How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Frank ‘O’ Moiraghi, Basement Jaxx, Phats & Small, Technotronic, Staxx, T~Spoon, De´Lacy, Eve Gallagher, Rozalla, Felix, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Ace of Base
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. In which year was the original mix of “Frank ‘O’ Moiraghi featuring Amnesia” released?
- A 2002
- B 1995
- C 2021
2. What vocal style is prominently featured in Basement Jaxx’s “Jump n’ Shout”?
- A Opera
- B Ragga
- C Soul
3. Which chart position did “Feel Good” by Phats & Small achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 15
- B 1
- C 7
4. What unique feature characterizes Technotronic’s “Megamix” single?
- A A medley of previous hits
- B A live orchestra
- C Acoustic guitars
5. Who performed the vocals on the 1993 track “Joy” by Staxx?
- A Carol Leeming
- B Whitney Houston
- C Mariah Carey
6. What defines T-Spoon’s “Sex on the Beach” lyrically?
- A Political commentary
- B Playful themes
- C Environmental concerns
7. Which remix of De’Lacy’s “Hideaway” was a chart success in Italy?
- A Deep Dish
- B Nu-Birth
- C Pete Tong
8. Who remixed Eve Gallagher’s debut single leading to its club circuit success?
- A David Morales
- B Armand Van Helden
- C Calvin Harris
9. What musical genre does Rozalla’s “You Never Love the Same Way Twice” fall under?
- A Jazz
- B Dance
- C Rock
10. What setting features prominently in the music video for Felix’s “It Will Make Me Crazy”?
- A A library
- B A basement
- C A beach
11. Why was Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s “Relax” banned by the BBC?
- A Political content
- B Overt sexual references
- C Religious imagery
12. What influenced the sound of Ace of Base’s “Happy Nation” album?
- A A nearby reggae band
- B Classical music training
- C Heavy metal bands
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Frank ‘O’ Moiraghi – Feel My Body (w/ Amnesia)Featured on the 1995 album “Feel My Body”.
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2 . Basement Jaxx – Jump N Shout (w/ Slarta John)Featured on the 1999 album “Remedy“.
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3 . Phats & Small – Feel GoodFeatured on the 1999 album “Now Phats What I Small”.
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4 . Technotronic – Megamix
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5 . Staxx – JoyFeatured on the 1997 album “Joy”.
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6 . T~Spoon – Sex on the beach
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7 . De´Lacy – HideawayFeatured on the 1994 album “Hideaway”.
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8 . Eve Gallagher – Love Come Down
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9 . Rozalla – You Never Love The Same Way TwiceFeatured on the 1994 album “Look No Further”.
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10 . Felix – It Will Make Me CrazyFeatured on the 1992 album “#1 “.
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11 . Frankie Goes To Hollywood – RelaxFeatured on the 1983 album “Welcome To The Pleasuredome“. |
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12 . Ace of Base – Happy NationFeatured on the 1993 album “Happy Nation”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track originally graced our ears in 1995, a year marked by the rise of house music. Its enduring appeal is marked by multiple re-releases over the years.
2. Ragga vocals drive the energy of “Jump n’ Shout.” MC Slarta John lends his voice, marking a memorable collaboration on Basement Jaxx’s debut album.
3. “Feel Good” felt quite good indeed, peaking at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. Its sample from B.T. Express didn’t hurt its prospects either.
4. “Megamix” compiles Technotronic’s earlier hits into a single, satisfying the musical cravings of dance floors everywhere with its seamless transitions.
5. The voice behind “Joy” belongs to Carol Leeming. The track’s success cemented its place in dance history.
6. “Sex on the Beach” triumphs in playful storytelling, capturing the carefree spirit of its era. It’s a beach, not a boardroom.
7. Deep Dish’s version of “Hideaway” claimed the top spot in Italy, among other accolades. Strings not present.
8. David Morales lent his remixing prowess to Eve Gallagher’s debut, catapulting it into club circuit success. His handiwork remains notable.
9. Rozalla’s “You Never Love the Same Way Twice” dances across club floors, making a mark in the dance music genre.
10. Felix invited viewers to a basement for “It Will Make Me Crazy.” Whether literal or metaphorical, it’s where the magic happens.
11. The BBC took issue with “Relax” due to overt sexual references, which—unexpectedly—only fueled its popularity. Bans post-date the sales boom.
12. Ace of Base’s album draws its sonic palette from reggae sounds, a reflection of the group’s fortuitous studio neighbors.
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