How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Scott Garcia, Public Enemy, Huff & Puff, 740 Boyz, Byron Stingily, Magic Affair, Robin S, 2 Funky 2, Shauna Davis, Sven Väth, Captain Hollywood Project, Bedrock
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What was the chart position of Scott Garcia’s “A London Thing” in 1997?
- A 12
- B 24
- C 35
2. Who is the lead performer in Public Enemy’s “Can’t Do Nuttin’ For Ya Man”?
- A Chuck D
- B Flavor Flav
- C Professor Griff
3. Which song is sampled in Huff & Puff’s “Help Me Make It”?
- A Bridge Over Troubled Water
- B Help Me Make It Through the Night
- C Stand By Me
4. What position did 740 Boyz’s “Shimmy Shake” achieve in France?
- A 5
- B 1
- C 2
5. Which record label released “Sing A Song” by Byron Stingily in the UK?
- A Manifesto
- B Def Jam
- C Columbia
6. Which German channel A-listed Magic Affair’s song video in 1994?
- A RTL
- B VIVA
- C ProSieben
7. What genre is Robin S.’s “Back It Up” categorized in?
- A Rock
- B House
- C Jazz
8. Who provided vocals for 2 Funky 2’s song on their 1993 release?
- A Kathryn Dion King
- B Robin S.
- C Franca Morgano
9. What is distinctive about the Stonebridge & Nick Nice Club Mix of Shauna Davis’s “Get Away”?
- A It features extensive violin solos
- B It has a length of 9:33
- C It’s performed in E-major
10. What sounds are featured in “Merry-Go-Round Somewhere” on Sven Väth’s “Accident In Paradise” album?
- A Ocean waves
- B Merry-go-round sounds
- C Bird chirpings
11. What chart position did Captain Hollywood Project’s “More and More” reach in Germany?
- A Number 1
- B Number 10
- C Number 25
12. Which film featured Bedrock’s “Heaven Scent” in the U.S.?
- A Blade
- B Groove
- C Hackers
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Tracklist
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1 . Scott Garcia – It’s A London Thing (w MC Styles)
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2 . Public Enemy – Can’t Do Nuttin’ For Ya ManFeatured on the 1990 album “Fear Of A Black Planet“.
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3 . Huff & Puff – Help Me Make It
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4 . 740 Boyz – Shimmy Shake
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5 . Byron Stingily – Sing-A-Song
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6 . Magic Affair – In The Middle Of The NightFeatured on the 1994 album “Omen (The Story Continues)”.
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7 . Robin S – Back It UpFeatured on the 1993 album “Show Me Love”.
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8 . 2 Funky 2 – Brothers And Sisters
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9 . Shauna Davis – Get AwayFeatured on the 1995 album “Get Away”.
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10 . Sven Väth – Accident In ParadiseFeatured on the 1992 album “Accident in Paradise”.
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11 . Captain Hollywood Project – More And MoreFeatured on the 1992 album “Love Is Not Sex”. |
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12 . Bedrock – Heaven Scent
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Scott Garcia’s “A London Thing” reached number 24 on the UK national charts in 1997. It is regarded as a pioneering track in the UK Garage genre and contributed to the music’s ascent into mainstream consciousness.
2. Flavor Flav leads Public Enemy’s “Can’t Do Nuttin’ For Ya Man” with his distinct style. The track features in “Fear of a Black Planet” and is remembered for its humorous music video.
3. “Help Me Make It” by Huff & Puff samples “Help Me Make It Through the Night” by Gladys Knight & the Pips. The track adds a house music twist to the classic’s emotional depth.
4. In France, 740 Boyz’s “Shimmy Shake” achieved number 2 on the charts, showcasing its popularity in Europe. The song’s catchy beat invited many to the dance floors in the 90s.
5. Byron Stingily’s “Sing A Song” saw a UK release under the Manifesto label. Known for his falsetto voice, Stingily continues to be a key player in the house music scene.
6. VIVA channel in Germany gave high rotation to the music video of Magic Affair’s track in 1994. The song’s Eurodance vibe resonated with audiences across Europe.
7. “Back It Up” by Robin S. belongs to the house genre. This track followed her successful debut and continued her presence on the dance music scene in the early 90s.
8. Vocals for the 1993 2 Funky 2 release were provided by Kathryn Dion King. Her contribution complemented the track’s dance-oriented sound.
9. The Stonebridge & Nick Nice Club Mix of “Get Away” is notable for its 9:33 length. This extended mix gave listeners a prolonged exploration into the funky house domain.
10. “Merry-Go-Round Somewhere” on Sven Väth’s “Accident In Paradise” album features merry-go-round sounds. It’s an exemplary piece embodying ambient techno experimentation.
11. Captain Hollywood Project’s “More and More” climbed to number one in Germany. The track’s success was repeated across numerous European countries.
12. “Heaven Scent” by Bedrock gained U.S. fame through its inclusion in the film “Groove”. The track’s progressive beats underscored a memorable scene in this electronic music-themed movie.
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