How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : War, New Edition, Chas N Dave & The Matchroom Mob, Musical Youth, Rock Steady Crew, Art Of Noise, The Kane Gang, Chaka Khan, Ofra Haza, Wax, Collette, Nena
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 17/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . War – You Got The PowerFeatured on the 1982 album “Outlaw”.
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2 . New Edition – Candy GirlFeatured on the 1983 album “Candy Girl”.
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3 . Chas N Dave & The Matchroom Mob – The Romford Rap
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4 . Musical Youth – HeartbreakerFeatured on the 1983 album “The Youth of Today”.
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5 . Rock Steady Crew – UprockFeatured on the 1984 album “Ready For Battle”.
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6 . Art Of Noise – Beat BoxFeatured on the 1983 album “Into Battle with the Art of Noise”.
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7 . The Kane Gang – Don’t Look Any FurtherFeatured on the 1987 album “Miracle”.
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8 . Chaka Khan – Eye To EyeFeatured on the 1984 album “I Feel for You“.
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9 . Ofra Haza – Im Nin’AluFeatured on the 1984 album “Yemenite Songs”.
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10 . Wax – Right Between The EyesFeatured on the 1986 album “Magnetic Heaven”.
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11 . Collette – Ring My BellFeatured on the 1989 album “Raze the Roof”. |
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12 . Nena – Just A DreamFeatured on the 1984 album “Nena”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Ralph Tresvant, playing the role comparable to Michael Jackson in The Jackson 5, was the lead vocalist of “Candy Girl”. Other members also contributed to vocals and raps.
2. “The Romford Rap” features The Matchroom Mob, known for their snooker prowess, collaborating with Chas & Dave to bring snooker into the music world.
3. “Heartbreaker” by Musical Youth appeared on the same album as “Pass the Dutchie”, a significant hit during its release.
4. “Uprock” by The Rock Steady Crew showcases breakdance elements, reflecting the group’s roots in the hip-hop dance scene.
5. The avant-garde “Beat Box” by Art of Noise heavily employs funk samples, giving it a distinct rhythmic foundation.
6. Dennis Edwards first released “Don’t Look Any Further,” a song that received new life with The Kane Gang’s cover.
7. In “Eye to Eye,” Chaka Khan transitions into high-tech funk, capturing the blend of funk with emerging 1980s music technologies.
8. The poem “Im Nin’Alu,” set to music by Ofra Haza, draws from Yemenite Jewish tradition, enriched with modern pop sounds.
9. “Right Between the Eyes” was a product of Wax, a collaboration involving Andrew Gold and Graham Gouldman, post-Gouldman’s time with 10cc.
10. Collette covered “Ring My Bell,” originally a disco hit for Anita Ward, marking her debut in the music industry.
11. “Just A Dream” is the English version of Nena’s “Nur geträumt,” showcasing lyrical themes of longing and dreamlike musings.
12. Louise once performed with Eternal before embarking on her solo journey, going on to release “All That Matters”.
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