How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lina Santiago, DJ Juanito, Whirlpool Productions, New Kids On The Block, The Orb, Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2, Underworld, William Orbit, Dana International, London Boys, Propellerheads, Messiah, Scooter
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 25/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Lina Santiago, DJ Juanito – Feels So Good [Show Me Your Love]Featured on the 1995 album “Feels So Good”.
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2 . Whirlpool Productions – From Disco To DiscoFeatured on the 1996 album “Dense Music”.
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3 . New Kids On The Block – Step by StepFeatured on the 1990 album “Step by Step”.
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4 . The Orb – Blue RoomFeatured on the 1992 album “U.F.Orb”.
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5 . Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2 – MonaFeatured on the 1990 album “Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2”.
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6 . Underworld – Dark & LongFeatured on the 1994 album “dubnobasswithmyheadman”.
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7 . William Orbit – Water From A Vine LeafFeatured on the 1993 album “Strange Cargo III”.
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8 . Dana International – DivaFeatured on the 2000 album “Free”.
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9 . London Boys – Chapel of LoveFeatured on the 1991 album “Sweet Soul Music”.
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10 . Propellerheads – Bang On!Featured on the 1998 album “Decksandrumsandrockandroll”.
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11 . Messiah – Temple Of DreamsFeatured on the 1992 album “21st Century Jesus”. |
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12 . Scooter – Break It UpFeatured on the 1996 album “Wicked!”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Feels So Good (Show Me Your Love)” reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. A milestone for Lina Santiago, it highlights DJ Juanito’s role in her single.
2. Whirlpool Productions topped the Italian music charts for nine weeks with “From: Disco to: Disco”. Video direction by Smoczek Policzek complemented different mixes across formats.
3. Jordan Knight brings his signature vocals to step three. A critical part of New Kids On The Block’s chart-topping single.
4. “Blue Room” by The Orb is the longest single to appear on the UK Singles Chart. A nearly 40-minute journey through ambient soundscapes.
5. “Do You Love Me” by Craig McLachlan received platinum certification in Australia. Its resonance contributed to an ARIA Award win.
6. Underworld’s “Dark Train” was memorably used in “Trainspotting”. Tracks from the album peaked in various charts thereafter.
7. Beth Orton lent her vocals to William Orbit’s track from *Strange Cargo III*. Her voice graces an ambient journey through electronica.
8. Dana International triumphed at Eurovision 1998 as the first openly transgender winner. “Diva” delivered Israel’s third win with aplomb.
9. The “Sweet Soul Music” album by London Boys showcases their title track. Central European labels supported its release in the early 90s.
10. Propellerheads, with their track “Bang On!”, emerged from the 90s big beat movement. Featured on film and video game soundtracks.
11. Messiah incorporated samples from “The Running Man” into their chart-climber. Their powerhouse track fuses film and electronic elements.
12. Scooter’s video features a band performance on a train. Light-hearted yet symbolic, it pairs well with their charting single.
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