How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Timo Maas, Robin S, Groove Armada, Armand Van Helden, The Chemical Brothers, N~Trance, Geri Halliwell, Goldfrapp, 4 Strings, Santana, Tiësto, Madonna
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What achievement did the collaboration “Shifter” by Timo Maas and MC Chickaboo reach on the Billboard charts in 2002?
- A Number ten on the Hot 100
- B Number one on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play
- C Number three on the Adult Contemporary
2. On which compilation album from 1993 is Robin S.’s house single featured?
- A Dance Now ’93
- B Now Dance: The Best of ’93
- C Hits of ’93
3. Which famous DJ remixed a track by Groove Armada featuring Stush in 2007?
- A Calvin Harris
- B David Guetta
- C Tiësto
4. Which genre is prominently associated with Armand Van Helden’s track released in 2007?
- A Hip-hop
- B House
- C Jazz
5. The Chemical Brothers’ track featuring Kele Okereke reached which position on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number eight
- B Number eighteen
- C Number twenty-eight
6. Which track was a disco cover performed by N-Trance in 2000?
- A I Will Survive
- B Shake Ya Body
- C Stayin’ Alive
7. Geri Halliwell covered which 1982 song for her single released in 2001?
- A I Wanna Dance with Somebody
- B It’s Raining Men
- C Gloria
8. Inspired by laboratory experiments, which track by Goldfrapp features prominent synthesizer lines?
- A Lovely Head
- B Strict Machine
- C Train
9. Which trance song by 4 Strings achieved a spot on both the UK Singles Chart and Now compilations?
- A Let It Rain
- B Take Me Away (Into The Night)
- C Sunset Inspiration
10. Who collaborated with Santana on the hit lead single from the album *Supernatural*?
- A Shakira
- B Rob Thomas
- C Beyoncé
11. A live performance of Tiësto’s cover of a Samuel Barber piece occurred at which noteworthy event?
- A Grammy Awards 2005
- B Berlin Philharmonic
- C 2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
12. In what genre is Madonna’s “Sorry” predominantly categorized?
- A R&B
- B Dance-pop and disco
- C Rock
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 20/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Timo Maas – Shifter (w/ MC Chickaboo)Featured on the 2002 album “Loud”.
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2 . Robin S – Luv 4 LuvFeatured on the 1993 album “Show Me Love”.
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3 . Groove Armada – Get Down (w/ Stush, Red Rat)Featured on the 2007 album “Soundboy Rock”.
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4 . Armand Van Helden – NYC BeatFeatured on the 2007 album “Ghettoblaster”.
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5 . The Chemical Brothers – BelieveFeatured on the 2005 album “Push the Button”.
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6 . N~Trance – Shake Ya Body
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7 . Geri Halliwell – It’s Raining MenFeatured on the 2001 album “Scream If You Wanna Go Faster”.
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8 . Goldfrapp – Strict MachineFeatured on the 2003 album “Black Cherry”.
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9 . 4 Strings – Take Me Away [Into The Night]Featured on the 2002 album “Believe”.
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10 . Santana – Smooth (w/ Rob Thomas)Featured on the 1999 album “Supernatural“.
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11 . Tiësto – Adagio For StringsFeatured on the 2005 album “Just Be”. |
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12 . Madonna – SorryFeatured on the 2005 album “Confessions on a Dance Floor“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Shifter” reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 2002. The collaboration showcased Timo Maas and MC Chickaboo’s impact in electronic music.
2. Robin S.’s house single was featured on the compilation *Now Dance: The Best of ’93*. It was one of several successes from her debut album.
3. Calvin Harris remixed a track by Groove Armada featuring Stush in 2007. His version added a fresh twist to an already catchy song.
4. Armand Van Helden’s track released in 2007 is prominently associated with the house genre. His work often mixes house with elements of freestyle and big beat.
5. The Chemical Brothers’ track featuring Kele Okereke reached number eighteen on the UK Singles Chart. Their innovative sound continued to captivate audiences.
6. N-Trance covered “Shake Ya Body,” a reinterpretation of Ottawan’s “D.I.S.C.O.” This track marked another entry in their disco era covers.
7. Geri Halliwell covered “It’s Raining Men” for her single released in 2001. It capitalized on the success of “Bridget Jones’s Diary”.
8. “Strict Machine” by Goldfrapp features prominent synthesizer lines. Its lyrics draw inspiration from lab experiments on animals’ pleasure centers.
9. “Take Me Away (Into The Night)” by 4 Strings charted at position 15 on the UK Singles Chart. It became a staple in trance compilations.
10. Rob Thomas collaborated with Santana on the lead single from the album *Supernatural*. This partnership won multiple Grammy Awards.
11. Tiësto’s cover of a Samuel Barber piece was performed live during the 2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. It symbolizes his crossover into classical adaptations.
12. Madonna’s “Sorry” is predominantly categorized as dance-pop and disco. The song blends various musical influences into a seamless hit.
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