How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Meli’sa Morgan, Colonel Abrams, Ultra Naté, Rococo, Big Pig, Amazulu, Sophia George, Duran Duran, Level 42, Daryl Hall, Gipsy Kings, The Pogues
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which artist is known for the song “If You Can Do It: I Can Too”?
- A Meli’sa Morgan
- B Anita Baker
- C Chaka Khan
2. “The Truth” by Colonel Abrams is part of which album?
- A Thriller
- B Colonel Abrams
- C Like a Virgin
3. Ultra Naté’s debut single that became an underground club hit is titled what?
- A Free
- B It’s Over Now
- C Automatic
4. Rococo’s “Italo House Mix” samples which song?
- A Vogue
- B Ride On Time
- C Blue Monday
5. Big Pig’s “Breakaway” is a cover of a song by which original artist?
- A Smokey Robinson
- B Chuck Jackson
- C Marvin Gaye
6. Amazulu recorded a version of “Wonderful World, Beautiful People,” a song originally composed by whom?
- A Bob Marley
- B Jimmy Cliff
- C Toots Hibbert
7. Which song by Sophia George stayed number one in Jamaica for 11 weeks?
- A Girlie Girlie
- B Lazy Body
- C It Burn Mi Belly
8. What is unique about Duran Duran’s “Burning the Ground”?
- A Contains no lyrics
- B Is a megamix
- C Features only live recordings
9. Level 42’s “Children Say” is a single from which album?
- A True Colors
- B World Machine
- C Running in the Family
10. Daryl Hall’s “I Wasn’t Born Yesterday” was released on which album?
- A Sacred Songs
- B Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine
- C Soul Alone
11. The Gipsy Kings recorded “Volare” in what style?
- A Samba
- B Rumba Flamenco
- C Bossa Nova
12. Which Pogues track incorporated rock and R&B elements paired with a horn section?
- A Fairytale of New York
- B Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
- C Dirty Old Town
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Tracklist
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1 . Meli’sa Morgan – If You Can Do It I Can TooFeatured on the 1992 album “Good Love”.
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2 . Colonel Abrams – The TruthFeatured on the 1987 album “Colonel Abrams”.
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3 . Ultra Naté – It’s Over NowFeatured on the 1985 album “Blue Notes in the Basement”.
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4 . Rococo – Italo House Mix
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5 . Big Pig – BreakawayFeatured on the 1990 album “Bonk”.
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6 . Amazulu – Wonderful World Beautiful PeopleFeatured on the 1986 album “Amazulu”.
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7 . Sophia George – Girlie GirlieFeatured on the 1986 album “Fresh”.
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8 . Duran Duran – Burning The GroundFeatured on the 1985 album “Decade”.
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9 . Level 42 – Children SayFeatured on the 1989 album “Running in the Family”.
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10 . Daryl Hall – I Wasn’t Born YesterdayFeatured on the 1987 album “Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine”.
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11 . Gipsy Kings – VolareFeatured on the 1986 album “Mosaique”. |
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12 . The Pogues – Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah YeahFeatured on the 1989 album “Peace and Love”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Meli’sa Morgan is known for “If You Can Do It: I Can Too”, reflecting her signature R&B and soul style. While not much detail is readily available about its chart position, it is part of her noteworthy repertoire.
2. “The Truth” appears on Colonel Abrams’ self-titled debut album, launched in 1985. Reaching high on dance charts, the album established Abrams as a force in the dance music scene.
3. “It’s Over Now” is the debut single by Ultra Naté that achieved underground club success. This set the stage for her impactful career in electronic and dance music genres.
4. Rococo’s “Italo House Mix” includes elements from “Ride On Time,” among other Italo house tracks. This 1989 single reached significant chart positions reflecting its mix’s popularity.
5. Big Pig’s “Breakaway” covered Chuck Jackson’s “I Can’t Break Away.” Drums and percussion over guitars defined their version, which featured in “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure”.
6. Amazulu’s 1987 rendition of “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” originally composed by Jimmy Cliff, barely dented the UK charts, peaking at 97 before the band disbanded in 1988.
7. “Girlie Girlie” by Sophia George stayed atop Jamaican charts for 11 weeks. The catchy tune found international appeal and featured on multiple covers and compilation albums.
8. “Burning the Ground” by Duran Duran is a megamix blending their hits into a tapestry of musical nostalgia. Released to promote their album *Decade*, it stands alone while omitting inclusion on the album.
9. “Children Say” was the last single from the album *Running in the Family* by Level 42. Despite personnel changes, it maintained chart presence, notably in Europe.
10. Daryl Hall’s “I Wasn’t Born Yesterday” is from the album *Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine*. Released in 1986, it epitomizes Hall’s fusion of rock and pop during his solo ventures.
11. The Gipsy Kings added a rumba flamenco twist to “Volare”, merging Italian and Spanish influences. It globally widened their audience upon the 1989 release.
12. The single “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah” by The Pogues flirted with rock and R&B flavors. A divergence from their usual style, it shone a spotlight on their versatility.
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