How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Babyface, Diana Ross, N-Tyce, Ice Cube, K7, Lisa Lisa, Alexander O’Neal , Shaggy, Barbara Tucker, Shaquille O’Neal, Immature, Soulsearcher
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. In which year was “The Train Is Coming” originally released by Ken Boothe?
- A 1966
- B 1975
- C 1980
2. Which artist collaborated with Ken Boothe for a 1995 version of “The Train Is Coming”?
- A Shaggy
- B Sean Paul
- C Beenie Man
3. What genre best describes Barbara Tucker’s “Beautiful People”?
- A Soul
- B House
- C Reggae
4. Which notable event contributed to the resurgence of “At This Moment” by Billy Vera & the Beaters?
- A A presidential campaign
- B TV series “Family Ties”
- C Red Cross charity event
5. Which instrument is prominently featured in Chris Rea’s “Stainsby Girls”?
- A Piano
- B Banjo
- C Slide Guitar
6. What unexpected error was found on the record label of Animal Nightlife’s “The Mighty Hands of Love”?
- A Wrong year
- B Incorrect track name
- C Misspelled band name
7. Which country kept F.R. David’s “Words (Don’t Come Easy)” off its top chart position?
- A United States
- B United Kingdom
- C Germany
8. For Dolly Parton’s “Here You Come Again,” what addition did she insist on to maintain her country roots?
- A Harmonica solo
- B Steel guitar
- C Fiddle accompaniment
9. What was the UK peak chart position of Shaquille O’Neal’s “I’m Outstanding”?
- A 35
- B 47
- C 59
10. Which TV show prominently featured Immature, the band behind “We Got It”?
- A Full House
- B Sister, Sister
- C Saved by the Bell
11. Which musical elements does “Can’t Get Enough” by Soulsearcher incorporate?
- A Reggae rhythm
- B Classical strings
- C Disco samples
12. Which genre is Gary Moore’s “Ready for Love” most associated with?
- A Jazz
- B Blues rock
- C Pop
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Babyface – Every Time I Close My EyesFeatured on the 1996 album “The Day”.
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2 . Diana Ross – Heart Don’t Change My MindFeatured on the 1992 album “The Force Behind the Power”.
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3 . N-Tyce – Telefunkin’Featured on the 1998 album “All Day Every Day”.
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4 . Ice Cube – You Know How We Do ItFeatured on the 1994 album “Lethal Injection”.
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5 . K7 – Come Baby ComeFeatured on the 1993 album “Swing Batta Swing”.
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6 . Lisa Lisa – Skip To My LuFeatured on the 1994 album “LL77”.
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7 . Alexander O’Neal – What Is This Thing Called LoveFeatured on the 1991 album “All True Man”.
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8 . Shaggy – The Train Is Coming (w/ Ken Boothe)Featured on the 1995 album “Boombastic”.
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9 . Barbara Tucker – Beautiful People
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10 . Shaquille O’Neal – I’m OutstandingFeatured on the 1993 album “Shaq Diesel”.
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11 . Immature – We Got It (w/ Smooth)Featured on the 1995 album “We Got It”. |
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12 . Soulsearcher – Can’t Get Enough
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. 1966. Ken Boothe’s original reggae version has become a classic. The 1995 remake introduced contemporary audiences to this vintage track.
2. Shaggy. His collaboration with Ken Boothe remixed the track into the mid-’90s dancehall scene.
3. House. Tucker’s vocal prowess embraced house music, a genre she dominated in the ’90s.
4. TV series “Family Ties”. A surprise twist for the song, catapulting it to chart success years later.
5. Slide Guitar. Rea’s signature instrument adds a wistful texture to his tribute song.
6. Incorrect track name. “Mighty Mix” went rogue on record labels, leaving collectors bemused.
7. United Kingdom. While many placed it at number one, the UK demurred, giving it silver.
8. Steel guitar. Parton was keen to sprinkle some honky tonk on her crossover hit.
9. 47. Shaq’s foray into rap made a mild splash on the charts.
10. Sister, Sister. TV appearances expanded Immature’s pop culture footprint.
11. Disco samples. Soulsearcher’s beats brought retro rhythms to late ’90s club floors.
12. Blues rock. Moore’s guitar-driven track mixed heartfelt strains with rock’s edge.
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