How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Darling Buds, Blair, Charlotte, Splash, Opus III, Kadoc, Vanessa-Mae, Perplexer, John Digweed, Spiral Tribe, N-Trance, Fluke
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. “Crystal Clear” by The Darling Buds was part of which album?
- A Crawdaddy
- B Pop Said…
- C Erotica
2. Which soundtrack did NOT feature Blair’s “Have Fun, Go Mad”?
- A The Daytrippers
- B Sliding Doors
- C Trainspotting
3. In the context of dance music, with which record label is Charlotte’s “Someday (Keith Litman Radio Mix)” associated?
- A Ministry of Sound
- B Nervous Records
- C Ultra Records
4. Which production duo handled the “Rappin’ Soul Techno Remix” of Splash’s “I Need Rhythm”?
- A G. + M. Cope
- B Stock Aitken Waterman
- C The Dust Brothers
5. What lyrical theme is prominent in Opus III’s “Hand in Hand (Looking for Sweet Inspiration)”?
- A Inspire through love
- B Environmental messages
- C Anti-establishment
6. During which decade does Kadoc’s “Rock the Bells” likely belong?
- A 1980s
- B 1990s
- C Early-2000s
7. On which chart did Vanessa-Mae’s “Red Hot” feature?
- A The Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Singles Chart
- C Australian ARIA Chart
8. Which sample is featured in Kris Kross’s track released in 1993?
- A “Just a Touch of Love” by Slave
- B “Funky Drummer” by James Brown
- C “Good Times” by Chic
9. Which club event inspired Bedrock’s “Heaven Scent”?
- A Creamfields
- B Ministry of Sound
- C Heaven in London
10. Where did Cappella’s “Be My Baby” music video debut in 1997?
- A UK
- B Italy
- C Spain
11. Who directed the music video for N.E.R.D.’s single featuring Nelly Furtado?
- A Spike Jonze
- B Jonas Åkerlund
- C David Fincher
12. Which Jade song included saxophone by Gerald Albright in its recording?
- A “Don’t Walk Away”
- B “One Woman”
- C “Looking for Mr. Do Right”
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Darling Buds – Crystal ClearFeatured on the 1990 album “Crawdaddy”.
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2 . Blair – Have Fun Go MadFeatured on the 1997 album “Bean: The Album”.
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3 . Charlotte – Someday – Keith Litman Radio MixFeatured on the 1999 album “Charlotte”.
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4 . Splash – I Need RhythmFeatured on the 2005 album “Splash”.
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5 . Opus III – Hand In Hand [Looking For Sweet Inspiration]Featured on the 1993 album “Guru Mother”.
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6 . Kadoc – Rock The BellsFeatured on the 1997 album “Rock The Bells”.
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7 . Vanessa-Mae – Red HotFeatured on the 1995 album “The Violin Player”.
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8 . Perplexer – Acid FolkFeatured on the 1995 album “Acid Folk”.
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9 . John Digweed – Heaven Scent
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10 . Spiral Tribe – Breach The PeaceFeatured on the 1993 album “Spiral Tribe Sound System (The Album)”.
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11 . N-Trance – The Mind Of The MachineFeatured on the 1998 album “Happy Hour”. |
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12 . Fluke – Groovy FeelingFeatured on the 1993 album “Six Wheels on My Wagon”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Crystal Clear” is part of the Darling Buds’ album “Crawdaddy.” Released in 1990, it marked a shift to more varied musical styles compared to their debut album.
2. Blair’s “Have Fun, Go Mad” was not featured in “Trainspotting.” It appeared in soundtracks for “The Daytrippers” and “Sliding Doors,” among others.
3. Charlotte’s “Someday (Keith Litman Radio Mix)” is associated with Nervous Records. The track is included in various DJ and club compilations from 1999.
4. The “Rappin’ Soul Techno Remix” of Splash’s “I Need Rhythm” was produced by Avenue (G. + M. Cope). This remix highlighted the song’s dance appeal.
5. Environmental messages are a key theme in Opus III’s “Hand in Hand (Looking for Sweet Inspiration).” The band frequently promoted such themes in their work during the 1990s.
6. Kadoc’s “Rock the Bells” likely belongs to the early-2000s Eurodance genre, with insufficient specific chart information available.
7. Vanessa-Mae’s “Red Hot” reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart. The track is noted for its fusion of classical violin with pop elements.
8. Kris Kross’s 1993 track samples “Just a Touch of Love” by Slave. The song features reggae artist Super Cat and reached notable chart positions.
9. Bedrock’s “Heaven Scent” was inspired by the club night at Heaven in London. This track established their label’s identity and lasting legacy.
10. Cappella’s “Be My Baby” music video debuted in Italy in April 1997. The song was part of their Eurodance repertoire during that decade.
11. Jonas Åkerlund directed N.E.R.D.’s music video featuring Nelly Furtado. Known for its vibrant visuals, the video was released in 2010.
12. Jade’s song “One Woman” features Gerald Albright on saxophone. Part of the “Jade to the Max” album, it showcased the group’s R&B style.
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