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, Elvis Costello, Eric Clapton & Babyface, Mindy McCready, Take That, Billie Myers, Rozalla, ABC, Cathy Dennis, Bob Seger, CeCe Peniston, Kenny Thomas
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which project did the song “Immortality” originally belong to before being recorded by Céline Dion?
- A A Bee Gees album
- B Saturday Night Fever stage musical
- C A Disney soundtrack
2. What notable film featured Elvis Costello’s cover of “She”?
- A Notting Hill
- B Love Actually
- C Bridget Jones’s Diary
3. Who were the initial composers of “Change The World,” later recorded by Eric Clapton?
- A Eric Clapton and Babyface
- B Gordon Kennedy, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Tommy Sims
- C Elton John and Bernie Taupin
4. What is the main lyrical theme of Mindy McCready’s “Oh Romeo”?
- A Unrequited love
- B Romantic sacrifice
- C A fairytale wedding
5. Which milestone did “Pray” achieve for Take That upon release?
- A Their first US number-one
- B Their first UK number-one
- C Their first song to receive a Brit Award
6. How did Billie Myers’ “Tell Me” fare on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Peaked at number 28
- B Number one hit
- C Failed to chart
7. What genre best describes Rozalla’s “This Time I Found Love”?
- A Rock
- B Electronic
- C Country
8. In which year was ABC’s “Love Conquers All” first released?
- A 1985
- B 1991
- C 2000
9. What was the chart position of Cathy Dennis’ “Just Another Dream” on its initial UK release?
- A Number 93
- B Number 10
- C Number 56
10. Which model inspired Bob Seger’s song “Hollywood Nights”?
- A Cindy Crawford
- B Cheryl Tiegs
- C Linda Evangelista
11. What was the Billboard Dance Club Play chart position for CeCe Peniston’s “Hit By Love”?
- A Number 5
- B Number 1
- C Number 20
12. Who produced Kenny Thomas’s “Thinking About Your Love”?
- A Phil Collins
- B Mike Percy and Tim Lever
- C Nile Rodgers
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Tracklist
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1 . Céline Dion – Immortality (w/ Bee Gees)Featured on the 1997 album “Let’s Talk About Love”.
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2 . Elvis Costello – SheFeatured on the 1999 album “Notting Hill : Soundtrack”.
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3 . Eric Clapton & Babyface – Change The WorldFeatured on the 1996 album “Phenomenon : Soundtrack”.
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4 . Mindy McCready – Oh RomeoFeatured on the 1997 album “If I Don’t Stay the Night”.
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5 . Take That – PrayFeatured on the 1993 album “Everything Changes”.
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6 . Billie Myers – Tell MeFeatured on the 1997 album “Growing, Pains”.
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7 . Rozalla – This Time I Found LoveFeatured on the 1995 album “Look No Further”.
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8 . ABC – Love Conquers AllFeatured on the 1991 album “Abracadabra”.
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9 . Cathy Dennis – Just Another DreamFeatured on the 1991 album “Move to This”.
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10 . Bob Seger – Hollywood NightsFeatured on the 1978 album “Stranger in Town”.
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11 . CeCe Peniston – Hit By LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Thought Ya Knew”. |
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12 . Kenny Thomas – Thinking About Your LoveFeatured on the 1991 album “Voices”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Immortality” was originally composed for the *Saturday Night Fever* stage musical before being recorded by Céline Dion. It was later included in her album after its completion by the Bee Gees, who contributed backing vocals.
2. Elvis Costello covered “She” for the film *Notting Hill*, where it featured over the opening and closing sequences, thus significantly contributing to the revival of the track’s popularity.
3. “Change the World” was composed by Gordon Kennedy, Wayne Kirkpatrick, and Tommy Sims. The song was notably recorded by Eric Clapton, garnering Grammy recognition for its acoustic and emotional appeal.
4. The song “Oh Romeo” by Mindy McCready, explores the idea of romantic sacrifice, with the protagonist considering the extent to which she would go for love, ultimately deciding death is too far.
5. The song “Pray” was Take That’s first UK number-one single. Its success marked the beginning of a series of chart-toppers, showcasing the band’s rising popularity in the early 1990s.
6. Billie Myers’ “Tell Me” reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite following her successful single “Kiss the Rain,” it did not achieve similar commercial success.
7. Rozalla’s “This Time I Found Love” is an electronic dance track, typical of her music style from the mid-1990s. It helped maintain her status as a top-40 artist in the UK electronic music scene.
8. ABC’s “Love Conquers All” was released in 1991 as the lead single from the album *Abracadabra*. It showcased the band’s continued pop/new wave aesthetic during the early ’90s.
9. Cathy Dennis’ “Just Another Dream” initially peaked at number 93 in the UK. After a remix and reissue in 1991, the song climbed further into the top 20, reflecting its eventual popularity.
10. Model Cheryl Tiegs inspired the lyrics of Bob Seger’s “Hollywood Nights.” Her image on a *Time* magazine cover influenced Seger’s storytelling about youthful adventures in LA.
11. CeCe Peniston’s “Hit By Love” reached number one on the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart. Its energetic house beats and catchy chorus helped it achieve this dance floor success.
12. Kenny Thomas’s “Thinking About Your Love” was produced by Mike Percy and Tim Lever, previously members of Dead or Alive. Their production contributed to the song’s distinct soulful house sound.
What the expert has to say
In the realm of music, love often emerges as both the enigma and the answer. “Oh Romeo” toys with love’s playful side, a fleeting chase under a moonlit sky. Contrastingly, “She” resonates with a deeper admiration, a quiet acknowledgment of love’s intricate facets.
“Change the World” and “Pray” don’t just serenade love; they embody its transformative spirit. They speak of love not as a mere emotion, but as a force, a movement. Amidst this, “Hollywood Nights” offers a snapshot of city romance, a brief yet intense affair that’s as unpredictable as a city’s heartbeat.
Yet, it’s the raw honesty of “Tell Me” that stands out. It’s a reminder that love, with all its grandeur, also comes with its share of vulnerabilities. “Just Another Dream” by Cathy Dennis adds another layer to this narrative, oscillating between the dreamy realms of love and the stark reality of its uncertainties. The song questions the authenticity of feelings, pondering whether they’re genuine or just figments of one’s imagination.
Songs like “Immortality” by Céline Dion and “Love Conquers All” by ABC emphasize love’s enduring nature, suggesting that true affection transcends time and challenges. On the other hand, “Hit By Love” by CeCe Peniston and “Thinking About Your Love” by Kenny Thomas celebrate the euphoria of love, capturing the joy and exhilaration of romantic realizations.
Together, these songs weave a rich narrative of love’s multifaceted nature, from its highs to its lows, painting a picture both vivid and nuanced.
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