How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kool & The Gang, Divine, Jimmy Cliff, Prince & The Revolution, Fat Boys, Dire Straits, Cabaret Voltaire, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Jermaine Stewart, Dance Aid, The Style Council, The Bangles
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which album features “Emergency” by Kool & the Gang as the opening track?
- A Celebrate!
- B Emergency
- C Forever
2. What distinct feature marks Divine’s role in the “Hard Magic” music video?
- A Dual roles
- B A stunt double
- C A cameo by Elton John
3. Which artist co-wrote “Reggae Night,” later recording their own version?
- A Jimmy Cliff
- B Bob Marley
- C La Toya Jackson
4. Which film serves as the soundtrack for Prince’s “Anotherloverholenyohead”?
- A Graffiti Bridge
- B Under the Cherry Moon
- C Purple Rain
5. The Fat Boys’ version of which song includes rap elements?
- A Louie Louie
- B Twist and Shout
- C Wipe Out
6. What inspired the lyrics to Dire Straits’ “Sultans of Swing”?
- A A jazz club
- B A fortune teller’s prophecy
- C A drummer’s autobiography
7. Which artist provided vocals for the track “Hypnotised”?
- A Richard H. Kirk
- B Ten City
- C Stephen Mallinder
8. Which song by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam features Full Force’s production?
- A Can You Feel the Beat
- B I Wonder If I Take You Home
- C Head to Toe
9. Who inspired Jermaine Stewart’s track “Jody”?
- A Janet Jackson
- B Madonna
- C Jody Watley
10. Dance Aid’s “Give Give Give” was part of which type of project?
- A Fundraising initiative
- B A music festival
- C A documentary film
11. What is the official release year of “Wanted (Or Waiter, There’s Some Soup In My Flies)” by The Style Council?
- A 1985
- B 1987
- C 1989
12. On which album can you find The Bangles’ track “In Your Room”?
- A Different Light
- B Everything
- C All Over the Place
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Kool & The Gang – EmergencyFeatured on the 1984 album “Emergency”.
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2 . Divine – Hard MagicFeatured on the 1983 album “Maid in England”.
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3 . Jimmy Cliff – Reggae NightFeatured on the 1983 album “The Power and the Glory”.
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4 . Prince & The Revolution – AnotherloverholenyoheadFeatured on the 1986 album “Parade“.
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5 . Fat Boys – Louie LouieFeatured on the 1988 album “Coming Back Hard Again”.
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6 . Dire Straits – Sultans Of SwingFeatured on the 1978 album “Dire Straits“.
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7 . Cabaret Voltaire – HypnotisedFeatured on the 1990 album “Groovy, Laidback and Nasty”.
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8 . Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – Can You Feel The BeatFeatured on the 1985 album “Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force”.
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9 . Jermaine Stewart – Jody VideoFeatured on the 1986 album “Frantic Romantic”.
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10 . Dance Aid – Give Give Give
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11 . The Style Council – Wanted [Or Waiter There’S Some Soup In My Flies]Featured on the 1989 album “The Singular Adventures of The Style Council”. |
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12 . The Bangles – In Your RoomFeatured on the 1988 album “Everything”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Emergency” is both the album title and its opening track. Its success was part of the band’s 1984 journey to chart-topping heights.
2. Divine’s performance in “Hard Magic” is notable for showcasing two personas: a gender-bending display of acting flair.
3. While Jimmy Cliff sang “Reggae Night,” La Toya Jackson co-wrote and later recorded it, ensuring her place in its legacy.
4. Prince’s track contributed to *Under the Cherry Moon*, blending love and cinematic soundtracks seamlessly.
5. The Fat Boys added rapping to “Louie Louie.” Their version turned a classic rock anthem into a hip hop party staple.
6. “Sultans of Swing” drew influence from a humble jazz band’s performance, which struck a chord with Mark Knopfler.
7. Ten City provided the vocals for “Hypnotised,” channeling soulful vibes into this house music track.
8. “Can You Feel the Beat” saw Full Force’s handiwork, earworm for lovers of the freestyle rhythm.
9. Jermaine Stewart penned “Jody” with Jody Watley in mind, celebrating friendship through recordings.
10. Dance Aid’s track broke through as a charity record, cashing in goodwill alongside tunes.
11. Officially released in 1987, “Wanted” dances through timing with a title as quirky as the band.
12. From The Bangles’ album *Everything*, “In Your Room” dances amidst pop and rock influences from the ’60s.
For THE FULL ‘MUSIC FOR THE DANCERS’ COLLECTION click here
