How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Inaya Day, Bob Sinclar, Fireball, Royal Gigolos, Zac Efron, Gossip, Nelly Furtado, Cosmic Gate, Justice vs Simian, Little Boots, Supermode, Ricky Martin, Madonna
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. In what year did Inaya Day release her cover of “Nasty Girl” that topped the Australian club charts?
- A 2002
- B 2004
- C 2006
2. What genre best describes Bob Sinclar and Fireball’s “What I Want”?
- A Afro House
- B Hip-Hop
- C Country
3. Which famous song did Royal Gigolos transform into an electronic dance hit in 2004?
- A “Sunday Morning”
- B “Paint It Black”
- C “California Dreamin'”
4. What style is Zac Efron’s “Ladies’ Choice” characteristically compared to?
- A Elvis Presley
- B Frank Sinatra
- C Michael Jackson
5. What action does Beth Ditto famously perform in the “Listen Up!” music video?
- A Dances with Broadway performers
- B Eats pizza
- C Juggles records
6. What event was “Força” by Nelly Furtado an anthem for?
- A The 2002 FIFA World Cup
- B The 2004 UEFA European Championship
- C The 2006 Winter Olympics
7. Which duo released the trance classic “Fire Wire” in 2000?
- A Cosmic Gate
- B Daft Punk
- C Chemical Brothers
8. Which award-winning music video involved Kanye West famously interrupting?
- A “We Are Your Friends”
- B “Single Ladies”
- C “Bad Romance”
9. Which element was notably modified in Little Boots’ “Remedy” at her label’s request?
- A The song’s length
- B The title
- C The chorus
10. Which two Bronski Beat songs did Supermode’s “Tell Me Why” combine?
- A “I Feel Love” and “Heatwave”
- B “Why?” and “Smalltown Boy”
- C “Hit That Perfect Beat” and “Run from Love”
11. Who co-wrote Ricky Martin’s song “Loaded”?
- A George Noriega
- B Max Martin
- C Babyface
12. On which album did Madonna’s “Get Together” appear as a single?
- A “True Blue”
- B “Confessions on a Dance Floor”
- C “Ray of Light”
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Inaya Day – Nasty Girl
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2 . Bob Sinclar, Fireball – What I Want
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3 . Royal Gigolos – California DreaminFeatured on the 2004 album “Music Deluxe”.
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4 . Zac Efron – Ladies’ ChoiceFeatured on the 2007 album “Hairspray: Soundtrack”.
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5 . Gossip – Listen Up!Featured on the 2006 album “Standing in the Way of Control “.
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6 . Nelly Furtado – ForçaFeatured on the 2003 album “Folklore”.
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7 . Cosmic Gate – FirewireFeatured on the 2001 album “Rhythm & Drums”.
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8 . Justice vs Simian – We Are Your Friends
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9 . Little Boots – RemedyFeatured on the 2009 album “Hands”.
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10 . Supermode – Tell Me Why
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11 . Ricky Martin – LoadedFeatured on the 2000 album “Sound Loaded”. |
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12 . Madonna – Get TogetherFeatured 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. Inaya Day recorded a popular cover of Vanity 6’s “Nasty Girl,” which was released in 2004 and topped Australian club charts. The following year it maintained a strong presence in dance music competitions.
2. Combining elements of house with Afro beats, “What I Want” showcases Bob Sinclar’s production and Fireball’s impactful style, released in 2007.
3. The Royal Gigolos brought “California Dreamin'” to the dancefloor in 2004, repurposing the 1963 classic into a house music favorite.
4. Channeling an Elvis-like flair, Zac Efron performed “Ladies’ Choice” in 2007’s *Hairspray*, adding a cheeky twist to the movie’s soundtrack.
5. In Gossip’s “Listen Up!” video, Beth Ditto audaciously munches on pizza, challenging stereotypes and celebrating her identity.
6. Nelly Furtado’s “Força” resonated across stadiums as the official anthem for the 2004 UEFA European Championship in Portugal.
7. Cosmic Gate etched their name into trance history with the iconic “Fire Wire,” a staple of late-night dance circuits since 2000.
8. The 2006 MTV Europe Music Award for Best Video, won by “We Are Your Friends,” was famously interrupted by Kanye West on stage.
9. The chorus of Little Boots’ “Remedy” underwent changes due to label feedback, ensuring it was less “Euro” and more universally catchy.
10. “Tell Me Why” cleverly fused Bronski Beat’s albums, “Smalltown Boy” and “Why?,” into a modern electro-house track by Supermode.
11. Ricky Martin’s “Loaded” was crafted by a trio including George Noriega, blending talents to create this hit from *Sound Loaded*.
12. “Get Together,” a compelling fusion of disco and electro flavors, featured on Madonna’s 2005 album “Confessions on a Dance Floor.”
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