How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Movement, Brooklyn Bounce, The Brand New Heavies, De Bos, Martha Wash, Snap!, Kele Le Roc, Regina, United Future Organisation, Holly Johnson, Miss Jane, Vanessa Mae
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which sample is prominently featured in The Movement’s track “Jump!”?
- A “La La La” by Naughty Boy
- B “Pump Up the Jam” by Technotronic
- C “Tu Pum Pum” by El General
2. In what year was Brooklyn Bounce’s track featured as a music video on German television?
- A 1995
- B 1997
- C 1999
3. Whose vocals feature on the track “Saturday Nite” by The Brand New Heavies?
- A Carleen Anderson
- B Erykah Badu
- C Mos Def
4. Which remix of De Bos’s “On The Run” extends over six minutes?
- A Mac & Macario Mix
- B Ralvero Get Down Remix
- C Radio Edit
5. Which song marks Martha Wash’s first solo number-one on the dance chart?
- A “The Right Stuff”
- B “Carry On”
- C “It’s Raining Men”
6. Which singer contributed vocals to Snap!’s “The World in My Hands (We Are One)”?
- A Summer (Paula Brown)
- B Penny Ford
- C Val Young
7. What achievement did “Little Bit of Lovin'” by Kele Le Roc reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 14
- B Number 8
- C Number 2
8. Which 1997 song by Regina Saraiva shared its title with an optimistic resolution prescribed by many therapists?
- A “Tomorrow”
- B “Day by Day”
- C “Live Laugh Love”
9. Where does United Future Organization hail from?
- A Tokyo, Japan
- B Seoul, South Korea
- C Hong Kong, China
10. Which track is Holly Johnson’s 1994 tribute to supporters from a specific community?
- A “Power of Love”
- B “Legendary Children (All of Them Queer)”
- C “Love Train”
11. Who originally composed the lyrics to the concept of “It’s A Fine Day” before Miss Jane’s version?
- A J. Burton
- B Jane Lancaster
- C Edward Barton
12. Vanessa-Mae’s “Storm” creatively reimagines which composer’s work?
- A Johann Sebastian Bach
- B Antonio Vivaldi
- C Ludwig van Beethoven
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Movement – JumpFeatured on the 1992 album “The Movement”.
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2 . Brooklyn Bounce – Get Ready To BounceFeatured on the 1997 album “The Beginning”.
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3 . The Brand New Heavies – Saturday Night
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4 . De Bos – On The RunFeatured on the 1997 album “On the Run”.
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5 . Martha Wash – Carry OnFeatured on the 1992 album “Martha Wash”.
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6 . Snap! – The World In My Hands [We Are One]Featured on the 1994 album “Welcome to Tomorrow”.
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7 . Kele Le Roc – Little Bit Of Lovin’Featured on the 1999 album “Everybody’s Somebody”.
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8 . Regina – Day By Day
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9 . United Future Organisation – The Planet PlanFeatured on the 1996 album “3rd Perspective”.
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10 . Holly Johnson – Legendary ChildrenFeatured on the 1994 album “Soulstream”.
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11 . Miss Jane – It’s A Fine Day
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12 . Vanessa Mae – StormFeatured on the 1997 album “Storm”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “Jump!” by The Movement samples “Tu Pum Pum” by El General. This song cleverly incorporates the spirited tune, gaining approvals from New Creations Enterprises.
2. The music video for Brooklyn Bounce’s track debuted on German television in 1997, precisely at the onset of their late 1990s success in the electronic music scene.
3. “Saturday Nite” features Carleen Anderson’s vocals. It became notable for its creative sampling of Marvin Gaye’s 1977 classic “Got to Give It Up.”
4. De Bos’s “On The Run” features the Ralvero Get Down Remix at 6:24. This version adds a distinct touch to the original beat, distinctly spanning over six energizing minutes.
5. “Carry On” marked Martha Wash’s first solo chart-topper. Released after legal disputes, it soared to number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
6. Snap!’s 1995 Eurodance offering includes vocals by Summer (Paula Brown). Her distinct contribution helped the track land impressive chart figures in its heyday.
7. Kele Le Roc scored her first top 10 UK Singles Chart hit with “Little Bit of Lovin’,” reaching number 8 and marking her steady ascent in the British music scene.
8. “Day by Day” by Regina Saraiva advocates living in the moment. The Eurodance hit charted high in several countries, embodying the age-old sentiment of day-to-day growth.
9. United Future Organization emerged from Tokyo, Japan. They were known for their unique fusion of jazzy beats and urban flair during the acid jazz movement.
10. Holly Johnson released “Legendary Children (All of Them Queer)” as a homage to his supporters. Its creative depth paid tribute to the queer community explicitly.
11. Edward Barton wrote the original lyrics of “It’s A Fine Day.” Miss Jane’s interpretation reimagines it with rhythmic beats and a trance vibe, staying true to the lyrical themes.
12. Vanessa-Mae’s “Storm” reinterprets Antonio Vivaldi’s “Summer” from The Four Seasons. Her dynamic violin rendition captures the movement’s intense energy and creativity.
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