How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Armand Van Helden, N~Trance, Joey Negro, Altern 8, Mauro Picotto, Livin’ Joy, N~Joi, Backstreet Boys, Sean Maguire, K~Klass, Ricky Martin, East 17
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. When was “Ultrafunkula” by Armand Van Helden released?
- A 1995
- B 1997
- C 1999
2. Which notable achievement did N-Trance’s version of “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” featuring Rod Stewart not achieve?
- A Number three on the UK Singles Chart
- B Double-platinum certification in Australia
- C Featured in a film
3. Under what alias is British DJ Dave Lee credited for his 1991 release?
- A Joey Disco
- B Joey Negro
- C Joey Electro
4. What unusual stage attire was Altern 8 known for during live performances?
- A Neon bodysuits
- B Fluorescent yellow dust masks
- C Glitter jumpsuits
5. Which position did “Lizard (Gonna Get You)” by Mauro Picotto reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Top 10
- B Top 20
- C Top 30
6. Which vocalist replaced Janice Robinson in Livin’ Joy for “Follow the Rules”?
- A Kelly Llorenna
- B Debbie French
- C Tameko Star
7. Which 1990 single by N-Joi incorporates samples from Gwen Guthrie, Darlene Davis, and Soul II Soul?
- A Anthem
- B Rhythm
- C Spirit
8. What production cost is associated with the Backstreet Boys’ “Larger Than Life” music video?
- A .1 million
- B .8 million
- C .3 million
9. When did Sean Maguire release his cover of “You to Me Are Everything”?
- A 1996
- B 1995
- C 1997
10. “Rhythm Is a Mystery” by K-Klass made a significant impact in which music scene?
- A The American rock scene
- B The UK rave scene
- C The classical music scene
11. What inspired the music video locations for Ricky Martin’s “Shake Your Bon-Bon”?
- A Comic book settings
- B Everyday urban environments
- C Historical landmarks
12. What chart position did East 17’s “Gold” achieve on the Swedish charts?
- A Number two
- B Number four
- C Number one
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 46/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Armand Van Helden – UltrafunkulaFeatured on the 1997 album “Sampleslaya: Enter The Meatmarket”.
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2 . N~Trance – Do You Think I´m Sexy (w/ Rod Stewart)Featured on the 1997 album “Happy Hour”.
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3 . Joey Negro – Do What You FeelFeatured on the 1991 album “Universe of Love”.
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4 . Altern 8 – Activ~8 [Come with me]
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5 . Mauro Picotto – LizardFeatured on the 1999 album “The Album”.
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6 . Livin’ Joy – Follow The RulesFeatured on the 1994 album “Don’t Stop Movin'”.
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7 . N~Joi – AnthemFeatured on the 1990 album “Anthem”.
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8 . Backstreet Boys – Larger Than LifeFeatured on the 1999 album “Millennium”.
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9 . Sean Maguire – You To Me Are EverythingFeatured on the 1996 album “Spirit”.
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10 . K~Klass – Rhythm Is A MysteryFeatured on the 1991 album “Universal”.
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11 . Ricky Martin – Shake Your Bon~BonFeatured on the 1999 album “Ricky Martin”. |
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12 . East 17 – GoldFeatured on the 1992 album “Walthamstow”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Ultrafunkula” was released in 1997 as part of the album Sampleslaya: Enter The Meatmarket. The track appears consistently in Armand Van Helden’s discography from this period.
2. The N-Trance version of “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” did not reach number three on the UK Singles Chart. It did, however, peak at number seven and achieved double-platinum status in Australia.
3. British DJ Dave Lee released the track under his alias Joey Negro in 1991. This became an influential part of the house music scene.
4. Altern 8 adopted fluorescent yellow dust masks as part of their stage attire, contributing to their distinctive identity during live performances.
5. “Lizard (Gonna Get You)” reached the top 30 on the UK Singles Chart. It became a defining track for Mauro Picotto in the late 1990s.
6. Tameko Star replaced Janice Robinson as the lead vocalist for the track “Follow the Rules” by Livin’ Joy.
7. N-Joi’s “Anthem” incorporates samples from several iconic tracks, including those by Gwen Guthrie, among others, creating a memorable dance classic.
8. The music video for “Larger Than Life” by the Backstreet Boys is notable for its high production cost of over .1 million.
9. Sean Maguire released his cover of “You to Me Are Everything” in 1995, which also appeared on his subsequent album “Spirit.”
10. “Rhythm Is a Mystery” made a significant impact within the UK rave scene, marking K-Klass’s entry into the music industry.
11. Ricky Martin’s “Shake Your Bon-Bon” video features Martin in everyday urban settings, including on top of a taxi and fire truck.
12. East 17’s “Gold” reached number two on the charts in Sweden, showcasing the band’s international appeal during the early 1990s.
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