How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Detroit Grand Pubahs, A’Studio, Jem, Lighthouse Family, Fatboy Slim, Armand Van Helden, Groove Armada, Delerium, Ultrabeat, Darren Styles, Ferry Corsten, Cascada, High Contrast
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Detroit Grand Pubahs – SandwichesFeatured on the 2000 album “Funk All Y’all”.
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2 . A’Studio – SOS (w/ Polina)
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3 . Jem – Just A RideFeatured on the 2004 album “Finally Woken”.
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4 . Lighthouse Family – HappyFeatured on the 2002 album “Whatever Gets You Through the Day”.
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5 . Fatboy Slim – That Old Pair Of JeansFeatured on the 2006 album “The Greatest Hits – Why Try Harder”.
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6 . Armand Van Helden – Into Your EyesFeatured on the 2005 album “Nympho”.
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7 . Groove Armada – Song 4 Mutya [Out Of Control]Featured on the 2007 album “Soundboy Rock”.
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8 . Delerium – Innocente [Falling In Love]Featured on the 2001 album “Poem”.
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9 . Ultrabeat, Darren Styles – DiscolightsFeatured on the 2009 album “The Weekend Has Landed”.
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10 . Ferry Corsten – It’s TimeFeatured on the 2003 album “Right of Way”.
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11 . Cascada – A Never Ending DreamFeatured on the 2006 album “Everytime We Touch”. |
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12 . High Contrast – When The Lights Go Down
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Sandwiches” was released via Jive Records. The track achieved notable presence with several mixes, extending its duration significantly across releases.
2. A‑Studio’s “S.O.S” peaked at number 64 on the UK Singles Chart. This was during Polina Griffith’s stint with the band.
3. Jem’s “Just a Ride” is included in “Music from the OC: Mix 1”. This bolstered its recognition beyond its single release.
4. Lighthouse Family’s “Happy” debuted on “Whatever Gets You Through the Day”. It later appeared on their compilation “Greatest Hits”.
5. A juggling competition on MySpace accompanied Fatboy Slim’s 2006 track, revolving around fan-generated juggling clips.
6. “Into Your Eyes” by Armand Van Helden features collaboration with Andy Taylor. The single is a mid-2000s electronic entry in Van Helden’s catalog.
7. The music video for Groove Armada’s track featuring Mutya Buena was directed by Simon Henwood, capturing a vibrant atmosphere.
8. Leigh Nash, prior to her work with Delerium, was the lead singer of Sixpence None the Richer. The collaboration showcased a distinct vocal blend.
9. The video for “Discolights” was filmed in Los Angeles. It featured nightclub performances and two robot characters creating a dynamic visual setting.
10. Ferry Corsten’s track featured on his debut album “Right of Way”. It marked his entry into the trance world as a solo artist.
11. Cascada covered “A Neverending Dream,” originally performed by X-Perience. The cover became part of Cascada’s Eurodance hits.
12. High Contrast’s track “When The Lights Go Down” is a drum and bass composition. Known for liquid funk, Lincoln Barrett’s style is evident.
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