How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kadoc, David Bowie, Silver Bullet, Katherine E, Kid Creole and The Coconuts, Eve Gallagher, The Shamen, Jesus Jones, JT Playaz, Full Intention, Traci Lords, Snap!
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Kadoc – The Nighttrain
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2 . David Bowie – Fame 90Featured on the 1990 album “ChangesBowie”.
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3 . Silver Bullet – Undercover AnarchistFeatured on the 1991 album “Bring Down the Walls”.
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4 . Katherine E – I’m Alright
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5 . Kid Creole and The Coconuts – Sex of ItFeatured on the 1990 album “Private Waters in the Great Divide”.
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6 . Eve Gallagher – You Can Have It AllFeatured on the 1995 album “Woman Can Have It”.
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7 . The Shamen – HyperrealFeatured on the 1990 album “En-Tact”.
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8 . Jesus Jones – Real Real RealFeatured on the 1991 album “Doubt”.
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9 . JT Playaz – Just Playin
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10 . Full Intention – America [I Love America]
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11 . Traci Lords – ControlFeatured on the 1994 album “1000 Fires”. |
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12 . Snap! – Rame [Beloved] (w/ Rukmani)
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Fame” was co-written by David Bowie, John Lennon, and Carlos Alomar. First released in 1975, it was part of Bowie’s album Young Americans and became his first US number one single.
2. “Undercover Anarchist” was released in 1991 by Silver Bullet, a British rapper known for addressing societal issues through his music.
3. Katherine E’s “I’m Alright” is in the key of G Minor. Released in 1991, it captures early ’90s house music vibes with a catchy piano riff and uplifting lyrics.
4. “The Sex of It” was written by Prince for Kid Creole and the Coconuts, showcasing his signature style and featuring performances by musicians like Sheila E.
5. Eve Gallagher, an English singer, found club success with “You Can Have It All,” which reached UK chart position 43 in 1995 and became a staple in house and hardbag scenes.
6. “Hyperreal” by The Shamen blends house, techno, and hip-hop elements. Released in 1991, it was part of their transition from rock to electronic dance music.
7. Jesus Jones’ “Real Real Real” reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, thanks to its catchy blend of rock and dance elements, becoming a staple of early ’90s alternative music.
8. “Just Playin'” by JT Playaz samples “He’s the Greatest Dancer” and showcases an energetic mix that became a favorite on dancefloors in the late ’90s.
9. Full Intention, consisting of Michael Gray and Jon Pearn, released “America (I Love America).” It topped the US dance chart and remains a celebrated house track.
10. Traci Lords recorded “Control,” featuring techno influences and spoken vocals addressing themes of authority and self-expression, aligning with the ’90s rave scene.
11. “Rame (Beloved)” by Snap! features vocals by Neela Ravindra and is noted for its seamless blend of Eurodance and Indian musical elements.
12. “Know Your Enemy” by Green Day held the top position on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart for six weeks, a testament to its catchy hook and rebellious energy.
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