Dance Music Trivia Quiz

Answer: Get the Party Started

One thing you probably don't know about this song is that originally it was offered to the "Queen Of Pop", Madonna for her future album "Music" which would be released in 2000. However, Madonna's team turned down the song which was then offered to Pink, which was accepted. The songwriter was the 4 Non Blondes lead singer Linda Perry.

On the charts, "Get the Party Started" topped the UK Hip Hop/R&B and US Dance Club Songs (Billboard).

Pink is seen in the video trying on several clothes as she gets ready to head out. When a friend arrives to pick her up, they nod along to the music as they drive. They get out of the car when the petrol runs out and steal two skateboards from a couple of boys. When they go to the club, they are turned away, so they use scaffolding to climb to the top of the building to get inside. Once inside, Pink changes her clothes and begins to party; at the end, she dances with two other dancers, Kevin Federline and Georvohn Lambert.

Answer: Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" was released on May 2, 1987. It was the lead single from Whitney's second album, "Whitney", also from 1987. Songwriters were George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam. Genres were pop, dance-pop and R&B.

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody" was a worldwide success, charting in the number one position in many countries. In 1988 the song won the Favourite Pop/Rock Single at the American Music Awards and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, at the Grammy Awards.

Answer: Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams released the song "Rock DJ" on 31 July 2000. This was Robbie Williams' third chart-topping single since leaving Take That in 1995. The song topped the charts in the UK, Costa Rica, Estonia, Iceland, Ireland and New Zealand while it was a top ten hit in several other countries.

The music video showcases Williams attempting to captivate a female DJ by undressing completely, ultimately leading to the removal of his skin and muscles, resulting in a skeletal appearance. The song was awarded British Single of the Year, while the video received the accolade for British Video of the Year at the 2001 Brit Awards.

Answer: Victoria

The song "Out of Your Mind" was launched on 14 August 2000. Four individuals contributed to its writing: Victoria, Dane Bowers, Andy Lysandrou, and Johnny Lisners. Victoria and Dane worked together with the British UK garage production duo, Jonny Lisners and Andy Lysandrou, who are recognised as the "True Steppers".

"Out of Your Mind" achieved significant commercial success, becoming a major hit in the UK by selling over 395,141 copies, earning a Gold certification, and ranking as the 21st best-selling single of 2000 in the UK. This track marked a pivotal moment in the UK garage scene, merging the genre's distinctive sound with mainstream pop, thereby expanding its reach to a broader audience.

Chart wise the song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and number ten on the UK Dance Chart.

Answer: Haddaway

"What Is Love" is a song by Trinidadian-German singer Haddaway, released on 18 January 1993. Not only was this Haddaway's debut single but also a song from his debut album "The Album" (also known as "Haddaway" in the US) of the same year.

Back in the day, the song achieved significant success for Haddaway, reaching the top of the charts in more than ten countries and appearing in the top ten of several others. His subsequent song, "Life", released in the same year as his debut, did reach the top charts in four countries but did not match the success of his initial hit.

From 1993 to 2026, Haddaway has released six albums. "Haddaway" and "The Drive" (1995) are the only two albums to chart.

Answer: Kool & The Gang

The American band Kool & the Gang released the song "Celebration" in October 1980. In America the song topped the charts on the US Billboard Hot 100, US Dance Club Songs (Billboard), and the US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard), among others. In the UK it peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart.

The song is celebrated for its captivating, energetic rhythm, funky bassline, and uplifting lyrics. It reached the pinnacle in the charts, transforming into a worldwide anthem for weddings, parties, and happy events. Its power to unite people in a shared experience makes it a highly popular and effective dance song, although some may find it overplayed.

Answer: Ali G

Madonna released the song "Music" on August 1, 2000; it was recorded in the Sarm West Studio in London. The songwriters were Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai. "Music" topped the charts in several countries, including the US Dance Club Songs (Billboard), US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard), and the UK Singles Chart.

For those unfamiliar with Ali G, he is a comedic fictional character created and portrayed by English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Ali G is known for his gangsta rapper persona and for posing absurd questions to various politicians and dignitaries. Ali G made his debut in 1998 on the UK Channel 4 programme "The 11 O'Clock Show". The character's final appearance occurred in 2024 on the "Tonight Show" (NBC) featuring Jimmy Fallon.

In the "Music" video Ali G is the driver for Madonna in a luxury limousine.

Answer: Trammps

"Disco Inferno" is a track by the American disco group the Trammps, featured on their 1976 album of the same title. The song topped the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in early 1977. However, it saw only modest mainstream success until 1978, when it was part of the soundtrack for the 1977 movie "Saturday Night Fever". The reissued version climbed to number nine on the Hot Soul Singles chart, number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, the same position as before.

I remember the song clearly, and I believe it deserved more recognition than it received. It was very popular in discotheques back then and always got people dancing.

Answer: Dancing Queen

Abba released "Dancing Queen" on 16 August 1976 in Sweden. The UK and the rest of the world came later. The song was created by three writers: Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus from ABBA, along with Stig Anderson, a Swedish music manager, lyricist, and publisher. Anderson co-founded Polar Music and is most recognised for his role in managing ABBA.

Commercially, "Dancing Queen" was a worldwide hit, topping the charts in multiple countries. The music video for the song was shot in 1976 at Alexandra's discotheque located in central Stockholm, Sweden, under the direction of Swedish filmmaker Lasse Hallström. It showcases all four members of ABBA as they sing and perform for the dancing patrons of the club. On 29 June 2025, the music video on YouTube achieved one billion views.

Answer: All Saints

All Saints released the song "Pure Shores" on 14 February 2000. The songwriters were William Orbit and All Saints' singer Shaznay Lewis. The song topped the charts on the UK Singles Chart and also charted in the top ten in several countries.

It ranked as the second best-selling single in the UK for the year 2000 and received a double platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for achieving sales of 1.2 million units. "Pure Shores" was the lead single from the band's second album "Saints & Sinners", which was released on 16 October 2000, several months after "Pure Shores" was released as a single.