How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Outwork, 3OH!3, Mariah Carey, 3 Of A Kind, Hound Dogs, Skandi Girls, Lionel Richie, Atomic Kitten, Faithless, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Ian Van Dahl
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (52/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which key is the track “Elektro” by Outwork featuring Mr. Gee set in?
- A C♯ major
- B A minor
- C D major
2. Which artist features in the remix version of “Starstrukk” by 3OH!3?
- A Rihanna
- B Katy Perry
- C Lady Gaga
3. Which city provided the scenic backdrop for Mariah Carey’s “Don’t Stop (Funkin’ 4 Jamaica)” music video?
- A Miami
- B New York
- C New Orleans
4. From what year is the single “Baby Cakes” by 3 of a Kind?
- A 2004
- B 2001
- C 1999
5. What is the peak chart position of “I Like Girls” by Hound Dogs in the UK?
- A #26
- B #43
- C #12
6. Who wrote the song “Don’t Stop the Music” performed by Lionel Richie?
- A Lionel Richie, Paul Barry, and Mark Taylor
- B Lionel Richie and James Anthony Carmichael
- C Lionel Richie and David Foster
7. Which band originally recorded the song “Ladies Night” covered by Atomic Kitten?
- A Earth, Wind & Fire
- B Kool & the Gang
- C The Commodores
8. What chart position did “Tarantula” by Faithless reach in the UK?
- A #12
- B #48
- C #29
9. Who directed the music video for Kylie Minogue’s “Come into My World”?
- A Sophie Muller
- B Michel Gondry
- C Chris Cunningham
10. What name was given to the instrumental version of “Who Do You Love Now?” by Riva featuring Dannii Minogue?
- A Stinger
- B Stringer
- C Swinger
11. Which album includes Ian Van Dahl’s track “Will I?”?
- A Ace
- B Dionysius
- C Essence
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 52/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Outwork – Elektro (w/ Mr Gee)Featured on the 2006 album “Elektro”.
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2 . 3OH!3 – STARSTRUKK (w/ Katy Perry)Featured on the 2008 album “Want”.
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3 . Mariah Carey – Don’t Stop [Funkin’ 4 Jamaica]Featured on the 2001 album “Glitter”.
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4 . 3 Of A Kind – BabycakesFeatured on the 2004 album “3 of a Kind”.
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5 . Hound Dogs – I Like Girls
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6 . Skandi Girls – Do the Can CanFeatured on the 2002 album “Do the Can Can”.
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7 . Lionel Richie – Don’t Stop The MusicFeatured on the 2000 album “Renaissance”.
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8 . Atomic Kitten – Ladies NightFeatured on the 1983 album “Ladies Night”.
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9 . Faithless – TarantulaFeatured on the 2003 album “Outrospective”.
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10 . Kylie Minogue – Come Into My WorldFeatured on the 2001 album “Fever”.
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11 . Dannii Minogue – Who Do You Love NowFeatured on the 2001 album “Neon Nights”. |
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12 . Ian Van Dahl – Will IFeatured on the 2001 album “Ace”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Elektro” grooves in the key of C♯ major and races along at a tempo of 125 BPM. Its remixes span the sonic spectrum, keeping its radio longevity alive.
2. Katy Perry lent her vocals to the remix of “Starstrukk,” elevating the track to new chart pinnacles, reaching notably high positions across various countries.
3. Mariah Carey took her funk to the streets of New Orleans for the video shoot, aligning with the jazzy vibes that the city is known for.
4. “Baby Cakes,” a sugary piece by 3 of a Kind, surfaced in 2004, swiftly ascending to No. 1 in the UK, outpacing the anticipations of its creators.
5. “I Like Girls” by Hound Dogs peaked at #26 in the UK, riding the charts for a solid nine weeks, an enduring feat for its creators.
6. The trio of Lionel Richie, Paul Barry, and Mark Taylor penned “Don’t Stop the Music,” marking a musical departure for Richie in the early 2000s.
7. The legendary Kool & the Gang first brought “Ladies Night” to the dance floors, later reimagined into a pop hit by Atomic Kitten.
8. Faithless’s track “Tarantula” found a niche at #29 on the UK charts, maintaining their reputation for compelling electronic anthems.
9. Kylie Minogue’s “Come into My World” video was a creative endeavor directed by Michel Gondry, known for his innovative visual storytelling.
10. Originally an instrumental, “Who Do You Love Now?” began life as “Stringer” before Dannii Minogue lent her vocals to its transformation.
11. The eponymous debut “Ace” from Ian Van Dahl housed “Will I?”, charting impressively in several countries and leading to numerous remixes.
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