How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Red 5, Cabaret Voltaire, Shiva, Energy 52, Tin Tin Out, Veracocha, Ruff Driverz, Malcolm McLaren, The Bootzilla Orchestra, 2 Unlimited, Sinitta, Daze, Scooter
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which German project released an electronic dance single in 1997 that was categorized under the trance genre?
- A Red 5
- B Kraftwerk
- C Scooter
2. What is a notable characteristic of Cabaret Voltaire’s single connected to their album “Groovy, Laidback and Nasty”?
- A It included a mix by Paul Oakenfold.
- B It was only ever released in Japan.
- C It featured a collaboration with Depeche Mode.
3. Which mythological figure inspired the name for the British band Shiva?
- A Poseidon
- B Shiva, the Lord of the Dance
- C Phoenix
4. What is the title of the 1993 track by Energy 52 that takes its name from a bar in Ibiza?
- A Amnesia
- B Space
- C Café del Mar
5. Which vocalist collaborated with Tin Tin Out on their 1997 single?
- A Tony Hadley
- B George Michael
- C Boy George
6. What is significant about Veracocha’s trance track “Carte Blanche” released in 1999?
- A It won a Grammy Award.
- B It was the only track issued under the Veracocha alias.
- C It featured guest vocals by Madonna.
7. In which soundtrack did the 1998 track by Ruff Driverz appear?
- A “The Matrix”
- B “Queer As Folk”
- C “Friends”
8. Which documentary has footage that features Malcolm McLaren’s track with the Bootzilla Orchestra?
- A “Paris Is Burning”
- B “Truth or Dare”
- C “The Last Dance”
9. What classical piece did the 1994 2 Unlimited track sample?
- A Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5
- B Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor
- C Mozart’s Requiem
10. What song by Sinitta was released in 1990 as a cover version that originally charted in 1969?
- A “Hitchin’ a Ride”
- B “Dancing Queen”
- C “I Will Survive”
11. Which Scandinavian country awarded Daze’s song “Superhero” with platinum certification?
- A Norway
- B Denmark
- C Sweden
12. Which German music group released the song “Fire” in 1997?
- A Scooter
- B Snap!
- C Rammstein
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Tracklist
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1 . Red 5 – I Love You Stop!Featured on the 1997 album “Forces”.
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2 . Cabaret Voltaire – Keep OnFeatured on the 1990 album “Groovy, Laidback and Nasty”.
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3 . Shiva – Work it Out
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4 . Energy 52 – Cafe Del Mar
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5 . Tin Tin Out – Dance With Me (w/ Tony Hadley)Featured on the 1998 album “Always”.
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6 . Veracocha – Carte BlancheFeatured on the 1999 album “Carte Blanche”.
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7 . Ruff Driverz – Deeper LoveFeatured on the 1999 album “In-Fidelity”.
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8 . Malcolm McLaren, The Bootzilla Orchestra – Deep in VogueFeatured on the 1989 album “Waltz Darling”.
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9 . 2 Unlimited – The Real ThingFeatured on the 1994 album “Real Things”.
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10 . Sinitta – Hitchin A RideFeatured on the 1989 album “Wicked”.
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11 . Daze – SuperheroFeatured on the 1997 album “Super Heroes”. |
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12 . Scooter – FireFeatured on the 1997 album “Age of Love”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Red 5 released the electronic dance single in 1997, noted for its continued presence in remix compilations. Thomas Kukula’s trance project continues to receive attention in the club scene.
2. The single featured a mix by Paul Oakenfold, among others, showcasing Cabaret Voltaire’s versatility. It was an integral part of the album’s diverse sound experimentations.
3. The name Shiva was inspired by the mythological Lord of the Dance, which ties into the band’s rhythmic focus. The group transitioned from their original name, Shine, upon releasing their debut.
4. Café del Mar, a track by Energy 52, took its name from the famous Ibiza bar. The melody’s origin traces back to a composition by Wim Mertens and had lasting dance track prominence.
5. Tin Tin Out collaborated with Tony Hadley for the single, highlighting Hadley’s post-Spandau Ballet ventures. The track gained moderate chart success in the UK.
6. “Carte Blanche” is significant for being Veracocha’s only release under that precise alias. The collaboration between Corsten and de Moor stood out in the late 1990s trance scene.
7. Ruff Driverz’s track appeared in the “Queer As Folk” soundtrack, adding to its cultural relevance. This television context broadened the song’s audience reach.
8. The documentary “Paris Is Burning” featured voguing culture styles akin to those drawn upon in McLaren’s track. The documentary’s footage lent authenticity to ballroom scene representations.
9. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor was sampled in 2 Unlimited’s 1994 track. This classical reference was fused with a well-known breakbeat for extensive European chart success.
10. “Hitchin’ a Ride” was covered by Sinitta, originally charted in 1969 by Vanity Fare. Sinitta’s version captured a retro appeal while entering various national charts.
11. Denmark awarded Daze’s “Superhero” with platinum certification, with the single achieving widespread popularity in the region. The success led to their award as Best Dance Act in Denmark.
12. Scooter released “Fire” in 1997, demonstrating their hallmark hard dance style. The track marked the beginning of their “Age of Love” album era.
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