How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Room 5, The Sound Bluntz, Se:Sa, Love Connection, Radio 4, 2 Play, Lady Gaga, Kelly Llorenna, Kris Menace & Lifelike, George Sampson, Same Difference, Depeche Mode
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What chart position did “Music and You” by Room 5 reach in the UK Singles Chart?
- A 5
- B 38
- C 63
2. The Sound Bluntz’s remix of “Billie Jean” was released in which year?
- A 1998
- B 2002
- C 2006
3. Who is NOT credited as a composer for the 2007 track featuring Sharon Phillips?
- A Mousse T.
- B Syke ‘n’ Sugarstarr
- C Errol Rennalls
4. “The Bomb” by Love Connection is representative of which music era?
- A Late-’80s
- B Late-’90s
- C Mid-2000s
5. Which label released Radio 4’s “Dance To The Underground”?
- A City Slang
- B Rough Trade
- C Domino
6. Which 1984 chart hit was covered by 2Play in a dancehall style in 2004?
- A “Thriller”
- B “Careless Whisper”
- C “Time After Time”
7. On which EP does Lady Gaga’s track about intimacy in darkness appear?
- A “The Fame”
- B “Born This Way”
- C “The Fame Monster”
8. What does the protagonist in “Heart of Gold” express?
- A Anger
- B Love
- C Jealousy
9. Which song by Lifelike and Kris Menace is recognized as a classic Ibiza anthem?
- A “Starlight”
- B “Discopolis”
- C “Sunset Boulevard”
10. George Sampson’s single donated proceeds to which institution?
- A Royal Marsden Hospital
- B Great Ormond Street Hospital
- C St. Thomas’ Hospital
11. What reality show propelled Same Difference to release “We R One”?
- A The Voice
- B Britain’s Got Talent
- C The X Factor
12. What distinctive sound design is featured in Depeche Mode’s “Something To Do”?
- A Guitar solo
- B Brass section
- C “Arr, arr” sample
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Room 5 – Music & You (w/ Oliver Cheatham)Featured on the 2003 album “Music & You”.
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2 . The Sound Bluntz – Billie JeanFeatured on the 2006 album “Blame The Bling”.
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3 . Se:Sa – Like This, Like That (w/ Sharon Phillips)
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4 . Love Connection – The BombFeatured on the 1991 album “The Bomb”.
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5 . Radio 4 – Dance To The UndergroundFeatured on the 2001 album “Gotham!”.
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6 . 2 Play – Careless Whisper (w/ Thomas Jules & Jucxi D)
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7 . Lady Gaga – Dance In The DarkFeatured on the 2008 album “The Fame Monster “.
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8 . Kelly Llorenna – Heart Of Gold
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9 . Kris Menace & Lifelike – DiscopolisFeatured on the 2009 album “Idiosyncrasies”.
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10 . George Sampson – Get Up On The Dance FloorFeatured on the 2008 album “Get Up on the Dance Floor”.
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11 . Same Difference – We R OneFeatured on the 2008 album “Pop”. |
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12 . Depeche Mode – Something To DoFeatured on the 1984 album “Some Great Reward “.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Music and You” by Room 5 reached number 38 on the UK Singles Chart. Oliver Cheatham’s vocals continued to engage audiences, following up their previous collaborative hit.
2. The Sound Bluntz released their remix of “Billie Jean” in 2002. Their rework adapts Michael Jackson’s original for the dancefloor with a pulsating house beat.
3. Syke ‘n’ Sugarstarr are credited with production but not as composers for the track featuring Sharon Phillips. The song was a collaboration highlighting Phillips’ vocal and writing talents.
4. “The Bomb” by Love Connection epitomizes the late-’90s and early-2000s house music era. It mixes disco samples with club-oriented production for a dance hit.
5. “Dance To The Underground” was released by the City Slang label. This post-punk revival track by Radio 4 found modest chart success in both the UK singles and independent charts.
6. 2Play produced a dancehall version of “Careless Whisper” in 2004. This reimagining of the 1984 hit combined Thomas Jules and Jucxi D’s vocals with a reggae twist.
7. Lady Gaga’s track about intimacy in darkness appears on “The Fame Monster.” Reflecting her influences, it tackles personal insecurities through catchy Europop rhythms.
8. “Heart of Gold” features a protagonist expressing unreciprocated love. This production by Force & Styles, later remixed with Kelly Llorenna’s vocals, tells a tale of yearning.
9. “Discopolis” by Lifelike and Kris Menace became a classic Ibiza anthem. Known for its infectious melody, it gained a significant following and inspired numerous remixes.
10. Proceeds from George Sampson’s single were donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital. Known primarily for his dancing, Sampson’s charitable endeavor helped fund pediatric care.
11. Same Difference released “We R One” after their stint on The X Factor. The track led their first album and marked their step into the pop limelight.
12. Depeche Mode’s “Something To Do” features an “arr, arr” sample. This distinctive sound results from creative vocal processing with modular synthesizers.
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