How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Craig David, Chris Cornell, DJ Aligator, Britney Spears, Atomic Kitten, Girls@Play, Chico, Cabin Crew, Dj Otzi, Freemasons, No Doubt, NSYNC
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What unexpected artist did “It’s Chico Time” displace at the top of the UK Singles Chart in 2006?
- A Robbie Williams
- B Madonna
- C Coldplay
2. Who provided the re-recorded vocals for Cabin Crew’s “Star2Fall”?
- A George Merrill
- B Justine Frischmann
- C Gavin Rossdale
3. What global event helped popularize DJ Ötzi’s “Hey Baby (Uhh, Ahh)” in 2002?
- A The Summer Olympics
- B MTV Music Awards
- C FIFA World Cup
4. Which visual element in “Rain Down Love” was noted for its similarity to another music video?
- A A circus tent
- B Daft Punk’s “Around the World”
- C A roller coaster
5. What unusual visual element did the drummer of No Doubt incorporate in “Bathwater”?
- A Playing upside down
- B Performing in drag
- C Walking on stilts
6. Which cinematic universe reinvigorated NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye” in 2024?
- A The Fast & Furious Saga
- B X-Men Series
- C Marvel Cinematic Universe
7. Who was “Right Here” by The Go-Betweens inspired by, according to the album’s liner notes?
- A Two friends in a funeral parlor
- B A professional wrestler
- C A famous author
8. What unique sound did Status Quo integrate with their classic style in “Something ‘Bout You Baby I Like”?
- A Gregorian chant
- B Indian sitar
- C Boogie rock
9. What notable TV show helped boost “I’m Falling” by The Bluebells in the UK?
- A Top of the Pops
- B The Old Grey Whistle Test
- C Countdown
10. Which chart did M’s “That’s The Way The Money Goes” appear on in 1980?
- A Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Singles Chart
- C ARIA Singles Chart
11. Which instrument added a Middle Eastern flair to “I Pronounce You” by The Madness?
- A Oud
- B Sitar
- C Tabla
12. Who inspired the title of “Rain, Steam & Speed” by The Men They Couldn’t Hang?
- A A TV documentary
- B An 1844 Turner painting
- C A novel by Wilbur Smith
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Craig David – What’s Your Flava?Featured on the 2002 album “Slicker Than Your Average”.
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2 . Chris Cornell – Part Of Me (w/ Timbaland)Featured on the 2009 album “Scream”.
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3 . DJ Aligator – The Whistle SongFeatured on the 2000 album “Payback Time”.
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4 . Britney Spears – WomanizerFeatured on the 2008 album “Circus “.
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5 . Atomic Kitten – Right NowFeatured on the 2000 album “Right Now”.
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6 . Girls@Play – Airhead
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7 . Chico – It’s Chico TimeFeatured on the 2009 album “Lights, Camera, Action”.
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8 . Cabin Crew – Star To Fall
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9 . Dj Otzi – Hey Baby [Uhh, Ahh]Featured on the 2001 album “Love, Peace & Vollgas”.
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10 . Freemasons – Rain Down Love (w/ Siedah Garrett)Featured on the 2007 album “Unmixed”.
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11 . No Doubt – BathwaterFeatured on the 2000 album “Return of Saturn”. |
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12 . NSYNC – Bye Bye ByeFeatured on the 2000 album “No Strings Attached”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. Chico Slimani’s “It’s Chico Time” surprisingly knocked Madonna’s track “Sorry” off the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart. Chico’s immediate chart success with his debut single was unexpected given his roots as a novelty act.
2. A. Cabin Crew’s “Star2Fall” features newly recorded vocals by George Merrill, the original voice behind “Waiting for a Star to Fall.” Merrill’s involvement helped resolve sample clearance issues, allowing the remix to flourish.
3. C. DJ Ötzi’s “Hey Baby (Uhh, Ahh)” gained additional fame as the unofficial theme for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, which significantly boosted its international popularity.
4. B. The music video for “Rain Down Love” drew attention due to its visual similarities to Daft Punk’s “Around the World.” This thematic nod added to its artistic appeal.
5. B. In the music video for “Bathwater,” No Doubt’s drummer, Adrian Young, appears in drag as Gwen Stefani, embodying the band’s playful spirit.
6. C. “Bye Bye Bye” by NSYNC experienced a resurgence in 2024 thanks to its inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s film “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
7. A. Grant McLennan of The Go-Betweens revealed “Right Here” was inspired by two friends working at a funeral parlor with unfortunate chemical addictions.
8. C. Status Quo’s “Something ‘Bout You Baby I Like” was a simple boogie rock tune that maintained their down-to-earth musical style.
9. A. The Bluebells’ performance of “I’m Falling” on “Top of the Pops” significantly raised their profile, helping the song climb the charts.
10. B. “That’s The Way The Money Goes” by M charted at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart, riding on the success of M’s earlier single “Pop Muzik.”
11. B. Christopher Foreman of The Madness played the sitar on “I Pronounce You,” adding a distinct Middle Eastern sound to the band’s usual repertoire.
12. B. The title “Rain, Steam & Speed” by The Men They Couldn’t Hang is a nod to J.M.W. Turner’s 1844 painting, connecting to the band’s tradition of historical references.
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