How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nelly Furtado, Artful Dodger, Erick E, Vengaboys, Madonna , Jakatta, Sugababes, The Count & Sinden, Joey Negro, Christina Aguilera, Adam Rickitt, A.R. Rahman, The Pussycat Dolls
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which 2002 track by Sugababes topped the UK charts for one week?
- A Hole in the Head
- B Round Round
- C Push the Button
2. Which duo released the song “Beeper” featuring vocals from Kid Sister?
- A The Count & Sinden
- B The Chemical Brothers
- C Disclosure
3. What genre influenced the musical style of Joey Negro’s track “Make A Move On Me”?
- A Jazz
- B Rock
- C House
4. Which famous trio’s hit inspired Christina Aguilera’s “Candyman”?
- A The Supremes
- B The Andrews Sisters
- C The Ronettes
5. Adam Rickitt wrote “Best Thing” with which production team?
- A Xenomania
- B Jewels & Stone
- C Stargate
6. The Pussycat Dolls collaborated with which composer for “Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)”?
- A Hans Zimmer
- B A. R. Rahman
- C Danny Elfman
7. What inspired John Lennon’s track “Borrowed Time”?
- A A sailing trip
- B A road trip
- C A hiking expedition
8. Which band released “The Colours” in 1988?
- A The Pogues
- B The Men They Couldn’t Hang
- C The Waterboys
9. From which album is The Boomtown Rats’ “House on Fire” taken?
- A Mondo Bongo
- B V Deep
- C The Fine Art of Surfacing
10. What chart position did Barclay James Harvest’s “Victims of Circumstance” achieve in Germany?
- A Number 1
- B Number 2
- C Number 3
11. Which British rock band released “Dear John” in 1982?
- A Status Quo
- B Led Zeppelin
- C The Rolling Stones
12. What is the inspiration behind the title of The Mission’s “Severina”?
- A A fictional character
- B A historical figure
- C A celebrity
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Tracklist
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1 . Nelly Furtado – Say It RightFeatured on the 2006 album “Loose“.
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2 . Artful Dodger – Movin’ Too FastFeatured on the 1999 album “It’s All About the Stragglers”.
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3 . Erick E – The Beat Is Rockin’
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4 . Vengaboys – Shalala lalaFeatured on the 2000 album “The Platinum Album”.
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5 . Madonna – 4 Minutes (w/ Justin Timberlake & Timbaland)Featured on the 2008 album “Hard Candy”.
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6 . Jakatta – American DreamFeatured on the 2000 album “Vision”.
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7 . Sugababes – Round RoundFeatured on the 2002 album “Angels with Dirty Faces”.
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8 . The Count & Sinden – Beeper (w/ Kid Sister)
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9 . Joey Negro – Make A Move On Me
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10 . Christina Aguilera – CandymanFeatured on the 2006 album “Back to Basics”.
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11 . Adam Rickitt – Best ThingFeatured on the 1999 album “Good Times”. |
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12 . A.R. Rahman , The Pussycat Dolls – Jai Ho [You Are My Destiny] (w/ Nicole Scherzinger)Featured on the 2009 album “Slumdog Millionaire : Soundtrack”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Round Round” is the track that took Sugababes to the top of the UK charts for a week in 2002. This hit single helped establish the group as pop powerhouse in the early 2000s.
2. The Count & Sinden, comprised of Joshua Harvey and Graeme Sinden, released “Beeper” with the vibrant vocals of Kid Sister, marking their entry into electronic music’s mainstream.
3. “Make A Move On Me” by Joey Negro, also known as Dave Lee, is characterized by house music influences. The track features a catchy piano groove and vocals by Taka Boom.
4. “Candyman” by Christina Aguilera draws inspiration from The Andrews Sisters’ classic “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”. The song’s swing jazz style sets it apart as a modern nod to the 1940s.
5. Adam Rickitt’s “Best Thing” saw a collaborative effort with production duo Jewels & Stone. The track was part of his debut album “Good Times”, which marked his short-lived music career.
6. “Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)” is a collaboration between the Pussycat Dolls and renowned composer A. R. Rahman. The song reimagines Rahman’s original piece from Slumdog Millionaire.
7. “Borrowed Time” by John Lennon was inspired by his sailing trip from Newport to Bermuda. The perilous journey made Lennon reflect on life’s fragility, influencing the song’s themes.
8. “The Colours”, released by The Men They Couldn’t Hang, became a major hit in 1988. The band’s fusion of folk and punk delivered socially conscious themes with energetic melodies.
9. Taken from “V Deep”, The Boomtown Rats’ “House on Fire” became their final Top 40 hit in the UK. Bob Geldof’s songwriting and thematic depth maintained the band’s legacy.
10. Barclay James Harvest’s album “Victims of Circumstance” achieved significant success in Germany, reaching the number 2 chart position. The song further solidified their progressive rock status.
11. “Dear John” is a 1982 release by Status Quo, a band known for their enduring rock contributions. It was one of their few hits not written by members of the band itself.
12. “Severina” by The Mission is inspired by a character from literature, specifically Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch’s work, as well as a Velvet Underground song title. The track became a notable hit for the band.
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