How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Roxette, The S.O.S Band, Michael Jackson, Phil Fearon & Galaxy, Spagna, The Jacksons, Change, Dead Or Alive, Classix Nouveaux, Joesky Love, River City People, John Foxx
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which genre does The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” prominently feature?
- A Heavy Metal
- B Synth-pop
- C Jazz
2. Who is one of the co-writers of “Blinding Lights” along with The Weeknd?
- A Taylor Swift
- B Max Martin
- C Billie Eilish
3. What event was notable about the release date of “Blinding Lights”?
- A Released on Christmas Day
- B Released on New Year’s Eve
- C Released on November 29, 2019
4. Which album features “Blinding Lights”?
- A Future Nostalgia
- B After Hours
- C Thriller
5. Which certification did “Blinding Lights” receive from the RIAA?
- A Gold
- B Platinum
- C Diamond
6. In how many countries did “Blinding Lights” top the charts?
- A Over 40
- B Just 2
- C Exactly 10
7. What record did “Blinding Lights” achieve on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Shortest time at number one
- B Most weeks in the top 10
- C Most boring song ever
8. The lyrics of “Blinding Lights” focus on which theme?
- A Political unrest
- B Yearning for pizza
- C Longing for a partner
9. Who handled the production of “Blinding Lights” along with The Weeknd?
- A Timbaland
- B Oscar Holter
- C Pharrell Williams
10. “Blinding Lights” was influenced by the music styles of which decade?
- A 1980s
- B 1960s
- C 2000s
11. Which visual element in the “Take My Breath” music video caused its IMAX premiere to be delayed?
- A Black and white photography
- B Intense strobe lighting
- C Animated dinosaurs
12. On which chart did “Take My Breath” debut at number six?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B Official German Charts
- C US Billboard Hot 100
1. In which country did Roxette’s “Dressed for Success” achieve platinum certification?
- A Sweden
- B Australia
- C Canada
2. How many weeks did The S.O.S. Band’s “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” remain on the US Billboard charts?
- A 21 weeks
- B 14 weeks
- C 28 weeks
3. Which Beatles member wrote “Girlfriend,” later recorded by Michael Jackson?
- A John Lennon
- B Paul McCartney
- C George Harrison
4. Who provided backing vocals for Galaxy’s “Wait Until Tonight (My Love)?”
- A Julie Gore
- B Dorothy Galdes
- C Both A and B
5. In which English city was Spagna’s “Call Me” music video primarily filmed?
- A Nottingham
- B London
- C Manchester
6. On which Jacksons album does “Walk Right Now” appear?
- A Triumph
- B Victory
- C Destiny
7. Who produced Change’s “Mutual Attraction”?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Jacques Fred Petrus
- C Nile Rodgers
8. What is the release year of Dead or Alive’s “Come Home with Me Baby”?
- A 1987
- B 1988
- C 1989
9. What genre best describes Classix Nouveaux’s “Because You’re Young”?
- A Synth-Pop
- B Heavy Metal
- C Country
10. Which film inspired Joeski Love’s “Pee-Wee’s Dance”?
- A Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
- B Footloose
- C Grease
11. From which UK television program did River City People gain attention with “(What’s Wrong With) Dreaming?”
- A Top of the Pops
- B The Chart Show
- C Old Grey Whistle Test
12. Which novel contains the chapter that inspired John Foxx’s “Burning Car”?
- A Concrete Island
- B The Drowned World
- C High-Rise
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1 . Roxette – Dressed For SuccessFeatured on the 1988 album “Look Sharp!”.
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2 . The S.O.S Band – Take Your Time [Do It Right]Featured on the 1980 album “S.O.S”.
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3 . Michael Jackson – GirlfriendFeatured on the 1980 album “Off The Wall“.
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4 . Phil Fearon & Galaxy – Wait Until Tonight [My Love]
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5 . Spagna – Call MeFeatured on the 1987 album “Dedicated to the Moon”.
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6 . The Jacksons – Walk Right NowFeatured on the 1980 album “Triumph”.
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7 . Change – Mutual AttractionFeatured on the 1985 album “Turn on Your Radio”.
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8 . Dead Or Alive – Come Home With Me BabyFeatured on the 1988 album “Nude”.
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9 . Classix Nouveaux – Because You’re YoungFeatured on the 1982 album “La Verité”.
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10 . Joesky Love – Pee Wee S Dancze
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11 . River City People – [What’s Wrong With] DreamingFeatured on the 1989 album “Say Something Good”. |
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12 . John Foxx – Burning Car
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Dressed for Success” achieved platinum certification in Australia. The song enjoyed widespread popularity, with its music video sharing sets with “The Look”.
2. “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” by The S.O.S. Band stayed on the Billboard charts for 21 weeks. It topped the R&B chart and became a dance music staple.
3. Paul McCartney wrote “Girlfriend,” which Michael Jackson later recorded. This collaboration preceded their famous partnerships on other projects.
4. Julie Gore and Dorothy Galdes provided backing vocals for “Wait Until Tonight (My Love)” by Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon. Their harmonies complemented the track’s synth-heavy sound.
5. Spagna’s video for “Call Me” was filmed in Nottingham. It was supplemented by additional scenes at Belvoir Castle, showcasing her international appeal.
6. “Walk Right Now” is on The Jacksons’ “Triumph” album. The song describes domestic discord and was less successful in the U.S. than in the UK.
7. Jacques Fred Petrus produced “Mutual Attraction” for Change. His work, alongside Timmy Allen, crafted the song’s funk and soul influences.
8. “Come Home with Me Baby” by Dead or Alive was released in 1989. It was part of their album “Nude” and marked a continued synth-driven style.
9. “Because You’re Young” is a synth-pop track by Classix Nouveaux. The band’s sound was part of the New Romantic movement’s wave in the 1980s.
10. Joeski Love drew inspiration for “Pee-Wee’s Dance” from “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.” The track sparked a dance craze based on the character’s iconic moves.
11. River City People gained recognition from “The Chart Show” for “(What’s Wrong With) Dreaming?”. The song reflected the band’s folk rock roots.
12. “Burning Car” gets its title from “Concrete Island” by J.G. Ballard. John Foxx’s track is noted for its staccato rhythm and mechanical motifs.
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track features a synth-pop style, among others, embracing a nostalgic 1980s vibe.
2. “Blinding Lights” lists Max Martin as one of the co-writers alongside The Weeknd.
3. Released on November 29, 2019, the song marked the second single from *After Hours*.
4. The single is part of The Weeknd’s fourth studio album, *After Hours*.
5. “Blinding Lights” received a diamond certification from the RIAA.
6. The track managed to top the charts in over 40 countries worldwide.
7. On the Billboard Hot 100, it broke the record for the most weeks spent in the top 10.
8. The lyrics center around longing for a romantic partner.
9. Alongside The Weeknd, Oscar Holter was also involved in the production.
10. The song’s sound draws clear inspiration from the 1980s music scene.
11. The health concerns over intense strobe lighting affected the music video’s IMAX release.
12. Upon release, “Take My Breath” entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at position six.
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