How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Five, A*Teens, Gloria Estefan, Culture Beat, JX, 808 State, Boyzone, The Shamen, Edwyn Collins, Bananarama, Two Cowboys, U 96
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What song uses a sample from Indeep’s “Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life”?
- A If Ya Gettin’ Down
- B Everybody Gonfi-Gon
- C Lift
2. Which ABBA song was covered by A*Teens as their debut single?
- A Dancing Queen
- B Mamma Mia
- C Take a Chance on Me
3. Who performed with Gloria Estefan during the Super Bowl XXXIII halftime show?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Prince
- C Michael Jackson
4. Which track by Culture Beat reached number one in multiple European countries?
- A Mr. Vain
- B Lift
- C En-Tact
5. JX’s hit single features samples from which artist’s track?
- A ABBA
- B Ecstasy, Passion & Pain
- C Culture Beat
6. From which album is 808 State’s “Lift”?
- A Gorgeous George
- B En-Tact
- C ex:el
7. Which song by Boyzone was filmed in a disused factory setting?
- A When You Say Nothing at All
- B Here to Eternity
- C Lift
8. Which track with Beatmasters remix dates back to The Shamen’s album “En-Tact”?
- A Lift
- B Pro›gen
- C Mr. Vain
9. Which Edwyn Collins track gained widespread recognition in the 90s?
- A A Girl Like You
- B Lift
- C Mr. Vain
10. Bananarama’s first single from “Please Yourself” was produced by whom?
- A Stock and Waterman
- B Richard Stannard
- C Colin Angus
11. Two Cowboys’ debut track drew comparisons to which 90s hit?
- A Mr. Vain
- B Swamp Thing
- C Slave to the Music
12. U96’s “Das Boot” was a techno cover of which film’s theme?
- A Jaws
- B The Godfather
- C Das Boot
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 35/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Five – If Ya Getting DownFeatured on the 1999 album “Invincible”.
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2 . A*Teens – Mamma MiaFeatured on the 1999 album “The ABBA Generation”.
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3 . Gloria Estefan – You’ll Be Mine [Party Time]Featured on the 1996 album “Destiny”.
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4 . Culture Beat – Mr VainFeatured on the 1993 album “Serenity”.
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5 . JX – Son of a Gun
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6 . 808 State – LiftFeatured on the 1991 album “Ex:el”.
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7 . Boyzone – So GoodFeatured on the 1995 album “Said And Done”.
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8 . The Shamen – Progen [Move Any Mountain]Featured on the 1990 album “En-Tact”.
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9 . Edwyn Collins – A Girl Like YouFeatured on the 1994 album “Gorgeous George”.
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10 . Bananarama – Movin´ OnFeatured on the 1993 album “Please Yourself”.
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11 . Two Cowboys – Everybody’s Gonfi GonFeatured on the 1995 album “Everybody Gonfi-Gon”. |
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12 . U 96 – Das BootFeatured on the 1991 album “Das Boot”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “If Ya Gettin’ Down” samples “Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life” by Indeep. Written by Michael Cleveland, the sample contributed to the song’s dynamic rhythm.
2. “Mamma Mia” was the track covered by A*Teens. This Swedish spin on the ABBA classic helped define their debut album, “The ABBA Generation”.
3. Stevie Wonder joined Gloria Estefan at Super Bowl XXXIII. Their collaboration added a legendary touch to the halftime show performance.
4. “Mr. Vain” topped charts across Europe. The catchy Eurodance tune remains one of Culture Beat’s biggest hits.
5. JX’s hit single sampled “Touch and Go” by Ecstasy, Passion & Pain. This inclusion brought a classic touch to the dance track.
6. “Lift” appears on 808 State’s album “ex:el.” The album, released in 1991, solidifies their electronic prowess.
7. Boyzone’s “Here to Eternity” video was filmed in a factory setting. The industrial visuals matched the song’s intensity.
8. “Pro›gen” was The Shamen’s remix-heavy track from “En-Tact.” It marked their breakthrough into top charts in the UK and beyond.
9. “A Girl Like You” is Edwyn Collins’s notable track. It achieved chart success and featured drumming by Paul Cook.
10. Bananarama’s single was produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman. Known for their pop hits, they took the lead on “Please Yourself.”
11. “Everybody Gonfi-Gon” was compared to “Swamp Thing” by The Grid. The distinctive banjo and dance mix caught many listeners’ attention.
12. “Das Boot” covered the movie theme of the same name. U96’s techno rendition topped German charts for weeks in the 90s.
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