How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Masai, S Club 7, Fergie, Rudenko, Chase & Status, Blue, Kevin Lyttle, Madonna, Cascada, The Tamperer, Ultrabeat, Deepest Blue
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which hit single marked Kevin Lyttle’s debut as an international artist?
- A Turn Me On
- B Feel the Music
- C Dance with Me
2. Madonna’s “Hung Up” significantly features a sample from which famous band’s song?
- A The Bee Gees
- B ABBA
- C Blondie
3. The track “Everytime We Touch” by Cascada borrows its chorus from a song by which artist?
- A Maggie Reilly
- B Sandra
- C Donna Summer
4. What classic ABBA song was sampled for “Hammer to the Heart” by The Tamperer featuring Maya?
- A Mamma Mia
- B Dancing Queen
- C Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
5. Which group released “Feelin’ Fine” as their second single in 2003?
- A Ultrabeat
- B The Shamen
- C Basshunter
6. Deepest Blue released “Give It Away” as part of their debut album named?
- A Deepest Blue
- B Late September
- C Midnight Pulse
7. The 4 Of Us’ highest-charting UK single, “She Hits Me,” was released in which year?
- A 1993
- B 1996
- C 1999
8. “Obscurity Knocks” is the debut single by which indie rock band?
- A Travis
- B The Trash Can Sinatras
- C Del Amitri
9. Gary Moore’s track “Cold Day in Hell” belongs to which music genre?
- A Blues Rock
- B Heavy Metal
- C Jazz Fusion
10. Vanessa Paradis’ song “Sunday Mondays” was penned by which renowned musician?
- A Lenny Kravitz
- B David Bowie
- C Prince
11. The single “As Good As It Gets” by Gene addresses themes of?
- A Nightlife and partying
- B Working-class struggles
- C Romantic relationships
12. Which band released “Taking On The World” as their title track in 1989?
- A Spandau Ballet
- B Big Country
- C Gun
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Tracklist
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1 . Masai – Do That Thang
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2 . S Club 7 – Don’t Stop Movin’Featured on the 2001 album “Sunshine”.
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3 . Fergie – Glamorous (w/ Ludacris)Featured on the 2006 album “The Dutchess”.
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4 . Rudenko – Everybody
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5 . Chase & Status – Against All Odds (w/ Kano)Featured on the 2008 album “More than Alot”.
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6 . Blue – Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours (w/ Stevie Wonder, Angie Stone)Featured on the 2003 album “Guilty”.
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7 . Kevin Lyttle – Turn Me OnFeatured on the 2004 album “Kevin Lyttle”.
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8 . Madonna – Hung UpFeatured on the 2005 album “Confessions on a Dance Floor“.
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9 . Cascada – Everytime We TouchFeatured on the 2006 album “Everytime We Touch”.
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10 . The Tamperer – Hammer to the Heart (w/ Maya)
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11 . Ultrabeat – Feelin’ Fine
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12 . Deepest Blue – Give It AwayFeatured on the 2004 album “Late September”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Turn Me On” was Kevin Lyttle’s breakout single that catapulted him to international fame. Originally a soca ballad, the track’s remix became a dance success in the US charts.
2. “Hung Up” by Madonna prominently samples ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight).” This marked the first instance of ABBA permitting a sample of their work.
3. Cascada’s “Everytime We Touch” features a chorus inspired by Maggie Reilly’s 1992 single of the same name. This fusion aided Cascada’s rise in the dance-pop scene.
4. “Hammer to the Heart” incorporates a sample from “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” by ABBA. This creative twist brought the Tamperer more attention.
5. Ultrabeat released “Feelin’ Fine” in 2003, following their debut hit “Pretty Green Eyes.” The track continued their trend of catchy dance tunes in UK clubs.
6. “Late September” was the album containing Deepest Blue’s “Give It Away.” The track’s smooth blend of electronic production reinforced their position in UK music circles.
7. “She Hits Me” was released by The 4 Of Us in 1993. This single marked their highest chart position in the UK, enhancing their international profile.
8. “Obscurity Knocks” launched The Trash Can Sinatras into the indie rock sphere. Their jangly sound distinguished them from contemporaneous Scottish bands.
9. “Cold Day in Hell” reflected Gary Moore’s return to blues rock after experimenting with various genres. It highlighted his adeptness at blending rock with blues nuances.
10. Lenny Kravitz, known for his retro sound, wrote and produced “Sunday Mondays” for Vanessa Paradis. The song marked her journey from French to English hits.
11. “As Good As It Gets” by Gene explores working-class struggles through its musically driven narrative. Martin Rossiter’s vocals complemented the track’s poignant lyrics.
12. The Scottish band Gun released “Taking On The World” in 1989. Their energetic rock sound was demonstrated in this and several other successful singles.
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