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How well do you know the music of Kool & The Gang, Heaven 17, Level 42, Total Contrast, Little Richard, Thompson Twins, Stacy Lattisaw, Swing Out Sister, A Flock Of Seagulls, The Psychedelic Furs, The Sisters Of Mercy, Norman Cook ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Earth Wind and Fire, Chaka Khan, James Brown, Kool and The Gang, The Three Degrees, Lionel Richie, Donna Summer, Erykah Badu, Prince, Sam Moore, Solomon Burke ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of David Christie, Kool & The Gang, Technotronic, Digital Underground, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, The Chimes, Beatmasters, Modern Talking, Eurythmics, The Jacksons, The S.O.S. Band, Five Star ? Take our 12-track quiz.
Heart, Juice Newton, Jennifer Rush, Plácido Domingo, Kool & The Gang, Judy Boucher, Champaign, Al Jarreau, Marillion, Toyah, Fleetwood Mac, Randy Travis, Robin Gibb
Kool & The Gang, The Whispers, Robert Palmer, Abba, Thompson Twins, Fun Boy Three, Altered Images, The Nolans, Maisonettes, Nick Heyward, Chris Rea, Leo Sayer
How well do you know the music of Cyndi Lauper, Leo Sayer, Icehouse, Roxy Music, Joe Jackson, David Cassidy, Taja Sevelle, Toni Childs, 52nd Street, Squeeze, Kool & The Gang, The Nolans ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Elton John, Dollar, Sade, Cher, Alison Moyet, Vanessa Williams, ABBA, David Grant & Jaki Graham, Jermaine Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Kool & The Gang, Narada Michael Walden ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Bryan Ferry, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Brandi Wells, Fern Kinney, Pepsi and Shirlie, Kool & The Gang, Rudy Grant, Evelyn 'Champagne' King, Bobby Womack & Alltrinna, Pat Benatar, Femme Fatale, Whitesnake ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of The text takes us through standout tracks of the late ’70s and ’80s, beginning with The Specials' ska anthem "A Message to You Rudy," its sharp brass and youthful grit resonating amidst UK turmoil. LL Cool J’s raw “I Can’t Live Without My Radio” honors boombox culture, while Whodini’s electro-funk “Magic's Wand” spotlights DJ artistry. Meanwhile, Elton John and George Michael add playful glamor with “Wrap Her Up,” and James Ingram’s “Yah Mo B There” blends optimistic faith with smooth vocals. Sharon Redd’s “In The Name of Love” rides post-disco grooves, while George Benson’s “Never Give Up on a Good Thing” offers polished jazz-pop charm.? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Matthew Wilder’s “Break My Stride” defied setbacks with its reggae-synth groove, while Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” merged New Wave with feminist energy. Blondie’s “Rapture” introduced hip-hop to pop with surreal charm, and Ten City’s “That’s The Way Love Is” brought heartfelt house beats to the forefront. Meanwhile, Kylie Minogue’s “I Should Be So Lucky” sparkled with bubblegum sincerity, and The Pointer Sisters’ “Neutron Dance” paired Cold War tension with infectious pop-funk flair.? Take our 12-track quiz.
The text highlights standout tracks like The Kane Gang’s sleek mid-‘80s rendition of "Respect Yourself," and Bruce Springsteen’s punchy "Dancing in the Dark," blending introspection with high-energy production. Duran Duran took a funky shift with "Notorious," while Kool & The Gang’s "Hi De Hi Hi De Ho" brought playful grooves. Modern Romance’s salsa-infused "Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey" leaned into quirky fun, and Dynasty’s disco gem "I Don’t Want To Be a Freak" captured late ‘70s club vibes. The Temptations renewed themselves with the polished "Treat Her Like a Lady," while Jellybean reworked "Jingo" into a percussion-heavy ‘80s club staple. Ottawan’s "You’re OK" and the Gibson Brothers’ "Que Sera Mi Vida" kept disco’s infectious spirit alive, rounding out tracks that celebrated rhythm, reinvention, and unabashed fun.
How well do you know the music of Boogie Down Productions’ "Jack of Spades" fuses KRS-One’s sharp lyricism with rugged beats and a cinematic flair, while Kool & The Gang’s "Ladies Night" channels pure late ’70s pop-funk energy with its catchy hooks. Herb Alpert’s "Rise" pivots smoothly into sultry jazz-funk, and Bomb the Bass’s "Beat Dis" layers over seventy samples for an acid house punch. Fun Boy Three’s "The More I See" balances post-punk melancholia with minimalist charm, whereas Big Audio Dynamite’s "The Bottom Line" mixes funk grooves with bold sampling. Krush’s chaotic "House Arrest" rides acid-house vibes, and "Tired of Getting Pushed Around" by 2 Men A Drum Machine & A Trumpet keeps dance floors buzzing with rhythmic playfulness—all capturing moments of creative evolution.? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Kool & The Gang, The Police, Raze, Maxi Priest, Dusty Springfield, Boney M., Musical Youth, Prince, Sonia, Stevie Wonder, Tongue n Cheek, The Pointer Sisters ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Grand Mixer D.St., Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five, Kool & The Gang, The Mixmaster, Bucks Fizz, Sinitta, Madonna, Haircut 100, Bros, The English Beat, Wham!, Silver Bullet ? Take our 12-track quiz.