How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Gwen Stefani, Ciara, Michael Jackson, M.V.P., Shakira, Girl Thing, Kylie Minogue, Audio Bullys, ATB, Basshunter, Paradise, Girls Aloud
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which song features Gwen Stefani performing with a marching band in its music video?
- A “Hollaback Girl”
- B “Fantasy Ride”
- C “Generation”
2. In which studio was Ciara’s track featuring Missy Elliott mostly recorded?
- A Goldmind Studios
- B Chalice Recording Studios
- C Sunset Sound
3. What award did Michael Jackson’s video for a single from the album *Bad* win?
- A MTV Award for Best Choreography
- B Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video
- C Golden Globe for Best Original Song
4. What unique production style is mentioned for MVP’s debut single?
- A Short vocal phrases arranged rhythmically
- B Extended instrumental solos
- C A cappella intros
5. What was the Spanish-language counterpart of Shakira’s “Laundry Service” lead single?
- A “Suerte”
- B “Danza”
- C “Brillante”
6. How many weeks did Girl Thing’s debut single spend in the Australian top 100?
- A 15
- B 23
- C 37
7. Featuring Kylie Minogue, what was the official release month of her lead single from the album *Light Years*?
- A June
- B September
- C December
8. Which vocalist contributed samples to Audio Bullys’ 2005 track?
- A Dusty Springfield
- B Aretha Franklin
- C Nancy Sinatra
9. Which Canadian musicians originally wrote the song that was later remixed by ATB?
- A Daniel Lanois and Leonard Cohen
- B Ken Harrison and Robert Michaels
- C Arcade Fire
10. What 2008 song by Basshunter incorporates a melody from “Daddy DJ”?
- A “Vi sitter i Ventrilo och spelar DotA”
- B “Now You’re Gone”
- C “See The Light”
11. Under what catalogue number did Paradise’s “See The Light” chart in the UK?
- A CDTURB1
- B PMWTL1
- C SCTURB2
12. Which Girls Aloud track is noted for its unconventional song structure?
- A “Jump”
- B “What Will the Neighbours Say?”
- C Their lead single from *What Will the Neighbours Say?*
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 27/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Gwen Stefani – Hollaback GirlFeatured on the 2005 album “Love. Angel. Music. Baby.”.
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2 . Ciara – Work (w/ Missy Elliott)Featured on the 2009 album “Fantasy Ride”.
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3 . Michael Jackson – Leave Me AloneFeatured on the 1987 album “Bad“.
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4 . M.V.P. – Roc Ya Body Mic Check 1 2Featured on the 2005 album “Stagga Lee presents MVP”.
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5 . Shakira – Whenever WhereverFeatured on the 2001 album “Laundry Service”.
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6 . Girl Thing – Last One StandingFeatured on the 2000 album “Girl Thing”.
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7 . Kylie Minogue – Spinning AroundFeatured on the 2000 album “Light Years”.
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8 . Audio Bullys – Shot You Down (w/ Nancy Sinatra)Featured on the 2005 album “Generation”.
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9 . ATB – Let You GoFeatured on the 2002 album “Dedicated”.
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10 . Basshunter – All I Ever WantedFeatured on the 2008 album “Now You’re Gone: The Album”.
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11 . Paradise – See The Light
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12 . Girls Aloud – The ShowFeatured on the 2004 album “What Will the Neighbours Say?”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Hollaback Girl” is visually memorable for its marching band accompaniment, making the video as vibrant as the song itself, which scored high on both the Billboard and Pop 100 charts.
2. Ciara’s collaboration with Missy Elliott took advantage of Chalice Recording Studios’ late ’00s atmosphere, producing dancy beats with alternating studio inputs.
3. Not short on accolades, Michael Jackson’s energetic video from the *Bad* album clinched the Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video in 1990, a mark of its lasting appeal.
4. Rhythmically ingenious, MVP’s debut single eschewed full verses for concise vocal snippets over a lively beat, garnering attention across continents.
5. Shakira’s bilingual success was marked by “Suerte,” the Spanish-language version of the hit that headlined her breakthrough bilingual album.
6. Spending 23 weeks in the Australian music charts, Girl Thing’s “Last One Standing” stayed more than just figuratively tall in the pop scene.
7. June was the month Kylie ushered in the new millennium with a disco-inspired lead single from *Light Years*, enhancing her pop legacy.
8. Fly me to the tune of a 2005 release, Nancy Sinatra’s classic vocals powered Audio Bullys’ recreated nostalgia-trip track to modern success.
9. Ken Harrison and Robert Michaels provided the foundation for ATB’s remix adventure, as their Canadian charm turned into global dancefloor action.
10. “Now You’re Gone” echoed familiar beats as Basshunter turned “Daddy DJ” into an English-speaking dancefloor magnet.
11. Under the identifier CDTURB1, Paradise’s track charted in the UK, proving a numeric label can pack quite a punch.
12. Girls Aloud got playful with song structure, setting their lead single apart from their second album’s pop peers.
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