How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paul Johnson, Crystal Waters, Ace of Base, Maxx, DJ BoBo, Dario G, Daze, Dr. Alban, Sonia, 2 Unlimited, Faithless, N~Trance
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Where did Paul Johnson’s track “Get Get Down” first premiere on television?
- A MTV
- B VH1
- C BET
2. Which country saw “Makin’ Happy” by Crystal Waters reaching the number one position on the RPM Dance/Urban chart?
- A United States
- B United Kingdom
- C Canada
3. Ace of Base’s “Wheel of Fortune” used what metaphor to describe life’s unpredictability?
- A A roulette wheel
- B A wheel of fortune
- C A spinning top
4. What charts did Maxx’s “No More (I Can’t Stand It)” enter in 1994?
- A Norway
- B Japan
- C Malta
5. What mode of transportation is DJ BoBo seen using in the music video for “Everybody”?
- A Bicycle
- B Old car
- C Bus
6. Dario G’s “Sunchyme” samples a chant from which band’s song?
- A The Beatles
- B The Dream Academy
- C Fleetwood Mac
7. In 1998, Daze released “Together Forever (The Cyber Pet Song)” and achieved a peak chart position in which country?
- A Belgium
- B Norway
- C Finland
8. Dr. Alban’s “It’s My Life” was notably promoted via what medium in France?
- A Radio
- B Television advertisement
- C Cinema previews
9. Which 1992 hit by 2 Unlimited filmed its music video in Australia at The Pinnacles and Wave Rock?
- A “Maximum Overdrive”
- B “Tribal Dance”
- C “The Magic Friend”
10. “God is a DJ” by Faithless repeats which phrase that symbolizes the club atmosphere?
- A “This is my church”
- B “Enter the sanctuary”
- C “Dance temple”
11. Who originally recorded the song “Boogie Nights” that Sonia covered in 1992?
- A Bee Gees
- B Heatwave
- C KC and the Sunshine Band
12. The dance cover of “Paradise City” was released in what year, transforming the original rock classic?
- A 1995
- B 1998
- C 2000
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Paul Johnson – Get Get DownFeatured on the 1999 album “Get Get Down”.
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2 . Crystal Waters – Makin HappyFeatured on the 1991 album “Surprise”.
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3 . Ace of Base – Wheel of FortuneFeatured on the 1992 album “Happy Nation”.
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4 . Maxx – No More [I Can’t Stand It]Featured on the 1994 album “To the Maxximum”.
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5 . DJ BoBo – EverybodyFeatured on the 1993 album “Dance with Me”.
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6 . Dario G – SunchymeFeatured on the 1997 album “Sunmachine”.
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7 . Daze – Together ForeverFeatured on the 1997 album “Super Heroes”.
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8 . Dr. Alban – It’s My LifeFeatured on the 1992 album “One Love”.
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9 . Sonia – Boogie NightsFeatured on the 1993 album “Better the Devil You Know”.
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10 . 2 Unlimited – The Magic FriendFeatured on the 1992 album “Get Ready!”.
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11 . Faithless – God Is a DJFeatured on the 1998 album “Sunday 8 PM”. |
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12 . N~Trance – Paradise CityFeatured on the 1997 album “Happy Hour”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Get Get Down” by Paul Johnson hit MTV screens on October 4, 1999. This timing helped the song capture US audiences and climb the Billboard charts.
2. “Makin’ Happy” by Crystal Waters hit the top spot on Canada’s RPM Dance/Urban chart. It added to the song’s international dance floor appeal.
3. Ace of Base’s “Wheel of Fortune” spins on the metaphor of a wheel of fortune, encapsulating life’s unpredictable twists. The metaphor resonated with fans across Europe.
4. Maxx’s “No More (I Can’t Stand It)” entered charts not only in the UK and Europe but also in Canada and Japan, marking it as a global Eurodance hit.
5. In “Everybody,” DJ BoBo nostalgically drives an old car while singing. The video captures an era’s carefree vibe with dance sequences in Italian backdrops.
6. Dario G’s “Sunchyme” plays on the familiar chant from “Life In A Northern Town” by The Dream Academy, embedding nostalgia in their dance hit.
7. Daze saw “Together Forever (The Cyber Pet Song)” climb to number six in Finland. The quirky Eurodance track charmed Nordic listeners with its catchy beat.
8. In France, Dr. Alban’s “It’s My Life” gained prominence through a television advertisement. This exposure contributed to its chart resurgence in 1993.
9. “The Magic Friend” by 2 Unlimited had its video shot at renowned Australian locations. The hit brought Eurodance flair to the land down under.
10. “God is a DJ” by Faithless features the memorable phrase “this is my church.” It captures the euphoric and communal nature of nightclubs perfectly.
11. “Boogie Nights” was originally a gem by Heatwave. Sonia’s 1992 cover rode on the coattails of its disco legacy.
12. The dance cover of “Paradise City” hit the airwaves in 1998. It transformed a rock staple into an energetic club-ready track, maintaining its classic feel.
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