How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mariah Carey, 2 In A Room, No Mercy, Gusto, Bass~O~Matic, Gloria Estefan, Afrika Bambaataa, Alex Party, Sash!, Moby, Pet Shop Boys, Happy Mondays
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which sample is prominently featured in Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy”?
- A “Genius of Love” by Tom Tom Club
- B “Funky Drummer” by James Brown
- C “Apache” by The Incredible Bongo Band
2. Where was “El Trago (The Drink)” by 2 In A Room mixed?
- A Holivic Recording Studios
- B Abbey Road Studios
- C Electric Lady Studios
3. What language is prominently used in No Mercy’s cover of “Missing”?
- A Spanish
- B German
- C English
4. What notable element is featured in Gusto’s “Let’s All Chant”?”
- A Guitar solos
- B A repetitive vocal hook
- C Jazz saxophone riffs
5. Who produced Bass-O-Matic’s “Fascinating Rhythm”?
- A Nile Rodgers
- B William Orbit
- C Timbaland
6. Which music group initially released the song later covered by Gloria Estefan in “The Specialist”?
- A Labelle
- B Chic
- C Vicki Sue Robinson
7. What is the recurring theme in Afrika Bambaataa’s “Just Get Up And Dance”?
- A Love and heartbreak
- B Dancing and celebrating hip hop culture
- C Political upheaval
8. What characterized Alex Party’s “Read My Lips”?
- A A classical music influence
- B Early Euro house sound
- C Heavy metal elements
9. Which chart position did “Stay” by Sash! achieve in the UK?
- A Number 3
- B Number 2
- C Number 10
10. Who directed the music video for Moby’s “Go”?
- A David Fincher
- B Ondrej Rudavsky
- C Michel Gondry
11. “Paninaro ’95” by Pet Shop Boys was first performed during which tour?
- A Pandemonium tour
- B Performance tour
- C Discovery tour
12. Which genre influence is evident in Happy Mondays’ “Kinky Afro”?
- A Jazz
- B Rock and Funk
- C Reggae
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Mariah Carey – FantasyFeatured on the 1995 album “Daydream“.
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2 . 2 In A Room – El Trago [The Drink]Featured on the 1994 album “World Party”.
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3 . No Mercy – MissingFeatured on the 1996 album “My Promise”.
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4 . Gusto – Let’s All ChantFeatured on the 1995 album “Let’s All Chant”.
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5 . Bass~O~Matic – Fascinating RhythmFeatured on the 1990 album “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Bass”.
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6 . Gloria Estefan – Turn The Beat AroundFeatured on the 1994 album “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me”.
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7 . Afrika Bambaataa – Just Get Up And DanceFeatured on the 1991 album “The Decade Of Darkness”.
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8 . Alex Party – Read My LipsFeatured on the 1995 album “Alex Party”.
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9 . Sash! – Stay (w/ La Trec)Featured on the 1997 album “It’s My Life”.
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10 . Moby – GoFeatured on the 1991 album “Moby”.
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11 . Pet Shop Boys – Paninaro 95
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12 . Happy Mondays – Kinky AfroFeatured on the 1990 album “Pills N Thrills And Bellyaches“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Fantasy” samples “Genius of Love” by Tom Tom Club. The sample is a key element, blending funk with pop.
2. “El Trago (The Drink)” was mixed at Holivic Recording Studios. This local studio contributed to the authentic New York vibe.
3. No Mercy’s cover of “Missing” is performed primarily in English, consistent with the original by Everything but the Girl.
4. “Let’s All Chant” by Gusto features a repetitive vocal hook. It’s catchy and encourages physical movement.
5. William Orbit produced “Fascinating Rhythm”. His touch is evident in the fusion of house and pop elements.
6. Vicki Sue Robinson first recorded the disco track later covered by Gloria Estefan. Her version remains iconic.
7. “Just Get Up And Dance” centers on celebrating hip hop culture. The repeated chorus invites listeners to join in the dance.
8. “Read My Lips” is characterized by its early Euro house sound. Alex Party explored various mix styles in its release.
9. “Stay” by Sash! reached number 2 on the UK charts. It was a notable success in Sash!’s European roster.
10. Ondrej Rudavsky directed Moby’s “Go” video. The budget was modest, yet the creative vision was clear.
11. “Paninaro ’95” debuted on the “Discovery” tour. Updates to lyrics emphasized themes of nostalgia and change.
12. “Kinky Afro” features a blend of rock and funk influences. Its rhythm ties it to the Madchester music scene.
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