How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Céline Dion, Wet Wet Wet, Charlotte Nilsson, Mary J. Blige, Let Loose, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, The Fat Lady Sings, Taylor Dayne, Richard Marx, Sade, Jade
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which single from Céline Dion’s “The Colour of My Love” album features a black-and-white music video?
- A Only One Road
- B The Power of Love
- C Think Twice
2. What was the peak chart position for “Julia Says” by Wet Wet Wet in Iceland?
- A Number eight
- B Number two
- C Number ten
3. In which city did Charlotte Nilsson win the Eurovision Song Contest with “Take Me To Your Heaven”?
- A Jerusalem
- B Stockholm
- C Dublin
4. Who performs the guitar solo in Mary J. Blige’s “Seven Days”?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Carlos Santana
- C George Benson
5. From which album did Let Loose release their cover of “Make It With You”?
- A Rollercoaster
- B Let Loose
- C The Greatest
6. Which song marked Whitney Houston’s first non-soundtrack album release in eight years?
- A I Will Always Love You
- B My Love Is Your Love
- C I’m Every Woman
7. What makes “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey stand out on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A It peaked at number one
- B It failed to chart
- C It placed at number 50
8. Which alternative rock band released the song “Drunkard Logic” from their album “Johnson”?
- A The Fat Lady Sings
- B Radiohead
- C The Verve
9. Who originally wrote “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love” that Taylor Dayne covered?
- A Bruce Springsteen
- B Barry White
- C Prince
10. Which location is mentioned in Richard Marx’s song “Hazard”?
- A Nebraska
- B Arizona
- C New York
11. Which song by Sade appeared in the 1993 film “Indecent Proposal”?
- A Smooth Operator
- B By Your Side
- C No Ordinary Love
12. What movie features Jade’s debut single “I Wanna Love You” on its soundtrack?
- A Class Act
- B House Party
- C New Jack City
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Céline Dion – Only One RoadFeatured on the 1993 album “The Colour of My Love”.
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2 . Wet Wet Wet – Julia SaysFeatured on the 1995 album “Picture This”.
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3 . Charlotte Nilsson – Take Me To Your HeavenFeatured on the 1999 album “Charlotte”.
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4 . Mary J. Blige – Seven Days (w/ George Benson)Featured on the 1996 album “Share My World“.
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5 . Let Loose – Make It With YouFeatured on the 1994 album “Let Loose”.
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6 . Whitney Houston – My Love Is Your LoveFeatured on the 1998 album “My Love Is Your Love“.
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7 . Mariah Carey – Always Be My BabyFeatured on the 1995 album “Daydream“.
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8 . The Fat Lady Sings – Drunkard Logic
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9 . Taylor Dayne – Can’t Get Enough Of Your LoveFeatured on the 1993 album “Soul Dancing”.
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10 . Richard Marx – HazardFeatured on the 1991 album “Rush Street”.
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11 . Sade – No Ordinary LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Love Deluxe“. |
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12 . Jade – I Wanna Love YouFeatured on the 1992 album “Jade to the Max”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Only One Road” is the single with a black-and-white music video. Directed by Greg Masuak, it showcases Dion’s powerful vocal performance.
2. “Julia Says” peaked at number eight on the Icelandic charts, showcasing the song’s wide appeal in the mid-90s pop scene.
3. Charlotte Nilsson won the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 in Jerusalem. Her entry “Take Me To Your Heaven” emerged victorious with its lively appeal.
4. George Benson is the talent behind the guitar solo in “Seven Days.” His performance adds a layer of jazz finesse to the track.
5. Let Loose included their cover of “Make It With You” on the “Rollercoaster” album. This version offered a pop-flavored homage to the original by Bread.
6. Whitney Houston’s first studio album release in eight years was “My Love Is Your Love.” This album features a fusion of reggae and R&B elements.
7. “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey topped the Billboard Hot 100. This marked her eleventh number-one hit in the United States.
8. The Fat Lady Sings released “Drunkard Logic.” It became their highest-charting UK single, thanks to its distinct alternative rock sound.
9. Barry White is the original writer of “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love.” Taylor Dayne’s cover provided a fresh take on his classic hit.
10. The song “Hazard” mentions Nebraska, particularly a mysterious storyline set in a small town sharing the same name.
11. Sade’s “No Ordinary Love” featured in the film “Indecent Proposal.” The song’s sultry tones perfectly complemented the movie’s themes.
12. “I Wanna Love You” by Jade is part of the soundtrack for “Class Act.” This inclusion boosted the group’s visibility in the early ’90s.
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