How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sagat, Tairrie B, Rosie Gaines, Dr. Motte & Westbam, Definition Of Sound, Renegade Soundwave, Beck, Shades Of Rhythm, Alice Deejay, Love Decade, Airscape, The Vision Masters & Tony King
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. On which UK chart did Sagat’s “Luvstuff” peak at number 11?
- A Official Dance Singles Chart
- B Official Singles Chart
- C Album Chart
2. Who is NOT credited as a producer on “Murder She Wrote” by Tairrie B?
- A Quincy Jones III
- B Dr. Dre
- C Tairrie B
3. Which chart position did Rosie Gaines’ “I Surrender” reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 29
- B 39
- C 49
4. What event used Westbam’s “Sunshine” as its official anthem in 1997?
- A Glastonbury Festival
- B Love Parade
- C Coachella
5. “Pass The Vibes” by Definition of Sound reached which place on the Triple J Hottest 100 in 1996?
- A 49
- B 23
- C 99
6. Which member of Renegade Soundwave departed after several singles?
- A Carl Bonnie
- B Gary Asquith
- C Danny Briottet
7. Which television show featured Beck’s “Sexx Laws”?
- A Friends
- B Futurama
- C The Office
8. What was the peak UK chart position of Shades of Rhythm’s “Extacy”?
- A 12
- B 16
- C 20
9. Alice Deejay’s “Back in My Life” reached number one in which country?
- A Finland
- B Norway
- C Sweden
10. Love Decade’s “So Real” saw the group perform where?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Live Aid
- C MTV Unplugged
11. Which year saw the release of Airscape’s “L’Esperanza”?
- A 1999
- B 2001
- C 1997
12. Kylie Minogue was featured on which Vision Masters track?
- A Keep On Pumpin’ It Up
- B Step Back in Time
- C I Should Be So Lucky
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Sagat – LuvstuffFeatured on the 1995 album “Luvstuff”.
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2 . Tairrie B – Murder She WroteFeatured on the 1997 album “The Power of a Woman”.
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3 . Rosie Gaines – I SurrenderFeatured on the 1991 album “I Surrender”.
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4 . Dr. Motte & Westbam – Sunshine
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5 . Definition Of Sound – Pass The Vibes
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6 . Renegade Soundwave – ThunderFeatured on the 1991 album “In Dub”.
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7 . Beck – Sexx LawsFeatured on the 1999 album “Midnight Vultures“.
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8 . Shades Of Rhythm – ExtacyFeatured on the 1996 album “The Album”.
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9 . Alice Deejay – Back In My LifeFeatured on the 1996 album “Who Needs Guitars Anyway?”.
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10 . Love Decade – So RealFeatured on the 1991 album “Decadance”.
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11 . Airscape – L’EsperanzaFeatured on the album “L’Esperanza”. |
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12 . The Vision Masters & Tony King – Keep On Pumpin’ It Up (w/ Kylie Minogue)
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Luvstuff” reached number 11 on the UK Official Dance Singles Chart. It briefly flirted with mainstream success but found a stronger footing in dance-oriented circles.
2. Dr. Dre did not contribute to “Murder She Wrote.” Tairrie B enlisted a varied team for the track, showcasing her diverse production talents.
3. “I Surrender” managed a modest climb to 39 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite not being tied to Prince, Gaines maintained dance floor appeal.
4. “Sunshine” was the official anthem for the Love Parade in 1997. This techno classic helped set the tone for a festival dedicated to free expression and electronic beats.
5. “Pass The Vibes” landed at number 49 on the Triple J Hottest 100 in 1996. This ranking mirrored its modest, yet enthusiastic, reception down under.
6. Carl Bonnie parted ways with Renegade Soundwave after a few singles. His departure marked a shift in the band’s dynamic and subsequent sound.
7. “Sexx Laws” by Beck was featured in Futurama. Its quirky beat found a fitting home in the animated show’s eclectic episodes.
8. “Extacy” by Shades of Rhythm peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, affirming its place in early 90s rave culture.
9. Alice Deejay’s “Back in My Life” hit number one in Norway, capturing the hearts of Scandinavian fans seeking club-ready tunes.
10. Love Decade performed “So Real” on Top of the Pops, a coveted platform celebrating the diverse music of the era.
11. “L’Esperanza” by Airscape saw its initial release in 1999, securing a spot in the trance genre’s annals and dance compilations.
12. “Keep On Pumpin’ It Up” featured Kylie Minogue on vocals, showcasing her versatility and appeal in the electronic music domain.
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