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.
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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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