How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Take That, Sharleen Spiteri, Guillemots, The Veronicas, Backstreet Boys, Avril Lavigne, Beyoncé, V V Brown, Damage, Melanie Fiona, Mystery Jets, Starchaser
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which music professional collaborated with Take That for the song “I’d Wait for Life”?
- A John Shanks
- B Mark Ronson
- C Timbaland
2. What narrative does the music video for Sharleen Spiteri’s “All The Times I Cried” depict?
- A A heist
- B A theatrical audition
- C A road trip
3. Which EP premiered the track “Made-Up Lovesong #43” by Guillemots?
- A Through the Windowpane
- B I Saw Such Things in My Sleep
- C Red
4. Which unusual accomplishment did The Veronicas achieve with “Untouched” on the Irish charts?
- A First Australian single to reach number one
- B Most played Irish radio song
- C Longest stay in the top ten
5. What milestone did “More Than That” mark for the Backstreet Boys?
- A Final song with Kevin Richardson
- B Break from the top-10 UK run
- C First digital release
6. What distinguishes Avril Lavigne’s “Losing Grip” from her other singles?
- A An acoustic ballad
- B Lyrics by Alanis Morissette
- C A heavier grunge sound
7. From which classic song does Beyoncé’s “Crazy In Love” borrow its horn sample?
- A Are You My Woman
- B Cold Sweat
- C Superstition
8. What inspired V V Brown’s lyrics for “Shark in the Water”?
- A Anxiety after infidelity
- B A seaside vacation
- C A nightmare
9. Where did Damage’s “So What If I?” chart in the UK R&B Chart?
- A Number 1
- B Number 5
- C Number 10
10. What notable 1960s hit does Melanie Fiona’s “Give It to Me Right” sample?
- A Time of the Season
- B I Heard It Through the Grapevine
- C House of the Rising Sun
11. Which song’s saxophone solo was provided by Nik Carter?
- A Two Doors Down
- B Don’t Stop Believin’
- C Baker Street
12. Under which label was “Love Will Set You Free” by Starchaser released?
- A Oxyd Records
- B Epic Records
- C Warner Music
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Take That – I’d Wait For LifeFeatured on the 2006 album “Beautiful World”.
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2 . Sharleen Spiteri – All The Times I CriedFeatured on the 2008 album “Melody”.
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3 . Guillemots – Made~Up Lovesong #43Featured on the 2006 album “Through the Windowpane”.
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4 . The Veronicas – UntouchedFeatured on the 2007 album “Hook Me Up”.
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5 . Backstreet Boys – More Than ThatFeatured on the 2000 album “Black & Blue”.
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6 . Avril Lavigne – Losing GripFeatured on the 2002 album “Let Go“.
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7 . Beyoncé – Crazy In Love (w/ JAY Z)Featured on the 2003 album “Dangerously in Love“.
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8 . V V Brown – Shark in the WaterFeatured on the 2009 album “Travelling Like the Light”.
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9 . Damage – So What If IFeatured on the 2000 album “Since You’ve Been Gone”.
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10 . Melanie Fiona – Give It To Me RightFeatured on the 2009 album “The Bridge”.
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11 . Mystery Jets – Two Doors DownFeatured on the 2008 album “Twenty One”. |
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12 . Starchaser – Love Will Set You Free
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. John Shanks was the producer for “I’d Wait for Life” by Take That. He contributed his production prowess to the song, which featured members of the London Session Orchestra.
2. The music video for “All The Times I Cried” by Sharleen Spiteri follows a story of a breakup conversation transitioning into her impressive audition at a French Theatre.
3. “Made-Up Lovesong #43” first appeared on the Guillemots’ EP *I Saw Such Things in My Sleep* before it was included in their debut album.
4. “Untouched” by The Veronicas was noteworthy in Ireland for being their first single to reach number one, marking a significant achievement for the duo.
5. “More Than That” ended the Backstreet Boys’ streak of consecutive top-10 hits in the UK, marking a turning point in their chart performance.
6. Avril Lavigne’s “Losing Grip” is distinguished by its heavier grunge sound compared to her other singles, exploring themes of emotional disconnection.
7. The classic track sampled in Beyoncé’s “Crazy In Love” is ‘Are You My Woman (Tell Me So)’ by the Chi-Lites, adding a retro flair.
8. The lyrics for “Shark in the Water” by V V Brown were inspired by her experiences with infidelity and the subsequent feeling of anxiety.
9. Damage’s “So What If I?” peaked at number 5 on the UK R&B Chart, reflecting its success within the genre.
10. Melanie Fiona’s “Give It to Me Right” uses a sample from The Zombies’ “Time of the Season,” incorporating a 1960s psychedelic vibe.
11. The saxophone solo in “Two Doors Down” by Mystery Jets was performed by Nik Carter, elevating the song’s distinctive sound.
12. “Love Will Set You Free” was released under Oxyd Records, marking its place as a classic in electronic dance music.
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