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.
1. Which famous figure collaborated with Kurtis Blow on the track “I’m Chillin'”?
- A Quincy Jones
- B George Clinton
- C Prince
2. What element from a popular TV show was incorporated into Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick’s “The Show”?
- A “Knight Rider” theme
- B “Inspector Gadget” theme
- C “The A-Team” theme
3. Aretha Franklin and James Brown’s “Gimme Your Love” debuted as a single in which year?
- A 1986
- B 1989
- C 1990
4. Which actor provided voiceover for Paul Hardcastle’s “Just For Money”?
- A Sean Connery
- B Bob Hoskins
- C Patrick Stewart
5. What distinctive bass sound was used in Scritti Politti’s “Boom! There She Was”?
- A Moog synthesizer
- B Bass guitar
- C Double bass
6. In which film did Jermaine Stewart’s “Tren de Amor” feature?
- A *Teen Witch*
- B *Heathers*
- C *She-Devil*
7. Which famous music producer remixed Kim Wilde’s dance-infused single from 1983?
- A Nile Rodgers
- B Giorgio Moroder
- C Phil Spector
8. Which influential band created the instrumental track “Legacy”?
- A The Art of Noise
- B Kraftwerk
- C Depeche Mode
9. Darryl Pandy’s dance track “Animal Magnetism” shares a connection with which music scene?
- A New York hip-hop
- B Chicago house
- C Detroit techno
10. “Bourgie’, Bourgie'” by Gladys Knight & The Pips was composed by which dynamic songwriting duo?
- A Lennon/McCartney
- B Holland/Dozier
- C Ashford/Simpson
11. In what year was Roxy Music’s song from *Flesh and Blood* released?
- A 1979
- B 1980
- C 1981
12. Which new wave band released the track “Chihuahua” in 1981?
- A Bow Wow Wow
- B Missing Persons
- C Talking Heads
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
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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