How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bob Carlisle, Spice Girls, Martika, Conner Reeves, Alanis Morissette, Alison Moyet, Hinda Hicks, Karen Ramirez, Bad Boys Inc, Jennifer Lopez, Karyn White, Another Level
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which 1997 song won a Grammy for Best Country Song and was a hit for Bob Carlisle?
- A “Butterfly Kisses”
- B “Father and Daughter”
- C “Daughter”
2. Which group released a pop ballad in 1998 amid touring turmoil?
- A Backstreet Boys
- B Spice Girls
- C NSYNC
3. Who collaborated with Martika for her 1991 hit featuring in the top 10 of seven countries?
- A Prince
- B David Bowie
- C Michael Jackson
4. Which song by Conner Reeves identifies Earthbound’s lead single position in 1997?
- A “My Father’s Son”
- B “Father’s Eyes”
- C “Son and Daughter”
5. Alanis Morissette’s track dominating Canada’s RPM charts for eight weeks refers to which single?
- A “You Oughta Know”
- B “Hand in My Pocket”
- C “Ironic”
6. Released in 1995, which Alison Moyet single followed her recording of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”?
- A “Singles”
- B “Whispering Your Name”
- C “Solid Wood”
7. Which artist’s 1997 single, featuring Shaznay Lewis, comes from the debut album “Hinda”?
- A Hinda Hicks
- B Lisa Stansfield
- C Gabrielle
8. Karen Ramirez shortened the title of this cover from Everything but the Girl for her 1998 release. What was the cover’s title?
- A “Looking for Love”
- B “Lost in Love”
- C “Searching”
9. “Don’t Talk About Love” was the debut single of which band formed in 1993?
- A Boyzone
- B Bad Boys Inc
- C East 17
10. Jennifer Lopez’s 1999 debut single was from which album?
- A Selena
- B On the 6
- C J.Lo
11. Karyn White hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991 with which track written with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis?
- A “Superwoman”
- B “Romantic”
- C “The Way You Love Me”
12. Which boy band’s 1998 single topped the UK chart as a cover of a 1992 Silk song?
- A Westlife
- B Five
- C Boyzone
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Tracklist
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1 . Bob Carlisle – Butterfly KissesFeatured on the 1997 album “Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)”.
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2 . Spice Girls – Viva ForeverFeatured on the 1998 album “Spiceworld”.
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3 . Martika – Love…Thy Will Be DoneFeatured on the 1991 album “Martika’s Kitchen”.
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4 . Conner Reeves – My Father’s SonFeatured on the 1997 album “Earthbound”.
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5 . Alanis Morissette – Head Over FeetFeatured on the 1995 album “Jagged Little Pill“.
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6 . Alison Moyet – Solid WoodFeatured on the 1994 album “Essex”.
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7 . Hinda Hicks – I Wanna Be Your LadyFeatured on the 1998 album “Hinda”.
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8 . Karen Ramirez – Looking For LoveFeatured on the 1998 album “Distant Dreams”.
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9 . Bad Boys Inc – Don’t Talk About LoveFeatured on the 1994 album “Bad Boys Inc.”.
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10 . Jennifer Lopez – If You Had My LoveFeatured on the 1999 album “On the 6”.
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11 . Karyn White – RomanticFeatured on the 1991 album “Ritual of Love”. |
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12 . Another Level – Freak MeFeatured on the 1998 album “Another Level”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Butterfly Kisses” won a Grammy and Dove Award for its blend of sentimental lyrics and commercial success. Bob Carlisle wrote it for his daughter, marking its impact on both secular and religious music charts.
2. The Spice Girls released thematically rich pop ballads, grappling with Geri Halliwell’s exit while maintaining chart-topping momentum.
3. Prince co-wrote Martika’s “Love… Thy Will Be Done,” showing his creative influence. The collaboration enabled Martika to achieve international chart success.
4. Reeves’ first single, “My Father’s Son,” highlighted his vocal prowess within Earthbound’s debut setup. It established his presence in late 1990s British pop.
5. “Ironic” became Alanis Morissette’s breakout single in Canada, capturing a diverse audience and leading to the song’s inclusion in the Jagged Little Pill musical.
6. Alison Moyet’s “Solid Wood” served as a strategic release to uplift her Singles compilation, following the modest reception of prior tracks.
7. Hinda Hicks delivered “If You Want Me,” highlighting her soulful voice alongside Shaznay Lewis’s guest vocals on her debut album Hinda.
8. Karen Ramirez’s “Looking for Love” adapted an Everything but the Girl composition, reaching UK chart success amid nostalgic pop influences.
9. Bad Boys Inc launched their chart entry with “Don’t Talk About Love,” defining early ‘90s boy band aesthetics and radio waves.
10. Jennifer Lopez’s On the 6 debuted her as a multifaceted artist. The blend of Latin influence and R&B marked the start of her music career.
11. Karyn White achieved commercial success with “Romantic,” solidifying her place in the R&B genre during the early ‘90s.
12. Five’s cover of “Eternal Flame” prevailed in the UK (1998), evidencing nostalgic teen pop’s frequent chart-topping formula.
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