How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shakira, Amy Macdonald, Keane, Depeche Mode, Dot Allison, Ne-Yo, Eamon, Stacie Orrico, The Saturdays, Blue, Angie Stone, Darius Campbell
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who directed the music video for Shakira’s power ballad released in 2002?
- A Spike Jonze
- B Herb Ritts
- C David Fincher
2. Amy Macdonald’s “Mr Rock & Roll” was primarily about which topic, according to the singer?
- A Rock music
- B People
- C Fame
3. Which band initially released a song on the Fierce Panda label before wider success with Island Records?
- A Coldplay
- B Keane
- C Oasis
4. What was the B-side to the Depeche Mode single released in 2001?
- A Dirt
- B Clean
- C Ashes to Ashes
5. Dot Allison’s “Strung Out” was a single from which album?
- A Afterglow
- B We Are Science
- C Am I Not Your Girl?
6. Ne-Yo’s single, released in 2006, was associated with which music producer pair?
- A The Neptunes
- B Stargate
- C Timbaland
7. Eamon’s debut single is known for what notable feature?
- A Instrumentals only
- B Extensive expletives
- C Featuring vocal samples
8. Which music video director worked on Stacie Orrico’s lead single from her second album?
- A Hype Williams
- B Diane Martel
- C Joseph Kahn
9. The debut single by the English-Irish group sampled which 1982 song?
- A Sweet Dreams
- B Don’t You Want Me
- C Situation
10. Blue’s 2004 single included a rap by an uncredited group. Name them.
- A Destiny’s Child
- B L.A.D.É.
- C Sugababes
11. Angie Stone’s single released in 2002 samples which group’s song?
- A The Temptations
- B The O’Jays
- C Earth, Wind & Fire
12. Which year saw the debut single by Darius reach number one on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 2000
- B 2002
- C 2004
Tracklist
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1 . Shakira – Underneath Your ClothesFeatured on the 2001 album “Laundry Service”.
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2 . Amy Macdonald – Mr Rock & RollFeatured on the 2007 album “This Is the Life”.
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3 . Keane – Everybody’s ChangingFeatured on the 2004 album “Hopes and Fears”.
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4 . Depeche Mode – I Feel LovedFeatured on the 2001 album “Exciter”.
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5 . Dot Allison – Strung Out
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6 . Ne-Yo – Sexy LoveFeatured on the 2006 album “In My Own Words”.
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7 . Eamon – F**k It [I Don’t Want You Back]Featured on the 2003 album “I Don’t Want You Back”.
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8 . Stacie Orrico – StuckFeatured on the 2003 album “Stacie Orrico”.
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9 . The Saturdays – If This Is LoveFeatured on the 2008 album “Chasing Lights”.
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10 . Blue – BubblinFeatured on the 2003 album “Guilty”.
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11 . Angie Stone – Wish I Didn’t Miss YouFeatured on the 2001 album “Mahogany Soul”. |
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12 . Darius Campbell – ColourblindFeatured on the 2002 album “Dive In”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Herb Ritts directed the music video for Shakira’s single released in 2002. The video features Shakira in various dramatic and scenic settings.
2. Amy Macdonald revealed that “Mr Rock & Roll” is about people rather than music. The song covers themes of life choices and paths.
3. Keane’s track found initial release on Fierce Panda before its re-release by Island Records. The move saw them achieve broader recognition.
4. Depeche Mode’s 2001 single featured “Dirt” as a B-side. It’s a cover of the Stooges’ original track.
5. Dot Allison’s “Strung Out” appeared on the album “We Are Science.” The album marked her electronic music shift.
6. Ne-Yo’s track was produced by Stargate, the notable Norwegian production duo. It was part of his debut album, In My Own Words.
7. Eamon’s debut single is infamous for its extensive use of expletives. An Italian version titled “Solo” was also released.
8. Diane Martel directed Stacie Orrico’s video for her lead single. It featured an engaging high-school storyline.
9. The English-Irish group’s debut single sampled Yazoo’s 1982 song “Situation.” It became a notable element of their track.
10. Blue’s single featured an uncredited rap by the group L.A.D.É. The track saw considerable chart success in several regions.
11. Angie Stone’s single incorporated a sample from The O’Jays’ “Back Stabbers.” The track gained notable attention on dance charts.
12. Darius’s debut single topped the UK chart in 2002. It was his first number-one hit, pre-dating his Pop Idol fame.
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