How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Syleena Johnson, Mad’House, Feist, Girls Aloud, Platnum, Silicone Soul, David Guetta, Sonique, Dannii Minogue, Five, Queen, Alice DJ, Calvin Harris
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who produced the remix of Syleena Johnson’s “Tonight I’m Gonna Let Go”?
- A Pharrell Williams
- B Timbaland
- C R. Kelly and Mike Dunn
2. What inspired Mad’House’s version of “Like a Prayer”?
- A A movie soundtrack
- B An Internet mashup
- C A fan’s tribute on YouTube
3. What musical style does Feist’s “1236” represent?
- A Indie rock
- B Acoustic pop
- C Electronic music
4. Which decade influenced the song “Something Kinda Ooooh” by Girls Aloud?
- A 1980s
- B 1990s
- C 2000s
5. What chart position did Platnum’s “Love Shy (Thinking About You)” achieve in the UK?
- A Number 5
- B Number 12
- C Number 20
6. What theme is prominent in Silicone Soul’s “Right On!”?
- A Loneliness
- B Confidence and determination
- C Heartbreak
7. Who directed the first music video for David Guetta?
- A Nzingha Stewart
- B Chris Cunningham
- C Gum Prod.
8. What format was Sonique’s “Sky” released in besides CD?
- A Vinyl
- B Cassette
- C Digital only
9. What element does Dannii Minogue’s “Perfection” sample?
- A “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
- B “Turn the Beat Around” by Vicki Sue Robinson
- C “Le Freak” by Chic
10. What innovative technique was used in Queen’s “News of the World” track?
- A Stomp-stomp-clap rhythm
- B Synthesizer loops
- C Virtual choir effect
11. Which chart did Alice Deejay’s “The Lonely One” enter?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Top 20
- C Australian ARIA chart
12. What collaboration followed Calvin Harris’s “Flashback” with Ayah Marar?
- A “Thinking About You”
- B “We Found Love”
- C “One Kiss”
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Syleena Johnson – Tonight I’m Gonna Let Go [remix]Featured on the 2005 album “Chapter 2: The Voice”.
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2 . Mad’House – Like a PrayerFeatured on the 2002 album “Absolutely Mad”.
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3 . Feist – 1234Featured on the 2007 album “The Reminder”.
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4 . Girls Aloud – Something Kinda OooohFeatured on the 2006 album “The Sound of Girls Aloud: The Greatest Hits”.
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5 . Platnum – Love Shy [Thinking About You]Featured on the 2008 album “0”.
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6 . Silicone Soul – Right OnFeatured on the 2000 album “A Soul Thing”.
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7 . David Guetta – Just a Little More LoveFeatured on the 2002 album “Just a Little More Love”.
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8 . Sonique – SkyFeatured on the 2000 album “Hear My Cry”.
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9 . Dannii Minogue – PerfectionFeatured on the 2007 album “Club Disco”.
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10 . Five, Queen – We Will Rock YouFeatured on the 2000 album “Invincible”.
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11 . Alice DJ – The Lonely OneFeatured on the 1999 album “Who Needs Guitars Anyway?”. |
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12 . Calvin Harris – FlashbackFeatured on the 2009 album “Ready for the Weekend”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. The remix of “Tonight I’m Gonna Let Go” was produced by R. Kelly and Mike Dunn. This version includes a sample from Busta Rhymes’ “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See.”
2. B. Mad’House’s cover of “Like a Prayer” was inspired by an Internet mashup. The group’s version achieved chart-topping success in several countries.
3. B. Feist’s “1236” exemplifies an acoustic pop style, marking her initial foray into the music world before exploring other genres.
4. A. Girls Aloud’s “Something Kinda Ooooh” draws inspiration from 1980s pop and George Michael, capturing the upbeat essence of that era.
5. B. Platnum’s “Love Shy (Thinking About You)” reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The track rejuvenated the original with a bassline house twist.
6. B. “Right On!” by Silicone Soul expresses themes of confidence and determination, urging listeners to value life and love, a staple in European house music.
7. C. David Guetta’s first music video was produced by Gum Prod., aligning with his emergence in the dance-pop and funky house genres.
8. B. Besides CD, “Sky” by Sonique was released on cassette, along with other formats, enhancing its international reach on the charts.
9. B. “Perfection” samples “Turn the Beat Around” by Vicki Sue Robinson, integrating iconic disco elements into its production.
10. A. Queen’s track from “News of the World” used a distinctive stomp-stomp-clap rhythm, creating an enduring audience participation moment.
11. B. “The Lonely One” by Alice Deejay entered the UK Top 20, showcasing the impact of their Eurodance style from the late ’90s.
12. A. Following “Flashback,” Calvin Harris collaborated with Ayah Marar on “Thinking About You,” another blend of their musical talents.
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