How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Prince, Michael Jackson, Howard Johnson, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers, Scritti Politti, David Lee Roth, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Desireless, Natasha England, Kajagoogoo, Dead Or Alive, Status Quo
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Prince – PartymanFeatured on the 1989 album “Batman“.
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2 . Michael Jackson – Another Part Of MeFeatured on the 1987 album “Bad“.
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3 . Howard Johnson – So FineFeatured on the 1982 album “Keepin’ Love New”.
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4 . Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers – Look Who’s DancingFeatured on the 1989 album “One Bright Day”.
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5 . Scritti Politti – Perfect WayFeatured on the 1985 album “Cupid & Psyche 85“.
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6 . David Lee Roth – Stand UpFeatured on the 1988 album “Skyscraper”.
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7 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Tesla GirlsFeatured on the 1984 album “Junk Culture”.
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8 . Desireless – JohnFeatured on the 1988 album “François”.
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9 . Natasha England – The Boom Boom RoomFeatured on the 1982 album “Captured”.
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10 . Kajagoogoo – Shouldn’t Do ThatFeatured on the 1985 album “Crazy Peoples Right to Speak”.
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11 . Dead Or Alive – What I WantFeatured on the 1983 album “Sophisticated Boom Boom”. |
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12 . Status Quo – Ol’ Rag BluesFeatured on the 1983 album “Back To Back”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Nile Rodgers lends his guitar skills to the 1982 track, adding his distinctive touch to the pop and Latin pop fusion. Known for his work with Chic, his involvement elevated the song’s appeal.
2. First recorded by the Sensational Epics, “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy” found wider fame through various covers, notably The Tams’ version and later by Sonia in 1991.
3. Peaking as high as number 1 in Belgium, “It Started with a Kiss” was a standout track for Hot Chocolate, proving its appeal beyond the UK charts.
4. “Lead Me On” by Amy Grant opens with an interesting blend of 6/8 and 4/4 time signatures. This rhythmic complexity adds depth to its introspective lyrics.
5. “It’s a Hard Life” by Queen, touching on romantic struggles, saw live performances exclusively during The Works Tour, making it a live rarity.
6. David Lee Roth’s “Stand Up” reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the end of his solo charting success with its distinctive dance-oriented style.
7. The OMD track “Then You Turn Away” managed to secure a spot at number 56 on the German charts, reflecting moderate European success.
8. The Rapture’s track synced well with the energetic vibe of NBA 2K15, lending its dance-punk energy to gamers worldwide.
9. Moby’s 1996 cover pays homage to the post-punk original by Mission of Burma. Certainly, the essential grit of the 1981 track resonated with alternative audiences afresh.
10. “Shouldn’t Do That” by Kajagoogoo emerged in 1985, amid internal band changes and shifts in their musical style after chart-topping success.
11. Released in 2014, “Sing” marked Ed Sheeran’s first foray into chart-topping territory in the UK, embracing pop and R&B akin to Timberlake’s style.
12. Despite numerous UK top ten hits, “Ol’ Rag Blues” stands out having never been performed live as of 2023, an exception in Status Quo’s vibrant history.
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