How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Freak Power, Transatlantic Soul, NSYNC, Reel 2 Real, Kym Sims, Urban Soul, Dannii Minogue, Debbie Harry, Worlds Apart, Pet Shop Boys, Apollo 440, The Stone Roses
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which Dannii Minogue song marked the start of her music career?
- A “Jump to the Beat”
- B “Love and Kisses”
- C “This Is It”
2. “Sweet and Low” by Deborah Harry was released alongside which other song as a double A-side in Australia?
- A “Dreaming”
- B “Kiss It Better”
- C “Rapture”
3. What chart achievement is unique to Pet Shop Boys’ “A Red Letter Day” single?
- A First platinum single
- B Record-breaking chart fall
- C Longest time at number one
4. Apollo 440’s cover of which song features on their album “Millennium Fever”?
- A “Don’t Fear the Reaper”
- B “Smoke on the Water”
- C “Highway to Hell”
5. “She Bangs the Drums” by The Stone Roses was prominently featured in what 2002 film?
- A “Trainspotting”
- B “24 Hour Party People”
- C “Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels”
6. Bridgit Mendler’s “Ready or Not” interpolates which famous song?
- A “Ready or Not Here I Come”
- B “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
- C “I Will Survive”
7. “If I Could Change Your Mind” by Haim draws influence from which music era?
- A 1970s punk
- B 1980s pop and R&B
- C 1990s grunge
8. “Army of Two” by Olly Murs served as an anthem dedicated to whom?
- A His family
- B His fans
- C His band
9. Shawn Mendes’ “In My Blood” marked his openness about which personal issue?
- A Stage fright
- B Anxiety
- C Homesickness
10. “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry achieved what Billboard Hot Country Songs milestone?
- A First debut single to reach top 10
- B Stayed in top 10 for a year
- C Topped the chart
11. Daisy Dares You’s “Number One Enemy” was released with which feature artist?
- A Example
- B Chipmunk
- C Tinie Tempah
12. What unique visual theme is featured in the “Number One Enemy” music video by Daisy Dares You?
- A Time travel
- B Wonderland
- C Outer space
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Freak Power – Turn On, Tune In Cop OutFeatured on the 1993 album “Drive-Thru Booty”.
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2 . Transatlantic Soul – Release Yo self
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3 . NSYNC – I Want You BackFeatured on the 1997 album “*NSYNC”.
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4 . Reel 2 Real – ConwayFeatured on the 1996 album “Move It!”.
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5 . Kym Sims – Take My AdviceFeatured on the 1992 album “Too Blind to See It”.
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6 . Urban Soul – Alright
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7 . Dannii Minogue – Love And KissesFeatured on the 1991 album “Love and Kisses”.
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8 . Debbie Harry – Sweet and LowFeatured on the 1990 album “Def, Dumb and Blonde”.
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9 . Worlds Apart – Heaven Must Be Missing An AngelFeatured on the 1993 album “Together”.
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10 . Pet Shop Boys – A Red Letter DayFeatured on the 1997 album “Bilingual”.
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11 . Apollo 440 – [Don’t Fear] The ReaperFeatured on the 1995 album “Millennium Fever”. |
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12 . The Stone Roses – She Bangs the DrumsFeatured on the 1989 album “The Stone Roses“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Love and Kisses” was Dannii Minogue’s debut single, leading the way for her music career. Its success charted high in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
2. “Sweet and Low” was released as a double A-side with “Kiss It Better” in Australia, highlighting Deborah Harry’s solo work during Blondie’s hiatus.
3. “A Red Letter Day” by Pet Shop Boys is noted for dropping from number 9 to 42, setting a record for the biggest fall from within the UK top 10.
4. Apollo 440’s cover of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” is part of their debut album “Millennium Fever”, offering a fresh electronic rock interpretation.
5. “She Bangs the Drums” features in “24 Hour Party People”, a film depicting the rise of the Manchester music scene, aptly including The Stone Roses.
6. Bridgit Mendler’s “Ready or Not” cleverly incorporates the Fugees’ familiar tune “Ready or Not Here I Come” into its catchy chorus, paying homage.
7. The 1980s pop and R&B vibes in “If I Could Change Your Mind” reflect Haim’s knack for nostalgia with a modern twist, pleasing a wide audience.
8. “Army of Two” finds Olly Murs thanking his fanbase with this anthem. The song’s energetic vibe was designed to resonate with his ‘Murs Army’.
9. Shawn Mendes’ “In My Blood” reveals his struggle with anxiety, a candid dive into mental health that resonated with fans and critics alike.
10. “If I Die Young” topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, earning The Band Perry acclaim and solidifying their presence in country music.
11. “Number One Enemy” by Daisy Dares You features British rapper Chipmunk, an interesting fusion of pop and hip-hop elements for her debut.
12. The music video for “Number One Enemy” mirrors Wonderland-inspired aesthetics, complete with vibrant visuals and fairy tale props.
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