How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bounty Killer, Daft Punk, Ruff Driverz, Arrola, PJ & Duncan, Fine Young Cannibals, New Kids On The Block, Black Box, Candy Girls, Milk Inc., Opus III, Banderas, The Beloved
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which uncredited artist provided the vocals for Black Box’s “I Don’t Know Anybody Else”?
- A Lisa Stansfield
- B Loleatta Holloway
- C Martha Wash
2. What style of music is featured in The Candy Girls’ track “Wham Bam”?
- A House
- B Trance
- C Techno
3. What was distinctive about the release strategy for Milk Inc.’s “La Vache” in France?
- A Released under a different band name
- B Included an extra verse
- C Remixed with additional instruments
4. Which band’s former member contributed to Banderas’ “This Is Your Life”?
- A The Smiths
- B Depeche Mode
- C New Order
5. Which 1990s TV show used The Beloved’s “Sweet Harmony” for promotion in Europe?
- A Dawson’s Creek
- B Melrose Place
- C Friends
6. What inspired the visuals for Two Door Cinema Club’s “What You Know” music video?
- A The Beatles
- B Blur
- C The Kinks
7. Which instrument adds a folky vibe to The Vamps’ “Wild Heart”?
- A Harmonica
- B Banjo
- C Accordion
8. On which chart did “Keep Smiling” by Bars and Melody reach its highest position?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B Scottish Singles Chart
- C Independent Singles Chart
9. In Sam Smith’s “Money on My Mind,” which city serves as the setting for the music video?
- A Los Angeles
- B New Orleans
- C Las Vegas
10. Which Scottish singer-songwriter incorporated social media themes in “Selfies”?
- A Amy Macdonald
- B Nina Nesbitt
- C KT Tunstall
11. Which compilation featured Karen Harding’s “Say Something” remix?
- A Now That’s What I Call Music!
- B Ministry of Sound
- C Cream Anthems
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Bounty Killer – It’s a PartyFeatured on the 1998 album “Next Millennium”.
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2 . Daft Punk – Da FunkFeatured on the 1997 album “Homework“.
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3 . Ruff Driverz, Arrola – DreamingFeatured on the 1998 album “In-Fidelity”.
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4 . PJ & Duncan – Our Radio RocksFeatured on the 1994 album “Psyche”.
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5 . Fine Young Cannibals – I’m Not SatisfiedFeatured on the 1989 album “The Raw & the Cooked”.
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6 . New Kids On The Block – Dirty DawgFeatured on the 1994 album “Face the Music”.
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7 . Black Box – I Don’t Know Anybody ElseFeatured on the 1990 album “Dreamland”.
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8 . Candy Girls – Wham Bam (w/ Sweet Pussy Pauline)
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9 . Milk Inc. – La VacheFeatured on the 1998 album “Apocalyps Cow”.
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10 . Opus III – It’s A Fine DayFeatured on the 1992 album “Mind Fruit “.
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11 . Banderas – This Is Your LifeFeatured on the 1991 album “Ripe”. |
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12 . The Beloved – Sweet HarmonyFeatured on the 1993 album “Conscience”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Martha Wash provided the uncredited vocals for “I Don’t Know Anybody Else.” Katrin Quinol lip-synched in the video, blending Black Box’s Italo house with Wash’s powerhouse voice.
2. “Wham Bam” is a house music track by The Candy Girls featuring Sweet Pussy Pauline. It blends mid-90s Eurodance elements, a signature of Paul Masterson and Rachel Auburn’s collaboration.
3. “La Vache” was released in France under the group name “La Vache,” focusing on Jade 4U’s vocals. This rebranding mirrored its unique appeal outside Belgium.
4. “This Is Your Life” features guitar contributions from Johnny Marr of The Smiths and backing vocals from Bernard Sumner of New Order, blending distinct pop sounds.
5. “Sweet Harmony” served as promotional material for “Melrose Place” across Europe. The Beloved’s track suited the show’s melodramatic tone and aesthetic.
6. The “What You Know” video channels Blur’s “Country House,” showcasing Two Door Cinema Club’s visual homage to Britpop’s cheeky charm.
7. “Wild Heart” by The Vamps integrates a banjo alongside pop-rock elements. This foray into folky instrumentation reflects the band’s genre experimentation.
8. “Keep Smiling” peaked at number 3 on the Independent Singles Chart. Bars and Melody’s rise from reality TV to chart success exemplifies their appeal.
9. The music video for “Money on My Mind” was filmed in Las Vegas, encapsulating themes of wealth and chance through its casino scenery.
10. Nina Nesbitt’s “Selfies” explores self-image in the age of social media. This single highlighted her lyrical exploration of the digital era.
11. Karen Harding’s “Say Something” remix appeared on Ministry of Sound compilations, amplifying its reach within electronic dance circles.
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