How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sabrina Salerno, Mary Jane Girls, Loose Ends, Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers, Aswad, Mstrkrft, Tom Gaebel , Billy Idol, Bucks Fizz, Jesus Jones, Los Lobos, Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What genre is Sabrina Salerno’s song “All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)” primarily classified as?
- A Synthwave
- B Italo-disco
- C New wave
2. Which notable artist wrote and produced the song “Boys” by Mary Jane Girls?
- A Prince
- B George Clinton
- C Rick James
3. Which chart did Loose Ends’ “Slow Down” top in the US?
- A Hot 100
- B R&B
- C Dance Club
4. Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers’ “Tumblin’ Down” reached the top position on which American chart?
- A Rock
- B Hot Black Singles
- C Adult Contemporary
5. What is the backstory of the song “54-46 (Was My Number)” covered by Aswad?
- A A love triangle
- B Imprisonment experience
- C Winning the lottery
6. What musical style is MSTRKRFT’s “Street Justice” known for?
- A Acoustic folk
- B Jazz fusion
- C Electronic dance
7. Who first recorded “Music to Watch Girls By” performed later by Tom Gaebel?
- A Frank Sinatra
- B Andy Williams
- C Dean Martin
8. What is the highest chart position Billy Idol’s “Flesh for Fantasy” reached in New Zealand?
- A 1
- B 5
- C 10
9. Why was the Bucks Fizz single “London Town” notable in their hit streak?
- A First non-charting single
- B First not in top 20
- C First top 10 hit
10. Which director worked on Jesus Jones’ “Bring It on Down” music video?
- A David Fincher
- B John Maybury
- C Spike Jonze
11. Which movie soundtrack features Los Lobos’ cover of “Come On, Let’s Go”?
- A The Buddy Holly Story
- B Dirty Dancing
- C La Bamba
12. What distinct musical style characterizes Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin’s version of “It’s My Party”?
- A Synth-pop
- B Folk ballad
- C Reggae fusion
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Sabrina Salerno – All Of MeFeatured on the 1988 album “Sabrina”.
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2 . Mary Jane Girls – BoysFeatured on the 1983 album “Mary Jane Girls”.
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3 . Loose Ends – Slow DownFeatured on the 1986 album “Zagora”.
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4 . Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers – Tumblin’ DownFeatured on the 1988 album “Conscious Party“.
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5 . Aswad – 54-46 Was My NumberFeatured on the 1986 album “Rebel Souls”.
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6 . Mstrkrft – Street JusticeFeatured on the 2007 album “The Looks”.
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7 . Tom Gaebel – Music To Watch Girls ByFeatured on the 2005 album “Music to Watch Girls By”.
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8 . Billy Idol – Flesh For FantasyFeatured on the 1983 album “Rebel Yell“.
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9 . Bucks Fizz – London TownFeatured on the 1981 album “Hand Cut”.
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10 . Jesus Jones – Bring It On DownFeatured on the 1989 album “Liquidizer”.
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11 . Los Lobos – Come On, Let’s GoFeatured on the 1987 album “La Bamba: Soundtrack”. |
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12 . Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin – It’s My Party
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)” is firmly rooted in the Italo-disco genre, a hallmark of Sabrina’s sound. Synth-pop elements and an upbeat tempo enhance its romantic lyrics.
2. Rick James brought his signature style to the Mary Jane Girls’ “Boys,” crafting its sound entirely with his writing and production prowess.
3. “Slow Down” by Loose Ends clinched the top spot on the US R&B chart, underscoring the band’s appeal in the genre.
4. “Tumblin’ Down” by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers reached number one on the Hot Black Singles chart, reflecting the band’s successful fusion of reggae and pop.
5. “54-46 (Was My Number)” recounts Toots Hibbert’s own arrest and imprisonment for marijuana, a story powerfully echoed in Aswad’s rendition.
6. MSTRKRFT’s “Street Justice” bursts with electronic dance beats, a testament to their energetic production style.
7. Andy Williams initially recorded “Music to Watch Girls By,” a track revitalized by Tom Gaebel’s later 2010 interpretation.
8. Billy Idol’s “Flesh for Fantasy” soared to the fifth position in the New Zealand music charts, reflecting its international appeal.
9. “London Town” broke Bucks Fizz’s impressive run of Top 20 hits, peaking at a modest number 34, marking a departure from their previous chart success.
10. Acclaimed for his distinctive style, John Maybury directed the “Bring It on Down” video for Jesus Jones, adding visual flair to their alt-rock sound.
11. Los Lobos’ cover of “Come On, Let’s Go” can be heard on the “La Bamba” soundtrack, contributing to a revival of Ritchie Valens’ music.
12. Synth-pop defines the version of “It’s My Party” by Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin, melding vintage inspiration with new wave sensibilities.
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