How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Real McCoy, Jimmy Somerville, Joey Lawrence, Tom Jones, Novecento, Coldcut, Nitzer Ebb, Bass Bumper’s, Midfield General, Awesome 3, Machel Montano, N-Trance
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which record label released Real McCoy’s “One More Time” in 1997?
- A Hansa Records
- B Sony Music
- C Universal Music
2. What is notable about Jimmy Somerville’s “Dark Sky” in his chart history?
- A His first Top 75 single
- B His last Top 75 single
- C Reached number 1
3. Which album includes Joey Lawrence’s “Never Gonna Change My Mind”?
- A Soulmates
- B Urban Cowboy
- C Enlightenment
4. With which band did Tom Jones collaborate on “Burning Down the House”?
- A ABBA
- B The Cardigans
- C Pet Shop Boys
5. What lyrical style is expected in the unnamed romantic ballad with tropical imagery?
- A Narrative
- B Soulful repetition
- C Political commentary
6. Who are the members of Coldcut credited on “Dreamer”?
- A Matt Black and Jonathan More
- B Paul and Linda McCartney
- C Benny and Björn
7. Which renowned producer worked on Nitzer Ebb’s “Fun To Be Had”?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Timbaland
- C Flood
8. What genre best describes Bass Bumpers’ “Runnin'”?
- A Classical
- B Jazz
- C Electronic
9. What inspired the title of “Devil in Sports Casual” by Midfield General?
- A A fashion trend
- B A personal nickname
- C A song by The Beatles
10. In which country did Awesome 3’s “Hard Up” initially chart?
- A France
- B UK
- C Japan
11. Which musical style does Machel Montano’s “Come Dig It” blend?
- A Country and classical
- B Soca and house
- C Folk and blues
12. What elements characterize N-Trance’s version of “Paradise City”?
- A An orchestral symphony
- B A rap section
- C Bluegrass influences
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Tracklist
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1 . Real McCoy – One More TimeFeatured on the 1997 album “One More Time”.
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2 . Jimmy Somerville – Dark SkyFeatured on the 2000 album “Manage the Damage”.
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3 . Joey Lawrence – Never Gonna Change My MindFeatured on the 1997 album “Soulmates”.
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4 . Tom Jones – Burning Down The HouseFeatured on the 1999 album “Reload”.
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5 . Novecento – Day And NightFeatured on the 1992 album “Necessary”.
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6 . Coldcut – DreamerFeatured on the 1994 album “Philosophy”.
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7 . Nitzer Ebb – Fun To Be HadFeatured on the 1990 album “Showtime”.
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8 . Bass Bumper’s – Runnin’Featured on the 1993 album “Recouped Advance”.
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9 . Midfield General – Devil In Sports CasualFeatured on the 2000 album “Generalisation”.
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10 . Awesome 3 – Hard UpFeatured on the 1992 album “Hard Up”.
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11 . Machel Montano – Come Dig It
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12 . N-Trance – Paradise CityFeatured on the 1997 album “Happy Hour”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “One More Time” by Real McCoy was released by Hansa Records in January 1997. It was notable for its energetic beats and catchy chorus, typical of the Eurodance genre.
2. “Dark Sky” by Jimmy Somerville marked his last Top 75 single. Released in Germany, it featured a muted house-pop style.
3. Joey Lawrence’s “Never Gonna Change My Mind” was included in his album “Soulmates”. The album was released in 1997 under Curb Records.
4. Tom Jones collaborated with The Cardigans on “Burning Down the House”. It was a cover and their last top 10 single in the UK.
5. The unnamed romantic ballad uses soulful repetition. Expect emotive lyrics with its ambient keyboards and lyrical repetition.
6. Coldcut consists of Matt Black and Jonathan More. “Dreamer” was part of a compilation album showcasing their electronic music style.
7. “Fun To Be Had” by Nitzer Ebb was produced by Flood. Known for his work with various artists, Flood enhanced the electronic body music sound.
8. Bass Bumpers’ “Runnin'” falls within the electronic genre. Released in 1993, it featured on their album “Recouped Advance”.
9. “Devil in Sports Casual” by Midfield General drew from personal references. The title relates to the artist’s nickname and apparel preferences.
10. “Hard Up” by Awesome 3 charted in the UK, reaching number 55. The track was part of the early 1990s dance and rave scene.
11. “Come Dig It” by Machel Montano blends soca and house. Released in the mid-1990s, it highlights Montano’s genre experimentation.
12. N-Trance’s “Paradise City” features a distinct rap section. This cover reached number 28 on the UK charts, presenting a dance reinterpretation.
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