How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Robbie Williams, O~Zone, DJ Spiller, Groove Armada, V, Tom Novy , Mark Oh, Underworld, Deepest Blue, David Guetta vs The Egg, Faithless, Micky Modelle
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Robbie Williams – RudeboxFeatured on the 2006 album “Rudebox“.
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2 . O~Zone – Dragostea Din TeiFeatured on the 2004 album “DiscO-Zone”.
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3 . DJ Spiller – Groovejet [If This Ain’t Love] (w/ Sophie Ellis-Bextor)Featured on the 2000 album “Groovejet”.
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4 . Groove Armada – Superstylin’Featured on the 2001 album “Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)”.
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5 . V – Can You Feel ItFeatured on the 2004 album “You Stood Up”.
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6 . Tom Novy – I rock
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7 . Mark Oh – Never Stop That FeelingFeatured on the 2001 album “Never Stopped Livin’ That Feeling”.
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8 . Underworld – CowgirlFeatured on the 1994 album “Dubnobasswithmyheadman”.
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9 . Deepest Blue – Deepest BlueFeatured on the 2003 album “Late September”.
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10 . David Guetta vs The Egg – Love Don’t Let Me Go / Walking Away
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11 . Faithless – I Want MoreFeatured on the 2004 album “No Roots”. |
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12 . Micky Modelle – Dancing In The Dark (w/ Jessy)Featured on the 2008 album “Dancing In The Dark”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Marc Klasfeld directed the music video for the Pixie Lott song that peaked at number one. His work reportedly contributed to the song’s visual appeal, aligning with its pop sensibility.
2. “O” marked Omarion’s debut as a solo artist in 2004 when it entered the Billboard Hot 100. This track became a defining moment in his career post-B2K.
3. Simple Minds first performed “Love Song” live at Tiffany’s in Glasgow. This performance occurred ahead of the track’s UK Top 50 chart breakthrough.
4. Chris Brown collaborated with Adam Messinger, among others, to write “Next to You”. The ballad features Justin Bieber and explores themes of love and support.
5. The B-side for the 1989 release is “Talk! Talk! Talk!”, a reworking of an earlier hit. This track is part of an album reflecting the duo’s stylistic consistency.
6. Tom Novy’s “I Rock” is primarily electronic/house in genre. Released in 1999, it epitomized the late ’90s electronic scene with its catchy beat.
7. “Randy (Never Stop That Feeling)” reached number 21 on the Hungarian Albums Chart. This placement highlighted Mark ‘Oh’s international appeal in the mid-’90s.
8. Juice WRLD used “Shape Of My Heart” by Sting to craft “Lucid Dreams”. The sample underlines the emotional turmoil depicted in the lyrics.
9. “The Death of You and Me” by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds centers on escape. The song expresses a romantic notion of leaving constraints behind.
10. Fetty Wap’s track title refers to his birth date, June 7, 1991. This personal touch was included in collaboration with Remy Boyz.
11. Rebecca Rudd provided vocals for the Ultrabeat and Darren Styles 2007 single. The track showcases a blend of dance and trance elements.
12. David Guetta’s song featuring Rihanna was originally meant for her album “Loud”. However, it found its home on Guetta’s “One More Love” reissue.
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