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1. This song by Bill Haley and the Comets in 1955 involved a teacher who used a licorice stick. The educator was from Basin Street and incorporated rhythm and beat into her style. What kind of learning was sung about?
2. We fast forward ahead to 1960 and the blues legend Mr. B.B. King himself. B.B. made a blues-rock record void of lyrics but swinging all the same. What kind of music was being made here?
3. This swing single from 1973 by Bette Midler expresses her admiration for a guy in the service. Bette performed her cover from an original Andrews Sisters song. What person made the company jump when he played?
4. This next song from 1973 by Stevie Wonder was an R&B favorite with plenty of groove. It seemed that he wanted to move but his partner was too fast. What did Stevie tell the lady in the song to do?
5. This song from 1974 by Eddie Kendricks was performed in clubs after Eddie left The Temptations. The lyrics had a sexual overtone. What did Eddie tell us he would do?
6. This next 1974 hit by Kool and The Gang had a gong that was used for the introduction. The chorus repeatedly kept urging the listeners to "Get Down!...Get Down!" Midway through this funky composition one of the band members was heard monkey chanting. The song was finished with a "Whoaaaah!" What made dancers engage in writhing movements?
7. This disco hit from 1976 by KC and The Sunshine Band was one of many on the soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever". Harry Casey wanted to move his feet till the sun came up using a special article. What footwear was put on in this song?
8. This 1976 hot single introduced the world to The Sylvers. The song featured The Bump, a singer who sounded like a young Michael Jackson, a pizza, the drive-in, and a speaker. What was it that was going around?
9. This 1977 from The Bee Gees sways from their usual lighthearted love song style. Barry Gibb discovered something honey sweet. Who was the one that the high pitched frontman wanted to lay his love on?
10. This swinging single from 1977 by KC and The Sunshine Band was featured in the controversial 1996 film "The People Vs Larry Flint". The title served a dual purpose and had a double meaning. What line did KC offer to a very lucky lady?
11. This hit by Heatwave was a popular celebration anthem in the Fall of 1977. The band had no doubt that they were there to party. They knew they had to keep on dancing. A baritone member of the funk group ends by this song with a message using the title. What time period was Heatwave grooving to?
12. This 1978 disco favorite by the all girl band A Taste of Honey almost sounded like caveman jive. The ladies commanded their audience to "Get on up on the floor". What novelty dance move were the funky femmes urging everyone to do?
13. This was another 1978 lesser known trend dance by Big Elem. The artist had another descriptor in his name that also is in the title of the song. What was the dance floor craze being celebrated?
14. This 1979 invigorating dance hit by Earth, Wind, and Fire featured the memorable backing vocals of The Emotions. The mirror stared, sounds flew through the night, and records were playing. Where was the place that the group duet found romance when they started to dance?
15. This 1981 ZZ Top fun-loving song featured a girl who lived on the hill and her sister. There is another girl who lives cross town and one who has pink and black socks. What innovative move were these females doing that had the Texas trio raving?
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