How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Masters At Work, FPI PROJECT, C+C Music Factory, M People, Paula Abdul, Backstreet Boys, A1, PJ & Duncan, Blue Pearl, Giorgio Moroder, Electronic, The Good Men
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What distinctive vocal element is featured in “I Can’t Get No Sleep” by Masters At Work?
- A Choir harmonies
- B India’s soulful vocal
- C Whispering background vocals
2. Which remix is part of FPI Project’s “Come On (And Do It)” UK release?
- A Gipsy Mix
- B Acid Jazz Mix
- C Electro Funk Mix
3. What inspired the title concept for “Things That Make You Go Hmmmm…” by C+C Music Factory?
- A A line from a movie
- B The Arsenio Hall Show
- C A popular book from the 90s
4. Which 1975 hit shares similarities with the chorus of “One Night in Heaven” by M People?
- A Disco Inferno by The Trammps
- B Highwire by Linda Carr
- C Boogie Nights by Heatwave
5. What notable genre influences are present in Paula Abdul’s “Knocked Out”?
- A Rock and country
- B Jazz and blues
- C Dance-pop and R&B
6. What unusual setting does the video for “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” depict?
- A A haunted mansion
- B An underwater palace
- C A futuristic cityscape
7. In which country was the music video for “Be the First to Believe” by A1 filmed?
- A Mexico
- B Spain
- C Australia
8. What do the lyrics of “Stuck On U” by PJ & Duncan express?
- A Unwavering attachment and affection
- B Desire for freedom
- C Reflection on missed opportunities
9. Which producer was involved in the creation of “Naked in the Rain” by Blue Pearl?
- A Giorgio Moroder
- B Youth (Martin Glover)
- C Nile Rodgers
10. What genre exemplifies Giorgio Moroder’s “From Here to Eternity”?
- A Disco
- B Rock
- C Folk
11. Which artist contributed to the lyrics and vocal melody of “Disappointed” by Electronic?
- A Neil Tennant
- B David Byrne
- C Morrissey
12. Which instrumental style is featured in Good Men’s “Give It Up”?
- A Reggae beats
- B Samba-styled percussion
- C Techno synths
Tracklist
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1 . Masters At Work – I Can’t Get No Sleep (w/ India)Featured on the 1993 album “The Album”.
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2 . FPI PROJECT – Come on [And Do It]
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3 . C+C Music Factory – Things That Make You Go Hmmmm…. (w/ Freedom Williams)Featured on the 1990 album “Gonna Make You Sweat”.
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4 . M People – One Night in HeavenFeatured on the 1994 album “Elegant Slumming”.
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5 . Paula Abdul – Knocked OutFeatured on the 1988 album “Forever Your Girl”.
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6 . Backstreet Boys – Everybody [Backstreet’s Back[Featured on the 1997 album “Backstreet’s Back”.
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7 . A1 – Be the First to BelieveFeatured on the 1999 album “Here We Come”.
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8 . PJ & Duncan – Stuck On UFeatured on the 1995 album “Top Katz”.
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9 . Blue Pearl – Naked In The RainFeatured on the 1990 album “Naked”.
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10 . Giorgio Moroder – From Here To EternityFeatured on the 1977 album “From Here to Eternity”.
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11 . Electronic – Disappointed
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12 . The Good Men – Give It Up
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. India’s powerful and soulful vocal performance is a hallmark of “I Can’t Get No Sleep.” Her contribution complements the house and garage rhythms, making this a quintessential club track.
2. The UK release of “Come On (And Do It)” by FPI Project includes the Gipsy Mix, adding unique club beats to the Italo-house single.
3. The concept for the song by C+C Music Factory was inspired by a phrase popularized by Arsenio Hall. The talk show’s humor played a role in the theme.
4. “One Night in Heaven” shares a resemblance with Linda Carr’s “Highwire.” The chorus structure of both songs has notable similarities.
5. Paula Abdul’s “Knocked Out” reflects her transition to recording artist, drawing from dance-pop and R&B, with elements of new jack swing.
6. The Backstreet Boys’ music video for “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” is set in a haunted mansion, adding to the song’s allure and theme.
7. The video for “Be the First to Believe” was filmed in Mexico, featuring A1 interacting with and engaging local culture and scenes.
8. The lyrics of “Stuck On U” convey a sense of unfaltering devotion, highlighted by playful metaphors and lighthearted expressions.
9. “Naked in the Rain” by Blue Pearl was co-created by Youth, incorporating a fusion of dance and alternative elements for fresh sound.
10. Giorgio Moroder’s “From Here to Eternity” is an epitome of disco music, characterized by electronic grooves and synthesized beats.
11. Neil Tennant added his touch to “Disappointed” by Electronic. His lyrical input shaped its melancholic yet vibrant theme.
12. Paired with electronic loops, the samba-styled percussion in “Give It Up” by The Good Men is a key element of its dancefloor appeal.
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