How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta, Martin Solveig, Liberty X, Paul Oakenfold, Robbie Williams, Artful Dodger, Freemasons, Axwell, Eric Prydz, Girls Aloud, Scooter
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Why did the UK release date for The Black Eyed Peas’ single from The E.N.D. get moved up?
- A To match the U.S. digital release
- B To avoid alternative versions
- C To coincide with a festival
2. What is the original uncensored title of David Guetta and Akon’s song censored as “Sexy Chick”?
- A Sexy Babe
- B Sexy Thing
- C Sexy Bitch
3. Which French DJ is credited with writing and producing the lead single from the album Hedonist?
- A David Guetta
- B Martin Solveig
- C Bob Sinclar
4. Which 2003 award did the single from Liberty X win?
- A Best British Album
- B Best British Single
- C Best British Video
5. Who is the featured vocalist on Paul Oakenfold’s 2002 single?
- A Shifty Shellshock
- B Moby
- C Robert Smith
6. What unusual element is featured in the music video for Robbie Williams’ lead single from Sing When You’re Winning?
- A Animated robots
- B Skeleton stripping
- C Alien spaceship
7. What chart accomplishment did the UK garage single by Artful Dodger featuring Robbie Craig and Craig David achieve years after its release?
- A Gold certification
- B Silver certification
- C Platinum certification
8. Which classic track is sampled in the 2005 single by Freemasons featuring Amanda Wilson?
- A This Time Baby
- B When a Man Loves a Woman
- C Let the Sunshine In
9. What alternate title is associated with Axwell’s 2005 single?
- A Feel the Beat
- B Feel the Vibe (Til the Morning Comes)
- C Feel the Rhythm
10. Which other name for Eric Prydz’s instrumental single is inaccurately related to a piece of furniture?
- A Piano Bench
- B Pjanoo
- C Pjano Stool
11. Why was the track from the album Chemistry initially written?
- A For Herbie: Fully Loaded
- B As a theme for a TV series
- C As a fashion show soundtrack
12. Which 1979 song was heavily sampled in Scooter’s version of “The Logical Song”?
- A Video Killed the Radio Star
- B My Sharona
- C The Logical Song
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 35/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Black Eyed Peas – Boom Boom PowFeatured on the 2009 album “The E.N.D.”.
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2 . David Guetta – Sexy Chick (w/ Akon)Featured on the 2009 album “One Love”.
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3 . Martin Solveig – EverybodyFeatured on the 2005 album “Hedonist”.
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4 . Liberty X – Just A LittleFeatured on the 2002 album “Thinking It Over”.
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5 . Paul Oakenfold – Starry Eyed Surprise (w/ Shifty ShellShock)Featured on the 2002 album “Bunkka”.
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6 . Robbie Williams – Rock DJFeatured on the 2000 album “Sing When You’re Winning“.
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7 . Artful Dodger – Woman Trouble (w/ Robbie Craig & Craig David)Featured on the 2000 album “It’s All About the Stragglers”.
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8 . Freemasons – Love on my Mind (w/ Amanda Wilson)Featured on the 2005 album “Shakedown”.
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9 . Axwell – Feel The Vibe [Til The Morning Comes]Featured on the 2004 album “Feel the Vibe ‘Til the Morning Comes”.
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10 . Eric Prydz – Pjanoo
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11 . Girls Aloud – Long Hot SummerFeatured on the 2005 album “Chemistry”. |
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12 . Scooter – The Logical Song
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The UK release date for The Black Eyed Peas’ single was moved up to May 10 to combat leaked alternative versions. This strategic shift aimed to align official marketing with actual availability.
2. The song by David Guetta and Akon is originally titled “Sexy Bitch.” The alternate title “Sexy Chick” was used for radio-friendly broadcasts in certain regions.
3. French DJ Martin Solveig was responsible for writing and producing the lead single from Hedonist. His work with soul singer Lee Fields highlighted his nuanced production style.
4. Liberty X’s single received the BRIT Award for Best British Single in 2003. This recognition followed its impressive chart performance and resonated with audiences across regions.
5. Shifty Shellshock, a.k.a. Seth Binzer, lent his vocals to Paul Oakenfold’s 2002 single. The track later featured on subsequent compilations, confirming its enduring appeal.
6. Robbie Williams’ music video is noted for its stripping skeleton scene. This won British Single and Video of the Year at the 2001 Brit Awards, underscoring its innovative visuals.
7. “Woman Trouble” by Artful Dodger featuring Robbie Craig and Craig David was certified silver by BPI in 2015. The song remains a staple of UK garage anthems.
8. “This Time Baby,” a 1979 track, was sampled by the Freemasons featuring Amanda Wilson. Their 2005 release mixed classic elements with contemporary beats.
9. Axwell’s single was also released with the title “Feel the Vibe (Til the Morning Comes).” This variant caters to markets emphasizing vocal inclusions in dance tracks.
10. The instrumental “Pjanoo” by Eric Prydz did not bear any furniture-related misunderstandings, despite any tongue-in-cheek confusions over its title.
11. The track from Chemistry was initially slated for Herbie: Fully Loaded but wasn’t used. However, its thematic garage aspects were retained for the music video.
12. Scooter’s “The Logical Song” samples Supertramp’s 1979 original. This version sparked a reunion between electronic and pop sounds across generations.
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