How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Betty Boo, Ann Lee, Eiffel 65, St Germain, Cornershop, Alice DeeJay , Cappella, Le Click, Enrique Iglesias, Shaft, Roxette, E’voke
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which artist’s vocal sample is featured in Faithless’ “I Want More”?
- A Billie Holiday
- B Nina Simone
- C Aretha Franklin
2. What was the peak position of “Tonight is the Night” by Le Click on the RPM Dance chart in Canada?
- A Number 1
- B Number 10
- C Number 3
3. “Changes” by Faul & Wad Ad samples which Pnau track?
- A Baby
- B Limbo
- C Wild Strawberries
4. Who collaborated with Neil Young on the song “Downtown”?
- A Pearl Jam
- B Nirvana
- C Foo Fighters
5. Effie White sings a torch song in which musical?
- A Les Misérables
- B Dreamgirls
- C Chicago
6. Where did DJ Snake’s remix of “You Know You Like It” first appear before its official release?
- A SoundCloud
- B MySpace
- C YouTube
7. Which band released “Undercover Martyn”?
- A Arctic Monkeys
- B Two Door Cinema Club
- C The Strokes
8. What song does Moby’s “Move” sample in its chorus?
- A Love Sensation
- B Superstition
- C Le Freak
9. Which language elements are mixed in “Bailamos” by Enrique Iglesias?
- A Italian and English
- B Spanish and French
- C Spanish and English
10. “(Mucho Mambo) Sway” by Shaft remixes which classic song?
- A Besame Mucho
- B Quien Sera?
- C Guantanamera
11. For Paul McCartney’s “Fine Line,” what unique element was accidentally added to the song?
- A Additional drum beat
- B Unexpected bass note
- C Harmonium section
12. “You’re the One I Love” by Shola Ama experienced a chart resurgence after the release of which single?
- A You Might Need Somebody
- B Still the One
- C You’re the Voice
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Betty Boo – Where Are You BabyFeatured on the 1990 album “Boomania”.
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2 . Ann Lee – Two TimesFeatured on the 1998 album “2 Times”.
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3 . Eiffel 65 – Blue [Da Ba Dee]Featured on the 1999 album “Europop”.
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4 . St Germain – Alabama BluesFeatured on the 1999 album “From Detroit to St Germain”.
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5 . Cornershop – Brimful Of AshaFeatured on the 1997 album “When I Was Born For The 7th Time“.
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6 . Alice DeeJay – Better Off AloneFeatured on the 1998 album “Who Needs Guitars Anyway?”.
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7 . Cappella – Be My Baby
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8 . Le Click – Call meFeatured on the 1997 album “Tonight Is the Night”.
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9 . Enrique Iglesias – BailamosFeatured on the 1999 album “Enrique“.
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10 . Shaft – Mucho mambo [sway]
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11 . Roxette – How Do You Do!Featured on the 1992 album “Tourism”. |
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12 . E’voke – Arms of Loren
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Nina Simone’s haunting vocals add depth to “I Want More” by Faithless. The song also subtly nods to Pink Floyd in its intro and outro.
2. The track swept its way to number one on Canada’s RPM Dance chart and stayed there like a disco king, reigning for three weeks.
3. Faul & Wad Ad’s “Changes” cleverly borrowed the memorable refrain from Pnau’s “Baby,” a deft blend of melodic grace with a modern beat.
4. Neil Young’s gritty “Downtown” riffs along with Pearl Jam, merging distinct talents in a dynamic collaboration recorded in Seattle.
5. “Dreamgirls” leaves a lasting impression with Effie White’s iconic torch song. Jennifer Hudson’s film portrayal bolstered its acclaim.
6. DJ Snake’s take on “You Know You Like It” first vibed out over AlunaGeorge’s SoundCloud in 2013, remixed into broader popularity.
7. The indie sensation Two Door Cinema Club is behind “Undercover Martyn,” a track that propelled their debut album, *Tourist History*.
8. Moby added a dance floor swing to “Move” using Loleatta Holloway’s fiery vocals from “Love Sensation” as a key ingredient.
9. “Bailamos” dances fluently between Spanish and English, alluring listeners with its spicy flair and rhythmic allure.
10. Shaft reimagined the mambo classic “Quien Sera?” into a club-ready groove, pushing “(Mucho Mambo) Sway” into dance halls everywhere.
11. During “Fine Line,” Paul McCartney’s inadvertent bass note was so unique that producer Nigel Godrich decided to keep it in the mix.
12. “You Might Need Somebody” became a hit and revitalized Shola Ama’s “You’re the One I Love,” which then peaked at number three in the UK.
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