How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sydney Youngblood, Scritti Politti, UB40, Colonel Abrams, Evelyn Thomas, Hit House, Uriah Heep, Teddy Riley, Shalamar, Harold Faltermeyer, Spagna, Jean-Michel Jarre
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which track’s bassline is borrowed by Sydney Youngblood for “Feeling Free”?
- A Break 4 Love by Raze
- B We Are Family by Sister Sledge
- C Good Times by Chic
2. What notable studio achievement is associated with Scritti Politti’s “Provision”?
- A Grammy nominated for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
- B Number one hit on the UK Singles Chart
- C First album recorded in French
3. What unique feature is associated with UB40’s 1980 single release?
- A A double A-side single release
- B Written by the entire band
- C Included a hidden track
4. Which 1987 single by Colonel Abrams reached number one on a U.S. chart?
- A Trapped in Love
- B You and Me Equals Us
- C Trapped
5. Which genre best describes Evelyn Thomas’s 1984 release?
- A Synth-pop
- B Hi-NRG
- C Disco
6. Under which name did Peter Slaghuis release “Move Your Feet to the Rhythm of the Beat”?
- A DJ Peter
- B Hithouse
- C Beatmaster
7. Where can you find a live version of Uriah Heep’s “Stay on Top”?
- A Easy Livin’: The Singles A’s & B’s
- B Live in New York
- C New Zealand Chronicles
8. Which film featured a 1989 single by Guy produced by Teddy Riley?
- A Boys N the Hood
- B Do the Right Thing
- C Juice
9. Which type of metaphor is extensively used in Shalamar’s 1978 single?
- A Financial
- B Astronomical
- C Culinary
10. Who composed the theme music for the 1985 movie Fletch?
- A Giorgio Moroder
- B Alan Silvestri
- C Harold Faltermeyer
11. Which Spagna song is linked to her relocation to Santa Monica?
- A You Are My Energy
- B Call Me
- C Only Words
12. What became of Jean-Michel Jarre’s “Fourth Rendez‑Vous” in 1998?
- A Used in a sci-fi film
- B Remixed for the FIFA World Cup
- C Covered by a classical pianist
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 33/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Sydney Youngblood – If Only I CouldFeatured on the 1989 album “Feeling Free”.
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2 . Scritti Politti – First Boy in This TownFeatured on the 1988 album “Provision”.
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3 . UB40 – My Way Of Thinking
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4 . Colonel Abrams – How Soon We ForgetFeatured on the 1985 album “You and Me Equals Us”.
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5 . Evelyn Thomas – MasqueradeFeatured on the 1984 album “High Energy”.
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6 . Hit House – Move Your Feet to the Rhythm of the BeatFeatured on the 1989 album “Hit House”.
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7 . Uriah Heep – Stay on TopFeatured on the 1983 album “Head First”.
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8 . Teddy Riley – My Fantasy (w/ Guy)
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9 . Shalamar – Take That To The Bank
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10 . Harold Faltermeyer – Fletch ThemeFeatured on the 1985 album “Fletch : Soundtrack”.
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11 . Spagna – Every Girl And BoyFeatured on the 1988 album “You Are My Energy”. |
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12 . Jean-Michel Jarre – Fourth Rendez-VousFeatured on the 1986 album “Rendez-Vous”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Break 4 Love by Raze sets the groove for Sydney Youngblood’s “Feeling Free”. The track synergizes its catchy bassline and drums.
2. Scritti Politti’s “Provision” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, showcasing its exceptional production quality.
3. UB40’s 1980 single release was uniquely a double A-side paired with Randy Newman’s cover, appreciated on UK radios.
4. You and Me Equals Us contains the 1987 Colonel Abrams single that peaked atop the U.S. Dance chart, his last number one there.
5. Evelyn Thomas’s 1984 song aligns with Hi-NRG, a genre typified by high energy and beats, emblematic of 1980s dancefloors.
6. Hithouse is the alter ego of Peter Slaghuis for releasing “Move Your Feet to the Rhythm of the Beat”, characteristic of late-80s house music.
7. You can find a live version of Uriah Heep’s “Stay on Top” on their Easy Livin’ compilation, a testament to their enduring live prowess.
8. Do the Right Thing featured Guy’s 1989 hit, spotlighting Teddy Riley’s distinct production style during a pivotal cinematic moment.
9. Financial metaphors dominate Shalamar’s 1978 single, drawing on banking terminology to frame relationship dynamics uniquely.
10. Harold Faltermeyer crafted the Fletch theme, adding to his mid-80s acclaim including other notable works like “Axel F”.
11. Call Me was the track tied to Spagna’s move to Santa Monica, a step marking a turning phase in her music career.
12. In 1998, “Fourth Rendez‑Vous” got a remix facelift by Apollo 440, aligning Jean-Michel Jarre with the global sports spectacle.
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