How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : SNAP!, Backstreet Boys, Real McCoy, Klubbheads, Kenny Thomas, CB Milton, Dannii Minogue, Hypnotone, Mousse T., Sash!, River City People, Planet Perfecto
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (34/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which vocalist featured prominently on the 1992 Eurodance hit “Rhythm Is a Dancer”?
- A Thea Austin
- B Martha Wash
- C CeCe Peniston
2. Where was the debut single by the Backstreet Boys recorded?
- A New York City
- B Stockholm
- C London
3. Which city was the backdrop for Real McCoy’s expensive 1995 music video?
- A Miami
- B Los Angeles
- C New York City
4. What genre does the track “Kickin’ Hard” by Klubbheads primarily belong to?
- A Trance/House
- B Hip-hop
- C Jazz
5. Who originally wrote the song covered by Kenny Thomas, released as “Outstanding” in the UK?
- A Nile Rodgers
- B Raymond Calhoun
- C Bernard Edwards
6. In which country did CB Milton’s fourth single reach the top 20 in 1994?
- A Sweden
- B Belgium
- C Norway
7. Which chart position did Dannii Minogue’s cover reach on the UK Singles Chart in 1991?
- A No. 8
- B No. 10
- C No. 15
8. Which UK electronic act released “Dream Beam” in 1990?
- A 808 State
- B Hypnotone
- C The Orb
9. Which voice features on Mousse T.’s hit “Horny” in 1998?
- A Inaya Day
- B Jocelyn Brown
- C Martha Wash
10. With which artist did Sash! collaborate for the 1998 hit “Mysterious Times”?
- A Tina Cousins
- B Sarah Brightman
- C Samantha Fox
11. River City People’s 1990 cover involved which original songwriters?
- A John Lennon and Paul McCartney
- B John Phillips and Michelle Phillips
- C Simon & Garfunkel
12. Who provided the initial lead vocals for the track “Not Over Yet” by Grace?
- A Dominique Atkins
- B Patti Low
- C Heather Small
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 34/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . SNAP! – Rhythm Is A DancerFeatured on the 1996 album “The Madman’s Return”.
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2 . Backstreet Boys – We’ve Got It Goin’ OnFeatured on the 1991 album “Backstreet Boys”.
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3 . Real McCoy – Come And Get Your LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Space Invaders”.
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4 . Klubbheads – Kickin’ Hard
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5 . Kenny Thomas – OutstandingFeatured on the 1995 album “Voices”.
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6 . CB Milton – Hold On [If You Believe In Love]Featured on the 1996 album “It’s My Loving Thing”.
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7 . Dannii Minogue – Jump To The BeatFeatured on the 1991 album “Love and Kisses”.
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8 . Hypnotone – Dream BeamFeatured on the 1990 album “Hypnotone”.
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9 . Mousse T. – Horny ’98 (w/ Hot ‘n’ Juicy)
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10 . Sash! – Mysterious Times (w/ Tina Cousins)Featured on the 1989 album “Life Goes On”.
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11 . River City People – California Dreamin’
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12 . Planet Perfecto – Not Over Yet (w/ Grace)
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Thea Austin provided the lead vocals for “Rhythm Is a Dancer,” which topped charts across multiple countries. Her contribution, alongside the songwriting team, significantly amplified the song’s Eurodance appeal.
2. The Backstreet Boys recorded their debut single at Cheiron Studios in Stockholm, with production by the renowned team of Max Martin and Denniz Pop. It marked the beginning of the group’s international success.
3. Real McCoy filmed their music video for a 1995 single in Los Angeles. Known for its high production cost, it featured the group’s distinctive dance-pop style and was released post-“Another Night” success.
4. “Kickin’ Hard” by Klubbheads primarily belongs to the trance/house genre. Released in 1998, the track is characterized by its lively beats typical of European rave scenes.
5. The song “Outstanding,” covered by Kenny Thomas, was originally written by Raymond Calhoun. The cover version entered the UK charts in 1990, reflecting the enduring popularity of the original composition.
6. CB Milton’s fourth single reached the top 20 in Belgium in 1994. It connected with audiences during the peak of the Eurodance era, cementing his presence in the dance music scene.
7. Dannii Minogue’s 1991 single reached No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart. Her rendition of the track, along with its pop-house influence, resonated with listeners, securing a multi-week chart run.
8. Hypnotone released “Dream Beam” in 1990, blending early house vibes with electronic influences. The track’s recognition included remixes and club-oriented formats popular in the “Old Skool” era.
9. Inaya Day’s vocals graced the 1998 hit “Horny” by Mousse T. Her performance contributed to the song’s widespread chart success and remains a defining element of the track.
10. Sash! collaborated with English vocalist Tina Cousins for the 1998 hit “Mysterious Times.” The track achieved significant chart success and solidified Sash!’s role in the dance-trance movement of the era.
11. River City People’s 1990 cover featured original songwriters John Phillips and Michelle Phillips. Their composition was first popularized by The Mamas & the Papas in the 1960s.
12. Initially, Patti Low provided lead vocals for the track “Not Over Yet” by Grace. Dominique Atkins later took over for the album version, which achieved dance chart success under Paul Oakenfold’s direction.
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