How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ash, Feeder, Take That, Gloria Estefan, Shaggy, Boyzone, Sophie B. Hawkins, Gary Barlow, Tina Arena, Bryan Adams, Big Mountain, Shabba Ranks
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What unique aspect is associated with Ash’s “Oh Yeah” music video?
- A It was filmed in black and white
- B It was banned by BBC’s Top of the Pops
- C It featured live concert footage
2. Which famous producer was involved in the creation of Ash’s “Oh Yeah”?
- A Owen Morris
- B George Martin
- C Rick Rubin
3. Ash’s “Oh Yeah” served as a single from which album?
- A Free All Angels
- B 1977
- C Melon Collie
4. Who contributed backing vocals to Ash’s “Oh Yeah”?
- A Dolores O’Riordan
- B Lisa Moorish
- C Sinead O’Connor
5. What catalog number was assigned to Ash’s “Oh Yeah” single?
- A INFECT 41 CD
- B INFECT 32 CD
- C INFECT 53 CD
6. In what year was Ash’s “Oh Yeah” released as a single?
- A 1994
- B 1995
- C 1996
7. The release of Ash’s “Oh Yeah” was preceded by which single?
- A Shining Light
- B Goldfinger
- C Kung Fu
8. Which studio was responsible for producing Ash’s “Oh Yeah”?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Rockfield Studios
- C Sunset Sound Studio
9. In addition to being a single, how is Ash’s “Oh Yeah” officially categorized?
- A A demo
- B A live bootleg
- C A single/EP
10. What notable music event in 1996 featured Ash’s “Oh Yeah”?
- A Glastonbury Festival
- B Woodstock ’99
- C Live Aid
11. Along with its singles, what characterized Ash’s “Oh Yeah” era?
- A Acoustic performances
- B Frequent live shows
- C Studio collaborations
12. Which song came after “Oh Yeah” in Ash’s tour chronology?
- A Burn Baby Burn
- B Girl from Mars
- C Not Real
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 33/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Ash – Oh YeahFeatured on the 1996 album “1977”.
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2 . Feeder – Yesterday Went Too SoonFeatured on the 1999 album “Yesterday Went Too Soon”.
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3 . Take That – Love Ain’t Here AnymoreFeatured on the 1994 album “Everything Changes”.
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4 . Gloria Estefan – Con los Años Que Me QuedanFeatured on the 1993 album “Mi Tierra”.
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5 . Shaggy – Piece Of My Heart (w/ Marsha)Featured on the 1997 album “Midnite Lover”.
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6 . Boyzone – No Matter WhatFeatured on the 1998 album “Where We Belong”.
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7 . Sophie B. Hawkins – Right Beside YouFeatured on the 1994 album “Whaler”.
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8 . Gary Barlow – So Help Me GirlFeatured on the 1997 album “Open Road”.
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9 . Tina Arena – Sorrento Moon [I Remember]Featured on the 1994 album “Don’t Ask”.
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10 . Bryan Adams – All I Want Is YouFeatured on the 1991 album “Waking Up The Neighbours”.
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11 . Big Mountain – Baby I Love Your WayFeatured on the 1994 album “Unity”. |
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12 . Shabba Ranks – Mr. LovermanFeatured on the 1992 album “Mr. Loverman”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The video for “Oh Yeah” was reportedly banned by BBC’s Top of the Pops. Its content, potentially too audacious for TV, secured a bit of notoriety for the video.
2. Produced by Owen Morris, “Oh Yeah” was part of the sessions at Rockfield Studios. Morris had previously worked with bands like Oasis.
3. “Oh Yeah” was released as a single from Ash’s album “1977”. The album title cheekily nods to the year a couple of band members were born.
4. Lisa Moorish provided backing vocals on “Oh Yeah”. Her contribution added an extra layer to the track’s vocal dynamics.
5. The catalog number for Ash’s “Oh Yeah” was INFECT 41 CD. This label reference helps fans identify the specific release.
6. Ash released “Oh Yeah” in 1996 as the fifth single from “1977”. It followed the successful release of “Goldfinger”.
7. Before “Oh Yeah”, Ash released the single “Goldfinger”. These tracks helped solidify their popularity in the UK.
8. Rockfield Studios was the birthplace of “Oh Yeah”. Known for rock acts, its pedigree includes recordings by Queen and Oasis.
9. In addition to a single, “Oh Yeah” is documented as a single/EP from “1977”. This classification appears in multiple music databases.
10. “Oh Yeah” was part of the setlist during Ash’s performances at UK music festivals in 1996. This marked an exciting year for the band.
11. The “Oh Yeah” era included frequent live performances. The song became a staple in Ash’s concert repertoire during this time.
12. Following “Oh Yeah”, Ash went on to tour with continued success. Their live act evolved as they promoted subsequent releases.
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