How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jesse McCartney, LL Cool J, Girls Aloud, The Pigeon Detectives, Distant Soundz, Joe, Victoria Beckham, Liberty X, Lemar, Steps, James Blunt, Timbaland
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Jesse McCartney - Beautiful SoulFeatured on the 2004 album "Beautiful Soul".
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2 . LL Cool J - Paradise (w/ Amerie)Featured on the 2002 album "10".
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3 . Girls Aloud - The PromiseFeatured on the 2008 album "Out of Control ".
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4 . The Pigeon Detectives - Romantic TypeFeatured on the 2007 album "Wait for Me".
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5 . Distant Soundz - Time After Time
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6 . Joe - StutterFeatured on the 2000 album "My Name Is Joe".
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7 . Victoria Beckham - A Mind Of Its OwnFeatured on the 2001 album "Victoria Beckham".
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8 . Liberty X - Holding On For YouFeatured on the 2002 album "Thinking It Over".
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9 . Lemar - Another DayFeatured on the 2003 album "Dedicated".
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10 . Steps - It's the Way You Make Me FeelFeatured on the 2000 album "Buzz".
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11 . James Blunt - Goodbye My LoverFeatured on the 2004 album "Back to Bedlam". |
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12 . Timbaland - Scream (w/ Keri Hilson, Nicole Scherzinger)Featured on the 2007 album "Shock Value".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "Beautiful Soul" pulls from the grounded themes of youthful longing and idealism. Though not specifically autobiographical, it captures the sentiment of finding someone special. The song soared to popularity and introduced McCartney's distinctive pop style.
2. "Paradise" samples "Risin' to the Top," blending its classic groove with modern hip-hop flair. LL Cool J's song, featuring Amerie, nods to both nostalgia and rhythmic innovation, showcasing the era's trend of blending genres.
3. The music video for "The Promise" immerses viewers in retro flair with its drive-in theater set. Girls Aloud capture 1950s-1960s nostalgia, complementing the song's vintage-tinged pop style, a testament to creative video storytelling in music marketing.
4. "Romantic Type" energizes The Pigeon Detectives' shows with its dynamic opener status. This track, marked by engaging rhythms and intense live appeal, highlights the band’s knack for memorable concert experiences despite varying setlists.
5. Distant Soundz's rework of "Time After Time" as a UK Garage 2-step piece reinvents the original with contemporary flair. Its chart success exemplifies the appeal of blending electronic beats with familiar melodies in early 2000s music.
6. Mystikal features in the remix of "Stutter," adding a distinctive, energetic twist. The collaboration blends Joe's smooth R&B with Mystikal's rap, becoming a standout version of the original track and expanding its audience further.
7. "A Mind of Its Own" reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Beckham's solo career, post-Spice Girls, enjoyed moderate success, with this track highlighting her pop sensibilities and appeal in the early 2000s UK music scene.
8. "Holding On for You" sees a music video shot in Budapest Metro. Liberty X’s visuals, involving travel and separation, parallel themes of longing in their songs, creatively using urban landscapes to complement emotional narratives.
9. Lemar’s CD2 includes a cover of "I Believe in a Thing Called Love," showcasing his vocal versatility. This inclusion pays homage to iconic rock while infusing an R&B flavor, enhancing the appeal to diverse music listeners.
10. Jörgen Elofsson produced "It's the Way You Make Me Feel" for Steps. Known for infectious pop hits, his involvement lent the track an air of polished dance-pop, contributing to its radio and chart success during Steps’ reunion era.
11. Recorded in Carrie Fisher's bathroom, "Goodbye My Lover" by James Blunt achieved a unique acoustic quality. The intimate setting, coupled with emotional lyrics, made this ballad poignant and memorable, capturing worldwide audiences.
12. "Scream" features a spy heist theme with visual nods to luxury and intrigue. Timbaland’s collaboration with Keri Hilson and Nicole Scherzinger pairs slick cinematics with a pumping beat, echoing the allure of action and rhythm.
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