How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Fatboy Slim, Benjamin Diamond, Peter Gelderblom, Basshunter, PPK, Andain, OT Quartet, Sheena Easton, Fragma, Future Breeze, Tina Cousins, Salt Tank
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which notable sports venue frequently plays Fatboy Slim’s “Wonderful Night” following home team victories?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Wembley Stadium
- C Staples Center
2. What is unique about the Joey Negro radio mix of Benjamin Diamond’s “In Your Arms (We Gonna Make It)”?
- A It was released as a live version
- B It was released two years after the original
- C It features a different vocalist
3. Peter Gelderblom’s “Waiting 4” is a rework of a song by which band?
- A Red Hot Chili Peppers
- B Nirvana
- C Pearl Jam
4. Which classic holiday song did Basshunter adapt into “Jingle Bells (Bass)”?
- A “Silent Night”
- B “Jingle Bells”
- C “Frosty the Snowman”
5. What cinematic composition is sampled in PPK’s 2001 track, leading to its chart success?
- A “Crusade” by Eduard Artemyev
- B “Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5”
- C “Flight of the Bumblebee”
6. Andain’s breakout track received a boost from its inclusion in a DJ Tiësto compilation. Which compilation was it?
- A Club Life Volume 2: Miami
- B In Search of Sunrise 3: Panama
- C Magik Six: Live in Amsterdam
7. Which future Faithless member co-produced the only song released under the O.T. Quartet name?
- A Sister Bliss
- B Rollo Armstrong
- C Maxi Jazz
8. Which renowned disco producer originally wrote “Giving Up Giving In,” later covered by Sheena Easton?
- A Giorgio Moroder
- B Nile Rodgers
- C Quincy Jones
9. Fragma’s “Say That You’re Here” marked their transition from which label?
- A Illustrious Records
- B Spinnin’ Records
- C Positiva
10. “Ocean of Eternity” is a single by which German duo known for trance music?
- A Cosmic Gate
- B Future Breeze
- C Blank & Jones
11. Which decade’s original artist did Tina Cousins cover with her version of “Wonderful Life”?
- A 1970s
- B 1980s
- C 1990s
12. The track “Eugina” by Salt Tank includes a sample from which singer-songwriter’s piece?
- A Joni Mitchell
- B Tori Amos
- C Kate Bush
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 49/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Fatboy Slim – Wonderful NightFeatured on the 2004 album “Palookaville”.
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2 . Benjamin Diamond – In Your Arms [We Gonna Make It]Featured on the 1999 album “Strange Attitude”.
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3 . Peter Gelderblom – Waiting 4Featured on the 2007 album ” “.
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4 . Basshunter – Jingle Bells [Bass]
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5 . PPK – ResurectionFeatured on the 2001 album “Resurection”.
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6 . Andain – Summer CallingFeatured on the 2016 album “Summer Calling”.
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7 . OT Quartet – Hold That Sucker DownFeatured on the 1994 album “Hold That Sucker Down”.
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8 . Sheena Easton – Giving Up Giving InFeatured on the 2000 album “Fabulous”.
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9 . Fragma – Say That You Here (w/ Damae)Featured on the 2003 album “Embrace”.
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10 . Future Breeze – Ocean of EternityFeatured on the 2005 album “Second Life”.
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11 . Tina Cousins – Wonderful LifeFeatured on the 2005 album “Mastermind”. |
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12 . Salt Tank – Eugina
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Staples Center is known for using “Wonderful Night” after Los Angeles Clippers home wins. This gives the track a staple status for Clippers fans.
2. The Joey Negro radio mix of “In Your Arms (We Gonna Make It)” was released in 2002, two years after the original version debuted in 2000.
3. “Waiting 4” by Peter Gelderblom creatively reimagines Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “By The Way (Waiting For),” earning chart recognition.
4. “Jingle Bells (Bass)” is a dance rendition by Basshunter of the holiday classic “Jingle Bells,” originally composed in the 19th century.
5. PPK’s track samples “Crusade” by Eduard Artemyev from the film *Siberiade*, becoming the first Russian act to crack the UK top 10.
6. “Summer Calling” by Andain was included in DJ Tiësto’s “In Search of Sunrise 3: Panama,” accelerating the track’s international recognition.
7. Rollo Armstrong, who would later become part of Faithless, co-produced “Hold That Sucker Down” under the O.T. Quartet moniker.
8. Giorgio Moroder, alongside Pete Bellotte, wrote “Giving Up Giving In,” which was covered by Sheena Easton years later.
9. Before releasing “Say That You’re Here,” Fragma moved from Positiva to Illustrious Records, marking a new phase in their career.
10. “Ocean of Eternity” was released by Future Breeze, a German duo known for their trance and progressive house productions.
11. Tina Cousins’ “Wonderful Life” was originally recorded in the 1980s by Black. Her 2005 cover reached charts in multiple countries.
12. Salt Tank’s “Eugina” includes a sample from Tori Amos’s “Me and a Gun,” enhancing its atmospheric trance experience.
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