How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Annie Lennox, Katie Melua, Mariah Carey, Joe, 98 Degrees, James Blunt, Natalie Imbruglia, Sade, Blue, All Saints, JoJo , Ricky Martin, Melanie B, Jamiroquai
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What unexpected offer did Elton John make to Blue for their cover of “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”?
- A He offered to direct the music video
- B He offered to play piano and sing on the track
- C He offered to manage their tour
2. Which production technique was employed in the music video for All Saints’ “Black Coffee”?
- A Bullet time effects
- B Stop motion animation
- C Vintage sepia tinting
3. What was unique about the vocal range displayed by JoJo in “Too Little Too Late”?
- A It spanned four octaves
- B It spanned three octaves
- C It was entirely in a falsetto
4. In the duet “Nobody Wants to Be Lonely,” which two artists collaborated?
- A Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan
- B Ricky Martin and Shakira
- C Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera
5. Which television show featured Melanie B performing “Feels So Good”?
- A The X Factor
- B CD:UK
- C American Idol
6. What is the setting for Jamiroquai’s “Love Foolosophy” music video?
- A A desert
- B A rooftop party
- C A garden with supermodel Heidi Klum
7. The music video for Cake’s “The Distance” features which odd activity by a businessman?
- A Eating lunch in a volcano
- B Juggling chainsaws
- C Running inexplicably through landscapes
8. What controversial topic does Stone Temple Pilots’ “Sex Type Thing” address?
- A Gun violence
- B Substance abuse
- C Power dynamics in sexual relationships
9. Who was the inspiration for David Bowie’s “Jump They Say”?
- A His half-brother Terry Burns
- B His childhood friend
- C His labrador retriever
10. What theme is addressed in the song “Slide” by Goo Goo Dolls?
- A Teenage pregnancy and choices
- B Winning the lottery
- C Finding a missing sock
11. Which 1992 b-side shares elements with Echo & the Bunnymen’s “Rust”?
- A Ribbons and Chains
- B Flowers and Fire
- C Ice and Glass
12. What type of sound characterizes Live’s “Lakini’s Juice”?
- A Smooth jazz with guitar harmonies
- B Aggressive guitar-driven with orchestral elements
- C Country with banjo lead
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Annie Lennox – WhyFeatured on the 1992 album “Diva”.
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2 . Katie Melua – Call Off The SearchFeatured on the 2003 album “Call off the Search”.
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3 . Mariah Carey , Joe , 98 Degrees – Thank God I Found YouFeatured on the 1999 album “Rainbow“.
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4 . James Blunt – Carry You HomeFeatured on the 2007 album “All the Lost Souls”.
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5 . Natalie Imbruglia – Wrong ImpressionFeatured on the 2001 album “White Lilies Island”.
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6 . Sade – King Of SorrowFeatured on the 2000 album “Lovers Rock“.
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7 . Blue – Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (w/ Elton John)Featured on the 2002 album “One Love”.
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8 . All Saints – Black CoffeeFeatured on the 2000 album “Saints & Sinners”.
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9 . JoJo – Too Little Too LateFeatured on the 2006 album “The High Road”.
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10 . Ricky Martin – Nobody Wants to Be Lonely (w/ Christina Aguilera)Featured on the 2000 album “Sound Loaded”.
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11 . Melanie B – Feels So GoodFeatured on the 2001 album “Hot”. |
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12 . Jamiroquai – Love FoolosophyFeatured on the 2001 album “A Funk Odyssey“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Elton John not only granted permission for the cover but also played piano and sang on the track. This unexpected collaboration surprised the band and contributed to its commercial success.
2. The “Black Coffee” music video used bullet time effects, adding a dynamic visual flair to the high-rise apartment setting where the group performed.
3. JoJo’s vocal performance in “Too Little Too Late” spans three octaves, showcasing her broad range and vocal maturity at only 15 years old.
4. Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera joined forces for “Nobody Wants to Be Lonely,” combining their voices for a memorable pop duet.
5. To promote “Feels So Good,” Melanie B performed on several TV shows, including CD:UK, highlighting her post-Spice Girls solo career.
6. Jamiroquai’s “Love Foolosophy” video features a garden setting with supermodel Heidi Klum, adding to the aesthetic allure alongside Jay Kay’s classic Bentley.
7. The video for “The Distance” features a businessman running inexplicably through various landscapes, visually representing themes of success and achievement struggles.
8. “Sex Type Thing” by Stone Temple Pilots deals with power dynamics in sexual relationships, delivering an anti-rape message from the perspective of the rapist.
9. David Bowie’s “Jump They Say” is influenced by his schizophrenic half-brother, Terry Burns, who tragically died by suicide in 1985, giving the song personal depth.
10. “Slide” covers a teenage girl’s discussions with her boyfriend about pregnancy options, underlining its serious theme behind an upbeat melody.
11. Echo & the Bunnymen’s “Rust” borrows elements from the 1992 b-side “Ribbons and Chains,” including lyrics and melody in the chorus.
12. “Lakini’s Juice” by Live is characterized by its aggressive guitar-driven sound, augmented with orchestral arrangements towards its finale.
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