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.
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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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