How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Foo Fighters, Mariah Carey, Bryan Adams, Alanis Morissette, Cher, Mary J Blige, Right Said Fred, East 17, Midge Ure, Boyzone, Richard Marx, Kavana
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (34/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which Foo Fighters song was featured in the 1998 film The X-Files?
- A “Everlong”
- B “My Hero”
- C “Walking After You”
2. Who co-wrote Mariah Carey’s debut single released in 1990?
- A Ben Margulies
- B Walter Afanasieff
- C David Foster
3. Which album featured Bryan Adams’ 1996 single that topped Canada’s RPM chart?
- A Waking Up the Neighbours
- B 18 til I Die
- C So Far So Good
4. Which Red Hot Chili Peppers members played on Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” single?
- A Chad Smith and John Frusciante
- B Flea and Dave Navarro
- C Anthony Kiedis and Josh Klinghoffer
5. Which two artists released versions of the Michael Bolton and Diane Warren song in 1989?
- A Michael Bolton and Cher
- B Michael Bolton and Celine Dion
- C Cher and Whitney Houston
6. Which sample from Audio Two is used in Mary J. Blige’s 1992 single?
- A “Make It Funky”
- B “No Half Steppin'”
- C “Top Billin'”
7. Which Right Said Fred album features the track released as a double A-side in 1992?
- A Up
- B Smash
- C I’m a Celebrity
8. What was the UK peak chart position for East 17’s 1996 single from Up All Night?
- A Number 3
- B Number 5
- C Number 10
9. On which label did Midge Ure release his Pure album featuring a 1991 single?
- A Chrysalis Records
- B Arista-BMG
- C EMI
10. Which Boyzone song served as the theme for Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie?
- A “No Matter What”
- B “Picture of You”
- C “Love Me for a Reason”
11. Which legendary artists appear on backing vocals for Richard Marx’s 1994 single?
- A Lionel Richie and Luther Vandross
- B Phil Collins and Sting
- C Elton John and Billy Joel
12. Which year did Kavana release his song, featured as the lead single from Instinct?
- A 1996
- B 1998
- C 2000
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Tracklist
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1 . Foo Fighters – Walking After YouFeatured on the 1997 album “The Colour and the Shape”.
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2 . Mariah Carey – Vision Of LoveFeatured on the 1990 album “Mariah Carey”.
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3 . Bryan Adams – Let’s Make A Night To RememberFeatured on the 1996 album “18 til I Die”.
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4 . Alanis Morissette – You Oughta KnowFeatured on the 1995 album “Jagged Little Pill“.
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5 . Cher – You Wouldn’t Know LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Heart Of Stone “.
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6 . Mary J Blige – Real LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “What’s the 411?“.
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7 . Right Said Fred – Those Simple ThingsFeatured on the 1992 album “Up”.
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8 . East 17 – Someone To LoveFeatured on the 1996 album “Up All Night”.
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9 . Midge Ure – Cold Cold HeartFeatured on the 1991 album “Pure”.
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10 . Boyzone – Picture Of YouFeatured on the 1997 album “Where We Belong”.
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11 . Richard Marx – The Way She Loves MeFeatured on the 1994 album “Paid Vacation”. |
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12 . Kavana – Special Kind Of SomethingFeatured on the 1998 album “Instinct”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Walking After You” by Foo Fighters can be heard during the closing credits of The X-Files movie. This track provided a haunting backdrop for the film’s end.
2. Mariah Carey’s first single was co-written with Ben Margulies. The two collaborated during Carey’s demo sessions that led to her record deal.
3. “18 til I Die” is the album featuring Bryan Adams’ chart-topping hit in Canada. It marked another successful release for the singer in the mid-90s.
4. Dave Navarro’s guitar and Flea’s bass lent an edge to Alanis Morissette’s shift to alternative rock. Their involvement brought a unique sound to her breakout hit.
5. Both Michael Bolton and Cher released versions of the song in 1989. Their distinct interpretations appeared on each artist’s album as respective third track inclusions.
6. Mary J. Blige’s single heavily incorporated Audio Two’s “Top Billin'” in its production. The sample became foundational to the song’s distinct groove.
7. Right Said Fred’s “Up” album is home to their 1992 double A-side release. The tracks helped define the band’s image in the pop sphere.
8. East 17’s “Someone to Love” reached number 10 in the UK. It was among several top-10 hits the band achieved in the ’90s.
9. Midge Ure launched his Pure album under Arista-BMG. The 1991 release marked a career resurgence for Ure with its Top 40 success.
10. “Picture of You” served as the film theme for Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie. The collaboration with Rowan Atkinson was visually memorable.
11. Richard Marx’s track showcased vocal contributions from Lionel Richie and Luther Vandross. Their smooth harmonies enriched the song’s treatment significantly.
12. Kavana first released his track in August 1998. This single led his second studio album Instinct, adding to his presence in the ’90s music scene.
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