How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Avril Lavigne, Robbie Williams, The Verve, Sugababes, Simply Red, Frankie J, ABS, Hellogoodbye, Miley Cyrus, Donell Jones, Fabolous, Bellefire
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What accolade did Avril Lavigne win after her song achieved top 10 status across various countries?
- A Grammy Award
- B Favorite Artist at the 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards
- C Song of the Year at the MTV Awards
2. Which legendary guitarist played electric guitar on Robbie Williams’ hit single released in 2001?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Brian May
- C Jimmy Page
3. What visual motif does the music video for The Verve’s 2008 single notably feature?
- A Desert scenes
- B Mountain ranges
- C Urban landscapes
4. What unique feature characterizes the music video for Sugababes’ track from their third album?
- A Colorful animations
- B Black-and-white silhouettes
- C High-tech CGI effects
5. What notable placement did Simply Red’s single from the album Home achieve on the US Billboard charts?
- A Number one on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart
- B Number ten on the Billboard Hot 100
- C Number five on the Billboard Rock Songs chart
6. In Frankie J’s cover of “Obsesión,” what is significant about Vida Guerra’s appearance in the music video?
- A She was the lead singer
- B She made a cameo as the love interest
- C She directed the video
7. What peak chart position did Abs’s 2003 collaboration single achieve in the UK?
- A Number ten
- B Number five
- C Number one
8. What element was characteristic of the synth-driven track released by a band in 2006?
- A Its classical overture
- B Its synth-pop arrangement
- C Its jazz fusion style
9. What production venture was associated with Miley Cyrus’s dance-rock track released in 2007?
- A Rock Mafia
- B Dr. Luke
- C Timbaland
10. Under which record label was the lead single from the album Life Goes On released?
- A Epic Records
- B Arista Records
- C RCA Records
11. What success did Fabolous’s hip hop single achieve on US charts in 2003?
- A Topped the Billboard Hot 100
- B Number four on the US Billboard Hot 100
- C Number one on the Rhythmic Top 40
12. What was notable about the release format of the Irish girl group’s debut single in 2001?
- A Exclusively digital download
- B CD and cassette formats
- C VHS and laserdisc
Tracklist
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1 . Avril Lavigne – When You’re GoneFeatured on the 2007 album “The Best Damn Thing”.
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2 . Robbie Williams – EternityFeatured on the 2001 album “Sing When You’re Winning“.
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3 . The Verve – Love Is NoiseFeatured on the 2008 album “Forth”.
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4 . Sugababes – Caught In A MomentFeatured on the 2003 album “Three”.
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5 . Simply Red – FakeFeatured on the 2003 album “Home”.
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6 . Frankie J – Obsesion [No Es Amor]Featured on the 2004 album “The One”.
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7 . ABS – Miss Perfect (w/ Nodesha)Featured on the 2003 album “Abstract Theory”.
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8 . Hellogoodbye – Here [In Your Arms]Featured on the 2006 album “Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!”.
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9 . Miley Cyrus – See You AgainFeatured on the 2007 album “Meet Miley Cyrus”.
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10 . Donell Jones – You Know That I Love YouFeatured on the 2002 album “Life Goes On”.
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11 . Fabolous – Can’t Let You Go (w/ Mike Shorey & Lil’ Mo)Featured on the 2003 album “Street Dreams”. |
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12 . Bellefire – Perfect BlissFeatured on the 2001 album “After the Rain”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Avril Lavigne’s single brought her the Favorite Artist title at the 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards. The song’s widespread chart success contributed to this recognition.
2. Brian May lent his guitar skills to the track, playing electric guitar. The song later became a part of the Greatest Hits compilation in 2004.
3. The Verve’s music video features striking mountain ranges. This visual element complemented the track’s release as a lead single in 2008.
4. The black-and-white music video for Sugababes highlights the group’s silhouettes, artistically set against a large screen backdrop.
5. Simply Red’s single soared to the top of the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart, marking a significant achievement for the band in 2004.
6. Vida Guerra appeared as the love interest in the music video, adding a personal touch to Frankie J’s cover of “Obsesión.”
7. Abs’s single, featuring Nodesha, peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, reflecting its popularity upon release in 2003.
8. The synth-pop arrangement was a defining feature of the 2006 track, aligning with the band’s characteristic sound.
9. The Rock Mafia was responsible for producing Miley Cyrus’s dance-rock track in 2007, known for its energetic and electronic influences.
10. The single from Life Goes On was released under Arista Records, consistent with the album’s release chronology in 2002.
11. Fabolous’s single excelled on the US Billboard Hot 100 at position four and topped the Rhythmic Top 40 chart, showcasing its commercial success.
12. The debut single was available on both CD and cassette, alongside a Japanese CD release, marking its wide spatial distribution in 2001.
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