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1. What was the name of the "Soul Train" dancer who appeared in the videos for Rick James's "Superfreak" and Michael Jackson's "Beat It"?
2. The 1984 Musical comedy "Rhinestone", starring Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton, was about a country music singer (Parton) working at a urban cowboy club who bets she can turn any guy (Stallone) into a country singer in just two weeks. What is the name of the original song he sings in the film?
3. In 1992 "Lovejoy" star Ian McShane recorded a cover version of which song by The Police?
4. In 1982 The Weather Girls topped the US charts with "It's Raining Men", but before they were The Weather Girls they were known as Two Tons 'o' Fun. Can you tell me with which funk singer they were affiliated with?
5. In 1986 Kate Bush released the single "Experiment IV". It would get to number 23 on the UK singles chart, but which comedy pairing starred in the video?
6. Which historical figure is NOT mentioned in Billy Joel's 1989 hit "We Didn't Start the Fire"?
7. Which 'King' sang "She Wears my Ring"?
8. Which classical piece is Billy Joel's 1983 song "This Night" based on?
(I hope you have an ear for music on this one.)
9. Can you name the theme music to the long running BBC Radio 4 show "The Shipping Forecast"?
10. What was the real name of the "Ivory Queen of Soul", 80s singer Teena Marie who had a number one hit with "Ooh La La La"?
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