How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kurtis Blow, Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew, Aretha Franklin, Paul Hardcastle, Scritti Politti, Jermaine Stewart, Kim Wilde, The Art Of Noise, Darryl Pandy, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Roxy Music, Bow Wow Wow
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Kurtis Blow – I’m Chillin’Featured on the 1988 album “Kingdom Blow”.
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2 . Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew – The ShowFeatured on the 1985 album “Oh, My God!”.
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3 . Aretha Franklin – Gimme Your LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Through the Storm”.
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4 . Paul Hardcastle – Just For MoneyFeatured on the 1985 album “Paul Hardcastle”.
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5 . Scritti Politti – Boom! There She Was Eighties (w/ Roger)Featured on the 1988 album “Provision”.
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6 . Jermaine Stewart – Tren De AmorFeatured on the 1989 album “What Becomes A Legend Most”.
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7 . Kim Wilde – Dancing In The DarkFeatured on the 1983 album “Catch as Catch Can”.
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8 . The Art Of Noise – LegacyFeatured on the 2000 album ” “.
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9 . Darryl Pandy – Animal Magnetism
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10 . Gladys Knight & The Pips – Bourgie BourgieFeatured on the 1980 album “About Love”.
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11 . Roxy Music – Same Old SceneFeatured on the 1980 album “Flesh and Blood“. |
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12 . Bow Wow Wow – ChihuahuaFeatured on the 1981 album “See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang Yeah, City All Over! Go Ape Crazy!”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. George Clinton lent his talents to “I’m Chillin’,” a track celebrating its hip-hop and go-go influences. The collaboration underscored Kurtis Blow’s standing in the music community.
2. “The Show” mimicked the quirky tones of “Inspector Gadget” — fitting for a track with animated conversations between Doug E. Fresh and MC Ricky D.
3. “Gimme Your Love” hit the airwaves in 1989. A powerhouse duet representing Aretha Franklin and James Brown’s sole collaboration.
4. Bob Hoskins joined Sir Laurence Olivier to lend gravitas to “Just For Money,” continuing Paul Hardcastle’s novel blend of narrative and rhythm.
5. A Moog synthesizer added its signature bass to “Boom! There She Was,” crafted with electronic precision by Scritti Politti.
6. “Tren de Amor,” featured in *She-Devil*, reinforced Stewart’s cinematic reach with a film tie-in bolstered by memorable performances.
7. Nile Rodgers, not one to resist a catchy dance tune, remixed Kim Wilde’s shift to a dance-oriented style in 1983.
8. The Art of Noise, avant-garde and experimental, delivered “Legacy” as a synthesized collage in their celebrated style.
9. “Animal Magnetism” reverberated with Chicago house echoes, a testament to Darryl Pandy’s deep roots in the local scene.
10. Ashford and Simpson penned “Bourgie’, Bourgie’,” delivered with soul by Gladys Knight & The Pips and solidly tied to Motown’s legacy.
11. Roxy Music rolled out their classic sound in 1980, part of the album *Flesh and Blood*, marking a year of refined musical indulgence.
12. Bow Wow Wow’s early ’80s era was marked by tracks like “Chihuahua,” showcasing their engaging new wave panache.
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