How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, Yazoo, Real McCoy, Altern 8, Simply Red, Vengaboys, K~Klass, B*Witched, Deee-Lite, Mario Piu, East 17, Pet Shop Boys
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (52/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What visual theme recurs in the music video for “You Gotta Believe” by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch?
- A A beach party
- B An industrial setting
- C A jazz club
2. Who famously remixed Yazoo’s “Situation” for the US market?
- A David Guetta
- B François Kevorkian
- C Armand Van Helden
3. Which feature of the “Another Night” by Real McCoy music videos is distinctive?
- A Animation
- B Different vocal lead appearance
- C No backgrounds
4. Which location serves as the backdrop for the Altern 8 “Activ 8 (Come With Me)” music video?
- A A military base
- B A car park outside a nightclub
- C A bustling market
5. Which famous artist contributed to Simply Red’s “Remembering the First Time” with a bass guitar performance?
- A Bootsy Collins
- B Flea
- C Les Claypool
6. What unique dance is featured in the Vengaboys’ “Kiss (When the Sun Don’t Shine)” music video?
- A Moonwalk
- B Salsa
- C Para Para
7. What sets the track “Let Me Show You” by K-Klass apart as represented on “Now Dance 94 Volume 1”?
- A Rock guitar solo
- B Klub Mix version
- C Classical orchestra version
8. What happens in B*Witched’s “Rollercoaster” music video at the fairground?
- A A lemonade stand is robbed
- B A boxing contest
- C A pie-eating contest
9. Which genre blend helps define Deee-Lite’s “Power of Love” track?
- A Jazz and blues
- B Pop, house, and dance
- C Metal and punk
10. The sound from Mario Più’s “Communication” is noted for its interaction with which device?
- A A pagers’ click
- B A modem’s dial-up tone
- C A mobile phone’s interference
11. What chart success did East 17’s song “It’s Alright” achieve in countries like Australia and Switzerland?
- A Number one
- B Number twenty
- C Number fifty
12. “Was It Worth It?” by Pet Shop Boys marked the end of a streak beginning with which song?
- A Domino Dancing
- B West End Girls
- C Always on My Mind
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 52/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch – You Gotta BelieveFeatured on the 1992 album “You Gotta Believe”.
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2 . Yazoo – SituationFeatured on the 1992 album “Upstairs at Eric’s”.
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3 . Real McCoy – Another NightFeatured on the 1982 album “Another Night”.
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4 . Altern 8 – Activ~8 [Come with me]
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5 . Simply Red – Remembering The First TimeFeatured on the 1991 album “Life”.
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6 . Vengaboys – Kiss [When The Sun Don’t Shine]Featured on the 1995 album “The Platinum Album”.
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7 . K~Klass – Let Me Show YouFeatured on the 2000 album “Universal”.
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8 . B*Witched – RollercoasterFeatured on the 1993 album “B*Witched”.
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9 . Deee-Lite – Power Of LoveFeatured on the 1998 album “World Clique“.
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10 . Mario Piu – CommunicationFeatured on the 1990 album “Communication”.
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11 . East 17 – It´s AlrightFeatured on the 1992 album “Walthamstow”. |
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12 . Pet Shop Boys – Was It Worth It?Featured on the 1994 album “Behaviour“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “You Gotta Believe” is entrenched in an industrial setting, resonating with the grungy aesthetic of the early ’90s. Boxing and dancing complement Marky Mark’s screen persona.
2. François Kevorkian’s remix of “Situation” introduced Yazoo to US dance floors, retaining their UK charm while enhancing rhythmic appeal.
3. Real McCoy’s music videos featured model Patricia Petersen as the voice behind the scenes, though Karin Kasar was the real singer for “Another Night.”
4. Altern 8 chose Shelley’s nightclub car park for the raw energy backdrop of “Activ 8 (Come With Me),” capturing the underground rave culture vibe of the era.
5. Bootsy Collins lent his legendary bass guitar skills to Simply Red’s “Remembering the First Time,” bringing a funk flair to the track’s lush production.
6. “Kiss (When the Sun Don’t Shine)” prominently features the Para Para, a synchronized dance linked to the Japanese touring segment of Vengaboys’ music video.
7. The Klub Mix of K-Klass’s “Let Me Show You” is a staple on the “Now Dance 94 Volume 1” compilation, highlighting its club-ready credentials.
8. The music video for “Rollercoaster” by B*Witched shows off a boxing contest at a lively fairground, adding excitement to the visual rollercoaster ride.
9. Deee-Lite’s “Power of Love” successfully fuses pop, house, and dance, making it a distinct footprint on the dance club scene of the 1990s.
10. Mario Più’s track “Communication” is notorious for its inclusion of GSM mobile phone interference, ingeniously blending technology with music.
11. East 17’s “It’s Alright” reached number one in countries such as Australia and Switzerland, validating their global pop appeal.
12. “Was It Worth It?” marked a notable exception in Pet Shop Boys’ chart history following a top 20 streak initiated by “West End Girls.”
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