How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Wombats, Gerry Rafferty, Mint Royale, Robbie Williams, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, David Bowie, Super Furry Animals, Dave Gahan, Queen, The Human League, Scissor Sisters, Dusted
They are the performers of twelve (animated only) music videos that reached the charts from the eighties to the noughties.
1. What UK chart position did “My Circuitboard City” by The Wombats achieve?
- A 32
- B 69
- C 14
2. Which song by Gerry Rafferty is part of his album “Snakes and Ladders”?
- A Bring It All Home
- B Baker Street
- C Right Down the Line
3. Which track features rapper Pos from De La Soul?
- A Show Me
- B The Friday Song
- C Sesiya Hamba
4. On which Robbie Williams album is the song that features an animated music video found?
- A Swing When You’re Winning
- B I’ve Been Expecting You
- C Sing When You’re Winning
5. What seminal literary work inspired the lyrics of “Warriors of the Wasteland” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood?
- A 1984
- B The Waste Land
- C Brave New World
6. Which David Bowie song was written for the soundtrack of an animated film of the same name?
- A Magic Dance
- B Underground
- C Labyrinth
7. Which single from Super Furry Animals’ album “Rings Around the World” won a jury prize at the Imagina Festival?
- A Juxtapozed with U
- B It’s Not the End of the World?
- C Sidewalk Serfer Girl
8. Which track on Dave Gahan’s *Paper Monsters* addresses addiction themes?
- A Bottle Living
- B Hold On
- C Dirty Sticky Floors
9. Which version of a song by The Cross features on the *Made in Heaven* album by Queen?
- A Roger Taylor on lead vocals
- B Freddie Mercury on lead vocals
- C Brian May on lead vocals
10. Identify the Human League song that was the last UK Top 40 hit.
- A Fascination
- B Human
- C Stay with Me Tonight
11. Which song by Scissor Sisters was written for lead singer Jake Shears’ friend Mary Hanlon?
- A Laura
- B Mary
- C Filthy/Gorgeous
12. Which collaborative project includes the track “Always Remember To Respect And Honour Your Mother Part 1”?
- A Underworld
- B Massive Attack
- C Dusted
Tracklist
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1 . The Wombats – My Circuitboard City
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2 . Gerry Rafferty – Bring It All HomeFeatured on the 1980 album “Snakes and Ladders”.
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3 . Mint Royale – Show Me (w/ Pos)Featured on the 1999 album “On the Ropes”.
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4 . Robbie Williams – Let Love Be Your EnergyFeatured on the 2000 album “Sing When You’re Winning“.
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5 . Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Warriors Of The WastelandFeatured on the 1986 album “Liverpool”.
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6 . David Bowie – When The Wind BlowsFeatured on the 1986 album “When the Wind Blows : Soundtrack”.
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7 . Super Furry Animals – It’s Not The End Of The World?Featured on the 2001 album “Rings Around The World“.
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8 . Dave Gahan – Bottle LivingFeatured on the 2003 album “Paper Monsters”.
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9 . Queen – Heaven For EveryoneFeatured on the 1995 album “Made in Heaven“.
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10 . The Human League – Stay With Me Tonight
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11 . Scissor Sisters – MaryFeatured on the 2004 album “Scissor Sisters”. |
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12 . Dusted – Always Remember To Respect And Honour Your Mother Part 1
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Landing in the lower charts, “My Circuitboard City” peaked at number 69 in the UK. Not bad for a standalone single.
2. Gerry Rafferty’s heartening tune “Bring It All Home” hails from his 1980 album “Snakes and Ladders.” It continues to resonate with fans.
3. “Show Me” by Mint Royale features vocals from Pos of De La Soul, contributing to its eclectic style and strong reception.
4. Robbie Williams animated himself in the music video for a track from “Sing When You’re Winning,” playing on his longstanding pop image.
5. The lyrics of “Warriors of the Wasteland” drew inspiration from T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land,” which aligns with its dystopian themes.
6. David Bowie lent his unique touch to “Underground,” a vivid piece for the soundtrack of an animated film bearing the same name.
7. Super Furry Animals’ “It’s Not the End of the World?” won acclaim, taking home a prize from the Imagina Festival for its music video.
8. “Bottle Living” from Dave Gahan’s solo debut ventures into themes of alcohol addiction with vivid blues-inspired backing.
9. On “Made in Heaven,” Queen featured a version of a song by The Cross with Freddie Mercury on lead vocals, affirming his lasting legacy.
10. “Stay with Me Tonight” charted modestly as The Human League’s final UK Top 40 hit, closing a chapter in synth-pop history.
11. Penned by Jake Shears, “Mary” was a heartfelt gesture toward his friend Mary Hanlon, securing a single release in the UK in 2004.
12. Dusted’s track “Always Remember To Respect And Honour Your Mother Part 1” showcased the somber yet melodic style of this music endeavor.