How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Future Breeze, Toutes Les Filles, Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch, Billie Ray Martin, A1, La Bouche, The Shamen, Cut ‘N’ Move, 2 Unlimited, Joey Lawrence, Kylie Minogue, Sonia
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What notable event in Future Breeze’s history happened 25 years after “Why Don’t You Dance With Me”?
- A They disbanded
- B Released a new album
- C Released a new version of the track
2. Who originally composed the music for “Whistle Down the Wind” that Tina Arena performed?
- A Jim Steinman
- B Andrew Lloyd Webber
- C Simon Franglen
3. Which 1980s Spandau Ballet video used chroma key effects?
- A True
- B Gold
- C Fight for Ourselves
4. What theme is repeatedly explored in Billie Ray Martin’s “Running Around Town”?
- A Searching and emotional restlessness
- B Traffic and urban life
- C Nature and tranquility
5. Who co-produced Kasabian’s second single from the album *West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum*?
- A Serj Tankian
- B Dan the Automator
- C Danger Mouse
6. Which 70s track did Fergie’s “You Already Know” sample?
- A Love to Love You Baby
- B It Takes Two
- C Think (About It)
7. What chart position did Loose Ends’ “Don’t Be a Fool” achieve on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart?
- A 5
- B 10
- C 20
8. Which country did the group Cut ‘N’ Move originate from?
- A Denmark
- B Norway
- C Finland
9. What unique feature was included with the release of Biffy Clyro’s “Eradicate the Doubt” on DVD?
- A Interactive karaoke feature
- B Studio interview
- C Photo gallery
10. When was Joey Lawrence’s “I Can’t Help Myself” first released as part of his debut album?
- A August 1993
- B February 1993
- C October 1993
11. Which genre best describes Teenage Fanclub’s “I Don’t Want Control of You”?
- A Jangle pop
- B Synth-pop
- C Glam rock
12. What instrument’s solo is sampled in Pharoahe Monch’s “The Light”?
- A Violin
- B Electric guitar
- C Acoustic guitar
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Future Breeze – Why Don’t You Dance With Me
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2 . Toutes Les Filles – That’s What Love Can Do
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3 . Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch – Good VibrationsFeatured on the 1991 album “Music for the People”.
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4 . Billie Ray Martin – Running Around TownFeatured on the 1995 album “Deadline for My Memories”.
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5 . A1 – Summertime Of Our LivesFeatured on the 1999 album “Here We Come”.
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6 . La Bouche – Sweet DreamsFeatured on the 1994 album “Sweet Dreams”.
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7 . The Shamen – Ebeneezer GoodeFeatured on the 1992 album “Boss Drum”.
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8 . Cut ‘N’ Move – I’m Alive
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9 . 2 Unlimited – FacesFeatured on the 1993 album “No Limits!”.
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10 . Joey Lawrence – I Can’t Help MyselfFeatured on the 1993 album “Joey Lawrence”.
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11 . Kylie Minogue – Word Is OutFeatured on the 1991 album “Let’s Get to It”. |
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12 . Sonia – Be Young Be Foolish Be HappyFeatured on the 1991 album “Sonia”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. 25 years later, Future Breeze released a new version of “Why Don’t You Dance With Me,” featuring Vincent Price. This version commemorated the song’s anniversary.
2. Andrew Lloyd Webber composed the music for “Whistle Down the Wind,” which Tina Arena performed. The song features lyrics by Jim Steinman.
3. “Fight for Ourselves” by Spandau Ballet used chroma key effects for its visual sequences. The video includes a storyline with invisibility powers.
4. “Running Around Town” by Billie Ray Martin explores the theme of searching and emotional restlessness. The lyrics reflect a sense of longing and introspection.
5. Kasabian’s track was co-produced by Dan the Automator and Sergio Pizzorno. The collaboration infused the song with a unique mix of rock genres.
6. Fergie’s “You Already Know” samples “It Takes Two” by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, itself sampling Lyn Collins’ track “Think (About It).” The 70s influence is evident.
7. “Don’t Be a Fool” reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart in 1990. It highlights Loose Ends’ popularity at the time.
8. Cut ‘N’ Move originated from Denmark. The group was key in popularizing dance music in the country during the 1990s, leaving a lasting impact.
9. The DVD for “Eradicate the Doubt” featured a photo gallery among other contents. This added visual context to Biffy Clyro’s music.
10. Joey Lawrence’s “I Can’t Help Myself” was part of his debut album released in February 1993. The single gained recognition later that year.
11. “I Don’t Want Control of You” is classified as jangle pop, featuring Teenage Fanclub’s signature sound. The genre is characterized by its melodic clarity.
12. Pharoahe Monch’s “The Light” samples an acoustic guitar solo from Wes Montgomery’s “Mi Cosa.” This contributes to the song’s unique texture and sound.
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