How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Size 9, Unique 3, K-Klass, The Beloved, Pharao, Frankë, The Other Two, Kim Wilde, Catatonia, Bis, Underworld, The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who is credited as the artist for the track “I’m Ready”?
- A Size 9 featuring Josh Wink
- B Josh Wink
- C Size 9
2. Which key is the song “Rhythm Takes Control” by Unique 3 composed in?
- A G major
- B B-flat minor
- C D minor
3. Where did K-Klass originally form?
- A Manchester
- B London
- C Liverpool
4. What is the B-side track for The Beloved’s “It’s Alright Now” single?
- A Scarlet Beautiful (Naked & Foxy)
- B Dream On
- C Sweet Harmony
5. What unique characteristic does the “I Show You Secrets” music video by Pharao feature?
- A Filming underwater
- B Egyptian imagery
- C Animated characters
6. What mix titles were released for Frankë Pharoah’s “Understand This Groove”?
- A The Accept No Imitation Mix and Big Fuck Off Mix
- B Remix to Infinity and Beyond
- C Version A and B Side Remix
7. Who provided the lead vocals for The Other Two’s “Tasty Fish”?
- A Gillian Gilbert
- B Stephen Morris
- C Peter Hook
8. In what year was “In My Life” by Kim Wilde released as a remixed single?
- A 1990
- B 1993
- C 1995
9. What inspired the lyrics to Catatonia’s “Karaoke Queen”?
- A A TV singing competition
- B A night out in Ibiza
- C A Hollywood movie
10. Which Bis album features the track “Eurodisco”?
- A Return to Central
- B Social Dancing
- C Introspective
11. What inspired the imagery in Underworld’s track from *Second Toughest in the Infants*?
- A Paris nightlife
- B Hamburg docks
- C New York subways
12. What unusual feature does the song “It’s Grim Up North” by The JAMs include?
- A A list of Northern English towns
- B An aviary of birds
- C A spoken word poetry session
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Size 9 – I Am Ready (w/ Josh Wink)
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2 . Unique 3 – Rhythm Takes ControlFeatured on the 1990 album “Jus’ Unique”.
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3 . K-Klass – Don’t StopFeatured on the 1993 album “Universal”.
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4 . The Beloved – It’s Alright NowFeatured on the 1990 album “Blissed Out”.
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5 . Pharao – I Show You SecretsFeatured on the 1994 album “Pharao”.
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6 . Frankë – Understand This Groove
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7 . The Other Two – Tasty FishFeatured on the 1993 album “The Other Two & You”.
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8 . Kim Wilde – In My LifeFeatured on the 1993 album “The Singles Collection 1981–1993”.
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9 . Catatonia – Karaoke QueenFeatured on the 1999 album “Equally Cursed And Blessed”.
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10 . Bis – EurodiscoFeatured on the 1999 album “Social Dancing”.
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11 . Underworld – Pearl’s GirlFeatured on the 1996 album “Second Toughest in the Infants”. |
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12 . The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu – It’s Grim Up NorthFeatured on the 1992 album “This Is What The KLF Is About II”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Size 9 featuring Josh Wink is credited with the track “I’m Ready.” The song is notable for its association with Ovum Recordings.
2. “Rhythm Takes Control” falls under the key of B-flat minor. Unique 3 specializes in Breakbeat and UK Bass genres.
3. K-Klass came together in Manchester in 1988, building their reputation with house music.
4. The B-side of The Beloved’s single is “Scarlet Beautiful (Naked & Foxy).” Critical reception emphasized its soft-spoken vocals.
5. Pharao’s music video for “I Show You Secrets” features Egyptian themes, with a throne, crown, and a snake.
6. Frankë Pharoah released “The Accept No Imitation Mix” and the creatively titled “Big Fuck Off Mix” of “Understand This Groove.”
7. Gillian Gilbert sings lead vocals on “Tasty Fish” by The Other Two. The project emerged while other New Order members pursued solo work.
8. “In My Life” was issued as a remixed single in 1993. The compilation featured this track alongside older hits.
9. Catatonia’s “Karaoke Queen” was inspired by a night in Ibiza, reflecting on an eventful karaoke session.
10. “Eurodisco” is the third track on Bis’s “Social Dancing” album, released in 1999.
11. The track on *Second Toughest in the Infants* by Underworld draws its visuals from Karl Hyde’s Hamburg experiences.
12. The JAMs’ “It’s Grim Up North” includes a unique list of Northern England towns before transforming into a techno backing of steam whistles.
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