How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Charlene Smith, Ann-Marie Smith, Dayeene, 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor, Sabrina Johnston, Dannii Minogue, Kreuz, Camisra, Mobius Loop, DJ H, Breakbeat Era, Apollo 440
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which song does Charlene Smith’s ‘Feel the Good Times’ sample?
- A ‘Risin’ to the Top’ by Keni Burke
- B ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ by Bill Withers
- C ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams
2. What is notable about Ann-Marie Smith’s version of “(You’re My One And Only) True Love”?
- A It was recorded live at a concert
- B It peaked at the number one spot in the UK
- C There is a “Roger Sanchez Factory Remix”
3. What genre best describes DaYeene’s “And It Hurts”?
- A Folk
- B Disco and House
- C Classical
4. Which line from 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor’s “Dreams” encourages optimism?
- A “Dream on, try to survive, keep hope alive”
- B “It’s a hard knock life”
- C “I wish it could be Christmas every day”
5. Sabrina Johnston’s “I Wanna Sing” is part of which album?
- A Peace
- B Harmony
- C Melody
6. In which city was Dannii Minogue’s “This Is It” music video filmed?
- A London
- B Sydney
- C Los Angeles
7. What’s the peak position of Kreuz’s ‘Party All Night’ on the Official Dance Singles Chart?
- A 1
- B 22
- C 50
8. Under which alias did Tall Paul release ‘Feel The Beat’ ?
- A Tall Johnson
- B Camisra
- C DJ Paulie
9. What year was ‘Sleeping In My Car’ by Mobius Loop released?
- A 1995
- B 2001
- C 2010
10. Which genre category does DJ H featuring Stefy’s ‘I Like It’ fall under?
- A Jazz
- B Euro House
- C Grunge
11. Which album includes Breakbeat Era’s ‘Breakbeat Era’ single?
- A Ultra-Obscene
- B Ridiculous Sounds
- C Mega-Mix Mania
12. Which group released ‘Raw Power’ in 1997?
- A Apollo 440
- B Chemical Brothers
- C Underworld
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Charlene Smith – Feel The Good TimesFeatured on the 1985 album “Feel The Goodtimes”.
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2 . Ann-Marie Smith – [You’Re My One And Only] True Love
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3 . Dayeene – And It Hurts
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4 . 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor – DreamsFeatured on the 1994 album “Dreams”.
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5 . Sabrina Johnston – I Wanna SingFeatured on the 1992 album “Peace”.
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6 . Dannii Minogue – This Is ItFeatured on the 1993 album “Get into You”.
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7 . Kreuz – Party All NightFeatured on the 1995 album “Kreuz Kontrol”.
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8 . Camisra – Feel The Beat
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9 . Mobius Loop – Sleeping In My Car (w/ Julie Zee)Featured on the 2000 album “Sleeping In My Car”.
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10 . DJ H – I Like It (w/ Stefy)Featured on the 1991 album “Wicked And Wild”.
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11 . Breakbeat Era – Breakbeat EraFeatured on the 1999 album “Ultra-Obscene”. |
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12 . Apollo 440 – Raw PowerFeatured on the 1997 album “Electro Glide in Blue”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Feel the Good Times” by Charlene Smith samples ‘Risin’ to the Top’ by Keni Burke. This addition gives the track its distinctive nostalgic flair.
2. Ann-Marie Smith’s version of “True Love” features the “Roger Sanchez Factory Remix.” This demonstrated its significance in the 1990s dance scene.
3. “And It Hurts” by DaYeene is marked by disco and house influences. This reflects the group’s continued presence in UK dance clubs.
4. “Dream on, try to survive, keep hope alive” from “Dreams” encourages perseverance. This line typifies the song’s optimistic Eurodance spirit.
5. Sabrina Johnston released “I Wanna Sing” on her debut album, Peace. This track contributed to her brief international fame.
6. Dannii Minogue filmed the music video for “This Is It” in Los Angeles. It featured Julian McMahon, adding a Hollywood touch.
7. ‘Party All Night’ by Kreuz peaked at 22 on the Official Dance Singles Chart. Its upbeat style ensured its appeal in dance venues.
8. Tall Paul released “Feel The Beat” under the alias Camisra. This track solidified his presence in the late 1990s electronic scene.
9. “Sleeping In My Car” by Mobius Loop was released in 1995. Its lyrics parallel Roxette’s 1994 hit, capturing a similar romantic urgency.
10. “I Like It” by DJ H featuring Stefy falls under Euro House. This genre energized dance floors across Europe in the early ’90s.
11. The single “Breakbeat Era” appears on the album Ultra-Obscene. This release showcases a fusion of drum and bass with rock influences.
12. “Raw Power” was released by Apollo 440 in 1997. The track’s electronic and drum & bass styles defined their second album’s dynamic soundscape.
