How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Alexia, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, D~Mob, Lisa Stansfield, Bus Stop, Sean Maguire, Solid HarmoniE, The Source, Love Decade, The Beloved, D:Ream, Grace
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Alexia - Uh La La LaFeatured on the 1997 album "Fan Club".
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2 . Kid Creole & The Coconuts - I'm a wonderful thing, babyFeatured on the 1982 album "Tropical Gangsters".
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3 . D~Mob - That's The Way Of The World (w/ Cathy Dennis)Featured on the 1989 album "A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That".
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4 . Lisa Stansfield - The Real ThingFeatured on the 1997 album "Lisa Stansfield".
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5 . Bus Stop - JumpFeatured on the 1998 album "Ticket To Ride".
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6 . Sean Maguire - SuddenlyFeatured on the 1994 album "Sean Maguire".
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7 . Solid HarmoniE - I Want You To Want MeFeatured on the 1998 album "Solid HarmoniE".
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8 . The Source - You Got The Love (w/ Candi Staton)
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9 . Love Decade - I Feel YouFeatured on the 1996 album "Decadance".
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10 . The Beloved - SatelliteFeatured on the 1996 album "X".
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11 . D:Ream - U R The Best ThingFeatured on the 1993 album "D:Ream On Vol. 1". |
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12 . Grace - Not Over YetFeatured on the 1995 album "If I Could Fly".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. August Darnell, also known as Kid Creole, produced and co-wrote "I'm a Wonderful Thing, Baby" along with Peter Schott. Both were part of the original setup of Kid Creole and the Coconuts, originating from New York City.
2. "That's the Way of the World" by D Mob featuring Cathy Dennis achieved number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. This marked D Mob's fourth chart-topping track on this chart.
3. In the music video for "The Real Thing," Lisa Stansfield uses sparkling magic dust to help others navigate various situations. This enchanting element added a whimsical touch to the visuals.
4. Bus Stop covered "Jump," which was originally recorded by Van Halen. The song was part of Bus Stop's discography including compilations in 1999.
5. Sean Maguire released his single "Suddenly" in March 1995. He had a background in acting before shifting to a music career in 1994.
6. "I Want You to Want Me" is a shared title of a 1998 hit by Solid HarmoniE and a 1977 track by Cheap Trick. Both tracks enjoyed popularity in their respective eras.
7. Candi Staton's vocals feature in the original "You Got the Love" by the Source. The track was first released in 1986 and has been remixed multiple times since.
8. Love Decade performed "Dream On (Is This A Dream)" live on Top of the Pops. The song is from 1991 and gained notable attention during its release.
9. "Satellite" by the Beloved appeared in 1996 as the first single from their album X. The track marked a return for the band and reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart.
10. Peter Cunnah provided vocals for D:Ream's "U R the Best Thing," which became a notable dance hit. The track's versatility in remixes contributed to its standing in the charts.
11. Grace's "Not Over Yet" peaked on the UK Singles Chart in 1995. This track saw multiple releases and remixes over the years, maintaining its popularity.
12. Milburn's members were initially connected by their shared interest in football. They formed the band and began their musical journey through shared rehearsal sessions and performances.
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