How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shakira, Fatboy Slim , P!NK, S Club 7, Eric Prydz, Basement Jaxx, Kosheen, Angel City , Sophie Ellis~Bextor, Orion Too, Sash!, Guru Josh Project
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What notable feature characterizes Shakira’s “She Wolf”?
- A A heavy metal guitar solo
- B Distinctive howling and panting sounds
- C An acoustic folk chorus
2. Which artist is featured on Fatboy Slim’s “Champion Sound”?
- A Lateef the Truth Speaker
- B Norman Cook
- C Sharon Woolf
3. Which chart position did Pink’s “Most Girls” reach on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number one
- B Number four
- C Number ten
4. Which classical piece is interpolated in S Club 7’s “Natural”?
- A Bach’s “Air on the G String”
- B Fauré’s “Pavane”
- C Mozart’s “Requiem”
5. Eric Prydz and Steve Angello are associated with which musical genre in their 2004 collaboration?
- A Rock
- B House
- C Jazz
6. Which featured artist appears on Basement Jaxx’s “Lucky Star”?
- A Dizzee Rascal
- B Mona Singh
- C Sophie Ellis-Bextor
7. What rank did Kosheen’s “Catch” achieve on the UK Singles Chart after its re-release?
- A Number five
- B Number fifteen
- C Number twenty
8. What two songs are combined in Angel City’s track featuring Lara McAllen?
- A “Do You Know” and “Children”
- B “Relax” and “Chariots of Fire”
- C “Wonderwall” and “Mad World”
9. Who collaborated with DJ Spiller on a chart-topping hit that launched Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s solo career?
- A Pete Tong
- B Judge Jules
- C Groovejet
10. In which genre is Orion Too’s “Hope And Wait” categorized?
- A Trance
- B Hip-hop
- C Reggae
11. Which two songs were mashed up in Sash!’s “Raindrops (Encore une fois)”?
- A “Sandstorm” and “Firestarter”
- B “Raindrops” and “Encore une fois”
- C “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” and “One More Time”
12. What is the most distinctive feature of the music video for “Infinity 2008” by Guru Josh Project?
- A A montage of natural landscapes
- B Slow-motion visuals
- C Animated characters
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 46/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Shakira – She WolfFeatured on the 2009 album “She Wolf”.
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2 . Fatboy Slim – Champion SoundFeatured on the 2006 album “The Greatest Hits: Why Try Harder”.
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3 . P!NK – Most GirlsFeatured on the 2000 album “Can’t Take Me Home”.
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4 . S Club 7 – NaturalFeatured on the 2000 album “7”.
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5 . Eric Prydz – Woz Not Woz (w/ Steve Angello)
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6 . Basement Jaxx – Lucky Star (w/ Dizzee Rascal)Featured on the 2003 album “Kish Kash”.
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7 . Kosheen – CatchFeatured on the 2000 album “Resist”.
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8 . Angel City – Do You Know I Go CrazyFeatured on the 2005 album “Love Me Right”.
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9 . Sophie Ellis~Bextor – Mixed Up WorldFeatured on the 2003 album “Shoot From The Hip”.
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10 . Orion Too – Hope And Wait (w/ Caitlin)Featured on the 2004 album “Hope and Wait”.
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11 . Sash! – Raindrops [Encore Une Fois] (w/ Stunt)
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12 . Guru Josh Project – Infinity 2008Featured on the 2008 album “Infinity 2008”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Shakira’s “She Wolf” is marked by its howling and panting sounds. These vocal quirks augment the high-energy disco-electropop style of the track.
2. The track “Champion Sound” features Lateef the Truth Speaker. His vocals blend with Fatboy Slim’s beats, enhancing the energetic vibe.
3. Pink’s “Most Girls” peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. Its success confirmed Pink’s popularity in the early 2000s.
4. “Natural” by S Club 7 interpolates Fauré’s “Pavane.” The classical infusion gave the song a distinguished touch.
5. The 2004 collaboration between Eric Prydz and Steve Angello falls squarely into the house genre, synonymous with electronic dance music.
6. “Lucky Star” features Dizzee Rascal. The track illustrates Basement Jaxx’s innovative approach by incorporating grime elements.
7. After its re-release, “Catch” by Kosheen climbed to number fifteen on the UK Singles Chart, showing its enduring appeal.
8. Angel City’s track featuring Lara McAllen creatively combines “Do You Know” and “Children,” melding R&B vocals with a trance beat.
9. Sophie Ellis-Bextor found initial solo success by collaborating with DJ Spiller on “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love),” a UK chart-topper.
10. “Hope And Wait” by Orion Too is classified within the trance genre, leaning into dance and house styles for a lively mix.
11. “Raindrops (Encore une fois)” ingeniously merges “Raindrops” with “Encore une fois,” creating an effective dance floor anthem.
12. “Infinity 2008” features slow-motion visuals that contrast with its fast-paced beats, a signature stylistic choice for visual impact.
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