How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sister Sledge, Brother Beyond, Doop, Spooky, Debbie Gibson, United Future Organization, The Reese Project, Grid, Pandora’s Box, Mc Tunes vs 808 State, Clubhouse, Robert Palmer
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Kevin Saunderson is often associated with which techno collective?
- A Underground Resistance
- B The Belleville Three
- C The Warehouse Project
2. Which song by MC Tunes and 808 State reached the UK Top 10 in 1990?
- A The Only Rhyme That Bites
- B Pacific State
- C Cubik
3. What common expression inspired the title of a Pandora’s Box song?
- A When Pigs Fly
- B Good Girls Go to Heaven
- C An Arm and a Leg
4. “Nowhere Land” by Club House was influenced by which film’s soundtrack?
- A Die Unendliche Geschichte
- B Blade Runner
- C Scarface
5. Which 1980s album helped Madonna become a major pop icon?
- A True Blue
- B Like a Virgin
- C Like a Prayer
6. Robert Palmer’s voice was accompanied by which unusual instrument in “Every Kinda People”?
- A Glockenspiel
- B Steel drums
- C Didgeridoo
7. Jakie Quartz’s “À La Vie, À L’Amour” was remixed for which dance scene?
- A Euro Disco
- B Big Beat
- C Drum and Bass
8. Which song is a hallmark of New Edition’s run of hits in the ’80s?
- A Candy Girl
- B Mr. Telephone Man
- C Cool It Now
9. Which Simply Red track was remixed by Arthur Baker?
- A If You Don’t Know Me by Now
- B Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)
- C I Won’t Feel Bad
10. The song “Temptation” appears on which Joan Armatrading album?
- A Walk Under Ladders
- B Secret Secrets
- C To the Limit
11. Which John Farnham album featured “Two Strong Hearts”?
- A Chain Reaction
- B Age of Reason
- C Whispering Jack
12. What does Madonna’s “Love Makes the World Go Round” feature instrumentally?
- A Sitar
- B Steel guitar
- C Latin pop influences
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Sister Sledge – Lost In Music [Re-Mix]
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2 . Brother Beyond – TrustFeatured on the 1989 album “Trust”.
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3 . Doop – Huckleberry JamFeatured on the 1994 album “Doop”.
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4 . Spooky – SchmooFeatured on the 1993 album “Gargantuan”.
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5 . Debbie Gibson – Anything Is PossibleFeatured on the 1990 album “Anything Is Possible”.
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6 . United Future Organization – United Future AirlinesFeatured on the 1994 album “No Sound Is Too Taboo”.
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7 . The Reese Project – So DeepFeatured on the 1992 album “Faith Hope & Clarity Remixed”.
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8 . Grid – Crystal ClearFeatured on the 1993 album “456”.
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9 . Pandora’s Box – Good Girls Go To Heaven [Bad Girls Go Everywhere]Featured on the 1989 album “Original Sin”.
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10 . Mc Tunes vs 808 State – The Only Rhyme That BitesFeatured on the 1990 album “The North At Its Heights”.
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11 . Clubhouse – Nowhere Land (w/ Carl)Featured on the 1995 album “Nowhere Land”. |
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12 . Robert Palmer – Every Kinda PeopleFeatured on the 1978 album “Double Fun”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kevin Saunderson, along with Juan Atkins and Derrick May, forms the iconic Belleville Three, pioneers of Detroit techno. Their collaboration laid the groundwork for the genre’s expansion globally.
2. “The Only Rhyme That Bites,” a collaboration with 808 State, brought MC Tunes significant attention by peaking at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
3. “Good Girls Go to Heaven, Bad Girls Go Everywhere” is a common saying adapted into the song by Pandora’s Box, featuring Steinman’s signature theatrical style.
4. “Nowhere Land” by Club House is partly inspired by “Die Unendliche Geschichte,” particularly its enchanting score by Klaus Doldinger.
5. “True Blue” was a commercial juggernaut that propelled Madonna to worldwide fame, solidifying her place in pop culture.
6. Robert Palmer’s “Every Kinda People” benefits from the melodic steel drums played by Robert Greenidge, giving the tune a distinct vibe.
7. The refreshing Euro Disco take on Jakie Quartz’s “À La Vie, À L’Amour” gave the track an extended life across dance floors.
8. “Mr. Telephone Man” by New Edition, led vocally by Tresvant and Brown, became a definitive part of their ’80s success story.
9. “I Won’t Feel Bad” was given an Arthur Baker remix, highlighting Hucknall’s evocative voice amid Simply Red’s soulful harmonies.
10. Armatrading’s locally acclaimed album, “Secret Secrets,” became known for its track “Temptation,” coupled with unique cover art by Mapplethorpe.
11. “Age of Reason” featured “Two Strong Hearts,” marking Farnham’s continued popular success in Australia and internationally.
12. Included in “True Blue,” “Love Makes the World Go Round” adds dance-pop with a dash of Latin flair, a typical Madonna twist for the era.
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