How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : DJ Ötzi, Grace Jones, Little Trees, London Bus Stop, Jentina, Minimal Chic, Big Bass vs Michelle Narine, Sohodolls, Alan Braxe, Uniting Nations, Michael Woods, Dark Monks
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which artist released a notable cover of “Do Wah Diddy” that charted in multiple countries?
- A DJ Ötzi
- B Kylie Minogue
- C Britney Spears
2. What musical style blend is featured in Grace Jones’s track from *Nightclubbing*?
- A Jazz and Blues
- B Electro-disco and reggae-disco
- C Rock and Roll
3. Which animated film features the song “Help I’m a Fish (Little Yellow Fish)” by Little Trees?
- A Finding Nemo
- B Help I’m a Fish
- C The Little Mermaid
4. Which original artist did London Bus Stop cover in their 2000 track “Get It On (Bang a Gong)”?
- A David Bowie
- B T. Rex
- C The Rolling Stones
5. Who directed the music video for Jentina’s “French Kisses”?
- A Dawn Shadforth
- B Spike Jonze
- C Hype Williams
6. What is the name of the artist featured in Minimal Chic’s “I Need The Key”?
- A Matthew Bellamy
- B Matt Goss
- C Matt Damon
7. What language is the 1999 single by Big Bass vs Michelle Narine performed in?
- A French
- B German
- C English
8. “Prince Harry” by Sohodolls appears on which album?
- A The Queen is Dead
- B Ribbed Music for the Numb Generation
- C London Calling
9. What collaboration marked “Intro” as a notable release in the French house music scene?
- A Daft Punk
- B Alan Braxe and Fred Falke
- C Justice
10. What style is Uniting Nations’ “Do It Yourself” associated with?
- A Country
- B Eurodance and house
- C Hip hop
11. Which artist features on the single “Solex (Close to the Edge)” by Michael Woods?
- A Juliette Jaimes
- B Sia
- C Dua Lipa
12. Which 1992 track by Moby is sampled in Dark Monks’ “Insane”?
- A Go
- B Porcelain
- C Natural Blues
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . DJ Ötzi – Doo Wah DiddyFeatured on the 2010 album “Love, Peace & Vollgas”.
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2 . Grace Jones – Pull Up To The BumperFeatured on the 1981 album “Nightclubbing“.
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3 . Little Trees – Help! I’m A Fish [I’m A Little Yellow Fish]
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4 . London Bus Stop – Get It On [Bang A Gong]Featured on the 1997 album “London Bus Stop”.
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5 . Jentina – French KissesFeatured on the 2004 album “Jentina”.
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6 . Minimal Chic – I Need The KeyFeatured on the 1998 album “I Need The Key”.
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7 . Big Bass vs Michelle Narine – What You Do
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8 . Sohodolls – Prince HarryFeatured on the 2007 album “Ribbed Music for the Numb Generation”.
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9 . Alan Braxe – Intro
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10 . Uniting Nations – Do It YourselfFeatured on the 2007 album “Do It Yourself”.
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11 . Michael Woods – Close To The EdgeFeatured on the 2006 album “Close to the Edge”. |
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12 . Dark Monks – InsaneFeatured on the 2003 album “Insane”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. DJ Ötzi’s cover of “Do Wah Diddy” found success across several European charts, leveraging his reputation in the German-speaking music scene. The original, popularized by Manfred Mann, adds to its widespread recognition.
2. A veritable genre amalgam, the track from *Nightclubbing* merges electro-disco, post-punk, and reggae-disco with a hint of dub, causing a stir with its bold stylistic choices. Grace Jones’s career is noted for such audacious blends.
3. “Help I’m a Fish” aligns perfectly with its titular Adventures of Little Trees. The Danish girl group’s hit achieved formidable chart status in Scandinavia and resonated with audiences for its catchy refrain.
4. T. Rex’s classic “Get It On (Bang a Gong)” was energizingly revitalized by London Bus Stop, thrusting this timeless rock staple into Eurodance territory for millennial club-goers.
5. The music video for “French Kisses” is a Dawn Shadforth creation, known for her distinctive visual style. It depicts playful club antics aligning with the song’s catchy yet teasing narrative.
6. Matt Goss’s involvement in “I Need The Key” extends beyond vocals, contributing to its distinct hybrid sound. The collaboration illuminates his versatile musical prowess.
7. The 1999 dance single by Big Bass vs Michelle Narine echoes English euphoria. While its chart performance proved modest, its groove was a dance floor staple.
8. Before gracing their debut album, Sohodolls gave “Prince Harry” a moment in the singles spotlight. It carved a niche in the electropunk scene thanks to catchy, rebellious energy.
9. “Intro” showcases the esteemed partnership of French house maestros Alan Braxe and Fred Falke, bolstered by competition with Braxe’s previous hit projects, affirming their legacy.
10. Known for invigorating Eurodance and house beats, “Do It Yourself” by Uniting Nations underscored empowerment through participation, resonating widely with the self-help ethos.
11. Juliette Jaimes infused “Solex” with vocal essence, riding the wave of progressive house and trance that propelled Michael Woods’s craft into the club circuit’s forefront.
12. “Go” by Moby offers a familiar baseline for “Insane,” ensuring Dark Monks’ track aligns with electronic enthusiasm, capitalizing on the enduring appeal of sampling.
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