How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Another Level, ABC, Lisa Stansfield, Louise, Color Me Badd, Boyzone, Simple Minds, Janet Jackson, The Wannadies, Chris de Burgh, Whitney Houston, East 17
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Another Level - Be Alone No MoreFeatured on the 1998 album "Another Level".
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2 . ABC - The Look Of Love Pt. 1Featured on the 1982 album "The Lexicon Of Love".
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3 . Lisa Stansfield - Time to Make You MineFeatured on the 1991 album "Real Love".
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4 . Louise - In Walked LoveFeatured on the 1996 album "Naked".
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5 . Color Me Badd - ChooseFeatured on the 1993 album "Time and Chance".
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6 . Boyzone - Coming Home NowFeatured on the 1995 album "Said And Done".
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7 . Simple Minds - Let There Be LoveFeatured on the 1991 album "Real Life".
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8 . Janet Jackson - I Get LonelyFeatured on the 1997 album "The Velvet Rope".
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9 . The Wannadies - You & Me SongFeatured on the 1994 album "Be A Girl".
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10 . Chris de Burgh - Separate TablesFeatured on the 1992 album "Power of Ten".
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11 . Whitney Houston - I Believe in You and MeFeatured on the 1996 album "The Preacher's Wife : Soundtrack". |
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12 . East 17 - Do You StillFeatured on the 1995 album "Up All Night".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Martin Fry penned "The Look of Love (Pt. 1)" reflecting on a real-life breakup. The song's narrative is rooted in Fry’s personal experiences, making it emotionally resonant with listeners who encountered similar heartbreaks.
2. Lisa Stansfield's "Time to Make You Mine" 2014 reissue includes the Bomb Squad Remix. This distinctive version brought additional depth and variety to the song's dance floor appeal.
3. Exposé originally recorded "In Walked Love" in 1992. Louise later brought her interpretation with a favorable reception, aligning it with her debut album "Naked."
4. The production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis lent their signature sound to Color Me Badd's "Choose." Known for their influence in the '80s and '90s R&B, they crafted a track fitting the contemporary pop landscape.
5. "Coming Home Now" stands out as Boyzone's only single written solely by the group members. This internal collaboration resulted in a hit track that reached high positions in UK and Irish charts.
6. "Let There Be Love" was the first single of Simple Minds' album "Real Life." Its release reflected the band's continued exploration of themes centered on romanticism and human emotions.
7. Janet Jackson's "I Get Lonely" set the record for the most consecutive top-ten singles by a female artist. It placed her among the ranks of pop royalty with its successful Billboard performance.
8. The Wannadies' "You and Me Song" featured in the "Romeo + Juliet" soundtrack. Its inclusion helped renew interest and reach in international markets, highlighting its carefree pop sensibility.
9. "Separate Tables" explores the theme of physical separation between two people. Chris de Burgh delves into their longing and unresolved feelings in a ballad format.
10. Whitney Houston recorded "I Believe in You and Me" for "The Preacher's Wife" soundtrack. The song showcased her unmatched vocal prowess and added another hit to her extensive discography.
11. East 17 included "Do U Still?" on their album "Up All Night." This project was notable as the last with the original band lineup, marking an era's end with its release.
12. "Along Comes a Woman" by Chicago is characterized as a hard rocker. The song fused melodic hooks with robust guitar and horn sections, reminiscent of the band's earlier energetic spirit.
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