How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kelly Clarkson, The Brand New Heavies, Martin Solveig, Galleon, Frankmusik, Basement Jaxx, Laurent Garnier, Planet Funk, Ercola, 56K, Hermes House Band, Meck
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 16/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Kelly Clarkson – Walk AwayFeatured on the 2005 album “Breakaway”.
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2 . The Brand New Heavies – SurrenderFeatured on the 2004 album “Allabouthefunk”.
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3 . Martin Solveig – Rocking MusicFeatured on the 2003 album “Sur La Terre”.
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4 . Galleon – So I BeginFeatured on the 2002 album “Galleon”.
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5 . Frankmusik – Better Off As TwoFeatured on the 2009 album “Complete Me”.
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6 . Basement Jaxx – Bingo BangoFeatured on the 1999 album “Remedy”.
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7 . Laurent Garnier – The Man With The Red FaceFeatured on the 2000 album “Unreasonable Behaviour”.
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8 . Planet Funk – Who SaidFeatured on the 2002 album “Non Zero Sumness”.
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9 . Ercola – Every Word (w/ Daniella)
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10 . 56K – Save A Prayer (w/ Bejay)
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11 . Hermes House Band – Que Sera SeraFeatured on the 2002 album “The Album”. |
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12 . Meck – Feels Like Home (w/ Dino)
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Nicole Russo provides the lead vocals for “Surrender” by The Brand New Heavies. She was introduced to the band through management during the album’s recording.
2. “Rocking Music” by Martin Solveig features vocals by Jay Sebag and Michael Robinson. This track showcases Solveig’s French house style.
3. Galleon’s “So I Begin” samples music from the band Toto. The original track used is “Goin’ Home.”
4. “Better Off As Two” was written for Frankmusik’s former girlfriend. The album “Complete Me” was inspired by their relationship.
5. Basement Jaxx’s “Bingo Bango” incorporates elements of the merengue genre. It features a sample from Bolivar’s track “Merengue.”
6. Laurent Garnier’s “The Man with the Red Face” prominently features the saxophone. It is part of his album *Unreasonable Behaviour*.
7. Luca Guadagnino directed the video for Planet Funk’s “Who Said (Stuck in the UK).” Luca is known for his unique visual style.
8. Ercola’s track “Every Word” features Daniella Pavicic on vocals. The song reached No. 1 on Billboard Hot Dance Airplay.
9. “Save A Prayer” by 56K is a cover of a song by Duran Duran. The original was part of their album *Rio*, released in 1982.
10. Doris Day originally introduced the song “Que Sera, Sera” in the Hitchcock film *The Man Who Knew Too Much*. The song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
11. “Feels Like Home” by Meck samples “Don’t You Want Me” by Felix. This house track features Italian vocalist Dino.
12. The music video for The Shins’ “Australia” depicts the band stealing gas-filled balloons from a car dealership. They release them into a field in the video.
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