How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Elton John, Jackie Wilson, Blur, Gorillaz, Zero 7, 4hero, Pantera, Fleet Foxes, Emilíana Torrini, R.E.M., Daft Punk, Keane
They are the performers of twelve (animated only) music videos that reached the charts from the eighties to the noughties.
1. Which animated city serves as the backdrop for Elton John’s 1990 music video?
- A Verona
- B London
- C Los Angeles
2. What is the alternative title reference in Jackie Wilson’s first solo single?
- A Reet, Petite and Gone
- B Gone with the Wind
- C Reet, Sweet and Unique
3. Which guitarist was absent during Blur’s recording of “Think Tank”?
- A Graham Coxon
- B Simon Tong
- C Dave Rowntree
4. Gorillaz’s “Clint Eastwood” draws inspiration from which movie’s theme?
- A A Fistful of Dollars
- B The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
- C Once Upon a Time in the West
5. Which track features vocals by Sia alongside Sophie Barker?
- A Simple Things
- B Out of Time
- C Zero 7
6. What original artist did 4hero cover with their “Les Fleurs” recording?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Minnie Riperton
- C Dusty Springfield
7. Which track by Pantera was originally a Black Sabbath song?
- A War Pigs
- B Paranoid
- C Planet Caravan
8. Fleet Foxes released which song as a single in the UK in January 2009?
- A White Winter Hymnal
- B Tiger Mountain Peasant Song
- C False Knight on the Road
9. Which visual technique was used in Emilíana Torrini’s 2005 music video?
- A Clay animation
- B Animation and collage
- C Live-action
10. Which R.E.M. track features a dog and cart in its animated video?
- A Imagination Song
- B Island Songs
- C Reveal Anthem
11. What is notable about the instrumental track from Daft Punk’s Discovery?
- A It’s the shortest track
- B It includes a prominent guitar solo
- C It’s a vocal-heavy piece
12. What 2004 Keane single was previously a B-side to “Everybody’s Changing”?
- A Hopes and Fears
- B Somewhere Only We Know
- C This Is the Last Time
Tracklist
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1 . Elton John – Club At The End Of The StreetFeatured on the 1989 album “Sleeping with the Past”.
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2 . Jackie Wilson – Reet Petite
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3 . Blur – Good SongFeatured on the 2003 album “Think Tank“.
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4 . Gorillaz – Clint EastwoodFeatured on the 2001 album “Gorillaz“.
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5 . Zero 7 – Destiny (w/ Sia, Sophie Barker)Featured on the 2001 album “Simple Things”.
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6 . 4hero – Les FleurFeatured on the 2001 album “Creating Patterns”.
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7 . Pantera – Planet CaravanFeatured on the 1994 album “Far Beyond Driven”.
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8 . Fleet Foxes – MykonosFeatured on the 2008 album “Fleet Foxes“.
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9 . Emilíana Torrini – Sunny RoadFeatured on the 2005 album “Fisherman’s Woman”.
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10 . R.E.M. – I’ll Take The RainFeatured on the 2001 album “Reveal“.
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11 . Daft Punk – AerodynamicFeatured on the 2001 album “Discovery“. |
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12 . Keane – BedshapedFeatured on the 2004 album “Hopes and Fears”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. Elton John’s music video was directed in London, and the animated visuals suit the sophisticated flair of the capital. Shame for Verona fans.
2. A. Jackie Wilson’s solo debut “Reet Petite” nods to Louis Jordan’s “Reet, Petite and Gone”. This cultural coupling is prime history for music sleuths.
3. A. Blur’s “Think Tank” was completed minus Graham Coxon. His temporary absence opened the door for a Simon Tong cameo.
4. B. Gorillaz drew sounds from “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”. Their homage to Clint Eastwood was less cowboy and more cartoon banditry.
5. C. Sia performed vocals on Zero 7’s track, marking a melodic journey with Sophie Barker that tangibly touched the UK charts.
6. B. “Les Fleurs” gloriously revisited Minnie Riperton’s soulful vibes under 4hero’s electronic spotlight, a fitting tribute to the 1971 original.
7. C. Pantera shunned convention by covering “Planet Caravan”, adding a heavy spin on Black Sabbath’s mellowed classic.
8. A. “White Winter Hymnal” tapped eagerly into UK ears in early 2009, proving Fleet Foxes’ folk harmonies were timeless exports.
9. B. Torrini’s visuals combined animation with everyday objects. Much like finely crafted vignettes – minus the usual pottery classes.
10. B. R.E.M. featured a cart-owning canine in a nice twist of animation fantasy that underscored the track “Reveal”. Clearly a leg-up in video art.
11. B. Known for its striking guitar presence, Daft Punk’s instrumental tune on Discovery dances between electronica and the strings for optimal groove.
12. C. “This Is the Last Time,” sneaked out earlier as a B-side, later emerging prominently to complete the triumvirate of Keane’s album singles.