How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Space Frog, George Michael, Dial M for Moguai, Despina Vandi, The Shapeshifters, The Freestylers, September, C Sixty Four, Freemasons, Angelic, Wi-Fi, Libra Presents Taylor
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What is notable about the 2005 single “On A Good Thing” by C-Sixty Four?
- A It reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart
- B It was a collaboration with Daft Punk
- C It peaked at number 64 on the UK Singles Chart
2. Which song did Freemasons remake with Amanda Wilson’s vocals in 2006?
- A “It’s Over Now” by Deborah Cox
- B “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
- C “Believe” by Cher
3. Which British trance group released “Can’t Keep Me Silent” in 2001?
- A Faithless
- B Angelic
- C Chicane
4. What genre does Wi-Fi’s 2007 cover of “Be Without You” featuring Melanie M belong to?
- A Rock
- B Jazz
- C House
5. Who was the featured vocalist on the 1996 trance track “Anomaly (Calling Your Name)”?
- A Sarah McLachlan
- B Jan Johnston
- C Emma Hewitt
6. What was Alison Moyet’s attitude towards recording “Weak in the Presence of Beauty”?
- A She loved the song passionately
- B She recorded it under duress
- C She recorded it cynically for success
7. Which member of the Traveling Wilburys is missing from the lead vocals of “End of the Line”?
- A Bob Dylan
- B George Harrison
- C Tom Petty
8. What year was Julian Lennon’s single “Say You’re Wrong” released?
- A 1995
- B 1985
- C 2005
9. What is the distinctive feature of UB40’s band name?
- A It’s an inside joke among the band members
- B It represents a tropical paradise
- C It’s named after a UK unemployment benefit form
10. Which TV show featured Amazulu’s appearance in the 1980s?
- A Knight Rider
- B The Young Ones
- C Miami Vice
11. What specific title does Edward Elgar’s “IDK” have in relation to UK dance music?
- A The first dance track
- B Undefined relevance
- C Number 1 for 10 weeks
12. During which iconic event was “IDK” by Tanita Tikaram performed and released?
- A Live Aid 1985
- B Woodstock 1969
- C No unique performance
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Space Frog – X-Ray [Follow Me]Featured on the 1998 album “Welcome All Species”.
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2 . George Michael – AmazingFeatured on the 2004 album “Patience”.
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3 . Dial M for Moguai – Beatbox
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4 . Despina Vandi – GiaFeatured on the 2001 album “Gia”.
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5 . The Shapeshifters – IncredibleFeatured on the 2006 album “Sound Advice”.
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6 . The Freestylers – Get A LifeFeatured on the 2004 album “Raw As Fk**”.
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7 . September – Can’t Get OverFeatured on the 2007 album “Dancing Shoes”.
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8 . C Sixty Four – On A Good Thing
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9 . Freemasons – WatchinFeatured on the 2006 album “Shakedown”.
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10 . Angelic – Can’t keep me silent
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11 . Wi-Fi – Be Without You ( w/ Melanie M)
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12 . Libra Presents Taylor – Anomaly [Calling Your Name]
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “On A Good Thing” by C-Sixty Four reached number 64 on the UK Singles Chart. It was their most successful release and featured upbeat dance pop sounds typical of the mid-2000s.
2. Freemasons’ 2006 release “Watchin'” is a remake of Deborah Cox’s “It’s Over Now.” Featuring Amanda Wilson’s vocals, it performed well on UK dance charts.
3. “Can’t Keep Me Silent” was released by Angelic, a trance group formed by Judge Jules and Darren Tate in 2001. It followed their debut hit and helped cement their presence in the UK dance scene.
4. The 2007 cover “Be Without You” by Wi-Fi featuring Melanie M falls under house genre. It’s a rendition of Mary J. Blige’s song, specifically remixed by Moto Blanco.
5. “Anomaly (Calling Your Name)” features vocals by Jan Johnston. Released in 1996, it’s a recognized track in the trance community, even making it to film soundtracks.
6. Alison Moyet admitted she recorded “Weak in the Presence of Beauty” cynically, not out of love for the track, but due to its potential for commercial success.
7. Bob Dylan is absent from the lead vocals in the Traveling Wilburys’ “End of the Line.” Despite Orbisons’s absence due to his passing, the song became a notable hit.
8. “Say You’re Wrong” was released by Julian Lennon in 1985. It achieved chart success in multiple countries, contributing to the success of his debut album “Valotte.”
9. UB40 derived their name from the UK unemployment benefit form, reflecting their socio-political awareness in music. Known for hits like “Red Red Wine,” they’ve sold millions of records worldwide.
10. Amazulu appeared on “The Young Ones” TV show in the 1980s. Their music resonated with audiences, becoming part of the British pop and ska scene.
11. Edward Elgar’s “IDK” holds fictional relevance, not literally defining any UK dance music achievement. It’s a placeholder without factual context.
12. Tanita Tikaram’s song “IDK” did not have a special Live Aid performance. It remains undefined without significant historical or performance data contributing to its significance.
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