How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Alesha Dixon, Ke$ha, The Shapeshifters, Cheryl Cole, Shania Twain, Moloko, DJ Ötzi, Tom Jones & Heather Small, Paul van Dyk, Shola Ama, New Order , Delerium
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Alesha Dixon – KnockdownFeatured on the 2008 album “Fired Up”.
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2 . Ke$ha – TiK ToKFeatured on the 2009 album “Animal”.
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3 . The Shapeshifters – Lola’s Theme
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4 . Cheryl Cole – 3 Words (w/ will i am)Featured on the 2009 album “3 Words”.
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5 . Shania Twain – Party For Two (w/ Mark McGrath)Featured on the 2004 album “Greatest Hits”.
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6 . Moloko – IndigoFeatured on the 2000 album “Things to Make and Do”.
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7 . DJ Ötzi – Hey Baby
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8 . Tom Jones & Heather Small – You Need Love Like I DoFeatured on the 1999 album “Reload”.
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9 . Paul van Dyk – We Are AliveFeatured on the 2000 album “Out There and Back”.
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10 . Shola Ama – ImagineFeatured on the 1999 album “In Return”.
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11 . New Order – 60 Miles An HourFeatured on the 2001 album “Get Ready”. |
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12 . Delerium – UnderwaterFeatured on the 2000 album “Poem”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Alesha Dixon collaborated with the British production team Xenomania for her track “Knockdown”. Known for crafting pop hits, Xenomania worked on Dixon’s second solo single after Mis-Teeq disbanded.
2. Kesha’s “TiK ToK” ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks. The song’s infectious beat and carefree lyrics helped secure its multi-country chart-topping status.
3. The inspiration for The Shapeshifters’ “Lola’s Theme” was Simon Marlin’s wife, Lola. Her record collection sparked the song’s creation, leading to its chart-topping success and music video cameo.
4. “3 Words” by Cheryl Cole features an unconventional structure that builds gradually to a climax. The song deviates from the standard verse-chorus-verse format, enhancing its unique appeal.
5. Shania Twain also recorded “Party For Two” with Billy Currington. The duet version with Currington is similar to the one with Mark McGrath, showing Twain’s versatility across collaborations.
6. Moloko’s song “Indigo” found a spot on the “Mystery Men” soundtrack. Known for its electronica influences, the track was among Moloko’s few US-released songs before their greatest hits compilation.
7. DJ Ötzi’s “Hey Baby (Uhh, Ahh)” was re-released in 2002 to coincide with the FIFA World Cup. Its catchy melody made it a fitting, unofficial anthem for the event.
8. Tom Jones and Heather Small covered “You Need Love Like I Do,” a song originally by Gladys Knight & The Pips. Their duet version reached the UK charts during Jones’s collaborative album phase.
9. The music video for Paul van Dyk’s “We Are Alive” premiered in Germany. This was a significant development in van Dyk’s career, highlighting his influence in the trance music scene.
10. The Club Asylum remix of Shola Ama’s “Imagine” topped the UK Dance Singles Chart. Renowned for its garage sound, the remix contributed to the track’s enduring status as an anthem.
11. The radio edit of New Order’s “60 Miles an Hour” runs 3:50. This length was standard for radio-friendly formats, aiding its chart performance and diverse distribution formats.
12. The music video for Delerium’s “Underwater” featured the Above & Beyond remix. This version accentuated the track’s club appeal, contributing to its dance chart success.
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