How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lolly, Adamski, Jaki Graham, Smooth, Afro Celt Sound System, LFO, Tina Cousins, Pet Shop Boys, Empirion, Firstborn, Age Of Love, The Space Brothers
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 27/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Lolly – Viva LA RadioFeatured on the 1999 album “Pick ‘n’ Mix”.
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2 . Adamski – Back To FrontFeatured on the 1992 album “Naughty”.
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3 . Jaki Graham – Absolute E-SensualFeatured on the 1994 album “Real Life”.
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4 . Smooth – StrawberriesFeatured on the 1998 album “Reality”.
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5 . Afro Celt Sound System – Whirl-Y-ReelFeatured on the 1996 album “Volume 1: Sound Magic”.
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6 . LFO – We Are BackFeatured on the 1991 album “Frequencies”.
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7 . Tina Cousins – ForeverFeatured on the 1997 album “Killing Time”.
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8 . Pet Shop Boys – Somewhere
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9 . Empirion – Narcotic InfluenceFeatured on the 1996 album “Advanced Technology”.
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10 . Firstborn – The Mood ClubFeatured on the 2001 album “When It Hits You Feel No Pain”.
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11 . Age Of Love – The Age Of Love
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12 . The Space Brothers – LegacyFeatured on the 2000 album “Shine”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Lolly is the stage name adopted by Anna Shantha Kumble. Known for her run of pop singles in the late ’90s, she released “Viva La Radio” under this moniker.
2. Adamski collaborated with Public Image Ltd on “Back to Front.” The 1992 track is part of the album “Naughty” and is notable for its collaborative spirit.
3. Jaki Graham’s “Absolute E-Sensual” reached number 69 on the UK Singles Chart. However, it charted significantly higher on the US Dance chart.
4. Smooth’s “Strawberries” samples “Where There Is Love” by Patrice Rushen. This sample contributes to its lush R&B sound.
5. “Whirl-Y-Reel” features prominently on Afro Celt Sound System’s album with its Irish reel motif. It’s a fusion of Celtic and modern electronic elements.
6. “We Are Back” was released in 1991 by the duo LFO. The track appeared on the EP of the same name and is included in “Frequencies” album.
7. Tina Cousins’ single “Forever” peaked at number 14 on the ARIA singles chart in Australia, earning it a gold certification for its success.
8. “Somewhere” by Pet Shop Boys originated from the musical “West Side Story.” It’s a reinterpretation coinciding with their concert residency.
9. Empirion initially released their track independently in 1993. This led to a signing with XL Recordings, confirming its techno roots.
10. Firstborn’s “The Mood Club” is featured in the film Mean Machine. The downtempo track complements the movie’s soundtrack nicely.
11. Valérie Honoré was the uncredited vocalist on the Age of Love’s original track. Her credit was added in later reissues of this trance classic.
12. The “Extended Vocal Club Mix” of The Space Brothers’ “Legacy (Show Me Love)” was remastered and released in 2022. It continues to captivate trance fans.
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