How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bryan Adams, Darren Hayes, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Bananarama, Frankmusik, Kaci Battaglia, Ashanti, The All American Rejects, Roger Sanchez, Scissor Sisters, Lonyo
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. For which animated film was Bryan Adams’ song “Here I Am” composed?
- A The Lion King
- B Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
- C Tarzan
2. Where was Darren Hayes’ “Strange Relationship” recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Wallyworld Studio
- C Electric Lady Studios
3. What inspired Britney Spears’ music video for “Radar”?
- A Romeo and Juliet
- B Madonna’s “Take a Bow”
- C The Great Gatsby
4. Which chord progression sparked a legal issue for Paris Hilton’s “Stars Are Blind”?
- A “Kingston Town”
- B “Hotel California”
- C “Wonderwall”
5. Bananarama’s “Move In My Direction” features elements of which musical styles?
- A Jazz and Blues
- B Dance-pop and Eurodance
- C Rock and Reggae
6. Which actress appeared in the promotional materials for Frankmusik’s “Confusion Girl”?
- A Lindsay Lohan
- B Holly Valance
- C Jessica Alba
7. Which chart position did Kaci Battaglia’s “Tu Amor” reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 50
- B 10
- C 24
8. What sample is prominently used in Ashanti’s “Foolish”?
- A “Stay with Me” by DeBarge
- B “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye
- C “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green
9. In what city were the album sessions for The All-American Rejects’ “Swing, Swing” recorded?
- A Los Angeles
- B Nashville
- C Brooklyn
10. Which Toto song was sampled in Roger Sanchez’s “Another Chance”?
- A “Africa”
- B “I Won’t Hold You Back”
- C “Hold the Line”
11. What is the length of Scissor Sisters’ single “Laura”?
- A 4:00
- B 3:35
- C 5:10
12. Which musical genre best describes Lonyo’s “Summer Of Love”?
- A Reggae
- B Hip-Hop
- C Electronic Dance
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Tracklist
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1 . Bryan Adams – Here I AmFeatured on the 2002 album “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Soundtrack”.
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2 . Darren Hayes – Strange RelationshipFeatured on the 2002 album “Spin”.
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3 . Britney Spears – RadarFeatured on the 2008 album “Circus”.
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4 . Paris Hilton – Stars Are BlindFeatured on the 2006 album “Paris”.
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5 . Bananarama – Move In My DirectionFeatured on the 2005 album “Drama”.
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6 . Frankmusik – Confusion GirlFeatured on the 2009 album “Complete Me”.
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7 . Kaci Battaglia – Tu AmorFeatured on the 2002 album “Paradise”.
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8 . Ashanti – FoolishFeatured on the 2002 album “Ashanti”.
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9 . The All American Rejects – Swing SwingFeatured on the 2003 album “The All-American Rejects”.
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10 . Roger Sanchez – Another ChanceFeatured on the 2001 album “First Contact”.
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11 . Scissor Sisters – LauraFeatured on the 2004 album “Scissor Sisters”. |
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12 . Lonyo – Summer Of LoveFeatured on the 2000 album “Summer Of Love”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bryan Adams’ “Here I Am” was written for the animated film “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron”. It was part of the film’s soundtrack and contributed to its musical narrative.
2. Darren Hayes recorded “Strange Relationship” at Wallyworld Studio. Located in Marin County, California, this studio contributed to the album’s polished production.
3. The music video for “Radar” by Britney Spears drew inspiration from Madonna’s “Take a Bow”. It features aristocratic themes and polo players, echoing the Madonna classic.
4. “Stars Are Blind” by Paris Hilton faced legal scrutiny over its chord progression allegedly resembling “Kingston Town”. The matter concluded with a legal settlement in 2007.
5. “Move In My Direction” by Bananarama combines dance-pop and Eurodance elements, characteristic of their album “Drama” and marking their return to the charts.
6. Holly Valance appeared in Frankmusik’s “Confusion Girl”. Her cameo added a recognizable face to the music video, aligning with the single’s promotional strategy.
7. Kaci Battaglia’s “Tu Amor” reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart. The song marked her sustained popularity in the early 2000s teen pop scene.
8. Ashanti’s “Foolish” heavily samples “Stay with Me” by DeBarge. The sampling contributed to the song’s smooth melody and commercial success.
9. The All-American Rejects recorded “Swing, Swing” in Brooklyn, New York. This setting provided the backdrop for their debut album’s production.
10. Roger Sanchez’s “Another Chance” utilizes a sample from Toto’s “I Won’t Hold You Back”. The sample contributed to the track’s dancefloor appeal.
11. “Laura” by Scissor Sisters runs for 3:35. The track was re-issued to great success, peaking at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
12. Lonyo’s “Summer Of Love” falls under the electronic dance genre. This track exemplified the UK garage sound, securing a top ten hit in the UK.
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