How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Gary Barlow, Extreme, Paula Abdul, Joshua Kadison, Prefab Sprout, Dannii Minogue, The Rolling Stones, Bad Boys Inc, Michael Bolton, Natalie Imbruglia, UB40, One Dove
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What was the official movie theme for the 1996 film *The Leading Man*?
- A Forever Love
- B I Miss It All
- C Open Road
2. Which style did Extreme’s “More Than Words” notably diverge from?
- A Pop rock
- B Funk metal
- C Country
3. Which choreography style is featured in Paula Abdul’s video for “Blowing Kisses In The Wind”?
- A Salsa
- B Hip hop
- C Ballet-inspired
4. Which lyrical theme is central to Joshua Kadison’s “Beautiful In My Eyes”?
- A Ephemeral beauty
- B Romantic melancholy
- C Enduring love
5. What genre influence is apparent in Prefab Sprout’s “If You Don’t Love Me”?
- A House
- B Grunge
- C Punk
6. Which family act originally performed “Show You The Way To Go,” covered by Dannii Minogue?
- A The Osmonds
- B The Jacksons
- C The Bee Gees
7. Which instrument’s performance is distinctive in The Rolling Stones’ “Love Is Strong”?
- A Flute
- B Harmonica
- C Guitar
8. Which genre best describes Bad Boys Inc’s “Take Me Away [I’ll Follow You]”?
- A Dance-pop
- B Acid Jazz
- C Classic rock
9. Who wrote the song “Time, Love and Tenderness,” performed by Michael Bolton?
- A Diane Warren
- B Bernie Taupin
- C Andrew Lloyd Webber
10. Which song by Natalie Imbruglia was produced by Phil Thornalley and released in May 1998?
- A Torn
- B Wishing I Was There
- C Shiver
11. Which classic song did UB40 cover in 1993 that became a major commercial hit?
- A Can’t Help Falling In Love
- B Stand By Me
- C My Girl
12. What characterized the single “White Love” by One Dove upon its release?
- A Punk rock sensibilities
- B A more radio-friendly sound
- C An unedited performance recording
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 32/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Gary Barlow – Forever LoveFeatured on the 1996 album “Open Road”.
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2 . Extreme – More Than WordsFeatured on the 1990 album “Extreme II: Pornograffitti”.
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3 . Paula Abdul – Blowing Kisses In The WindFeatured on the 1991 album “Spellbound“.
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4 . Joshua Kadison – Beautiful In My EyesFeatured on the 1993 album “Painted Desert Serenade”.
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5 . Prefab Sprout – If You Don’t Love Me
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6 . Dannii Minogue – Show You The Way To GoFeatured on the 1993 album “Get into You”.
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7 . The Rolling Stones – Love Is StrongFeatured on the 1994 album “Voodoo Lounge“.
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8 . Bad Boys Inc – Take Me Away [I’ll Follow You]Featured on the 1994 album “Bad Boys Inc.”.
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9 . Michael Bolton – Time Love and TendernessFeatured on the 1991 album “Time, Love & Tenderness”.
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10 . Natalie Imbruglia – Wishing I Was ThereFeatured on the 1998 album “Left of the Middle”.
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11 . UB40 – [I Can’t Help] Falling In Love With YouFeatured on the 1993 album “Promises and Lies”. |
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12 . One Dove – White LoveFeatured on the 1993 album “Morning Dove White”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Forever Love” by Gary Barlow was the official theme for *The Leading Man*. Released in 1996, it marked Barlow’s successful solo debut, topping charts in several countries.
2. “More Than Words” marked a notable departure for Extreme, moving away from their characteristic funk metal. The song is an acoustic ballad that highlighted the band’s versatility.
3. Paula Abdul’s video for “Blowing Kisses In The Wind” features a ballet-inspired choreography. The video’s dance sequences complement the song’s romantic ballad style.
4. The song “Beautiful In My Eyes” by Joshua Kadison centers around the theme of enduring love. It is recognized for its heartfelt lyrics and metaphorical descriptions.
5. Prefab Sprout’s “If You Don’t Love Me” incorporates a house-tinged rhythm, blending the band’s sophisti-pop style with electronic influences that reached U.S. dance charts.
6. “Show You The Way To Go,” covered by Dannii Minogue, was originally performed by The Jacksons. It achieved number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1977.
7. In “Love Is Strong,” The Rolling Stones feature a distinctive harmonica performance by Mick Jagger. The song was considered a return to the band’s roots.
8. Bad Boys Inc’s “Take Me Away [I’ll Follow You]” falls under the dance-pop genre. It showcases elements of electronic and pop music typical of the 1990s.
9. The song “Time, Love and Tenderness” was co-written by Diane Warren. Its successful release by Michael Bolton reinforced his status as a potent ballad singer.
10. The track “Wishing I Was There” by Natalie Imbruglia was produced by Phil Thornalley and co-written with Colin Campsie. It became a part of her acclaimed debut album.
11. UB40’s cover of “Can’t Help Falling In Love” became a major hit in 1993. It captured the reggae band’s style while maintaining the melody of the classic Elvis song.
12. “White Love” by One Dove was released with a more radio-friendly sound, diverging from the group’s initial club-oriented approach. It reached No. 43 on the UK Singles Chart.
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