80's Trivia Questions

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Gloria Estefan Trivia

Cuban born pop diva Gloria Estefan rose to stardom back in the 80's, but many may not realize that the band she fronted actually got its start back in 1975. Originally known as the Miami Latin Boys, the band recruited young Gloria Fajado after a wedding gig and changed their name to the Miami Sound Machine.

Gloria Fajado became Gloria Estefan when she married the band's leader, and the group went on to record a series of Spanish language albums for CBS International. The band eventually released an album sung primarily in English and began to cross over into the pop charts. They soon became a big sensation, and their success paved the way for the Latin music scene to blossom in the U.S.

In 1985, Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine had their first top ten hit, and the record holds the distinction of being the first single to simultaneously appear on Billboard's pop, Latin, soul, and dance charts. What was the song?

Bonus Question: In 1999, Gloria Estefan made her feature film debut in "Music Of The Heart," but it wasn't her first movie gig. In 1986, she had a bit part in a made for TV movie that also featured Linda Hamilton, Bill Maher, and Sinbad. What was the name of the film?

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1 Comments:

At August 09, 2007, Blogger Bill Cook said...

The answer to the Trivia Question (In 1985, Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine had their first top ten hit, and the record holds the distinction of being the first single to simultaneously appear on Billboard's pop, Latin, soul, and dance charts. What was the song?) was "Conga."

The answer to the Bonus Question (In 1986, Gloria Estefan had a bit part in a made for TV movie that also featured Linda Hamilton, Bill Maher, and Sinbad. What was the name of the film?) was "Club Med.'

 

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