How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Betty Boo, Spice Girls, Red 5, Propellerheads, Pet Shop Boys, New Atlantic, Berri, Peter Andre, Enrique Iglesias, Baby D, Bombalurina, William Orbit
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Betty Boo – 24 hoursFeatured on the 1984 album “Boomania”.
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2 . Spice Girls – WannabeFeatured on the 1990 album “Spice”.
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3 . Red 5 – Lift Me UpFeatured on the 1996 album “Forces”.
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4 . Propellerheads – History Repeating (w/ Shirley Bassey)Featured on the 1997 album “Decksandrumsandrockandroll”.
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5 . Pet Shop Boys – I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind Of ThingFeatured on the 1998 album “Very“.
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6 . New Atlantic – The Sunshine After the Rain (w/ Berri)
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7 . Berri – Shine Like A StarFeatured on the 1994 album “About Time”.
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8 . Peter Andre – FlavaFeatured on the 1995 album “Natural”.
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9 . Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm DivineFeatured on the 1996 album “Enrique“.
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10 . Baby D – Let Me Be Your FantasyFeatured on the 1999 album “Deliverance”.
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11 . Bombalurina – Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back SeatFeatured on the 1994 album “Huggin’ And A Kissin'”.
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12 . William Orbit – Barber’s Adagio For StringsFeatured on the 1990 album “Pieces in a Modern Style”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “24 Hours” by Betty Boo, in its original album version, clocks in at 3:28. Released in 1990, it was featured on the acclaimed album *Boomania*.
2. Johan Camitz directed the music video for “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls. The video, known for its iconic single-take style, helped catapult the group to international stardom.
3. “Lift Me Up” was released under the project name Red 5. Thomas Kukula chose this name for his Eurodance act before later adopting the DJ Red 5 moniker.
4. The sample in “History Repeating” by Propellerheads and Shirley Bassey hails from the 1968 film *Finders Keepers, Lovers, Weepers!*. This jazzy touch complements the song’s big beat style.
5. The music video for “I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing” by Pet Shop Boys features a strong 1960s influence. Expect bright colors and playful visuals.
6. Berri’s “The Sunshine After the Rain” borrows from Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love.” This interpolation helped give the track its catchy dance floor appeal.
7. “Shine Like a Star” by Berri reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite being a follow-up to a bigger hit, it still found success.
8. In Japan, Peter Andre’s “Flava” did not capture a top 10 spot. However, the UK saw it as his first number-one hit.
9. The music video for Enrique Iglesias’ “Rhythm Divine” was filmed in Los Angeles and Hawaii, showcasing striking scenery that complements its romantic lyrics.
10. Upon its initial release, “Let Me Be Your Fantasy” by Baby D charted poorly. That changed with a 1994 re-release which saw it soar to UK number one.
11. “Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat” humorously narrates a scenario where the driver is ignored in favor of his friend Fred, highlighting teenage crush antics.
12. Ferry Corsten’s remix of William Orbit’s “Adagio for Strings” garnered significant radio and TV play. This helped reach its peak position on the UK charts.
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