How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : James Doman, Annie, Out Of Office, X-Press 2, Louise, Happenberg, Mark B, Soda Club, Hi_Tack, Dallas Superstars, 4 Strings, Aurora
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What chart position did James Doman’s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” reach on the Official Singles Chart?
- A 24
- B 50
- C 72
2. Which 1981 single is Annie’s “Chewing Gum” often compared to?
- A The Message
- B Heart of Glass
- C Genius of Love
3. Who is credited with creating the project behind “Hands Up”?
- A Michael Woods
- B David Guetta
- C Calvin Harris
4. Which vocalist is featured on X-Press 2’s “I Want You Back”?
- A Björk
- B Dieter Meier
- C Roisin Murphy
5. What compilation album includes “Pandora’s Kiss” by Louise?
- A Now That’s What I Call Music! 56
- B Summer Hits 2003
- C Pop Classics Volume 4
6. What is the unique sound feature in the Hampenberg track “Duck Toy”?
- A Bubble Wrap
- B Squeaky Toy
- C Kazoos
7. What is notable about the collaboration track “Move.. Now !”?
- A Bollywood-disco influence
- B Jazz-funk style
- C Baroque pop elements
8. By who was the trance-dance cover “Keep Love Together” originally made popular?
- A Love to Infinity
- B Daft Punk
- C The Chemical Brothers
9. Which genre is Hi_Tack’s version of “Let’s Dance” associated with?
- A Electronic
- B Country
- C Grunge
10. What music format did Dallas Superstars’ “Helium” first release on?
- A Digital single
- B Cassette tape
- C 12-inch vinyl
11. Who directed the music video for 4 Strings’ “Diving”?
- A Hype Williams
- B Ulli Lindenmann
- C Chris Cunningham
12. What video game featured the Aurora feat. Naimee Coleman cover of “Ordinary World”?
- A Dance Dance Revolution
- B Just Dance
- C Guitar Hero
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . James Doman – Everything Gonna Be AlrightFeatured on the 2007 album “Everything Gonna Be Alright”.
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2 . Annie – Chewing GumFeatured on the 2004 album “Anniemal”.
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3 . Out Of Office – Hands Up
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4 . X-Press 2 – I Want You BackFeatured on the 2002 album “Muzikizum”.
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5 . Louise – Pandora’s Kiss
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6 . Happenberg – Duck ToyFeatured on the 2001 album “Duck Off”.
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7 . Mark B – Move.. Now ! (w/ Tommy Evans)
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8 . Soda Club – Keep Love TogetherFeatured on the 2004 album “Anthem Alert”.
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9 . Hi_Tack – Let’s DanceFeatured on the 2006 album “Let’s Dance”.
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10 . Dallas Superstars – Helium
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11 . 4 Strings – DivingFeatured on the 2002 album “Believe”. |
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12 . Aurora – Ordinary World (w/ Naimee Coleman)Featured on the 2000 album “Ordinary World”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song reached number 50 on the Official Singles Chart. Its moderate success helped build James Doman’s presence in the dance music scene.
2. Annie’s “Chewing Gum” is often compared to “Genius of Love” by Tom Tom Club due to its similar electro-pop vibe and playful lyrics.
3. Michael Woods is the creative force behind Out of Office and its dancefloor staple “Hands Up.”
4. Dieter Meier lent his vocals to X-Press 2’s track, showcasing his diverse talents beyond his work with Yello.
5. “Pandora’s Kiss” features on “Now That’s What I Call Music! 56,” a testament to its popularity in the early 2000s.
6. Hampenberg’s “Duck Toy” cleverly incorporates the playful squeak of a toy, a hallmark of low-tech innovation in music production.
7. Notably, “Move.. Now !” blends Bollywood-disco influences, making it a noteworthy track in the UK radio landscape.
8. “Keep Love Together” revives the melody from Love to Infinity’s original hit, reimagined with a trance-dance twist.
9. Hi_Tack transformed “Let’s Dance” into an electronic genre piece, offering a new interpretation of David Bowie’s classic.
10. Dallas Superstars’ “Helium” debuted on a 12-inch vinyl, a staple medium for dance tracks in the early 2000s.
11. The music video for 4 Strings’ “Diving” was directed by Ulli Lindenmann, adding a visual dimension to the trance hit.
12. The cover of “Ordinary World” was featured in Dance Dance Revolution, bringing the track to rhythm game fans.
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