How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Wyclef Jean, R.O.O.S., Hi Tek 3, Lovestation, Junior Jack, Kylie Minogue, Sabrina Johnston, Gala, Sham Rock, EMF, The Lightning Seeds, Leftfield
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which 1998 version of “Another One Bites the Dust” featured a new rap verse recorded for the music video?
- A Pras Michel
- B Wyclef Jean
- C Canibus
2. What is a key characteristic of “Instant Moments” by R.O.O.S.?
- A Lack of prominent vocals
- B Acoustic instrumentation
- C Heavy use of strings
3. Which chart position did Lovestation’s “Sensuality” achieve in the UK?
- A 16
- B 39
- C 21
4. “My Feeling” by Junior Jack prominently features samples from which song?
- A “Love Shack”
- B “Saturday Love”
- C “Just an Illusion”
5. Where was Kylie Minogue’s music video for her version of “Celebration” filmed?
- A New York
- B London
- C Rio de Janeiro
6. In which country did Sabrina Johnston’s “Friendship” reach the top 10 chart position?
- A Norway
- B France
- C Australia
7. What controversial element was featured in Gala’s “Let a Boy Cry” music video?
- A Political speech
- B Brothers kissing
- C Explicit content
8. Sham Rock’s version of “Tell Me Ma” is set to which musical style?
- A Rock
- B Classical
- C Dance
9. Which sample is prominently used in EMF’s “Unbelievable”?
- A “Mickey”
- B Andrew Dice Clay
- C “Ice Ice Baby”
10. “Life’s Too Short” by The Lightning Seeds includes repeated references to what themes?
- A Love and loss
- B Fame and fortune
- C Love, faith, and self-reflection
11. Who provided vocals for Leftfield’s track “Open Up”?
- A Morrissey
- B John Lydon
- C Bono
12. Which award was “Open Up” by Leftfield nominated for in 1995?
- A Tune of the Year
- B Best Video
- C Best Dance Album
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 49/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Wyclef Jean – Another One Bites The DustFeatured on the 1998 album “Small Soldiers: Soundtrack”.
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2 . R.O.O.S. – Instant Moments
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3 . Hi Tek 3 – Come On And DanceFeatured on the 1990 album “The Easiest Way”.
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4 . Lovestation – SensualityFeatured on the 1992 album “Sensuality”.
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5 . Junior Jack – My Feeling
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6 . Kylie Minogue – Celebration
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7 . Sabrina Johnston – FriendshipFeatured on the 1991 album “Peace”.
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8 . Gala – Let A Boy CryFeatured on the 1997 album “Come into My Life”.
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9 . Sham Rock – Tell Me Ma
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10 . EMF – Unbelievable HDFeatured on the 1991 album “Schubert Dip”.
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11 . The Lightning Seeds – Life’s Too ShortFeatured on the 1999 album “Tilt”. |
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12 . Leftfield – Open UpFeatured on the 1995 album “Leftism“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Canibus recorded the new rap verse for the promotional video, as Pras was unavailable during the shoot. This collaboration maintained the track’s link to the film *Small Soldiers*.
2. “Instant Moments” by R.O.O.S. is known for its lack of prominent vocals, focusing instead on synthesizer-driven instrumental layers and rhythmic patterns typical of late 1990s dance music.
3. The track “Sensuality” by Lovestation peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. It garnered additional attention with its various remix versions.
4. “My Feeling” features vocal samples from “Saturday Love” by Cherrelle and Alexander O’Neal, underpinning the track’s early success on various charts.
5. Kylie’s version of “Celebration” was filmed in Rio de Janeiro. The vibrant cityscape contributed to the celebration theme of the massive ’80s hit.
6. Sabrina Johnston’s “Friendship” entered the top ten chart in Norway, reaching number 9 and showcasing her appeal across different markets.
7. The video for “Let a Boy Cry” showed two brothers kissing, sparking controversy upon release, particularly noted for its overt display during Venice’s Carnival.
8. Sham Rock’s rendition of “Tell Me Ma” utilized a dance beat, modernizing the traditional folk tune from Belfast into a contemporary chart success.
9. “Unbelievable” uses samples from Andrew Dice Clay, including his iconic “Oh!” and a line by Gylan Kain, merging comedy with a danceable track.
10. “Life’s Too Short” explores themes of love, faith, and self-reflection, highlighted with repeating lyric lines, as The Lightning Seeds veer into introspective territory.
11. John Lydon, of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd., lent his distinctive vocals to “Open Up,” adding a punk edge to the electronic track by Leftfield.
12. “Open Up” was nominated for Tune of the Year at the 1995 International Dance Awards, reflecting the track’s impact within the dance community.
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