How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bob Sinclar, El Chombo, Shakira, Liberty X, Blazin’ Squad, Robbie Williams, Madonna, Holly Valance, Alexandra Burke, Sugababes, Lasgo, David Guetta
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which 1990 hit is sampled in Bob Sinclar’s “Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)”?
- A “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)”
- B “Ice Ice Baby”
- C “U Can’t Touch This”
2. What phenomenon contributed to the viral success of “Chacarron Macarron”?
- A Catchy guitar riff
- B Nonsensical lyrics
- C Celebrity endorsement
3. In which music video did Shakira showcase a choreographed fight scene?
- A “Hips Don’t Lie”
- B “Did It Again”
- C “Whenever, Wherever”
4. Which band originally performed the song that Liberty X covered in “A Night to Remember”?
- A The Temptations
- B Shalamar
- C Earth, Wind & Fire
5. What unusual performance element was featured during Blazin’ Squad’s “Flip Reverse” debut on Top of the Pops?
- A Costumed animal dancers
- B 100 hooded back-up dancers
- C Fireworks display
6. Which iconic music producer worked with Robbie Williams on the cover of “Lovelight”?
- A Timbaland
- B Mark Ronson
- C Pharrell Williams
7. “Don’t Tell Me” was originally a demo called what?
- A “Cry Baby”
- B “Stop”
- C “Cowboy Blues”
8. Which profession is depicted by Alexa Chung in the music video for “Down Boy” by Holly Valance?
- A Doctor
- B Soldier
- C Friend
9. What metaphor is used in Alexandra Burke’s “Broken Heels” to symbolize women’s strength?
- A Glass ceiling
- B Broken heels
- C Shattered dreams
10. “No Can Do” by Sugababes samples which artist’s song?
- A The Jackson 5
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Sweet Charles Sherrell
11. In the music video for Lasgo’s “Pray,” what transportation method is notably featured?
- A Trains
- B Bicycles
- C Sailing boats
12. Which model stars in the music video for David Guetta’s “Baby When the Light”?
- A Kelly Thiebaud
- B Giselle Bundchen
- C Adriana Lima
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Bob Sinclar – Rock This Party [Everybody Dance Now]Featured on the 1991 album “Western Dream”.
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2 . El Chombo – ChacarronFeatured on the 2016 album “A Mover el Culo Con el Chombo”.
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3 . Shakira – Did it AgainFeatured on the 2006 album “She Wolf”.
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4 . Liberty X – A Night To Remember
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5 . Blazin’ Squad – Flip ReverseFeatured on the 2005 album “Now or Never”.
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6 . Robbie Williams – LovelightFeatured on the 2003 album “Rudebox“.
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7 . Madonna – Don’t Tell MeFeatured on the 2006 album “Music“.
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8 . Holly Valance – Down BoyFeatured on the 2000 album “Footprints”.
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9 . Alexandra Burke – Broken HeelsFeatured on the 2002 album “Overcome”.
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10 . Sugababes – No Can DoFeatured on the 2009 album “Catfights and Spotlights”.
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11 . Lasgo – PrayFeatured on the 2008 album “Some Things”. |
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12 . David Guetta – Baby When The LightFeatured on the 2002 album “Pop Life”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C+C Music Factory is the sampled hit, a nod to one of dance music’s classic hooks, cleverly integrated into Sinclar’s track.
2. The viral nature of “Chacarron Macarron” was largely due to its nonsensical lyrics, capturing attention and generating considerable online buzz.
3. Shakira’s “Did It Again” music video features a choreographed bedroom fight, adding a touch of drama and intrigue to her musical storytelling.
4. Liberty X’s “A Night to Remember” is a cover of Shalamar’s song, a throwback to the vibrant rhythms and harmonies of the ’80s.
5. Approximately 100 hooded back-up dancers accompanied Blazin’ Squad’s “Flip Reverse” performance, creating a memorable visual spectacle.
6. Mark Ronson, known for his eclectic production style, produced Robbie Williams’ cover of “Lovelight,” adding his unique touch to the mix.
7. The song “Don’t Tell Me” began as “Stop,” a demo by Joe Henry re-imagined by Madonna into a unique country-dance fusion.
8. In the video for “Down Boy,” Alexa Chung appears as Holly Valance’s friend, helping shape the stylish narrative.
9. Alexandra Burke’s “Broken Heels” uses the metaphor of “broken heels” to resonate with themes of resilience and empowerment.
10. “No Can Do” samples Sweet Charles Sherrell’s “Yes It’s You,” seamlessly blending soul influences into the Sugababes’ pop sound.
11. In Lasgo’s “Pray,” sailing boats feature prominently in the video, syncing with the track’s spirit of adventure and escape.
12. Model Kelly Thiebaud stars in the music video for “Baby When the Light,” adding visual appeal to the dreamy beach setting.
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