How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mighty Dub Katz, Black Box, Clock, Gala , Right Said Fred, Bombalurina, Duran Duran, The Course, Haddaway, Sarah Washington, Mary Kiani, Jimmy Somerville
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which 1970 song sample is featured in Mighty Dub Katz’s “Magic Carpet Ride”?
- A “Yo Soy Cubano”
- B “Ring My Bell”
- C “Superstition”
2. Who performed the vocals for Black Box’s “Rockin’ to the Music”?
- A Martha Wash
- B Charvoni Woodson
- C Loleatta Holloway
3. “Whoomph! (There It Is)” by Clock is a cover of which song?
- A “Friday I’m in Love”
- B “Whoomp! (There It Is)”
- C “Walking on Sunshine”
4. What is the lyrical theme of Gala’s “Freed From Desire”?
- A Utopian dreams
- B Romantic love
- C Personal beliefs vs. materialism
5. Which famous guitarist influenced the riff in “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Jimi Hendrix
- C Carlos Santana
6. Which theater mogul produced the cover of “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini”?
- A Andrew Lloyd Webber
- B Cameron Mackintosh
- C Lin-Manuel Miranda
7. Where was Duran Duran’s “Violence of Summer” music video filmed?
- A Italy
- B Spain
- C France
8. The Course’s cover of “Ain’t Nobody” originated in which year?
- A 1997
- B 1995
- C 1994
9. Which award did Haddaway win for “What Is Love”?
- A BRIT Award
- B Grammy Award
- C Echo Award
10. Sarah Washington’s “I Will Always Love You” charted highest in which country?
- A Spain
- B Ireland
- C United Kingdom
11. With which Scottish singer did Mary Kiani previously perform before her solo hit “When I Call Your Name”?
- A Lulu
- B The Time Frequency
- C Sharleen Spiteri
12. What was Jimmy Somerville’s musical status when “Run From Love” was released?
- A Former Bronski Beat member
- B Emerging band frontman
- C Newcomer to solo music
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Tracklist
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1 . Mighty Dub Katz – Magic Carpet Ride
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2 . Black Box – Rockin’ to the music
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3 . Clock – Whoomph! [There It Is]Featured on the 1995 album “The Rhythm”.
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4 . Gala – Freed From DesireFeatured on the 1996 album “Come into My Life”.
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5 . Right Said Fred – I’m Too SexyFeatured on the 1991 album “Up”.
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6 . Bombalurina – Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot BikiniFeatured on the 1990 album “Huggin’ an’ a Kissin'”.
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7 . Duran Duran – Violence Of SummerFeatured on the 1990 album “Liberty”.
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8 . The Course – Ain’t NobodyFeatured on the 1998 album “The Course”.
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9 . Haddaway – What Is LoveFeatured on the 1993 album “The Album”.
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10 . Sarah Washington – I Will Always Love You
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11 . Mary Kiani – When I Call Your NameFeatured on the 1995 album “Long Hard Funky Dreams”. |
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12 . Jimmy Somerville – Run From LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Read My Lips”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Magic Carpet Ride” by Mighty Dub Katz samples “Yo Soy Cubano” by Chakachas, showcasing its eclectic production style. The track mixes disco, Latin, and electro-pop elements, achieving notable chart success in several European countries.
2. Charvoni Woodson provided the live vocals for Black Box’s “Rockin’ to the Music,” replacing earlier lip-synced performances. Despite not having widespread commercial success, the single is celebrated for its Italo-house energy.
3. Clock’s “Whoomph! (There It Is)” is a cover of Tag Team’s “Whoomp! (There It Is).” Known for its remixes and chart success across Europe, this version revitalized a 1990s dance favorite.
4. Gala’s “Freed From Desire” explores themes contrasting material desires with personal beliefs. Its catchy Eurodance beat contributed to its widespread popularity and enduring appeal in Europe.
5. Jimi Hendrix influenced the guitar riff in Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy.” The track’s witty take on fashion achieved transatlantic success, ascending to number one in the US and other countries.
6. Andrew Lloyd Webber produced Bombalurina’s cover of “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini.” With Timmy Mallet leading, the track reached #1 on the UK charts with its 1990s pop energy.
7. “Violence of Summer” by Duran Duran featured a music video shot in France. The video employs high-energy fashion, including appearances from the band and model Tess Daly.
8. In 1997, The Course released their cover of “Ain’t Nobody,” a significant dance hit. It became popular in European charts, enhancing the act’s profile in the electronic music scene.
9. Haddaway won Echo Awards for “What Is Love,” emphasizing its impact in the Euro House genre. The track’s infectious rhythm secured global chart dominance upon its release.
10. Sarah Washington’s dance cover of “I Will Always Love You” reached a high of number three in Spain. The track highlighted her vocal prowess and enjoyed considerable airplay.
11. Before Mary Kiani’s solo success, she was associated with The Time Frequency. Her transition ushered in “When I Call Your Name,” a notable dance hit in the UK market.
12. When “Run From Love” released, Jimmy Somerville was known for his work with Bronski Beat and Communards. This single coincided with his move to solo artistry, preceding a brief recording hiatus.
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