How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Boogie Down Productions, Morris Minor & The Majors, Shakatak, Young MC, Sylvester & Patrick Cowley, Big Pig, The Waitresses, Divine, This Mortal Coil, The Creatures, Frank Stallone, Racey
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 1988 film featured Boogie Down Productions’ “Jack of Spades” on its soundtrack?
- A I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
- B Do the Right Thing
- C Coming to America
2. What is the humorous lyrical device used in “Stutter Rap” by Morris Minor and the Majors?
- A Limericks
- B Stuttering
- C Pig Latin
3. “Stranger” by Shakatak was released on which record label?
- A Island Records
- B Polydor
- C Atlantic
4. Which group handled the production of Young MC’s “Know How”?
- A The Neptunes
- B The Dust Brothers
- C Timbaland
5. Which city did “Do Ya Wanna Funk” notably chart in the top 10?
- A Brussels
- B Paris
- C Helsinki
6. Which film’s opening credits featured Big Pig’s cover of “I Can’t Break Away”?
- A Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- B Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
- C The Breakfast Club
7. Which bassline inspired “Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses?
- A Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust”
- B Chic’s “Good Times”
- C Blondie’s “Rapture”
8. Which 1983 medley was released by This Mortal Coil featuring Modern English tracks?
- A “Sixteen Days / Gathering Dust”
- B “Melt with You / Darkest Days”
- C “Forgotten Words / Silent Roads”
9. Which EP featured “Mad Eyed Screamer” by The Creatures?
- A *The Scream*
- B *Wild Things*
- C *Tinderbox*
10. What is the primary theme of “Far from Over” by Frank Stallone?
- A Surprise
- B Determination
- C Romance
11. “Runaround Sue” reached which chart position when covered by Racey in 1980?
- A #2
- B #13
- C #20
12. When was “Runaround Sue” first recorded by Dion?
- A 1959
- B 1961
- C 1963
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 50/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Boogie Down Productions – Jack Of SpadesFeatured on the 1989 album “Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop Music”.
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2 . Morris Minor & The Majors – Stutter Rap [No Sleep Till Bedtime]
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3 . Shakatak – StrangerFeatured on the 1982 album “Out of This World”.
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4 . Young MC – Know HowFeatured on the 1989 album “Stone Cold Rhymin'”.
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5 . Sylvester & Patrick Cowley – Do You Wanna Funk?Featured on the 1982 album “All I Need”.
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6 . Big Pig – BreakawayFeatured on the 1988 album “Bonk “.
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7 . The Waitresses – Christmas WrappingFeatured on the 1982 album “Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful?”.
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8 . Divine – I’m So Beautiful
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9 . This Mortal Coil – Sixteen Days / Gathering Dust
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10 . The Creatures – Mad Eyed ScreamerFeatured on the 1983 album “A Bestiary Of”.
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11 . Frank Stallone – Far From OverFeatured on the 1983 album “Staying Alive : Soundtrack”. |
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12 . Racey – Runaround Sue
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Jack of Spades” features on the soundtrack for *I’m Gonna Git You Sucka*. The film, released in 1988, included this track as part of its comedic narrative.
2. “Stutter Rap” uses stuttering humorously, parodying the Beastie Boys’ style and achieving commercial success despite its unconventional approach.
3. “Stranger” by Shakatak was issued by Polydor, contributing to the band’s prolific 1980s output in jazz-funk and smooth jazz.
4. “Know How” was produced by The Dust Brothers, known for blending eclectic samples, including Isaac Hayes and “Apache”.
5. “Do Ya Wanna Funk” secured a top 10 position in Helsinki, among other European successes, as part of its disco legacy.
6. Big Pig’s “I Can’t Break Away” appeared in *Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure* (1989), aligning with the film’s quirky charm.
7. “Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses features a bassline influenced by Chic’s “Good Times,” underpinning its festive narrative.
8. This Mortal Coil’s “Sixteen Days / Gathering Dust” combined two Modern English pieces, becoming an alternative medley classic.
9. “Mad Eyed Screamer” appears on the *Wild Things* EP, highlighting The Creatures’ percussion-driven style.
10. “Far from Over” by Frank Stallone emphasizes determination, capturing the spirit of 1983’s *Staying Alive*.
11. Racey’s cover of “Runaround Sue” reached #13 in the UK charts in 1980, decades after Dion’s original hit.
12. Dion first recorded “Runaround Sue” in 1961, cementing its place in rock history with effective doo-wop motifs.
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