How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : C + C Music Factory, Dj Flavours, Alison Limerick, Sister Bliss, Mo-Do, Adam Rickitt, Saint Etienne, DJ Rap, Shampoo, Jeremy Healy & Amos, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Technohead
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which group’s vocals are prominently featured in “Do You Wanna Get Funky” by C+C Music Factory?
- A Nice & Smooth
- B Martha Wash and Zelma Davis
- C Colette
2. Who is noted as an influential figure in the UK dance music scene related to “Your Caress (All I Need)”?
- A David Cole
- B Neil Rumney
- C Karsten Dahlgaard
3. What was the initial release format of Alison Limerick’s song “Come Back (For Real Love)”?
- A UK 7-inch vinyl
- B Compact Disc
- C Digital Download
4. What is the chart position achieved by “Cantgetaman, Cantgetajob (Life’s A Bitch!)” in Australia?
- A Number 31
- B Number 74
- C Number 10
5. Mo-Do’s debut single drew inspiration from which two German-language hits?
- A “Da Da Da” and “Der Kommissar”
- B “WhatsApp Song” and “Bahnhof”
- C “99 Luftballons” and “Major Tom”
6. What was the peak chart position of Adam Rickitt’s “Everything My Heart Desires” in Scotland?
- A Number 3
- B Number 9
- C Number 16
7. What is distinctive about the production technique used in Saint Etienne’s “Kiss and Make Up”?
- A Use of live orchestra
- B Piano-driven arrangement with drum machines
- C Autotuned vocals
8. DJ Rap’s “Good to Be Alive” reached which position on the US Dance Chart?
- A Number 12
- B Number 5
- C Number 20
9. What unique aspect is associated with Shampoo’s song “Viva La Megababes”?
- A It was parodied by “Weird Al” Yankovic
- B Included in a Japanese video collection
- C Banned on UK radio
10. Which genre does “Stamp!” by Jeremy Healy & Amos belong to?
- A Rock
- B Classical
- C Dance, electronic, pop
11. Who directed the music video for “Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin’ Daddies?
- A David Cole
- B Gregory Dark
- C Giuseppe Capotondi
12. What other alias was used by Technohead?
- A Greater Than One
- B Techno Corps
- C Beatmasters
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 41/52 – click here
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1 . C + C Music Factory – Do You Wanna Get FunkyFeatured on the 1994 album “Anything Goes!”.
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2 . Dj Flavours – Your CaressFeatured on the 1999 album “Your Caress”.
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3 . Alison Limerick – Com Back [For Real Love]Featured on the 1992 album “And Still I Rise”.
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4 . Sister Bliss – Cantgetaman Cantgetajob [Life’s A Bitch!] (w/ Colette)
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5 . Mo-Do – Eins Zwei PolizeiFeatured on the 1994 album “Was Ist Das”.
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6 . Adam Rickitt – Everything My Heart DesiresFeatured on the 1999 album “Good Times”.
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7 . Saint Etienne – Kiss And Make UpFeatured on the 1990 album “Foxbase Alpha“.
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8 . DJ Rap – Good To Be AliveFeatured on the 2000 album “Learning Curve”.
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9 . Shampoo – Viva La MegababesFeatured on the 1994 album “We Are Shampoo”.
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10 . Jeremy Healy & Amos – Stamp!Featured on the 1997 album “Stamp!”.
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11 . Cherry Poppin’ Daddies – Zoot Suit RiotFeatured on the 1997 album “Zoot Suit Riot”. |
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12 . Technohead – Banana-Na-Na
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Martha Wash and Zelma Davis heavily feature in the song, adding powerhouse diva appeal. Trilogy also appears, enhancing C+C Music Factory’s infectious beat.
2. Neil Rumney is linked to “Your Caress (All I Need)” and acclaimed as a prominent force in UK dance music, imprinting lasting influence on the 90s soundscape.
3. “Come Back (For Real Love)” debuted on UK 7-inch vinyl. A nod to the analog era, it marks a cherished entry in Limerick’s catalog.
4. “Cantgetaman, Cantgetajob (Life’s A Bitch!)” reached number 74 in Australia, marking modest international success amid strong UK engagement.
5. Mo-Do’s debut single samples the vibe of “Der Kommissar” and “Da Da Da,” melding Eurodance with new wave inspirations for a distinct 90s club sound.
6. Adam Rickitt’s “Everything My Heart Desires” attained number 16 in Scotland, indicating its dance-pop allure within regional charts.
7. “Kiss and Make Up” showcases Saint Etienne’s blend of indie pop and dance, evidenced by its piano-driven sound enhanced by drum machines.
8. DJ Rap’s “Good to Be Alive” peaked at number 5 on the US Dance Chart, highlighting her influence in electronic music scenes worldwide.
9. “Viva La Megababes” found a place in a Japanese video collection, preserving Shampoo’s pop-punk style with a visually dynamic archive.
10. “Stamp!” epitomizes dance, electronic, pop, and melodic house/techno genres. Its infectious rhythm underscores Healy & Amos’s lyrical energy.
11. Gregory Dark directed the “Zoot Suit Riot” video, adding a visual edge matching the song’s swing revival allure.
12. Technohead also operated as Greater Than One, reflecting its penchant for multifaceted electronic music production.
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