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1. A music trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became disco dancers' favorite artists with their first hit "Armed, Extremely Dangerous", which reached Number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart on 4/28/1973 and produced the seductive hit, "Dr. Love" reaching Number 23 in 1977. Who was this sensational musical trio?
2. A 16 year old French Canadian from Montreal electrified the disco scene when she produced "Come to Me" in 1979, which reached Number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart and sensual hits such as "Gonna Get Over You", Number Two on the dance charts and Number 43 on France's Pop Music Chart. Who was this popular dance diva, named after a European country?
3. Sisters Ruth, Anita, Bonnie and June from Oakland, California began their singing debut in 1969 and became hot dance divas when their hits, "Fire", reached Number Two on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart on 12/16/1978, "He's So Shy", reached Number Three on 8/30/1980, and "I'm So Excited" reached Number 30 on 10/30/1982. Their song, "Neutron Dance" was also featured in the film, "Beverly Hills Cop" and played in many dance clubs. Who was this fiery group of soul sisters?
4. This dance diva, known as the "Queen" of disco, first performed with several singing groups to include The Satisfiers and Step n' Fetchit. As a solo artist, she produced popular dance hits such as, "Never Can Say Goodbye", reaching Number Nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart on 12/17/1974, "Honey Bee" in 1974, and "Casanova Brown" in 1975. She is credited for producing the most played women's survival song, reaching Number One, on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart on January 20,1979. Who was this inspirational dance diva?
5. This super diva was born in Detroit, Michigan and began her career as the lead singer of The Supremes in 1959 and ended when the group dissolved in 1970. As a solo artist, she produced "Love Hangover", reaching Number One in the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, on 4/24/1976, "The Boss", reaching Number 19 on 8/18/1979, "Upside Down", reaching Number One on 8/9/1980, and "I'm Coming Out", reaching Number Five on 10/4/1980. She was also known for wearing dazzling gowns during her concerts. Who is this "Queen of Divas" ?
6. This multitalented artist from Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on May 17, 2012, from lung cancer. However, her spirit lives on in her music. She produced ten Top 40 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart from 1975-1980. Her first musical success was attributed to her seductive sounds in "Love to Love You Baby", reaching Number Two on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart on 12/20/1975, and "I Feel Love", reaching Number Six, on 9/3/1977. Her most requested song by disco lovers was "Last Dance", reaching Number Three on 6/3/1978 and was featured on the film "Thank God It's Friday". Who was this legendary dance diva who "left the cake out in the rain?"
7. Kathy, Debbie, Kim and Joni, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania were granddaughters of Viola Williams, a renowned performer. They entered the music scene in 1971 and became instant dance divas when their first hit, "He's The Greatest Dancer", reached Number Nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart on 3/10/1979 and "We Are Family", reached Number Two, two months later. Who was this dynamic sister act?
8. This phenomenal recording artist from Mississippi produced her first Number One song, "Don't Leave Me This Way", in the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart on 1/29/1977. "If You Feel It" and "Anyway You Want It", album sold millions of copies in the US and Europe. These songs are among the most played songs by disc jockeys in nightclubs. Who was this sultry and talented artist?
9. A Gospel singer from Alabama began her musical career in 1959, but first became memorable in 1970 for singing a remake of Tammy Wynette's award winning song, "Stand by Your Man". On June 26, 1976, she produced "Young Hearts Run Free" which reached Number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. She also became very popular in 1979 with her animated rendition of "When You Wake Up Tomorrow", a great dancing song played in clubs throughout the US. Who was this alluring dance diva?
10. A native of Wembley, London, United Kingdom, this artist became known for one major dance hit, "Right Back Where We Started From", which reached Number Two on 3/13/1976 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Her popularity immediately soared in England and Australia. In 1977, "Love Hit Me", reached Number 11 in the United Kingdom's dance chart. On 7/7/1979, she also produced a romantic and melodic tune titled, "Lead Me On", which reached Number Five on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Who was this phenomenal English diva?
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