How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Rachel Stevens, Christina Aguilera, Mylo, David Guetta, Daft Punk, Sugababes, Michael Gray, Miley Cyrus, Toploader, Mis~Teeq, Craig David, Barthezz
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who originally intended to record “Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex” before it was given to Rachel Stevens?
- A Christina Aguilera
- B Britney Spears
- C Kelly Clarkson
2. Which version of “Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” includes a mid-song dance breakdown?
- A The live version
- B The original album version
- C The re-recorded single version
3. What software did Mylo use to produce “Drop the Pressure”?
- A Ableton Live
- B Reason 2.5
- C Pro Tools
4. Which British artist features on David Guetta’s single from his fourth studio album?
- A Adele
- B Estelle
- C Ellie Goulding
5. Which Daft Punk song sampled “Cola Bottle Baby” by Edwin Birdsong?
- A “Around the World”
- B “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”
- C “Digital Love”
6. Which iconic film inspired the music video for Sugababes’ “About a Girl”?
- A Pulp Fiction
- B The Matrix
- C Kill Bill
7. Which song by Michael Gray contains a lyric from Oliver Cheatham’s “Get Down Saturday Night”?
- A “Weekend”
- B “The Weekend”
- C “Saturday”
8. What reference does Miley Cyrus make in “Party in the USA” that she later admitted was fictional?
- A Meeting a celebrity at a party
- B Hearing a Jay-Z song on the radio
- C Wearing a designer dress
9. What chart position did Toploader’s “Dancing in the Moonlight” reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 7
- B Number 3
- C Number 10
10. What group’s influence is mentioned in Mis-Teeq’s “Style” due to a track sample?
- A Duran Duran
- B Pet Shop Boys
- C Wham!
11. What distinguishes the single “Insomnia” by Craig David from other tracks in its album context?
- A The only duet on the album
- B Features a saxophone solo
- C Lead single of a greatest hits compilation
12. Under which alias was Bart Claessen’s 2001 dance track released?
- A Basshunter
- B Barthezz
- C Bingo Players
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Rachel Stevens – Sweet Dreams My LA ExFeatured on the 2003 album “Funky Dory”.
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2 . Christina Aguilera – Come On Over [All I Want Is You]Featured on the 1999 album “Christina Aguilera“.
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3 . Mylo – Drop The PressureFeatured on the 2004 album “Destroy Rock & Roll”.
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4 . David Guetta – One Love (w/ Estelle)Featured on the 2009 album “One Love”.
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5 . Daft Punk – Harder Better Faster StrongerFeatured on the 2001 album “Discovery“.
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6 . Sugababes – About a GirlFeatured on the 2009 album “Sweet 7”.
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7 . Michael Gray – The WeekendFeatured on the 2004 album “The Weekend”.
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8 . Miley Cyrus – Party In The U.S.A.Featured on the 2009 album “The Time of Our Lives”.
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9 . Toploader – Dancing in the MoonlightFeatured on the 1999 album “Onka’s Big Moka”.
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10 . Mis~Teeq – StyleFeatured on the 2003 album “Eye Candy”.
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11 . Craig David – InsomniaFeatured on the 2008 album “Greatest Hits”. |
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12 . Barthezz – On The MoveFeatured on the 2001 album “On The Move”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Rachel Stevens’ “Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex” was meant for Britney Spears. Post-S Club 7, Stevens became its rightful recipient, singing about an ex-lover. Lead single momentum was strong, peaking at number two.
2. The re-recorded single version of Christina Aguilera’s “Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” features all the creative control Aguilera had, showcasing a mid-song dance breakdown alongside her original verses.
3. Mylo crafted “Drop the Pressure” with the distinctive Reason 2.5 software, using a vocoder for that electronic touch. The track gained indie dance chart fame as anticipated.
4. David Guetta’s chart-topping dance hit features British singer Estelle with a remarkable collaboration that stirred the dance floors across the ocean. Guetta achieved major international success with this album.
5. Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” samples the funky riff from “Cola Bottle Baby” by Edwin Birdsong, and also inspired Kanye West’s single “Stronger”. The track won a Grammy for a live version.
6. Styled with cinematic panache, Sugababes’ “About a Girl” video pays tribute to the action-packed world of *Kill Bill*. The revamped girl group lineup proved notably successful.
7. Michael Gray’s “The Weekend” resurrects the spirit of Oliver Cheatham’s disco hit, proving dance nostalgia’s unstoppable charm. It danced to notable chart strides across many countries.
8. Miley Cyrus sings of Jay-Z in “Party in the USA” without true acquaintance. The catchy refrain assured the song’s platinum status despite the lyrical fiction.
9. Toploader’s renowned cover, “Dancing in the Moonlight,” comfortably landed at number seven in UK charts. This perennial favorite added verve to their debut album’s skyrocketing sales.
10. Mis-Teeq’s “Style” samples Pet Shop Boys’ “West End Girls,” weaving an 80s flair into modern R&B fabric. It was one of the final hits before the group’s split.
11. Craig David’s “Insomnia” distinguished itself as the lead single from his greatest hits compilation, leaving fans unable to rest with its dance beats and compelling vocal delivery.
12. Bart Claessen’s infectious dance track was released under the alias Barthezz. It kept dance floors buzzing early in the millennium, thanks to its energetic beats and success in the dance charts.
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