beat Going On,” embodying the late-’80s dance-pop vibe.
2. Kariya’s track thrives on freestyle and house influences, capturing the club energy of late ’80s dance floors.
3. The song embraces life’s imperfections while encouraging aspirations despite a lack of a “Perfect World.”
4. Spoken German passages shape distinct moments at the track’s beginning and end, adding to its depth.
5. Donna Allen’s “Satisfied” features a blend of electronic, funk, soul, and synth-pop, driving its catchy rhythm.
6. “Jumpin’ Jive” played a key role in the 1980s swing revival, departing from Joe Jackson’s earlier styles.
7. ‘Monkey’ metaphorically addresses a friend’s addiction struggles, adding depth to its lyrics.
8. The song features the Earth, Wind & Fire horn section, enhancing “Paperlate” with vibrant soundscapes.
9. Achieving No.1 on the Billboard Dance/Disco chart, Chéri’s “Murphy’s Law” had notable chart success.
10. “Razzamatazz” is marked by live horn sections, adding a rich layer to its funk and soul base.
11. Latin elements pervade Kid Creole’s style, influencing the energetic sound of “My Male Curiosity.”
12. Blending pop, soul, and new wave, the track embodies the eclectic sound of The Blow Monkeys.
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