‘Music For The Dancers’ N°126 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Regard, RAYE, Blue Boy, RUN DMC, Jason Nevins, Shampoo, Vengaboys, Jamie J. Morgan, Heller & Farley Project, Aswad, 2 UNLIMITED, Steps, Madonna, Billie Piper

They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What notable event occurred with "Ultra Flava" in 1996?

  • A It topped the US Billboard Hot 100
  • B It was named the top track of the year by DJ Mag
  • C It won a Grammy Award

2. Which decade did Aswad release their version of "You're No Good"?

  • A 1970s
  • B 1980s
  • C 1990s

3. What was unique about the release of 2 Unlimited's "Twilight Zone"?

  • A It was the first to feature Anita Doth's vocals in the UK
  • B It was their debut single
  • C It was never released outside Europe

4. Which genre influenced the song "5, 6, 7, 8" by Steps?

  • A Indie Pop
  • B Line Dancing
  • C Classical

5. Who contributed to the writing of Madonna's "Bedtime Story"?

  • A David Bowie
  • B Björk
  • C Kate Bush

6. Billie Piper's song "She Wants You" was notable for what achievement?

  • A It reached number 1 in Germany
  • B It was Piper's only top 3 UK hit
  • C It certified Silver in the UK

7. How did Heart's "Secret" perform on the US charts?

  • A It topped the Adult Contemporary chart
  • B It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
  • C It entered the Alternative charts

8. Which career was Will Mellor primarily known for before releasing "When I Need You"?

  • A Footballer
  • B Actor
  • C Politician

9. Edward Ball's "Love Is Blue" was released on which record label?

  • A EMI Records
  • B Creation Records
  • C Columbia Records

10. What defines River City People's "Walking On Ice"?

  • A It features an iconic saxophone solo
  • B It was released as a solo project
  • C It showcased the band's alternative rock sound

11. Who did Damon Albarn break up with, as addressed in Blur's "Tender"?

  • A Annie Lennox
  • B Justine Frischmann
  • C Sarah Cracknell

12. "Crashed Into Love" by Spandau Ballet was released after what kind of peak for the band?

  • A A commercial peak
  • B A critical decline
  • C A global resurgence

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Tracklist

1 . Regard, RAYE - Secrets

Featured on the 2001 album "Facing the Crowd,".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . Blue Boy - Remember Me

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

3 . Run DMC, Jason Nevins - It's Like That

Featured on the 2000 album "Country Grammar,".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . Shampoo - Delicious

Featured on the 2008 album "Rockferry,".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

5 . Vengaboys - Up & Down

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

6 . Jamie J. Morgan - Walk On the Wild Side

Featured on the 2001 album "Lickin' on Both Sides ,".

More by the same : Official Site

7 . Heller & Farley Project - Ultra Flava

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

8 . Aswad - You're No Good

Featured on the 2007 album "Version,".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

9 . 2 Unlimited - Twilight Zone

Featured on the 2001 album "Toca,".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . Steps - 5, 6, 7, 8

Featured on the 2004 album "Back to Basics,".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . Madonna - Bedtime Story

Featured on the 2001 album "Discovery,".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Billie Piper - She Wants You

Featured on the 2005 album "Love Me Right ,".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. "Ultra Flava" was named the top track of the year by DJ Mag in 1996. It endures as a house music classic.

2. Aswad released their version of "You're No Good" in the 1990s. It highlighted their reggae blend with soul and pop.

3. "Twilight Zone" was unique as the first UK release to feature Anita Doth's vocals. It marked an evolution in 2 Unlimited's style.

4. "5, 6, 7, 8" was influenced by line dancing. Steps leveraged this to distinguish themselves in the pop landscape.

5. Björk, along with collaborators, contributed to Madonna's "Bedtime Story". She infused the track with ambient and electronic elements.

6. "She Wants You" by Billie Piper was certified Silver in the UK. It solidified her status as a leading pop teen star.

7. Heart's "Secret" topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The track showcased their quintessential ballad style.

8. Will Mellor was primarily known as an actor before his music debut. His single marked a brief stint in the industry.

9. Edward Ball released "Love Is Blue" on Creation Records. The label supported his diverse musical endeavors.

10. "Walking On Ice" defined River City People's alternative rock sound. It added to their contributions to Liverpool's vibrant scene.

11. Damon Albarn's breakup with Justine Frischmann inspired Blur's "Tender". The emotional depth resonated with fans.

12. "Crashed Into Love" followed Spandau Ballet's commercial peak. It illustrated their fading presence on the charts in the late 80s.

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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on February 15, 2026