How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shayne Ward, O~Town, Christina Aguilera, Daniel Bedingfield, The Calling, Steps, Amy Studt, P!nk, Lucie Silvas, Gwen Stefani, Lisa Maffia, Ronan Keating
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What is the peak chart position of Shayne Ward’s “Stand by Me” in the UK?
- A Number 14
- B Number 9
- C Number 6
2. In which key was O-Town’s song “Liquid Dreams” primarily performed?
- A D major
- B C major
- C G major
3. “I Turn to You” was originally recorded for which 1996 film?
- A Titanic
- B Space Jam
- C Independence Day
4. What city was the music video for Daniel Bedingfield’s “Never Gonna Leave Your Side” filmed in?
- A Rome
- B London
- C Ronda
5. Where was the first music video for The Calling’s “Wherever You Will Go” filmed?
- A New York
- B Los Angeles
- C Tijuana
6. In what year was the black-and-white video for Steps’ “When I Said Goodbye” released?
- A 1999
- B 2000
- C 2001
7. Which director is behind Amy Studt’s “Just A Little Girl” music video?
- A Marcus Raboy
- B Sophie Muller
- C Chris Applebaum
8. Which specific life event partly inspired P!nk’s “Who Knew”?
- A A breakup
- B Friend’s overdose
- C A family argument
9. How high did Lucie Silvas’ “Don’t Look Back” peak on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 10
- B Number 24
- C Number 34
10. Which artist was NOT an influence on Gwen Stefani’s “4 In The Morning”?
- A Roberta Flack
- B Billy Idol
- C David Bowie
11. What is the eighth track on Lisa Maffia’s album “First Lady” called?
- A In Love
- B First Lady
- C Turn It On
12. Who originally wrote “Life Is A Rollercoaster” for Ronan Keating?
- A Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels
- B Diane Warren
- C Max Martin
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 32/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Shayne Ward – Stand by MeFeatured on the 2006 album “Shayne Ward”.
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2 . O~Town – All Or NothingFeatured on the 2001 album “O-Town”.
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3 . Christina Aguilera – I Turn To YouFeatured on the 1999 album “Christina Aguilera“.
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4 . Daniel Bedingfield – Never Gonna Leave Your SideFeatured on the 2003 album “Gotta Get Thru This”.
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5 . The Calling – Wherever You Will GoFeatured on the 2001 album “Camino Palmero”.
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6 . Steps – When I Said GoodbyeFeatured on the 2001 album “Steptacular”.
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7 . Amy Studt – Just A Little GirlFeatured on the 2002 album “False Smiles”.
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8 . P!nk – Who KnewFeatured on the 2006 album “I’m Not Dead”.
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9 . Lucie Silvas – Don’t Look BackFeatured on the 2004 album “Breathe In”.
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10 . Gwen Stefani – 4 In The MorningFeatured on the 2007 album “The Sweet Escape”.
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11 . Lisa Maffia – In LoveFeatured on the 2003 album “First Lady”. |
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12 . Ronan Keating – Life Is A RollercoasterFeatured on the 2000 album “Ronan”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Shayne Ward’s “Stand by Me” reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also popular in Scotland and Ireland, charting higher in both.
2. O-Town’s song “Liquid Dreams” is performed primarily in the key of C major, with a tempo of 64 beats per minute. The bridge shifts to D major.
3. “I Turn to You” was first recorded by All-4-One for the “Space Jam” soundtrack. Christina Aguilera’s cover later became a hit single.
4. The music video for “Never Gonna Leave Your Side” was filmed in Ronda, Spain. It surprised some fans with its antipodal symbolism to Auckland, Bedingfield’s home city.
5. Tijuana, Mexico, provided the backdrop for the initial “Wherever You Will Go” video. This early version portrayed the band’s nascent stage.
6. Steps released their black-and-white “When I Said Goodbye” video in 2000. Rome’s iconic landmarks added a nostalgic backdrop to the visuals.
7. Sophie Muller directed Amy Studt’s “Just A Little Girl” music video. Her unique style can be seen in the contrasting visual elements.
8. P!nk’s “Who Knew” was influenced by the loss of friends to drug overdoses. Her friend Sekou’s passing added personal depth to its themes.
9. Lucie Silvas’ “Don’t Look Back” peaked at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart. It maintained a short-lived presence on various other charts.
10. While Roberta Flack and Billy Idol inspired “4 In The Morning,” David Bowie had no influence here. Lyrically, it’s a synthpop reflection on relationships.
11. “In Love” is the eighth track on Lisa Maffia’s “First Lady”. Its summery vibe contrasts with her preceding single’s uptempo style.
12. Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels wrote “Life Is A Rollercoaster.” Originally a New Radicals project, Ronan Keating gave it new life.
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