How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Darren Hayes, Cream, The Hoxtons, Yothu Yindi, Ladies First, The Charlatans, Primal Scream, Kate Moss, Sneaky Sound System, Christian Falk, Kirsty Hawkshaw, Carl Cox & Hannah Robinson, Agnes, Dance Nation
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What homage is paid in the single’s artwork for Darren Hayes’ “Me, Myself and (I)”?
- A The Beatles’ *Abbey Road*
- B Kraftwerk’s *The Man-Machine*
- C David Bowie’s *Aladdin Sane*
2. How does The Hoxtons’ remix of “Sunshine of Your Love” by Cream transform the song?
- A It adds reggae elements
- B It introduces house beats and electronic textures
- C It slows down the tempo considerably
3. “Treaty” by Yothu Yindi holds what distinction in Australian music history?
- A First song to reach number one on the ARIA chart
- B First pop song in an Aboriginal language to gain international recognition
- C First all-aboriginal band to chart internationally
4. “Messin'” by Ladies First peaked at what position on the UK Dance Singles Chart in 2001?
- A Position 12
- B Position 5
- C Position 22
5. Which advertisement helped gain recognition for The Charlatans’ track from *Wonderland*?
- A Coca-Cola
- B Carlsberg
- C British Airways
6. What role does Kate Moss play in Primal Scream’s cover of “Some Velvet Morning”?
- A Bass guitarist
- B Backup dancer
- C Vocalist
7. Which certification did the Australian group’s song achieve in 2006?
- A Gold
- B Silver
- C Platinum
8. On whose album did Christian Falk’s collaboration with Robyn first appear?
- A Christian Falk’s *People Say*
- B Robyn’s tracklist on *Body Talk Pt. 1*
- C Ola Salo’s debut album
9. The song “It’s a Fine Day” was a hit for Opus III featuring which vocalist?
- A Kirsty Hawkshaw
- B Grace Slick
- C Annie Lennox
10. What is significant about the tempo of Carl Cox’s “Give Me Your Love”?
- A It’s 120 BPM
- B It’s 140 BPM
- C It’s 131 BPM
11. Where was the music video for Agnes’ “I Need You Now” filmed?
- A Mojave Desert
- B Sahara Desert
- C Atacama Desert
12. Which genre combination is Dance Nation’s “Sunshine” known for?
- A Heavy metal and disco
- B Vocal trance and eurodance
- C Folk and blues
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Darren Hayes – Me Myself & (I)Featured on the 2007 album “This Delicate Thing We’ve Made”.
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2 . Cream, The Hoxtons – Sunshine Of Your LoveFeatured on the 2005 album “Sunshine Of Your Love”.
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3 . Yothu Yindi – TreatyFeatured on the 1991 album “Tribal Voice”.
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4 . Ladies First – MessinFeatured on the 2002 album “I Can’t Wait”.
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5 . The Charlatans – You’re So Pretty . We’re So PrettyFeatured on the 2001 album “Wonderland “.
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6 . Primal Scream, Kate Moss – Some Velvet MorningFeatured on the 2002 album “Evil Heat”.
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7 . Sneaky Sound System – UFOFeatured on the 2006 album “Sneaky Sound System”.
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8 . Christian Falk – Dream On (w/ Robyn)Featured on the 2006 album “People Say”.
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9 . Kirsty Hawkshaw – Fine DayFeatured on the 1992 album “0”.
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10 . Carl Cox & Hannah Robinson – Give Me Your LoveFeatured on the 2004 album “Second Sign”.
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11 . Agnes – I Need You NowFeatured on the 2009 album “Dance Love Pop”. |
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12 . Dance Nation – Sunshine
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The artwork for “Me, Myself and (I)” pays tribute to Kraftwerk’s *The Man-Machine*. It’s a nod to electronic influences and visual branding. Kraftwerk’s minimalistic style plays a visual part in Hayes’ release.
2. The Hoxtons’ remix of “Sunshine of Your Love” injects house beats and electronic textures. It was aimed at dancefloors, reflecting the trend of club revamps for rock classics in the 2000s.
3. “Treaty” is distinguished as the first pop song featuring an Aboriginal language to gain international fame. Its blend of traditional and modern musical elements spotlight Indigenous issues.
4. “Messin'” by Ladies First climbed to position 5 on the UK Dance Singles Chart in 2001. It enjoyed a brief surge in popularity within the dance genre.
5. The Charlatans’ track gained exposure through a Carlsberg advertisement in 2002. The commercial sparked wider recognition for an otherwise unreleased single.
6. Kate Moss contributed her vocals in Primal Scream’s cover “Some Velvet Morning.” Her involvement provided a unique edge and was likened to Nico’s vocal style.
7. The Australian group’s song reached Platinum status in 2006. It topped the charts and racked up significant sales, cementing its place as a notable release.
8. Christian Falk’s song featuring Robyn first appeared on his album *People Say*. This collaborative work highlighted societal issues through its lyrics.
9. Kirsty Hawkshaw provided vocals for Opus III’s hit “It’s a Fine Day.” Her contribution played a significant role in the song’s success on dance charts globally.
10. “Give Me Your Love” by Carl Cox boasts a tempo of 131 BPM. It represents a high-energy dance track characteristic of its time.
11. Agnes filmed the “I Need You Now” video in the Mojave Desert’s El Mirage location. The video’s striking visuals complemented the song’s futuristic theme.
12. Dance Nation’s “Sunshine” combines vocal trance and eurodance styles. This genre blend became a staple sound of early 2000s electronic music.
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