How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Loveland, Judy Cheeks, Jam & Spoon, Lena Fiagbe, Rapination & Kym Mazelle, The Double Six, Stretch ‘N’ Vern, Sonic Surfers, Ruff Driverz, Kim Appleby, Electroset, UK Apachi
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (52/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What year did Loveland’s single “[Keep On] Shining” make its debut in the UK singles chart?
- A 1990
- B 1992
- C 1994
2. Which of these was not a remix of Judy Cheeks’ “So In Love (The Real Deal)”?
- A Frankie Foncett Radio Edit
- B Sasha’s Qat Mix
- C DJ Snake Mega Mix
3. Which song by Jam & Spoon featuring Plavka reached number one in Finland?
- A Find Me (Odyssey to Anyoona)
- B Angel
- C Right in the Night
4. Who directed the music video for Lena Fiagbe’s “Gotta Get It Right”?
- A Richard Heslop
- B David Fincher
- C Spike Jonze
5. What genre best describes “Love Me the Right Way” by Rapination and Kym Mazelle?
- A Jazz
- B Rock
- C Dance
6. With which artist is the track “Real Good” associated?
- A Double Six
- B Mark Morrison
- C Betty Boo
7. Which classic track is prominently sampled in “I’m Alive” by Stretch & Vern?
- A Thriller by Michael Jackson
- B Boogie Wonderland by Earth, Wind & Fire
- C Stayin’ Alive by Bee Gees
8. In which year was Ruff Driverz’s “Shame” released?
- A 1998
- B 1996
- C 2000
9. What is the duration of Kim Appleby’s “Breakaway” track?
- A 4:43
- B 3:59
- C 5:21
10. “How Does It Feel? (Theme From Techno Blues)” samples which iconic band’s song?
- A U2
- B New Order
- C The Cure
11. Who are the artists behind the 1994 pioneering jungle track released on the Sour label?
- A Chase & Status
- B UK Apachi and Shy FX
- C Pendulum
12. Which film provided samples for the track associated with UK Apachi and Shy FX?
- A Pulp Fiction
- B Goodfellas
- C The Godfather
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 52/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Loveland – [Keep On] Shining (w/ Rachel McFarlane)Featured on the 1994 album “The Wonder of Love”.
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2 . Judy Cheeks – So In Love [The Real Deal]
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3 . Jam & Spoon – Find Me [Odyssey To Anyoona] (w/ Plavka)Featured on the 1994 album “Tripomatic Fairytales 2001”.
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4 . Lena Fiagbe – Gotta Get It RightFeatured on the 1998 album “Visions”.
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5 . Rapination & Kym Mazelle – Love Me The Right Way
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6 . The Double Six – Real GoodFeatured on the 1999 album “Beyond Sci-Fi”.
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7 . Stretch ‘N’ Vern – I’m Alive
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8 . Sonic Surfers – Don’t Give It UpFeatured on the 2010 album “Making Waves”.
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9 . Ruff Driverz – ShameFeatured on the 1999 album “In-Fidelity”.
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10 . Kim Appleby – BreakawayFeatured on the 1993 album “Breakaway”.
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11 . Electroset – How Does It Feel? [Theme From Techno Blues]Featured on the 1992 album “How Does It Feel?”.
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12 . UK Apachi – Original Nuttah (w/ Shy FX)
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “[Keep On] Shining” by Loveland charted in 1994. It marked the group’s debut and reached number 37 in the UK singles chart that year.
2. DJ Snake Mega Mix was not a remix of Judy Cheeks’ song. The track enjoyed various dance remixes like Sasha’s Qat Mix.
3. Jam & Spoon’s “Find Me (Odyssey to Anyoona)” hit number one in Finland, showcasing their international chart success.
4. The music video for “Gotta Get It Right” was directed by Richard Heslop, linked to Lena Fiagbe’s peak UK chart performance.
5. “Love Me the Right Way” slots neatly into the dance genre, elevating Kym Mazelle’s strong vocal performance.
6. Double Six is indeed associated with “Real Good,” which came out on Hoax Records and had chart interactions.
7. “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind & Fire echoes through Stretch & Vern’s track, tying to disco roots.
8. Ruff Driverz released “Shame” in 1998, with notable chart impacts in the UK dance music scene.
9. “Breakaway” by Kim Appleby runs for 4 minutes and 43 seconds, aligning with album duration norms.
10. New Order’s “Blue Monday” adds a recognizable layer to Electroset’s revived rave anthem.
11. “Original Nuttah” by UK Apachi and Shy FX broke into the jungle scene in 1994 with acclaim.
12. The track features samples from Goodfellas, entwining cinematic and musical narratives.
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