How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Penny Ford, Sly & Robbie, Sharon Dee Clarke, Blue Rondo A La Turk, Sister Sledge, Phil Fearon, Force M.D.’s, Dan Hartman, Ian McCulloch, Simple Minds, Katrina And The Waves, Goodbye Mr MacKenzie
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. What is notable about Penny Ford’s single “Change Your Wicked Ways”?
- A It features a famous saxophone solo
- B It reached the top 10 in the US charts
- C It peaked at number 76 on the UK Singles Chart
2. Who are the producers behind Sly & Robbie’s “Make ‘Em Move”?
- A Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards
- B Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare
- C Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson
3. What marked Sharon Dee Clarke’s debut single “Dance Your Way Out Of The Door”?
- A It won a Grammy Award
- B It was released under Arista Records
- C It topped the US Billboard charts
4. Which Blue Rondo à la Turk single became the theme for the 1982 World Cup in Brazil?
- A “Me and Mr. Sanchez”
- B “Africanos”
- C “Chewing the Fat”
5. What distinguishes Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family” in music history?
- A It was never played on the radio
- B It features a saxophone solo by Charlie Parker
- C It was selected for preservation by the Library of Congress
6. Who originally recorded “Ain’t Nothing But a House Party” before Phil Fearon’s version?
- A The Beatles
- B The Show Stoppers
- C The Monkees
7. What is a notable feature of the Force M.D.’s video for “Forgive Me Girl”?
- A It was shot entirely underwater
- B It features the group on a riverbank
- C It was banned from MTV
8. What unique visual element is featured in Dan Hartman’s “Get Outta Town” music video?
- A A talking dog
- B Chevy Chase as Fletch
- C A live concert audience
9. What role does “Faith and Healing” play in Ian McCulloch’s career?
- A It was a collaboration with Elton John
- B It marked his solo debut
- C It was his final release with Echo & the Bunnymen
10. What is significant about Simple Minds’ “Someone Somewhere in Summertime” in relation to David Guetta?
- A It inspired Guetta’s DJ career
- B Guetta used it as a ringtone
- C It was sampled in his track “The World Is Mine”
11. Which record label released Katrina and the Waves’ “Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl”?
- A Capitol Records
- B SBK Records
- C Atlantic Records
12. What chart position did Goodbye Mr Mackenzie’s “Open Your Arms” achieve in the UK?
- A Number 1
- B Number 92
- C Number 50
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 46/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Penny Ford – Change Your Wicked WaysFeatured on the 1982 album “Pennye”.
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2 . Sly & Robbie – Make ‘Em MoveFeatured on the 1986 album “Language Barrier”.
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3 . Sharon Dee Clarke – Dance Your Way Out Of The Door
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4 . Blue Rondo A La Turk – Me & Mr SanchezFeatured on the 1979 album “Chewing the Fat”.
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5 . Sister Sledge – As, We Are FamilyFeatured on the 1985 album “We Are Family“.
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6 . Phil Fearon – Aint Nothing But A House Party
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7 . Force M.D.’s – Forgive Me GirlFeatured on the 1984 album “Love Letters”.
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8 . Dan Hartman – Get Outta Town
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9 . Ian McCulloch – Faith & HealingFeatured on the 1982 album “Candleland”.
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10 . Simple Minds – Someone Somewhere In SummertimeFeatured on the 1989 album “New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)“.
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11 . Katrina And The Waves – Rock And Roll GirlFeatured on the 1987 album “Break of Hearts”. |
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12 . Goodbye Mr MacKenzie – Open Your ArmsFeatured on the 1995 album “Good Deeds and Dirty Rags”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Change Your Wicked Ways” peaked at number 76 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite this modest chart position, it represents Penny Ford’s transitions between roles as a solo artist and collaborator.
2. Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare produced “Make ‘Em Move”. Known for reggae and dancehall innovation, the duo’s work crossed into many genres.
3. Sharon Dee Clarke’s debut single, “Dance Your Way Out Of The Door,” was released under Arista Records, establishing her early career in music before her acting pursuits.
4. “Me and Mr. Sanchez” by Blue Rondo à la Turk was the theme tune for the 1982 World Cup in Brazil. This exposure contributed to its chart success in Brazilian territories.
5. The Library of Congress selected Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family” for preservation, highlighting its cultural, historical, and aesthetic influence beyond disco charts.
6. The Show Stoppers first recorded “Ain’t Nothing But a House Party” in 1967. Phil Fearon’s cover continued the track’s legacy as a party anthem.
7. The “Forgive Me Girl” video by Force M.D.’s depicted the group strolling along a riverbank, fitting the song’s reflective tone about redemption and emotional healing.
8. Chevy Chase reprised his role as Fletch in the “Get Outta Town” video. His appearances complemented the film footage integrated into the music clip.
9. “Faith and Healing” marked Ian McCulloch’s transition into a solo career. It showcased his continuing musical evolution post-Echo & the Bunnymen.
10. Simple Minds’ “Someone Somewhere in Summertime” was sampled by David Guetta in “The World Is Mine”. This connection underscores the track’s lasting influence.
11. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl” was released by SBK Records in 1989. Katrina and the Waves continued their pop rock endeavors following previous chart successes.
12. “Open Your Arms” by Goodbye Mr Mackenzie reached number 92 on the UK Singles Chart. The track maintained its significance as part of their live performances.
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