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.
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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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