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More R&B Nostalgia - 1980s Trivia Quiz

These early 80s tracks got decent play on the radio and in clubs. Some of the artists are not so well known. How good is your memory? See if you can guess the artist given the song.

A multiple-choice quiz by tesjj5. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tesjj5

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
278,048

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1349

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This British singer recorded "Mama Used to Say" in 1982.
Hint

Junior

Ziggy Marley

Kid Creole and the Coconuts

Sade

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Question 2 of 10

2. This grammy nominated artist and classically trained pianist penned the tunes "Forget Me Nots" and "You Remind Me". Hint

Stephanie Mills

Diana Ross

Mary J. Blige

Patrice Rushen

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Question 3 of 10

3. This jazz/funk song, "Love Has Come Around" was made by this jazz trumpeteer.
Hint

Wynton Marsalis

Donald Byrd

Miles Davis

Herbie Hancock

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Question 4 of 10

4. Although they released other albums with little success, "Last Night a DJ Saved my Life" was a dance floor hit for this group. Hint

Lakeside

Secret Weapon

Indeep

Klique

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Question 5 of 10

5. This artist's single, "So Fine", was #1 on the R&B charts for one week. Hint

Rockwell

Junior

Kashif

Howard Johnson

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Question 6 of 10

6. This artist's tune "She's a Bad Mama Jama", earned him a Grammy nomination for best male R&B vocal. Hint

Denroy Morgan

Carl Carlton

Steve Arrington

Luther Vandross

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Question 7 of 10

7. This artist's 1982 album included the tunes "Keep On", "You're the One for Me" and a remake of Dionne Warwick's (and Isaac Hayes) "Walk On By". Hint

Steve Arrington

D-Train

Kashif

Lionel Richie

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Question 8 of 10

8. "I'm a Wonderful Thing Baby" (#18 dance charts) and "Stool Pigeon" (#25 dance charts) were two songs that did moderately well for this group. Hint

Morris Day & The Time

Kid Creole & the Coconuts

Ready for the World

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Nights Over Egypt" was remade by Incognito, but originally recorded by this female group. Hint

The Pointer Sisters

The Jones Girls

Sister Sledge

Envogue

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Question 10 of 10

10. This remake of The Moments' "Love On a Two Way Street" was a hit by this female. Hint

Jody Watley

Janet Jackson

Stacey Lattisaw

Stephanie Mills

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This British singer recorded "Mama Used to Say" in 1982.

Answer: Junior

Junior has the distinction of being the first black British performer to appear on "Soul Train".

2. This grammy nominated artist and classically trained pianist penned the tunes "Forget Me Nots" and "You Remind Me".

Answer: Patrice Rushen

Her record label thought "Forget Me Nots" was forgettable, but it reached #2 on the R&B charts. Her track, "Haven't You Heard" was sampled by Kirk Franklin. She also served as musical director for the Grammy Awards in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

3. This jazz/funk song, "Love Has Come Around" was made by this jazz trumpeteer.

Answer: Donald Byrd

Isaac Hayes performed as a member of Donald Byrd's 125th St N.Y.C. group on the "Love Byrd" Album.

4. Although they released other albums with little success, "Last Night a DJ Saved my Life" was a dance floor hit for this group.

Answer: Indeep

This song joins the ranks of "one hit wonders". It reached The Top 10 on the R&B Charts.

5. This artist's single, "So Fine", was #1 on the R&B charts for one week.

Answer: Howard Johnson

Howard Johnson worked with Kashif on his solo album "Keepin Love New".

6. This artist's tune "She's a Bad Mama Jama", earned him a Grammy nomination for best male R&B vocal.

Answer: Carl Carlton

Carl Charted in 1974 with a remake of Robert Knight's song "Everlasting love". It reached #6 on the pop charts.

7. This artist's 1982 album included the tunes "Keep On", "You're the One for Me" and a remake of Dionne Warwick's (and Isaac Hayes) "Walk On By".

Answer: D-Train

James Williams earned the nickname "D-Train" in high school where he was a star defensive tackle. He is still active in music (television) and is the lead vocalist for "Pokemon The Movie".

8. "I'm a Wonderful Thing Baby" (#18 dance charts) and "Stool Pigeon" (#25 dance charts) were two songs that did moderately well for this group.

Answer: Kid Creole & the Coconuts

Kid Creole was a former member of Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band.

9. "Nights Over Egypt" was remade by Incognito, but originally recorded by this female group.

Answer: The Jones Girls

Their hit, "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else" reached #5 on the R&B charts.

10. This remake of The Moments' "Love On a Two Way Street" was a hit by this female.

Answer: Stacey Lattisaw

Stacey's breakout song, "Let me be your Angel" reached #9 on the R&B charts when she was 13 years old.

Source: Author tesjj5

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