How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dreadzone, Candy Girls, Tina Turner, Culture Beat, The Nick Straker Band, S’Express, Felix, The Prodigy, Haddaway, Q-Tex, Messiah, Grace
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which famous radio DJ featured Dreadzone’s “Maximum” in a session in 1994?
- A John Peel
- B Steve Lamacq
- C Jo Whiley
2. Candy Girls’ “Fee Fi Fo Fum” was released under which record label in 1995?
- A Warner Bros.
- B Virgin/EMI
- C Sony Music
3. What style best describes the 1990s version of Tina Turner’s “Nutbush City Limits”?
- A Heavy Metal
- B Dance
- C Jazz
4. Culture Beat’s “Take Me Away” peaked at what position on the Canadian Dance/Urban chart?
- A Number four
- B Number 20
- C Number eight
5. Which year did “A Walk in the Park” by the Nick Straker Band peak on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 1978
- B 1980
- C 1983
6. “Nothing to Lose” by S’Express was part of which studio album?
- A Original Soundtrack
- B Interference
- C Intercourse
7. The track “Don’t You Want Me” by Felix was sampled from which Jomanda song?
- A Got a Love for You
- B Don’t You Want My Love
- C I Like It (Just How You Are)
8. Which lyrical element does “Fire” by The Prodigy prominently sample?
- A “Fireworks galore”
- B “I am the god of Hell fire”
- C “Burning bright”
9. Which single by Haddaway never saw release in France?
- A What Is Love
- B Catch a Fire
- C Life
10. “The Power Of Love” by Q-Tex was released in multiple remixes. Which one is from 2001?
- A Levi Heron Remix
- B Power of Love 2001
- C New Wave Remix
11. Messiah released a breakbeat version of which Donna Summer classic in 1992?
- A Hot Stuff
- B Last Dance
- C I Feel Love
12. Grace’s “If I Could Fly” features which jazz vocalist?
- A Dominique Atkins
- B Ella Fitzgerald
- C Norah Jones
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Tracklist
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1 . Dreadzone – Maximum
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2 . Candy Girls – Fee Fi Fo FumFeatured on the 1995 album “Fee Fi Fo Fum”.
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3 . Tina Turner – Nutbush City Limits [The 90’s Version]Featured on the 1991 album “Simply the Best”.
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4 . Culture Beat – Take Me AwayFeatured on the 1996 album “Inside Out”.
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5 . The Nick Straker Band – A Walk In The ParkFeatured on the 1979 album “Future’s Above My Head”.
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6 . S’Express – Nothing To LoseFeatured on the 1991 album “Intercourse”.
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7 . Felix – Don’t You Want MeFeatured on the 1992 album “#1”.
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8 . The Prodigy – FireFeatured on the 1992 album “Experience“.
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9 . Haddaway – Catch A FireFeatured on the 1995 album “The Drive”.
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10 . Q-Tex – The Power Of LoveFeatured on the 1997 album “Into the Light”.
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11 . Messiah – I Feel LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “21st Century Jesus”. |
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12 . Grace – If I Could FlyFeatured on the 1996 album “If I Could Fly”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. John Peel featured Dreadzone’s “Maximum” in his session. This endorsement was instrumental in boosting their profile, particularly as they were becoming known for their live shows.
2. “Fee Fi Fo Fum” was released by Virgin/EMI. This label was behind many of the dance hits in the mid-90s and supported the track’s multiple versions.
3. Tina Turner’s “Nutbush City Limits” in the 90s version is a dance remake. This variant introduced modern beats while retaining her iconic vocal energy.
4. “Take Me Away” by Culture Beat peaked at number four on the Canadian Dance/Urban chart, marking one of the higher placements for this Eurodance track outside of Europe.
5. “A Walk in the Park” reached the UK Singles Chart in 1980. It continued to enjoy popularity beyond the initial release year due to its catchy melody.
6. “Nothing to Lose” was part of the “Intercourse” album. This album saw modest success compared to their debut but still made an impact on club charts.
7. “Don’t You Want My Love” by Jomanda was the primary sample used in Felix’s track “Don’t You Want Me,” lending it a distinct hook that resonated with club-goers.
8. “Fire” by The Prodigy uses the line “I am the god of Hell fire” from Arthur Brown’s classic. This choice underscores the fiery theme that threads through the track.
9. “Catch a Fire” by Haddaway was not released in France. Despite this, it charted well in other European countries and was backed by various remixes.
10. “The Power Of Love” in one of its 2001 remixes is titled “Power of Love 2001.” These remixes preserved its legacy within the evolving techno music scene.
11. Messiah’s cover of “I Feel Love” is recognized for its breakbeat elements. Precious Wilson lent her vocals to this rendition, connecting 1970s and 1990s styles.
12. Dominique Atkins features as the vocalist in Grace’s “If I Could Fly.” Her jazz background brought a distinctive voice to their dance tracks, blending genres.
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