How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Loose Ends, Jamiroquai, Snap!, No Mercy, Xpansions, CB Milton, The B-52’s, Definition Of Sound, Alex Party, Primal Scream, East 17, DJ Dado
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What iconic line in “Love Shack” was improvised by a band member?
- A The tin roof rusted
- B Rock the lobster
- C Cosmic thing dance
2. “Wear Your Love Like Heaven” by Definition of Sound samples which iconic artist’s music?
- A Prince
- B David Bowie
- C Donovan
3. For “Don’t Give Me Your Life” by Alex Party, who provided the vocals?
- A Alex Natale
- B Paolo Visnadi
- C Robin ‘Shanie’ Campbell
4. Which band covered “Rocks” by Primal Scream in 1998?
- A Oasis
- B Rod Stewart
- C Blur
5. Which sample is featured in East 17’s “Deep”?
- A Apache
- B Ashley’s Roachclip
- C Funky Drummer
6. DJ Dado achieved success with a remix of a theme from which television series?
- A Star Trek
- B The X-Files
- C Doctor Who
7. Which American president was explicitly criticized in Green Day’s “Holiday”?
- A George W. Bush
- B Ronald Reagan
- C Richard Nixon
8. How many piano loops feature in Counting Crows’ “Hanginaround”?
- A Three
- B Five
- C Eight
9. Starsailor’s “Four to the Floor” was a major hit in which European country?
- A Germany
- B France
- C Spain
10. “The Bitter End” by Placebo references a novel by which author?
- A George Orwell
- B Aldous Huxley
- C J.D. Salinger
11. Courtney Love’s “Mono” includes a sample from which classic film?
- A Cleopatra
- B Citizen Kane
- C Ben-Hur
12. What inspired the lyrics to Supergrass’ “Bad Blood”?
- A A fight in London
- B A tour in Japan
- C A night out in Reykjavík
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Loose Ends – Cheap TalkFeatured on the 1990 album “Look How Long”.
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2 . Jamiroquai – Too Young to DieFeatured on the 1993 album “Emergency On Planet Earth“.
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3 . Snap! – The PowerFeatured on the 1990 album “World Power”.
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4 . No Mercy – Where Do You GoFeatured on the 1996 album “No Mercy”.
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5 . Xpansions – Move Your Body
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6 . CB Milton – It’s A Loving ThingFeatured on the 1994 album “It’s a Loving Thing”.
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7 . The B-52’s – Love ShackFeatured on the 1989 album “Cosmic Thing”.
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8 . Definition Of Sound – Wear Your Love Like HeavenFeatured on the 1991 album “Love And Life. A Journey With The Chameleons”.
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9 . Alex Party – Don’t Give Me Your LifeFeatured on the 1996 album “Alex Party”.
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10 . Primal Scream – RocksFeatured on the 1994 album “Give Out But Don’t Give Up”.
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11 . East 17 – DeepFeatured on the 1993 album “Walthamstow”. |
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12 . DJ Dado – X-FilesFeatured on the 1996 album “The Album”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The “tin roof rusted” line from “Love Shack” came during a jam session when Cindy Wilson improvised it. It’s a standout phrase in the song.
2. Definition of Sound’s “Wear Your Love Like Heaven” nods to Donovan. It integrates a sample from his original in its chorus seamlessly.
3. British singer Robin ‘Shanie’ Campbell lent her voice to Alex Party’s “Don’t Give Me Your Life.” Her vocals were a crucial element in its success.
4. Rod Stewart put his spin on Primal Scream’s “Rocks” on his 1998 album “When We Were the New Boys.” The song’s rock roots fit him comfortably.
5. “Deep” by East 17 features a sample from The Soul Searchers’ “Ashley’s Roachclip,” enriching its rhythmic foundation.
6. DJ Dado’s remix of The X-Files theme brought him significant acclaim. The track enjoyed widespread European chart success.
7. In Green Day’s “Holiday,” George W. Bush bore the brunt of Billie Joe Armstrong’s lyrical critique amid the political landscape of the period.
8. In “Hanginaround,” Counting Crows played around with eight piano loops. This technique was inspired by Brian Wilson’s legendary layering.
9. “Four to the Floor” saw Starsailor topping the charts in France. Its catchy rhythm struck a chord with European audiences.
10. “The Bitter End” by Placebo includes nods to George Orwell’s “1984,” exploring themes of love and conflict with literary flair.
11. Courtney Love’s “Mono” incorporates a sample from “Cleopatra,” seasoning the track with a touch of cinematic grandeur.
12. The chaos of a Reykjavík night out sparked the lyrics of Supergrass’ “Bad Blood.” The juxtaposition of calm and chaos added depth to the track.
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