How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Vengaboys, Mantronix, Ace of Base, Doop, The Bucketheads, 2 In A Room, Drizabone, U2, Michael Watford, Five Star, The Source, Ini Kamoze
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who provided the original vocals for Drizabone’s debut single “Real Love” before being replaced?
- A Dee Heron
- B Sophie Jones
- C Kymberley Peer
2. What notable embellishment featured in the music video for U2’s “Discothèque”?
- A A giant disco ball
- B Village fair rides
- C Bohemian parade floats
3. What chart did Michael Watford’s song “So Into You” top?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B US Billboard Hot 100
- C US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play
4. Which song signaled Five Star’s shift into a more mature sound landscape?
- A Rain or Shine
- B Treat Me Like a Lady
- C Find the Time
5. Which documentary originally featured Candi Staton’s “You Got the Love”?
- A Food Matters
- B Supersize Me
- C An obese man trying to lose weight
6. Which 1994 film included Ini Kamoze’s “Here Comes the Hotstepper” in its soundtrack?
- A Pulp Fiction
- B Ready to Wear (Prêt-à-Porter)
- C Dinner Rush
7. Which notable vocalist collaborated on Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ “Bring It On”?
- A Blixa Bargeld
- B Chris Bailey
- C Jim Sclavunos
8. At which event was “Desecration Smile” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers first performed live?
- A Woodstock 1999
- B Live 8
- C Bridge School Benefit
9. How did Manic Street Preachers transform Rihanna’s “Umbrella” in their cover?
- A As a power ballad
- B With distorted guitars
- C As an acoustic piece
10. In Muse’s “Sunburn,” what departing point does the spacefarer leave behind?
- A A doomed spaceship
- B The Earth
- C A celestial abyss
11. What themes does Children of Bodom’s “Blooddrunk” explore according to Alexi Laiho?
- A Heroic deeds
- B Self-destructive behavior
- C Romantic longing
12. In the music video for Rammstein’s “Keine Lust,” what unique visual element was used?
- A Magical landscapes
- B Spacesuits
- C Prosthetic fat suits
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Vengaboys – We like to Party!Featured on the 1998 album “Up & Down”.
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2 . Mantronix – Don’t Go Messin’ With My HeartFeatured on the 1991 album “The Incredible Sound Machine”.
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3 . Ace of Base – The SignFeatured on the 1993 album “Happy Nation”.
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4 . Doop – DoopFeatured on the 1994 album “Circus Doop”.
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5 . The Bucketheads – The Bomb [These Sounds Fall Into My Mind]Featured on the 1995 album “All in the Mind”.
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6 . 2 In A Room – Wiggle ItFeatured on the 1990 album “Wiggle It”.
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7 . Drizabone – Real Love (w/ MC Ni)Featured on the 1991 album “Conspiracy”.
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8 . U2 – DiscothequeFeatured on the 1997 album “Pop”.
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9 . Michael Watford – So Into YouFeatured on the 1994 album “Michael Watford”.
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10 . Five Star – Treat Me Like a LadyFeatured on the 1989 album “Rock the World”.
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11 . The Source – You’ve Got the Love (w/ Candi Staton)
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12 . Ini Kamoze – Here Comes The HotstepperFeatured on the 1994 album “Here Comes the Hotstepper”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Sophie Jones provided the vocals for the original demo of “Real Love.” After the demos, Dee Heron took over for the subsequent releases that hit the UK charts.
2. The music video for U2’s “Discothèque” prominently features a giant disco ball. This whimsical element cleverly ties in with the song’s title and dance themes.
3. “So Into You” reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Michael Watford’s song was well-received on the dance floors.
4. “Treat Me Like a Lady” by Five Star marked their shift to a mature sound in 1990. Written by Deniece Pearson, it attempted to echo the band’s earlier success.
5. “You Got the Love” by Candi Staton was originally recorded for a documentary about a man trying to lose weight. The song found fame years later in a remixed form.
6. Ini Kamoze’s “Here Comes the Hotstepper” was part of the 1994 film “Ready to Wear” (or “Prêt-à-Porter”) soundtrack, bringing the song additional visibility.
7. Chris Bailey, of The Saints, contributes guest vocals on “Bring It On.” This unexpected collaboration adds depth and an intriguing contrast to Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ track.
8. “Desecration Smile” was first performed live by the Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Bridge School Benefit in 2004, years before its official release as a single.
9. The Manic Street Preachers transformed “Umbrella” with distorted guitars. This cover version showcases the band’s rock edge while maintaining the original’s punch.
10. In “Sunburn,” Muse’s Matthew Bellamy sings of a departure from Earth. The lyrics metaphorically depict a spaceman heading towards the sun, seeking transcendence.
11. “Blooddrunk” by Children of Bodom delves into self-destructive behavior and addiction themes. Alexi Laiho drew from his personal experiences during its writing process.
12. The video for Rammstein’s “Keine Lust” features the band in prosthetic fat suits, humorously portraying aged, out-of-shape musicians reuniting for a session.
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