How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force, Carl Carlton, Timmy Thomas, Jonzun Crew, Spandau Ballet, BB & Q Band, The Conway Brothers, S-Express, Todd Rundgren, Depeche Mode, The Rolling Stones, Shakin’ Stevens
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What specific rap style was developed for ‘Planet Rock’ by Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force?
- A Beatboxing
- B MC popping
- C Freestyling
2. Which accolade did ‘She’s A Bad Mama Jama’ by Carl Carlton receive a nomination for?
- A Grammy
- B Brit Award
- C MTV Music Award
3. What was the primary instrument used in Timmy Thomas’s ‘Why Can’t We Live Together’ ?
- A Acoustic guitar
- B Lowrey organ
- C Piano
4. Against what musical backdrop does Jonzun Crew’s ‘Space Cowboy’ take place?
- A Baroque
- B Sci-fi
- C Jazz
5. Which location featured prominently in the music video for Spandau Ballet’s ‘Chant No 1 [I Don’t Need This Pressure On]’ ?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B The Cavern Club
- C Le Beat Route
6. Which member of B.B. & Q. Band provided the vocals for ‘On The Beat’ ?
- A Peter Collins
- B Ike Floyd
- C Alex Smith
7. What key is ‘Turn It Up’ by The Conway Brothers set in?
- A C major
- B E minor
- C G minor
8. Which album featured S’Express’s ‘Superfly Guy’ ?
- A Original Soundtrack
- B Superfly
- C Soundtrack
9. Which similar melody is present in Todd Rundgren’s ‘Bang The Drum All Day’ ?
- A Sweet’s ‘Fox on the Run’
- B Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin”
- C Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’
10. Where was ‘Everything Counts’ by Depeche Mode mixed?
- A The Garden studio
- B Abbey Road
- C Hansa Studios
11. What is notable about the Rolling Stones’ cover of ‘Going To A Go-Go’ ?
- A It was their first single.
- B It was recorded live.
- C It is an instrumental version.
12. Who originally recorded ‘Feel The Need In Me,’ later covered by Shakin’ Stevens?
- A The Four Tops
- B The Detroit Emeralds
- C The Temptations
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Tracklist
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1 . Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force – Planet RockFeatured on the 1982 album “Planet Rock: The Album“.
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2 . Carl Carlton – Shes A Bad Mama JamaFeatured on the 1981 album “Carl Carlton”.
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3 . Timmy Thomas – Why Cant We Live TogetherFeatured on the 1972 album “Why Can’t We Live Together”.
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4 . Jonzun Crew – Space CowboyFeatured on the 1983 album “Lost in Space”.
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5 . Spandau Ballet – Chant No 1 [I Don’t Need This Pressure On]Featured on the 1982 album “Diamond”.
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6 . BB & Q Band – On The BeatFeatured on the 1981 album “The Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens”.
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7 . The Conway Brothers – Turn It UpFeatured on the 1986 album “Turn It Up”.
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8 . S-Express – Superfly GuyFeatured on the 1988 album “Original Soundtrack”.
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9 . Todd Rundgren – Bang The Drum All DayFeatured on the 1983 album “The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect”.
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10 . Depeche Mode – Everything CountsFeatured on the 1983 album “Construction Time Again”.
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11 . The Rolling Stones – Going To A Go-GoFeatured on the 1982 album “Still Life“. |
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12 . Shakin’ Stevens – Feel The Need In Me
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. MC popping was the distinctive rap style developed by Soulsonic Force for ‘Planet Rock.’ It was instrumental in shaping the electro-funk sound of the early 1980s.
2. ‘She’s A Bad Mama Jama’ earned a nomination for a Grammy Award in the category of Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male, in 1982. This added to the song’s prominence on the R&B charts.
3. The Lowrey organ was the prime instrument in ‘Why Can’t We Live Together,’ contributing to the song’s minimalistic and impactful style.
4. ‘Space Cowboy’ unfolds against a sci-fi theme backdrop. Its futuristic elements are a cornerstone of Jonzun Crew’s sound.
5. The music video for ‘Chant No 1 [I Don’t Need This Pressure On]’ was filmed at Le Beat Route, a trendy Soho nightclub that complemented the band’s image.
6. Ike Floyd was the lead vocalist for ‘On The Beat,’ lending his dynamic voice to the B.B. & Q. Band’s signature track.
7. ‘Turn It Up’ by The Conway Brothers is set in the key of E minor, aligning with its energetic soul and funk style.
8. ‘Superfly Guy’ by S’Express is a track from the ‘Original Soundtrack’ album, which highlighted their acid house influences.
9. Todd Rundgren’s ‘Bang The Drum All Day’ melodically echoes Sweet’s ‘Fox on the Run.’ Its catchy rhythms reinforce the song’s playful themes.
10. ‘Everything Counts’ was mixed at Hansa Studios, known for shaping the unique sounds of Depeche Mode during this period.
11. The Rolling Stones’ version of ‘Going To A Go-Go’ was notably recorded live, adding a raw energy to their interpretation of the classic.
12. ‘Feel The Need In Me’ was originally recorded by The Detroit Emeralds before Shakin’ Stevens released his 1988 version.
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