How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Backstreet Boys, Marc Almond, Roxette, Chanté Moore, Kate Bush, Roachford, Bros, Boyzone, Curtis Stigers, Thunder, Tindersticks, Barbra Streisand
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games [With My Heart]Featured on the 1996 album "Backstreet Boys".
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2 . Marc Almond - A Lover SpurnedFeatured on the 1990 album "Enchanted".
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3 . Roxette - JoyrideFeatured on the 1991 album "Joyride".
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4 . Chanté Moore - Love's Taken OverFeatured on the 1992 album "Precious".
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5 . Kate Bush - Love and AngerFeatured on the 1989 album "The Sensual World".
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6 . Roachford - Only To Be With YouFeatured on the 1994 album "Permanent Shade of Blue".
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7 . Bros - Madly in LoveFeatured on the 1989 album "The Time".
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8 . Boyzone - BetterFeatured on the 2008 album "Back Again… No Matter What".
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9 . Curtis Stigers - I Wonder WhyFeatured on the 1991 album "Curtis Stigers".
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10 . Thunder - Love Walked InFeatured on the 1990 album "Backstreet Symphony".
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11 . Tindersticks - No More AffairsFeatured on the 1995 album "Tindersticks". |
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12 . Barbra Streisand - I Finally Found Someone (w/ Bryan Adams)Featured on the 1996 album "The Mirror Has Two Faces : Soundtrack".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Pierre et Gilles crafted the music video for Marc Almond’s "A Lover Spurned". Their artistic direction offered a distinct visual style that complemented the song's theatrical flair.
2. Paul McCartney’s description of songwriting as "a long joyride" inspired the title of Roxette's "Joyride". It captures the elation of creative collaboration.
3. The music video for Chanté Moore’s "Love’s Taken Over" was filmed in Paris. This collaboration with director Antoine Fuqua features romantic Parisian backdrops.
4. A guitar solo by David Gilmour plays a prominent role in Kate Bush's "Love and Anger". His contribution adds a compelling layer to the track.
5. Andrew Roachford is credited with writing "Only to Be with You". His band self-produced the track, highlighting their multifaceted talent.
6. During the release of "Madly in Love", Bros consisted of Matt and Luke Goss. The duo continued after Craig Logan's departure in 1989.
7. The music video for Boyzone's "Better" was directed by Kevin Godley. It contributed to the visual narrative of their comeback.
8. Curtis Stigers co-wrote "I Wonder Why" with Glen Ballard, who also produced it. This partnership resulted in a well-crafted pop ballad.
9. Thunder's "Love Walked In" reached No. 21 on the UK Singles Chart. The power ballad resonates with classic rock influences.
10. Tindersticks’ "No More Affairs" is on their album Tindersticks II. The song maintains the band's ethos of gradual builds and emotional depth.
11. "I Finally Found Someone" received an Oscar nomination for Streisand and Adams. It showcased their vocal synergy on a cinematic scale.
12. Jennifer Rush's "Madonna's Eyes" has a length of 3:30 in its standard release. This track is a staple of her debut studio album.
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