How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Loni Clark, Charlotte, Kele Le Roc, Basement Jaxx, Get Ready, S Express, Bassheads, Kylie Minogue, St. Etienne, Lost Witness, Rebel, Laurent Garnier
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Loni Clark – RushingFeatured on the 1993 album “Rushing”.
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2 . Charlotte – SkinFeatured on the 1998 album “Just Another Girl”.
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3 . Kele Le Roc – My LoveFeatured on the 1999 album “Everybody’s Somebody”.
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4 . Basement Jaxx – FlylifeFeatured on the 1996 album “EP3”.
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5 . Get Ready – Wild Wild West
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6 . S Express – Find Em Fool Em Forget EmFeatured on the 1991 album “Intercourse”.
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7 . Bassheads – Back To The Old SchoolFeatured on the 1993 album “C.O.D.E.S.”.
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8 . Kylie Minogue – Better The Devil You KnowFeatured on the 1990 album “Rhythm of Love”.
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9 . St. Etienne – Join our clubFeatured on the 1992 album “So Tough”.
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10 . Lost Witness – Happiness Happening
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11 . Rebel – MusicFeatured on the 1990 album “Rebel Music”. |
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12 . Laurent Garnier – Coloured City
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Rushing” by Loni Clark features several mixes, with Balo’s Club Edit having the shortest runtime. It clocks in at 5:35.
2. “Skin” by Charlotte Kelly reached number 1 on Billboard’s Club Play chart. The single also made its way to number 56 on the UK Singles Chart.
3. “My Love” by Kele Le Roc boasts a tempo of 146 BPM, perfect for dance floors. The song remains a high-energy favorite.
4. “Flylife” emerged from Basement Jaxx’s earlier track “Live Your Life with Me,” showcasing their evolving sound. The collaboration with Corrina Joseph added depth to their early catalog.
5. The background vocals on Get Ready!’s “Wild Wild West (Radio Version)” are provided by the talented Angie Brown. Her contributions enhance the track’s energetic vibe.
6. The original soul song “Find ‘Em, Fool ‘Em, Forget ‘Em” dates back to 1973. S’Express’s version brings it to a new, dance-friendly era.
7. “Back to the Old School” by Bassheads first hit listeners through Deconstruction. The track was later associated with Parlophone UK.
8. Kylie Minogue repeatedly uses the phrase “Better the devil you know” in her single’s chorus. It’s a defining line from that era of her career.
9. “Join Our Club” by Saint Etienne had no additional producer. This double A-side proved notable without external production flair.
10. Lost Witness’s “Happiness Happening” is set in the key of E♭ minor, with a trance classification. Its remixes further explore this genre.
11. Black Sherif’s “Rebel Music” appears in the album Iron Boy. The track credits production to various collaborators and maintains consistent lyrical themes.
12. The “Coloured City” EP by Laurent Garnier was released by F Communications, co-founded by Eric Morand. Their partnership has been long-standing, releasing several key electronic works.
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