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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°511 – Vintage 80s Videos
Boogie Down Productions, Al Hudson & The Partners, Fantastique, 2 Men A Drum Machine & A Trumpet, Herb Alpert, Bomb The Bass, Brother Beyond, Fun Boy Three, Krush, Big Audio Dynamite, Kool & The Gang, Racey
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in the UK charts, this week but in the Eighties 80s. ()
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
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Tracklist
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1 . Boogie Down Productions – Jack Of SpadesPublished on their By All Necessary album in 1988. The song samples Booker T. & the M.G.’s “Green Onions,” and it has an aggressive, hard-hitting sound, with lyrics that speak out on social and political topics.
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2 . Al Hudson & The Partners – You Can Do ItSmash single that peaked in the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 after its release on their 1980 album Happy Feet. This song is a rousing rallying cry for people to have faith in themselves and go towards their goals.
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3 . Fantastique – Mama Told MeProduced and made available to the public in 1979. In the song, a young man tries to fool a girl into thinking he’s someone he’s not in order to win her heart.
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4 . 2 Men A Drum Machine & A Trumpet – Tired Of Getting Pushed AroundPublished again in 1990. The song is an uplifting, memorable tune with lyrics that speak to the annoyance of being underappreciated or mistreated.
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5 . Herb Alpert – RiseTrack that topped the Billboard Hot 100 after its initial release on his album Rise in 1979. The tune is an exciting, energizing saxophone-driven number with a memorable melody and inspirational lyrics.
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6 . Bomb The Bass – Beat DisPublished back in 1988. Breakbeat is a genre of dance music popular in the United Kingdom; this song is an early example of the style, containing a powerful, syncopated beat and samples of other pop and hip hop songs.
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7 . Brother Beyond – He Ain’t No CompetitionLaunched in 1988. This energetic tune features a memorable chorus that anyone can sing along with, and its lyrics deal with the uncomfortable topic of romantic rivalry.
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8 . Fun Boy Three – The More I See [The Less I Believe]Printed and distributed in 1982. There’s a catchy chorus that everyone can sing along to, and the words deal with themes of cynicism and disillusionment, but overall it’s an optimistic, lively piece.
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9 . Krush – House ArrestFrom his album Krush from 1992. It’s a cheerful, uplifting composition with a funky, sample-based beat with lyrics that deal with the idea of confinement or being imprisoned in a circumstance.
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10 . Big Audio Dynamite – The Bottom LineIntroduced on their album This Is Big Audio Dynamite, which was published in 1985. An exciting, energizing track with a memorable chorus and lyrics about standing up for oneself and fighting for one’s values.
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11 . Kool & The Gang – Ladies NightIncluded on the “Ladies’ Night” album they put out in 1979. The song is a high-spirited celebration of going out with friends, set to a snappy, danceable tune. |
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12 . Racey – Runaround SueProduced and made available to the public in 1979. The song is a high-energy pop tune with a memorable chorus and lyrics that describe the story of a lady who is sexually active but not committed to any one man.
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