Dance Music Trivia

1. In the very wonderful 1993 film "Groundhog Day" Bill Murray hears two pieces of music over and over again. One of them is "I Got You Babe" by Sonny and Cher while the other is a dance song. What is its title?

From Quiz Dance Forever: Even More Songs about Dancing

Answer: The Pennsylvania Polka

"The Pennsylvania Polka", written in 1943 by Lester Lee and Zeke Manners, is played by the band in the town park where the Groundhog Day festivities are taking place, and so it's heard every time the action moves to that location. It was written in 1943 by Lester Lee and Zeke Manners, becoming a hit for the Andrews Sisters. It's particularly popular among residents of Pittsburgh, especially those of Polish descent, and it became an anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers football team during their most successful Super Bowl-winning years in the 1970s.

From Quiz How Inviting!

Answer: John Travolta on the disco floor in customary pose, plus a portrait of the Bee Gees

[Allow me to set the scene for this quiz. Being a rock and roller since early teenage years, I was given the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack from some well-meaning work colleagues for my 17th birthday in 1978. I thanked them for their gift and slipped it between my Bob Seger and Rod Stewart albums, and there it remained, unplayed for 43 years. In May 2021 saw a Contract Challenge asking an author to review an album you have not listened to in entirety before March 2021. I was tempted but resisted. Then I was given a Commission title called "How Inviting" which my silent album suddenly had become. So I played all four sides in total and wrote this quiz as a review. I tried sooo hard to be objective in my writing]. In 1977 both the movie and the soundtrack were blockbusters. I saw the movie and was impressed with the glamour of faraway New York City. The music left no impression. However kids saw the movie and bought the album. Disco was huge so they bought the album then went to see the movie. Both in huge numbers. The double album shipped 20 million units, stayed number one on the Billboard Album Chart for 120 weeks including 18 consecutive weeks at number one. The album revived a disco craze that was riding high as an alternative to the hard edges of punk rock. It made TV star John Travolta a movie star (which consolidated with "Grease" less than a year later). It was the biggest selling album at the time not outsold until "Thriller" in 1982 and remained the biggest selling soundtrack album until 1992's "The Bodyguard". In what was seen as a brilliant cross-media promotion the soundtrack cover featured John Travolta replete with white suit in a typical Tony Manero pose on the specially lit disco floor with a glamour shot of the Bee Gees above. The movie poster (and subsequent VCR and DVD cover) featured a similar shot of Mr Travolta dancing with Karen Lynn Gorney (Stephanie) in shot.

From Quiz That 70s Music--Disco Decade

Answer: Donna Summer

Donna was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her first public performance was in church at the age of eight.

From Quiz Did They Really Record a Disco Song?

Answer: KISS

The rock band KISS was formed in New York City, New York in 1973. The band KISS was known for their member's elaborate outfits, face paint and on-stage theatrics. To cash in on the disco craze of the 1970s, the band KISS released a disco song called "I Was Made for Lovin' You" from their 1979 album "Dynasty". The song hit number thirty-seven on the United States Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

From Quiz DJ, Turn It Up!

Answer: Sweet Nothing

Florence Welch collaborated with Calvin Harris on the song 'Sweet Nothing' from his album '18 Months'. Calvin Harris had chart topping singles like 'Bounce' and 'Feels So Close'. He collaborated with many artists like Rihanna on her song 'We Found Love' which was also a hit, and with Example on a song called 'We'll Be Coming Back'. His other albums were 'I Created Disco' and 'Ready for the Weekend'. Florence Welch is the lead singer from the band Florence and The Machine.

From Quiz Dance Records and Crazes of the Sixties

Answer: The Champs

"Limbo Rock", "Too Much Tequila" and "La Cucaracha" were follow up singles by the Champs after winning a Best Rhythm and Blues Recording Grammy in 1959 for "Tequila". The Champs recorded "Train to Nowhere" as the intended release but when radio stations began playing the flip-side "Tequila" became a sensation, topping the charts in 1958. The Busters had a 1962 Top Forty hit with "Bust Out". "Out Of Limits" was a Top Ten single from The Marketts and "Washington Square" by The Village Stompers reached Number Two.

From Quiz Come On Everybody, Let's Do The Twist

Answer: Hank Ballad and The Midnighters

Hank Ballad and The Midnighters had a number 87 hit on the US pop chart with "Teardrops On Your Letter" in 1959. It failed to chart in the UK. The B-side of this single was "The Twist". The single was re-released in 1960 and entered the US pop chart on 18 July with "The Twist" as the A-side. It reached number 28 but failed to chart in the UK. Chubby Checker entered the US pop chart with "The Twist" on 1 August 1960. The story goes that when Hank Ballad heard "The Twist" on the radio, he thought it was his version and that he was having a big hit. Unfortunately for him it was the Chubby Checker version and it went on to top the US pop chart twice, once for one week in 1960 and again for two weeks in 1961. On the UK chart it reached number 44 in 1960, number 14 in 1962 and number five in 1975. Santo & Johnny had a number 49 hit on the US pop chart with a twist version of "Jingle Bells" called "Twistin' Bells" in 1960. It never charted in the UK. Danny & The Juniors had a number 27 hit on the US pop chart with "Twistin' U.S.A." in 1960. It never charted in the UK.

From Quiz Do You Know Dance Music?

Answer: Natalie Horler

Natalie Horler was born in Bonn, Germany to British parents on September 23rd 1981.

From Quiz OHM: The Early Gurus of Electronic Music

Answer: Classical

Many of the first musicians in the field were simply trying to play classical pieces, using the first in the wave of electronic devices, such as synthesizers and theremins. The experimental spirit inspired later musicians to branch out into other genres.

From Quiz 313 Techno

Answer: Kevin Saunderson

The three people associated with the birth of Detroit techno are Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May, known as the 'Belleville Three'. Carl Craig was at the forefront of techno's second wave in the late 80s and early 90s

From Quiz Disco Trivia

Answer: Harry Wayne Casey

This band, who hail from South Florida, are still performing and making TV appearances. "Get Down Tonight" and "Shake Your Booty" are two of their big hits.

From Quiz Classic Disco Trivia

Answer: Jackie Moore

Jackie Moore had had a pretty slow career, up until some smart record company person found the O'jays track hidden on a b-side of a single, and thought it would be perfect for Jackie.

From Quiz Let's Dance

Answer: Gravy (for My Mashed Potatoes)

The Mashed Potato was one of the biggest dance crazes ever, hitting the scene in the early sixties. Songs like "Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvellettes were designed for this knee numbing dance.

From Quiz More Mid-to Late 1970's Disco Hits (Lyrics)

Answer: Dancing Queen

"Dancing Queen" was the first # 1 American hit for the super-successful Swedish foursome called ABBA. During the 1970's the group was considered one of Sweden's most profitable 'exports'.

From Quiz Mid-to Late 1970's Disco Hits (Lyrics)

Answer: Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel

"Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" was a # 1 hit for Tavares, a group of five brothers from New Bedford, Massachusetts. Theirs was a very successful career. The brothers recorded fourteen albums: six went gold; two went platinum. Ten of their single releases hit the Top 20; six went to # 1. By the way, "Heaven" was written by 'super-producers' Freddie Perren and Kenneth St. Lewis.

From Quiz Dance Music

Answer: S'Express

Mark Moore was the man who created S'Express.

From Quiz The Hardcore Music Quiz

Answer: "Obsession"

This record sold sold over 15,000 copies.

From Quiz Late 1970s Disco Hits

Answer: Best of My Love

"Best of My Love" was one of the fastest-rising singles on the Billboard Hot 100. It hit number 1 within three weeks of release and remained on top for four straight weeks. It was written and produced by Maurice White, leader of the group Earth, Wind, and Fire.

From Quiz Techno and Breakbeats

Answer: Beats

That used to be my favorite song. There have been many versions of this, but the one that I know of is by Natural Born Chillers.

From Quiz Make a Song and Dance of it!

Answer: Stayin' Alive

As sung by the Bee Gees, this featured in the movie 'Saturday Night Fever'. The dance works better if you wear a white suit. 'Greased Lightning' is more complicated, as you have to point the finger slowly from one side to the other, before pointing it up and down.

From Quiz Dance Music Quiz

Answer: DJ Pierre

Chicago native DJ Pierre is currently living in NYC, where he continues to make good clean house music even today.

From Quiz House Music

Answer: Larry Heard

The man behind the alias Mr. Fingers is Larry Heard, a pioneering figure in house music. Based in Chicago, Heard is widely regarded as one of the most influential producers of the genre, particularly deep house. His style blends soulful melodies, atmospheric sounds and sumptuous basslines that have helped shape a deeper, more emotional side of house music. One of his most iconic tracks, "Can You Feel It", released in 1986, is considered a true deep house classic. The track is known for its minimalist synth lines and smooth, atmospheric groove. It was part of the "Washing Machine" EP, which also featured other influential tracks. Heard's music, particularly under his alias Mr. Fingers, moved house music away from its more upbeat, dance-heavy roots towards a sound that embraced emotion, atmosphere and melody.

From Quiz 70's Disco Relived

Answer: The Ohio Players

'You got me burning burning burning FIRE uh'.

From Quiz Name This Club Hit

Answer: 'I Turn to You'

This line is from Mel C's song 'I Turn to You'. It appeared on her debut album 'Northern Star'. 'Toca's Miracle' was a hit for Fragma in 2000. Tina Cousins did the song 'Pray', and 'The Itch' is by Colleen Fitzpatrick, better known as the fabulous, Vitamin C.

From Quiz Disco Songs

Answer: K.C. and the Sunshine Band

From the song 'Get Down Tonight'

From Quiz Never Going Back Again

Answer: Boney M.

"Daddy Cool" (1976) also appeared on Boney M.'s 1976 album "Take the Heat off Me". Frank Farian and George Rayam wrote the song. The song includes the unusual percussion of the producer tapping his teeth with a pencil. "Daddy Cool" reached Number Six on the UK Singles chart and Number 18 on the Canadian Top Singles (RPM) chart. Several members of the group are originally from the Caribbean although many of the records have been produced in Europe. "She's crazy like a fool / What about it Daddy Cool"

From Quiz That 70s Music--Disco Decade

Answer: Alicia Bridges

"I Love The Nightlife" was supposed to be an R&B song, but Alicia's producer re-imagined it with a disco beat. Alicia's first love was the blues, but she will be forever remembered for this huge disco hit!

From Quiz 70s Dance Classics

Answer: Spanish

This female Spanish duo explained in their disco song that they could indeed boogie, but they needed 'a certain song' - perhaps this one? The song reached 18 million sales worldwide. The duo Mayte Matios and Maria Mendiola produced a sound that was a mixture of Spanish folk music, pop music and disco. In 1978 they represented Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest.

From Quiz Did They Really Record a Disco Song?

Answer: Barry Manilow

Singer Barry Manilow wrote the 1978 disco song "Copacabana (At the Copa)" with Jack Feldman and Bruce Sussman. The song was about their experiences at both the Copacabana Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the Copacabana nightclub in New York City, New York. The song won Barry Manilow a Grammy Award for Pop Male Vocalist in February 1979.

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