How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bros, Seal, Paul Weller, Katrina & The Waves, All~4~One, Kenny Thomas, Cher, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Del Amitri, Ultra, Precious, Dwight Yoakam
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which year did Bros release ‘Are You Mine?’
- A 1989
- B 1991
- C 1993
2. In which film did “Kiss From A Rose” gain significant recognition?
- A The Bodyguard
- B Batman Forever
- C Pretty Woman
3. Who directed the music video for Paul Weller’s “You Do Something To Me”?
- A Michel Gondry
- B David Fincher
- C Sonja Phillips
4. How many points did “Love Shine A Light” earn at Eurovision 1997?
- A 227
- B 200
- C 199
5. Which chart position did All~4~One’s “I Can Love You Like That” reach on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number 5
- B Number 10
- C Number 1
6. What year did Kenny Thomas release “Stay”?
- A 1990
- B 1993
- C 1995
7. Who wrote Cher’s “Love and Understanding”?
- A Diane Warren
- B Barry Mann
- C Carole King
8. Which band created “Dream Of Me [Based On Love’s Theme]”?
- A New Order
- B Depeche Mode
- C Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
9. What are the main themes present in Del Amitri’s “Be My Downfall”?
- A Wealth and success
- B Heartbreak and vulnerability
- C Adventure and exploration
10. Which country did Ultra’s “Say It Once” rank in the top five?
- A Japan
- B Australia
- C Canada
11. From which album is “Say It Again” by Precious?
- A Greatest Hits
- B Self-titled debut
- C Encore
12. What original artist recorded “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” before Dwight Yoakam’s cover?
- A The Beatles
- B Queen
- C Elvis Presley
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 29/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Bros – Are You Mine?Featured on the 1991 album “Changing Faces”.
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2 . Seal – Kiss From A RoseFeatured on the 1994 album “Seal (II)”.
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3 . Paul Weller – You Do Something To MeFeatured on the 1995 album “Stanley Road”.
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4 . Katrina & The Waves – Love Shine A LightFeatured on the 1997 album “Walk on Water”.
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5 . All~4~One – I Can Love You Like ThatFeatured on the 1995 album “And the Music Speaks”.
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6 . Kenny Thomas – StayFeatured on the 1991 album “Wait for Me”.
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7 . Cher – Love And UnderstandingFeatured on the 1989 album “Love Hurts”.
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8 . Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Dream Of Me [Based On Love’s Theme]Featured on the 1985 album “Liberator”.
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9 . Del Amitri – Be My DownfallFeatured on the 1992 album “Change Everything”.
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10 . Ultra – Say It OnceFeatured on the 1998 album “Ultra”.
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11 . Precious – Say It AgainFeatured on the 2000 album “Precious”. |
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12 . Dwight Yoakam – Crazy Little Thing Called LoveFeatured on the 1999 album “Last Chance for a Thousand Years”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ‘Are You Mine?’ was released by Bros in 1991. It was part of their album *Changing Faces*, marking a shift in the band’s songwriting as it was entirely written by the Goss twins.
2. ‘Kiss From A Rose’ became widely recognized after being featured in Batman Forever (1995). The song’s inclusion helped it win several Grammys.
3. Paul Weller’s “You Do Something To Me” music video was directed by Sonja Phillips. It’s the third single from his album *Stanley Road*.
4. ‘Love Shine A Light’ scored 227 points at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997, securing the UK’s fifth victory, performed by Katrina & The Waves.
5. All~4~One’s ‘I Can Love You Like That’ reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track was part of their sophomore album.
6. Kenny Thomas released “Stay” in 1993. It features diverse mixes, contributing to his soulful reputation in the early 1990s.
7. Cher’s ‘Love and Understanding’ was written by Diane Warren. The song was the lead single from her album *Love Hurts*.
8. ‘Dream Of Me [Based On Love’s Theme]’ is by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1993. It samples Barry White’s classic track.
9. ‘Be My Downfall’ by Del Amitri explores themes of heartbreak and vulnerability. It’s an emotionally resonant track from their album *Change Everything*.
10. Ultra’s ‘Say It Once’ ranked in the top five in Australia. The track was a notable hit from their debut album, released in 1998.
11. ‘Say It Again’ is featured on Precious’s self-titled debut album. The song was a notable Eurovision entry in 1999.
12. ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ was originally by Queen, written by Freddie Mercury. Dwight Yoakam’s country cover came out in 1999.
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