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.
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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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