How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Daft Punk, Heavy D & The Boyz, Dj Disco, 2 Eivissa, Alexia, Sindy, Whigfield, Quartz Lock, Awesome 3, Chicane, Transglobal Underground, Pet Shop Boys
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. In Daft Punk’s “Burnin’”, where is the music video’s skyscraper party located?
- A New York
- B Los Angeles
- C Chicago
2. Which artist is sampled in Heavy D’s 1994 track featuring Blackstreet?
- A Kool & the Gang
- B Earth, Wind & Fire
- C George Benson
3. What’s unique about DJ Disco’s “Stamp Your Feet” track?
- A It features a live orchestra
- B It has a BPM of 131
- C It samples a Beatles song
4. Who was 2 Eivissa’s “Oh La La La” mainly inspired by?
- A Madonna
- B Crystal Waters
- C Ace of Base
5. Which continent did Alexia’s “The Music I Like” reach the top 5 in?
- A Europe
- B North America
- C Australia
6. Sindy’s “Saturday Night” is a quintessential track from which decade?
- A 1970s
- B 1980s
- C 1990s
7. In which country did Whigfield’s “Sexy Eyes” first reach the top 10?
- A Sweden
- B Australia
- C France
8. What genre is Quartz Lock’s “Love Eviction” categorized as?
- A Ballad
- B Jazz
- C House
9. “Don’t Go” by Awesome 3 is a staple in which music style?
- A Jazz
- B Classical
- C Breakbeat hardcore
10. Where does Chicane’s “Strong In Love” appear in his discography?
- A On a Christmas album
- B On a debut studio album
- C As a B-side
11. What is Transglobal Underground best known for?
- A Blues covers
- B World fusion
- C Classical symphonies
12. Pet Shop Boys’ “So Hard” was filmed in which UK location?
- A Liverpool
- B Newcastle
- C Manchester
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Daft Punk – Burnin’Featured on the 1997 album “Homework“.
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2 . Heavy D & The Boyz – This Is Your NightFeatured on the 1994 album “Nuttin’ but Love”.
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3 . Dj Disco – Stamp Your Feet
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4 . 2 Eivissa – Oh La La LaFeatured on the 1997 album “Oh La La La”.
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5 . Alexia – The Music I LikeFeatured on the 1996 album “The Party”.
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6 . Sindy – Saturday Night –
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7 . Whigfield – Sexy EyesFeatured on the 1995 album “Whigfield”.
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8 . Quartz Lock – Love Eviction (w/ Lonnie Gordon)
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9 . Awesome 3 – Don’t GoFeatured on the 1992 album “Don’t Go”.
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10 . Chicane – Strong In Love (w/ Mason)
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11 . Transglobal Underground – Lookee HereFeatured on the 1991 album “International Times”. |
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12 . Pet Shop Boys – So HardFeatured on the 1990 album “Behaviour“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Burnin’” was filmed at One South Wacker Drive in Chicago. It pays homage to the influential Chicago house music scene.
2. Heavy D’s track prominently samples both Kool & the Gang’s “Ladies’ Night” and George Benson’s “Give Me the Night.” The vibes were a nod to recognizable classics.
3. “Stamp Your Feet” is known for its toe-tapping tempo of 131 BPM, making it an energetic club hit in the late 90s.
4. “Oh La La La” by 2 Eivissa drew inspiration from Crystal Waters’ hit “Gypsy Woman” and utilized similar hooks for its chart-topping success.
5. Alexia’s “The Music I Like” hit the top 5 in Spain. Its catchy Eurodance style made it popular across various European charts.
6. “Saturday Night” by Sindy brings the brightness of 1990s dance pop, produced by renowned figures from the era’s music scene.
7. Whigfield’s “Sexy Eyes” first charmed audiences in Australia, where it became a significant top-10 hit and certified platinum.
8. “Love Eviction” belongs to the house genre, featuring the distinctive beats and style characteristic of 1990s hard house tracks.
9. The track “Don’t Go” by Awesome 3 is a beloved example of breakbeat hardcore, capturing the essence of early ’90s rave culture.
10. “Strong In Love” is included in Chicane’s debut studio album, “Far from the Maddening Crowds”. It’s a key entry in his electronic discography.
11. Transglobal Underground is reputed for world fusion, skillfully blending diverse musical traditions into cohesive tracks.
12. The video for “So Hard” was shot in Newcastle. Its iconic black and white visuals are rooted in this urban landscape.
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