How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Janet Jackson, Salt-N-Pepa, Central Line, The Whispers, Run DMC, Spandau Ballet, Hot Chocolate, Elton John, Damian, Dead Or Alive, Depeche Mode, Amii Stewart
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What notable success did Janet Jackson’s lead single from her fourth album achieve?
- A Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart
- B Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
- C Grammy Award for Album of the Year
2. Which band collaborated with Salt-N-Pepa on their 1988 single?
- A The Isley Brothers
- B Funkadelic
- C E.U.
3. What did Larry Levan contribute to Central Line’s 1981 single?
- A Lyrics
- B Special mix
- C Artwork
4. When was “Emergency” by The Whispers released as a single?
- A 1981
- B 1982
- C 1983
5. How did the Run-D.M.C. version of the Ghostbusters theme fare on the Billboard charts?
- A Number 1
- B Did not chart
- C Top 10
6. In what year did this English new wave band release their first single from “Heart Like a Sky”?
- A 1987
- B 1988
- C 1989
7. Which producer is known for working on Hot Chocolate’s 1978 album?
- A Hugh Padgham
- B Mickie Most
- C Todd Rundgren
8. Which song marked the opening of Elton John’s album “Reg Strikes Back”?
- A I Don’t Wanna Go On With You Like That
- B Candle in the Wind
- C Philadelphia Freedom
9. This 1989 remix of a musical cover reached which position on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 64
- B 7
- C 51
10. Who are the credited composers of the 1988 single released by Epic Records?
- A Pete Burns, Steve Coy, Mike Percy, and Tim Lever
- B Brian Wilson and Mike Love
- C Simon and Garfunkel
11. Which B-side accompanied Depeche Mode’s 1984 single?
- A Just Can’t Get Enough
- B (Set Me Free) Remotivate Me
- C People Are People
12. What album featured Amii Stewart’s medley including ‘Light My Fire’?
- A Knock on Wood
- B Breaking Glass
- C Sweet Dreams
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 35/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Janet Jackson – Miss You MuchFeatured on the 1989 album “Rhythm Nation 1814“.
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2 . Salt-N-Pepa – Shake Your Thang (w/ E.U.)Featured on the 1988 album “A Salt with a Deadly Pepa”.
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3 . Central Line – Walking Into SunshineFeatured on the 1981 album “Breaking Point”.
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4 . The Whispers – EmergencyFeatured on the 1981 album “Love Is Where You Find It”.
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5 . Run DMC – GhostbustersFeatured on the 1989 album “Ghostbusters II : Soundtrack”.
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6 . Spandau Ballet – RawFeatured on the 1988 album “Heart Like a Sky”.
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7 . Hot Chocolate – Every 1’s A WinnerFeatured on the 1978 album “Every 1’s a Winner”.
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8 . Elton John – Town Of PlentyFeatured on the 1988 album “Reg Strikes Back”.
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9 . Damian – The Time Warp
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10 . Dead Or Alive – Turn Around And Count 2 TenFeatured on the 1989 album “Nude”.
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11 . Depeche Mode – Master And ServantFeatured on the 1984 album “Some Great Reward”. |
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12 . Amii Stewart – Light My FireFeatured on the 1979 album “Knock on Wood”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Janet Jackson’s single reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for four weeks. It received multiple Grammy nominations.
2. E.U., a Washington, D.C. go-go band, collaborated on the track, contributing to its unique sound.
3. Larry Levan crafted a special mix for Central Line’s single as part of a U.S. 12-inch release.
4. “Emergency” by The Whispers was released as a single in 1982, following its appearance on the 1981 album.
5. Run-D.M.C.’s Ghostbusters theme did not chart despite being part of a successful soundtrack.
6. Their single from “Heart Like a Sky” was released in 1988 and peaked at number 47 on the UK Singles Chart.
7. Mickie Most produced the album, contributing to Hot Chocolate’s successful American release.
8. Elton John opened “Reg Strikes Back” with the song “I Don’t Wanna Go On With You Like That.”
9. The 1989 remix of the musical cover reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
10. Pete Burns, Steve Coy, Mike Percy, and Tim Lever composed the 1988 single released by Epic Records.
11. The single featured “(Set Me Free) Remotivate Me” as the B-side, complementing the main track.
12. Amii Stewart’s medley, including ‘Light My Fire,’ appeared on the album “Knock on Wood.”
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