How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Commodores, Jody Watley, Sly & Robbie, Milli Vanilli, Kylie Minogue, Herbie Hancock, Odyssey, The Real Thing, Michael Sembello, Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen, Jane Wiedlin
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which unique feature helped “Lady (You Bring Me Up)” music video stand out?
- A Basketball game scene
- B Six-a-side soccer match
- C Scuba diving sequence
2. Where was Jody Watley’s “Still A Thrill” music video filmed, making it notable?
- A Paris Opera House
- B The Louvre Museum
- C Eiffel Tower
3. What genre fusion is characteristic of Sly & Robbie’s cover of “Fire”?
- A Funk and reggae
- B Jazz and country
- C Classical and rock
4. What external factor is humorously blamed for a breakup in Milli Vanilli’s “Blame It On The Rain”?
- A The wind
- B The rain
- C The hails
5. Which sport event led to Kylie Minogue’s debut single “The Loco-Motion”?
- A Tennis tournament
- B Football charity event
- C Cricket match
6. Which American musician’s track “Hardrock” features a fusion of African percussion with modern technology?
- A Miles Davis
- B Herbie Hancock
- C John Coltrane
7. What sample is subtly embedded in Odyssey’s “Inside Out”?
- A Chic’s “Le Freak”
- B Slave’s “Watching You”
- C Parliament’s “Flash Light”
8. What is “Can You Feel The Force” most known for in The Real Thing’s discography?
- A Their biggest disco hit
- B First jazz experiment
- C Country-inspired anthem
9. What narrative element was altered in Michael Sembello’s “Maniac” to fit *Flashdance*’s storyline?
- A A love story
- B Violent themes
- C Sci-fi elements
10. Who produced Diana Ross’s “Paradise”, adding a distinctive touch of house and late 1980s pop?
- A Benny Andersson
- B Nile Rodgers
- C Giorgio Moroder
11. Which personal encounter inspired Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days”?
- A A school reunion
- B Meeting a former teammate
- C An old photo album
12. Where did Jane Wiedlin film the memorable music video for “Rush Hour”?
- A SeaWorld
- B Windsor Safari Park
- C Monterey Bay Aquarium
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Commodores – Lady [You Bring Me Up]Featured on the 1981 album “In the Pocket”.
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2 . Jody Watley – Still A ThrillFeatured on the 1987 album “Jody Watley”.
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3 . Sly & Robbie – FireFeatured on the 1987 album “Rhythm Killers”.
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4 . Milli Vanilli – Blame It On The RainFeatured on the 1989 album “Girl You Know It’s True”.
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5 . Kylie Minogue – The Loco-MotionFeatured on the 1988 album “Kylie”.
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6 . Herbie Hancock – HardrockFeatured on the 1984 album “Sound-System”.
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7 . Odyssey – Inside OutFeatured on the 1982 album “Happy Together”.
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8 . The Real Thing – Can You Feel The Force
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9 . Michael Sembello – ManiacFeatured on the 1983 album “Bossa Nova Hotel”.
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10 . Diana Ross – ParadiseFeatured on the 1989 album “Workin’ Overtime”.
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11 . Bruce Springsteen – Glory DaysFeatured on the 1984 album “Born in the U.S.A.“. |
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12 . Jane Wiedlin – Rush HourFeatured on the 1988 album “Fur”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Lady (You Bring Me Up)” uniquely features a six-a-side soccer match between the band and women players, adding a playful twist to its visuals.
2. Filmed at the Paris Opera House, Jody Watley’s “Still A Thrill” captured an exclusive location, distinguishing her as the first artist to shoot a music video there.
3. Sly & Robbie’s cover of “Fire” combines funk and reggae, maintaining their experimental nature by blending diverse genres like dub and electronic elements.
4. In “Blame It On The Rain,” Milli Vanilli humorously suggests attributing a breakup to inclement weather, using rain as a metaphor for unavoidable relationship woes.
5. Kylie Minogue’s surprise performance at an Australian football charity event catalyzed her debut release of “The Loco-Motion,” initially retitled simply “Locomotion.”
6. Herbie Hancock’s “Hardrock” artfully merges African percussion with modern electronic tools, pushing the boundaries of jazz and electro-funk innovation.
7. Odyssey’s “Inside Out” incorporates a sample from Slave’s “Watching You,” deftly weaving familiar elements into its dance track foundation.
8. “Can You Feel The Force” stands out as The Real Thing’s biggest disco hit, notable for its chart success and prominent remix in the mid-1980s.
9. The original lyrics of “Maniac” were inspired by horror but were revised to sidestep graphic content, aligning with *Flashdance*’s dance-focused story.
10. Diana Ross’s “Paradise” gained notable texture from Nile Rodgers, who infused house elements, adding a crisp late 1980s pop sophistication.
11. Springsteen’s “Glory Days” draws from an encounter with Joe DePugh, a former Little League teammate, capturing nostalgic reflections on past triumphs.
12. Jane Wiedlin’s “Rush Hour” music video, filmed at Windsor Safari Park, breaks from convention with aquatic scenes starring dolphins alongside performance shots.
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