How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shola Ama, Gloria Estefan, Savage Garden, Everything But The Girl, Richard Darbyshire, No Doubt, Céline Dion, 911, Michael Jackson, Cleopatra, Take That, LeAnn Rimes
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. How did Céline Dion feel about the initial recording of “Falling into You”?
- A It was too short
- B It was too violent
- C It was perfect
2. What unique feature did 911 incorporate in the single formats for “The Day We Find Love”?
- A Autographed copies
- B A hidden track
- C A swing mix
3. Which musician featured on Michael Jackson’s “Give In to Me”?
- A Slash
- B Eric Clapton
- C Santana
4. Which band was Cleopatra an opening act for during their 1999 world tour?
- A Backstreet Boys
- B Spice Girls
- C NSYNC
5. What style of song is “Why Can’t I Wake Up With You” by Take That?
- A Jazz
- B Rock
- C Ballad
6. Who originally intended to use LeAnn Rimes’ “How Do I Live” for a film soundtrack?
- A Con Air
- B Armageddon
- C Titanic
7. What technological first was achieved with Pete Shelley’s song “Telephone Operator”?
- A First CD single
- B First music computer program
- C First digital download
8. Which two artists played a key role in the creation of Big Audio Dynamite’s “V. Thirteen”?
- A Mick Jagger and David Bowie
- B Mick Jones and Joe Strummer
- C John Lennon and Paul McCartney
9. What musical element distinguishes ZZ Top’s “Stages”?
- A Heavy use of brass
- B Synthesizer elements
- C Traditional blues sound
10. Julian Lennon’s hit “Now You’re in Heaven” prominently shares stylistic elements with which other artist?
- A David Bowie
- B Elton John
- C Prince
11. What songwriting style marked Soft Cell’s “Down in the Subway”?
- A Synth-pop
- B Rockabilly
- C Funk
12. What significant change marked the release of Kajagoogoo’s “The Lion’s Mouth”?
- A A new lead singer
- B A new drummer
- C A new bassist
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Shola Ama – Much LoveFeatured on the 1997 album “Much Love”.
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2 . Gloria Estefan – Everlasting Love
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3 . Savage Garden – Truly Madly DeeplyFeatured on the 1997 album “Savage Garden”.
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4 . Everything But The Girl – MissingFeatured on the 1994 album “Amplified Heart”.
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5 . Richard Darbyshire – Wherever Love Is FoundFeatured on the 1994 album “How Many Angels”.
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6 . No Doubt – Don’t SpeakFeatured on the 1993 album “Tragic Kingdom“.
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7 . Céline Dion – Falling Into YouFeatured on the 1996 album “Falling into You”.
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8 . 911 – The Day We Find LoveFeatured on the 1997 album “The Journey”.
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9 . Michael Jackson – Give In to MeFeatured on the 1991 album “Dangerous“.
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10 . Cleopatra – Touch of LoveFeatured on the 1998 album “Comin’ Atcha! “.
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11 . Take That – Why Can’t I Wake Up With YouFeatured on the 1993 album “Everything Changes”. |
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12 . LeAnn Rimes – How Do I Live
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Céline Dion thought the initial recording of “Falling into You” was too violent and requested a re-recording to better capture its subtleties. The second version was satisfactory and included Spanish guitar and saxophone.
2. The single formats for “The Day We Find Love” included multiple mixes, notably a swing mix, which was released alongside CD singles and cassette formats.
3. Slash from Guns N’ Roses lent his guitar skills to Michael Jackson’s track “Give In to Me,” adding a rock edge to the song from the “Dangerous” album.
4. Cleopatra toured as the opening act for the Spice Girls in their 1999 world tour, further promoting their presence in the pop music scene.
5. “Why Can’t I Wake Up With You” is a ballad by Take That, showcasing Gary Barlow’s songwriting skills during the band’s early successes.
6. “How Do I Live,” performed by LeAnn Rimes, was initially intended for the film “Con Air,” creating a chart competition with Trisha Yearwood’s version.
7. Pete Shelley’s “Telephone Operator” came with a ZX Spectrum program that displayed lyrics and graphics, synchronizing with the music, a pioneering effort in 1983.
8. Mick Jones and Joe Strummer, former Clash members, collaborated on “V. Thirteen” by Big Audio Dynamite, blending rock influences into their sound.
9. The use of synthesizer elements in “Stages” exemplifies ZZ Top’s 1980s shift from their blues-rock roots towards a more electronic sound.
10. Julian Lennon’s “Now You’re in Heaven” shared stylistic similarities with David Bowie, reflecting an experimental rock sound.
11. Soft Cell’s “Down in the Subway” moved away from synth-pop to embrace a rockabilly flair, demonstrating the duo’s versatile musical approach.
12. “The Lion’s Mouth” was Kajagoogoo’s first single with bassist Nick Beggs on vocals, following Limahl’s departure, highlighting a change in the band’s dynamics.
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