How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tara Kemp, Gloria Estefan, Tony di Bart, Bananarama, Bizz Nizz, Steps, Atlantic Ocean, The Chemical Brothers, Counting Crows, Nick Kamen, The Prodigy, Strike
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Tara Kemp - Hold You TightFeatured on the 1991 album "Tara Kemp".
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2 . Gloria Estefan - Go AwayFeatured on the 1992 album "Greatest Hits".
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3 . Tony di Bart - The Real ThingFeatured on the 1994 album "Falling for You".
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4 . Bananarama - Long Train RunningFeatured on the 1991 album "Pop Life".
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5 . Bizz Nizz - Don't Miss The Party LineFeatured on the 1989 album "Don't Miss The Party Line".
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6 . Steps - TragedyFeatured on the 1998 album "Step One".
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7 . Atlantic Ocean - WaterfallFeatured on the 1994 album "Waterfall".
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8 . The Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin' BeatsFeatured on the 1997 album "Dig Your Own Hole".
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9 . Counting Crows - Mr. JonesFeatured on the 1993 album "August And Everything After".
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10 . Nick Kamen - I Promised Myself Full HDFeatured on the 1990 album "Move Until We Fly".
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11 . The Prodigy - Wind It UpFeatured on the 1992 album "Experience". |
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12 . Strike - U Sure DoFeatured on the 1997 album "I Saw the Future".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Gloria Estefan's "Go Away" was released as the final single from her album "Greatest Hits." It was also featured in the soundtrack for the film "Made in America."
2. Tony Di Bart's "The Real Thing" was first released in 1993 on blue vinyl. The song later became a number one hit following a remix in 1994.
3. "Long Train Runnin'," famously covered by Bananarama, was originally recorded by the Doobie Brothers in 1973. The cover featured guitar work by Gipsy Kings.
4. "Don't Miss the Party Line" by Bizz Nizz was initially released on vinyl, specifically 12-inch in the UK and as a 7-inch in Germany.
5. The pop group Steps covered "Tragedy," originally by the Bee Gees. Their cover became a major hit in the UK as part of a double A-side with "Heartbeat."
6. Atlantic Ocean's "Waterfall" was first released in 1993 on 12-inch vinyl. It later gained popularity and cemented its place as a house music classic.
7. "Block Rockin' Beats" by the Chemical Brothers won a Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. The track reached the top of the UK Singles Chart in 1997.
8. The lyrics of Counting Crows' "Mr. Jones" depict a longing for fame and acceptance. The narrative centers around the band's own journey and aspirations for success.
9. Nick Kamen first released "I Promised Myself" in 1990. The track was his last significant hit, and it has since been covered by multiple artists.
10. The Prodigy's "Wind It Up (Rewound)" is a remix from their debut album "Experience." The remix version added more distortion and noise compared to the original.
11. Strike's "U Sure Do" samples Donna Allen's "Serious." The song became a major dance anthem, eventually peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart.
12. Da Slammin' Phrogz's "Something About The Music" incorporates elements from Art of Noise's "Moments in Love." This sampling added to its dancefloor appeal and club success.
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