How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paula Abdul, Bingo Boys, Gloria Estefan, N Trance, Dr Alban, Adamski, King Bee, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Sash!, Ice MC, Rebel MC, C+C Music Factory
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Paula Abdul – Opposites AttractFeatured on the 1988 album “Forever Your Girl”.
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2 . Bingo Boys – How to Dance (w/ Princessa)Featured on the 1991 album “The Best of Bingoboys”.
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3 . Gloria Estefan – Seal Our FateFeatured on the 1991 album “Into The Light”.
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4 . N Trance – DiscoFeatured on the 1998 album “Happy Hour”.
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5 . Dr Alban – Look Who´s TalkingFeatured on the 1994 album “Look Who’s Talking”.
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6 . Adamski – Get Your Body (w/ Nina Hagen)Featured on the 1990 album “Doctor Adamski’s Musical Pharmacy”.
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7 . King Bee – Back By Dope Demand
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8 . The Brian Setzer Orchestra – Jump Jive An’ WailFeatured on the 1998 album “The Dirty Boogie“.
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9 . Sash! – Colour The World (w/ Dr. Alban)Featured on the 1998 album “Life Goes On”.
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10 . Ice MC – It’s a Rainy DayFeatured on the 1994 album “Ice’n’Green”.
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11 . Rebel MC – Better WorldFeatured on the 1990 album “Rebel Music”. |
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12 . C+C Music Factory – Here We Go Let’s Rock & RollFeatured on the 1990 album “Gonna Make You Sweat”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The debut single by Bingoboys, “How to Dance”, is marked by a rap performed by Princessa. Various musical samples are layered into the track.
2. On Gloria Estefan’s “Seal Our Fate”, Jorge Casas plays the bass. He also contributed to the song’s production.
3. N-Trance’s “D.I.S.C.O.” has the addition of rap lyrics, giving it a different twist from the original by Ottawan.
4. Dr. Alban collaborated with Denniz PoP to co-write “Look Who’s Talking!”. This partnership yielded a catchy Eurodance hit.
5. Adamski’s “Get Your Body!” features the unique vocal talents of Nina Hagen. This collaboration brought a distinctive edge to the track.
6. DJ All Star Fresh, a founding member of King Bee, was instrumental in creating “Back By Dope Demand”. His DJ skills are well-known.
7. The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s rendition of “Jump, Jive an’ Wail” falls into the swing genre. The recording won a Grammy Award.
8. Sash!’s “Colour the World” features Dr. Alban, adding his signature vocal style to the production group’s track.
9. “It’s a Rainy Day” reached the number-one position in Italy for three weeks. Its infectious chorus resonated well with the dance crowd.
10. “Better World” by Rebel MC samples “What the World Needs Now Is Love”. The song muses on themes of unity and peace.
11. “Here We Go (Let’s Rock & Roll)” by C+C Music Factory achieved a peak position of number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It also topped dance charts.
12. The Rasmus’s “In the Shadows” was first released as a single in Finland. The track became a signature hit for the band.
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