How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Robert Palmer, 20 Fingers, Lo Fidelity Allstars, Dj Quicksilver, Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, A Homeboy A Hippie And A Funki Dredd, Fatboy Slim, Les Rythmes Digitales, Twenty 4 Seven, Just Luis, Eyes Cream
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which year did Robert Palmer release his cover of “Respect Yourself”?
- A 1992
- B 1995
- C 1997
2. Where did the song “Lick It” by 20 Fingers featuring Roula peak on the Eurochart Hot 100?
- A Number 3
- B Number 6
- C Number 1
3. What format was “Disco Machine Gun” by Lo Fidelity Allstars released on?
- A Cassette
- B CD
- C 12-inch vinyl
4. DJ Quicksilver’s “Free” is set in which key?
- A G Major
- B C Major
- C F Major
5. The music video for Phil Collins’ “Hang in Long Enough” features a storyline inspired by which historical event?
- A World War II
- B The 1912 Titanic disaster
- C The moon landing
6. With which track did Mariah Carey achieve five consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Vision of Love
- B Hero
- C Emotions
7. The track “Total Confusion” by Caspar Pound was released under what alias?
- A The Hypnotist
- B A Homeboy, a Hippie and a Funki Dredd
- C Rising High Collective
8. “Gangster Trippin” by Fatboy Slim sampled which artist’s live performance?
- A Beastie Boys
- B DJ Shadow
- C Pete Rock & CL Smooth
9. Which album features Les Rythmes Digitales’ track \”[Hey You] What’s That Sound?\”?
- A Temptations
- B Darkdancer
- C Midnite Vultures
10. What was the name of the rapper who joined Twenty 4 Seven after Ricardo Overman left?
- A MC Fixxit
- B DJ Rives
- C Captain Hollywood
11. “American Pie” by Just Luis is a cover of a song originally by which artist?
- A Don McLean
- B Bob Dylan
- C Neil Diamond
12. Which chart did Eyes Cream’s single “Fly Away (Bye Bye)” top in 2000?
- A Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play
- B UK Singles Chart
- C Billboard Hot 100
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 41/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Robert Palmer – Respect Yourself
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2 . 20 Fingers – Lick ItFeatured on the 1995 album “20 Fingers”.
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3 . Lo Fidelity Allstars – Disco Machine GunFeatured on the 1997 album “Disco Machine Gun”.
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4 . Dj Quicksilver – Free
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5 . Phil Collins – Hang In Long EnoughFeatured on the 1989 album “…But Seriously“.
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6 . Mariah Carey – EmotionsFeatured on the 1990 album “Emotions”.
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7 . A Homeboy A Hippie And A Funki Dredd – Total ConfusionFeatured on the 1990 album “Total Confusion”.
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8 . Fatboy Slim – Gangster TrippinFeatured on the 1998 album “You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby“.
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9 . Les Rythmes Digitales – [Hey You] Whats That Sound ?Featured on the 1999 album “Darkdancer”.
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10 . Twenty 4 Seven – I Can’t Stand It (w/ Captain Hollywood Project)Featured on the 1990 album “Street Moves”.
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11 . Just Luis – American Pie
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12 . Eyes Cream – Fly Away [Bye Bye]
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Robert Palmer released his cover of “Respect Yourself” in 1995. The track stands out in Palmer’s discography as a non-album single.
2. “Lick It” charted successfully on the Eurochart Hot 100, peaking at number 6. The track was notable for its explicit content and catchy rhythm.
3. “Disco Machine Gun” was released on a 12-inch vinyl, catalog number SKINT 30. This physical format was typical for the era.
4. DJ Quicksilver’s “Free” was set in the key of C Major. The tempo of 140 BPM matched the energetic electronic dance music of the period.
5. Phil Collins’ “Hang in Long Enough” music video drew inspiration from the 1912 Titanic disaster, using this historically unique event as a visual backdrop.
6. Mariah Carey achieved her fifth consecutive number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Emotions.” This set a new record previously held by the Jackson Five.
7. Caspar Pound released “Total Confusion” under the alias A Homeboy, a Hippie and a Funki Dredd. This track was pivotal in his early music career.
8. “Gangster Trippin” includes a sample from Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s live performance. Fatboy Slim crafted the song using various eclectic samples.
9. “Darkdancer” is the album that features the track “[Hey You] What’s That Sound?” by Les Rythmes Digitales. The album paid homage to ’80s dance music.
10. Captain Hollywood joined Twenty 4 Seven after Ricardo Overman left. He became the frontman for their successful Eurodance style.
11. “American Pie” by Just Luis is a Eurodance cover of Don McLean’s classic. This version replaces McLean’s folk styling with vibrant electronic production.
12. “Fly Away (Bye Bye)” by Eyes Cream topped the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 2000. The song was a major success for Agostino Carollo.
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