How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Luscious Jackson, Freak Power, Pure Sugar, Big Mountain, C & C Music Factory, Kim Wilde, The Ganja Kru, Howie B., The Orb, Adam F, Scooter, Chakra
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which member of Luscious Jackson contributed to the production of the single “Here”?
- A Kate Schellenbach
- B Jill Cunniff
- C Vivian Trimble
2. What genre fusion characterizes Freak Power’s “Get In Touch”?
- A Acid jazz and disco
- B Acid jazz and funk
- C Acid jazz and blues
3. “Delicious” by Pure Sugar was part of which 1998 film’s soundtrack?
- A Armageddon
- B You’ve Got Mail
- C Stepmom
4. What musical style is blended with pop in Big Mountain’s “Caribbean Blue”?
- A Jazz
- B Reggae
- C Rock
5. Which chart did “Keep It Comin'” by C+C Music Factory top?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play
- C US Billboard Hot 100
6. “Shane,” performed by Kim Wilde, was inspired by what?
- A A novel
- B A painting
- C A movie
7. Which collective released “Gone Are The Days” in 1997?
- A The Chemical Brothers
- B The Prodigy
- C The Ganja Kru
8. What is notable about Howie B’s track “Switch”?
- A It features lyrics inspired by folklore
- B It is an instrumental
- C It samples Beethoven
9. Who was originally slated to provide vocals for The Orb’s “Assassin”?
- A Bobby Gillespie
- B Alison Goldfrapp
- C Thom Yorke
10. What early chart success did Adam F’s “Circles” achieve?
- A UK Dance Chart number 3
- B UK Dance Chart number 1
- C UK Singles Chart number 25
11. When was Scooter’s “I’m Raving” released in the UK?
- A September 19, 1996
- B October 13, 1996
- C November 5, 1996
12. Which artist remixed Chakra’s “Love Shines Through” in a tech trance style?
- A Armin van Buuren
- B Maarten de Jong
- C Paul van Dyk
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 42/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Luscious Jackson – HereFeatured on the 1994 album “Natural Ingredients”.
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2 . Freak Power – Get In TouchFeatured on the 1994 album “Drive-Thru Booty “.
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3 . Pure Sugar – DeliciousFeatured on the 1998 album “Pure Sugar”.
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4 . Big Mountain – Caribbean BlueFeatured on the 1995 album “Resistance”.
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5 . C & C Music Factory – Keep It Comin’ [Dance Till You Can’t Dance No More!]Featured on the 1992 album “Buffy The Vampire Slayer : Soundtrack”.
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6 . Kim Wilde – Shane
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7 . The Ganja Kru – Gone Are The Days (w/ Rude Bwoy Monty & Mary Joy)
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8 . Howie B. – SwitchFeatured on the 1997 album “Turn the Dark Off”.
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9 . The Orb – AssassinFeatured on the 1992 album “U.F.Orb”.
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10 . Adam F – CirclesFeatured on the 1995 album “Colours”.
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11 . Scooter – I´m RavingFeatured on the 1998 album “Rough And Tough And Dangerous – The Singles 94/98”. |
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12 . Chakra – Love Shines Through
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The production of “Here” included contributions from Jill Cunniff, one of the band’s members who took an active role in shaping their sound. It reflects the collaborative spirit within Luscious Jackson.
2. “Get In Touch” by Freak Power combines acid jazz and funk, capturing the eclectic mid-90s vibe that was a hallmark of the band’s style.
3. “Delicious” by Pure Sugar was featured in the 1998 movie “Stepmom,” marking its cultural crossover beyond just the music charts.
4. Big Mountain’s “Caribbean Blue” blends reggae with pop, continuing their tradition of melding Caribbean rhythms with melodic pop hooks.
5. “Keep It Comin'” reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, cementing C+C Music Factory’s dominance in the early 90s dance scene.
6. Kim Wilde’s song “Shane” drew inspiration from the movie of the same name, reflecting on its themes through its lyrics.
7. The track “Gone Are The Days” was released by The Ganja Kru, featuring notable artists from the drum & bass scene.
8. Howie B’s “Switch” stands out as an instrumental track, characteristic of his work on the album “Turn the Dark Off.”
9. Bobby Gillespie, of Primal Scream fame, was initially intended to collaborate on vocals for The Orb’s “Assassin,” but the plan didn’t come to fruition.
10. Adam F’s “Circles” reached number one on the UK Dance Chart, signaling its impact within the drum & bass genre upon its release.
11. “I’m Raving” by Scooter made its UK chart debut on October 13, 1996, quickly establishing its place in the dance music scene.
12. Maarten de Jong offered a tech trance remix of Chakra’s “Love Shines Through,” accentuating the track’s energy while maintaining its vocal essence.
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