How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Art Of Noise & Ben Liebrand, The Cool Notes, Shalamar, John Rocca, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Eddy Grant, Shanice Wilson, Vesta Williams, Lana Pellay, Jermaine Stewart, Gene & Jim Are Into Shakes, Monsoon
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
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Tracklist
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1 . The Art Of Noise & Ben Liebrand – Paranoimia ’89Featured on the 1986 album “In Visible Silence”.
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2 . The Cool Notes – Spend The NightFeatured on the 1985 album “Have A Good Forever”.
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3 . Shalamar – Make That MoveFeatured on the 1980 album “Three for Love”.
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4 . John Rocca – I Want It To Be Real
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5 . Curiosity Killed The Cat – Ordinary DayFeatured on the 1987 album “Keep Your Distance”.
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6 . Eddy Grant – Living On The FrontlineFeatured on the 1979 album “Walking on Sunshine”.
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7 . Shanice Wilson – I’ll Bet She’s Got A BoyfriendFeatured on the 1987 album “Discovery”.
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8 . Vesta Williams – Don’t Blow A Good ThingFeatured on the 1987 album “Don’t Push Your Luck”.
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9 . Lana Pellay – Pistol In My PocketFeatured on the 1986 album “Vesta”.
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10 . Jermaine Stewart – Get LuckyFeatured on the 1988 album “Say It Again”.
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11 . Gene & Jim Are Into Shakes – Shake [How About A Sampling Gene?]
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12 . Monsoon – Ever So LonelyFeatured on the 1983 album “Third Eye”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Spend the Night” by The Cool Notes reached number 11 on the UK charts. Released in 1985, the track was notable for its pop/funk style and contributed to their mid-80s success.
2. Shalamar shared the stage with Dynasty at the Rhythm & Blues Awards. The group, known for their choreography and soulful performances, made the event memorable.
3. John Rocca used a Sequential Circuits Pro-One synthesizer to program “I Want It to Be Real.” This choice highlighted the electronic and freestyle elements of the 1984 single.
4. “Ordinary Day” by Curiosity Killed the Cat achieved a UK chart position of number 11. Released in 1987, it was part of their debut album which hit number one.
5. “Living on the Frontline” by Eddy Grant used a tape loop for rhythm. The shortage of drum machines led to a unique electronic-reggae sound.
6. Shanice Wilson recorded “I’ll Bet She’s Got a Boyfriend” at age 14. Her early success followed a Junior Vocalist win on Star Search.
7. “Don’t Blow A Good Thing,” by Vesta Williams, is categorized in the Funk/Soul genre. The song is a standout track from her debut album.
8. Leigh Bowery featured in Lana Pellay’s music video for “Pistol In My Pocket.” Bowery was well known for his cutting-edge fashion and performances.
9. Jermaine Stewart’s “Get Lucky” was released in 1988. It featured contributions from producers Errol Brown and Simon Climie among others.
10. “Shake! (How About A Sampling Gene?)” was released by Gene And Jim Are Into Shakes. The track marked a moment in the 80s house music scene.
11. Monsoon disbanded due to pressure to reduce Indian influences. Their sound was groundbreaking yet faced commercial challenges.
12. “Because I Love You (The Postman Song)” is performed by Stevie B. Known for its heartfelt lyrics, the song was released in 1990.
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