How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Wamdue Project, Paffendorf, Stereostar, Kosheen, De Souza, Marc Et Claude, Filterfunk, Juliet, Norman Bass, Alex Gold, LHB, Jan Johnston
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which notable remix of “Crazy Sexy Marvellous” by Paffendorf appears on the A1 side?
- A Hennes&Cold Remix
- B Driftwood Remix
- C Club Mix
2. What is unique about Stereo Star’s “Utopia (Where I Want To Be)” video release?
- A It is in black and white.
- B It was released as a 1-track promotional PAL video.
- C It was never released on vinyl.
3. “Suicide (Slip & Slide)” by Kosheen was part of which debut album?
- A Resist
- B Future Perfect
- C Moksha
4. Which label released “Guilty (feat. Shena)” by De Souza?
- A Ultra Records, LLC
- B Hed Kandi Records
- C Alphabet City
5. In which year did Marc et Claude’s “Loving You” cover Minnie Riperton’s song?
- A 1995
- B 2001
- C 2003
6. “S.O.S. (Message In A Bottle)” by Filterfunk samples which band’s song?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B The Beatles
- C The Police
7. Which famous producer worked with Juliet Richardson on her song “Avalon”?
- A Phil Spector
- B Quincy Jones
- C Stuart Price
8. What describes the vocal style of “How U Like Bass?” by Norman Bass?
- A Operatic
- B Gritty and repeated
- C Whispered
9. Which notable vocalist collaborated with Alex Gold on “LA Today”?
- A David Bowie
- B Philip Oakey
- C Bono
10. LHB’s “Everybody Sees It On My Face” was released under which label?
- A Xtravaganza
- B Telstar Records
- C Warner Bros. Records
11. “Calling Your Name” by Libra presents Taylor samples a track from which artist?
- A Jan Johnston
- B Enya
- C Alanis Morissette
12. “Even Flow” by Pearl Jam took how many takes to record for the album “Ten”?
- A Over 50 takes
- B Over 200 takes
- C Over 100 takes
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 16/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Wamdue Project – You’re The ReasonFeatured on the 2000 album “Program Yourself”.
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2 . Paffendorf – Crazy Sexy Marvellous
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3 . Stereostar – Utopia (w/ Mia J)
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4 . Kosheen – [Slip And Slide] SuicideFeatured on the 2001 album “Resist”.
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5 . De Souza – Guilty (w/ Shena)
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6 . Marc Et Claude – Loving YouFeatured on the 2002 album “You Own the Sound”.
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7 . Filterfunk – S.O.S. [Message In A Bottle]
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8 . Juliet – AvalonFeatured on the 2005 album “Random Order”.
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9 . Norman Bass – How U Like Bass
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10 . Alex Gold – L.A. Today (w/ Philip Oakey)
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11 . LHB – Everybody Sees It On My FaceFeatured on the 2001 album “Tell ‘Em Who We Are!”.
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12 . Jan Johnston – Calling Your Name
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Hennes&Cold Remix distinguishes itself on the A1 side of “Crazy Sexy Marvellous.” Presented in various remix formats, this particular version remains a standout.
2. Stereo Star’s video for “Utopia” was notably released as a unique 1-track promotional PAL video, featuring a custom Free2air sleeve, a rarity among vinyl releases.
3. Kosheen’s “Suicide” came off their debut album “Resist,” marking their introduction to the electronic music scene with its drum and bass influences.
4. Released by Ultra Records, LLC, “Guilty (feat. Shena)” explores the typical infectious dance rhythms while thriving across various charts.
5. Marc et Claude released a cover of “Loving You” in 2001, integrating electro-trance elements with the classic melody from Minnie Riperton.
6. The Police’s “Message in a Bottle” was cleverly sampled by Filterfunk in their track “S.O.S.,” revitalizing a classic with a house beat.
7. Stuart Price, known for his expansive production work, collaborated with Juliet Richardson on “Avalon,” blending electronic beats with standout vocals.
8. Norman Bass’s “How U Like Bass?” is characterized by its gritty, steadily repeated vocal hooks, making a lasting impression on both charts and audiences.
9. Philip Oakey, of Human League fame, contributed his iconic vocals to Alex Gold’s “LA Today,” melding electronic music with distinct pop elements.
10. Telstar Records was the label responsible for releasing “Everybody Sees It On My Face,” marking another venture into progressive house territory by LHB.
11. Libra presents Taylor’s track “Calling Your Name” samples Jan Johnston’s “The Prayer,” underscoring Johnston’s lyrical proficiency.
12. “Even Flow” witnessed over 100 recording takes for Pearl Jam’s debut album “Ten,” attesting to the song’s status as one of their trickiest yet iconic productions.
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