How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Pulp, OTT, Jennifer Paige, CeCe Peniston, All Saints, Jimmy Nail, INXS, Undercover, Color Me Badd, Dannii Minogue, The Original, D:Ream
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What genre classification primarily describes Deepest Blue’s debut single?
- A Techno and ambient
- B Deep house and progressive house
- C Synth-pop and new wave
2. Which member of The Beach Boys was unhappy about their portrayal in The Fat Boys’ “Wipe Out”?
- A Carl Wilson
- B Brian Wilson
- C Al Jardine
3. Who played the saxophone solo in Foreigner’s “Urgent”?
- A Clarence Clemons
- B Junior Walker
- C David Sanborn
4. Which production team remixed CeCe Peniston’s “Crazy Love”?
- A Soul II Soul
- B The Neptunes
- C Masters at Work
5. What is notable about the single release of “Don’t Rush (Take Love Slowly)” by K-Ci & JoJo?
- A It was released as a live recording
- B It was initially a B-side
- C It features a famous guitar solo
6. Where did Dodgy’s “Good Enough” peak on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number two
- B Number four
- C Number six
7. What imagery is featured in the music video for Eminem’s “Lucky You”?
- A Robotic clones
- B Hooded figures
- C Desert landscapes
8. Which 1932 recording was sampled in Tyler James’s cover of “Your Woman”?
- A “My Girl” by Duke Ellington
- B “My Woman” by Lew Stone
- C “Summertime” by George Gershwin
9. Which band member appears in the music video of the 1991 track featuring Loleatta Holloway?
- A Donnie Wahlberg
- B Joey McIntyre
- C Jonathan Knight
10. Which 1960s song is referenced in the title of Spiritualized’s “She Kissed Me (It Felt Like a Hit)”?
- A “Leader of the Pack” by the Shangri-Las
- B “He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss)” by The Crystals
- C “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes
11. What was the peak position of “I Luv U Baby” on the UK charts after its re-release?
- A Number one
- B Number two
- C Number three
12. What distinguishes Shanice’s “I Like” in terms of genre?
- A It combines funk and disco
- B It blends new jack swing and house
- C It shifts between jazz and hip-hop
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here
Tracklist
 |
1 . Pulp – Do You Remember The First TimeFeatured on the 1994 album “His ‘n’ Hers”.
|
|
|
2 . OTT – All Out Of LoveFeatured on the 1997 album “This One’s For You”.
|
|
|
3 . Jennifer Paige – CrushFeatured on the 1998 album “Jennifer Paige”.
|
|
|
4 . CeCe Peniston – Crazy LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Finally”.
|
|
|
5 . All Saints – Bootie CallFeatured on the 1998 album “All Saints”.
|
|
|
6 . Jimmy Nail – Ain’t No DoubtFeatured on the 1992 album “Growing Up in Public”.
|
|
|
7 . INXS – Baby Don’t CryFeatured on the 1992 album “Welcome to Wherever You Are”.
|
|
|
8 . Undercover – Baker StreetFeatured on the 1992 album “Check Out the Groove”.
|
|
|
9 . Color Me Badd – All 4 LoveFeatured on the 1991 album “C.M.B.”.
|
|
|
10 . Dannii Minogue – All I Wanna DoFeatured on the 1997 album “Girl”.
|
|
|
11 . The Original – I Luv U Baby
|
|
|
12 . D:Ream – Blame It On MeFeatured on the 1993 album “D-Ream On Volume 1”.
|
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track is classified as deep house and progressive house. It signifies the duo’s distinct sound and contributed to their commercial acclaim.
2. Carl Wilson was displeased with how his image was used in the video. Only a photo appeared, leading to his dissatisfaction.
3. Junior Walker delivered the memorable sax solo. His contribution gave the song a dynamic rock-soul fusion.
4. Masters at Work created diverse remixes. Known for innovative work, they added high-energy beats to the track.
5. This song began as a B-side to “All My Life.” Increased airplay led to its promotion as a standalone single.
6. “Good Enough” reached number four on the UK chart. This was Dodgy’s highest-charting single, marking their popularity peak.
7. The video features hooded figures mimicking movements. This visual juxtaposes with the lyrical themes of imitation and competition.
8. “My Woman” by Lew Stone was sampled. James’s cover retained its nostalgic trumpet motif, balancing homage and innovation.
9. Mark Wahlberg appears prominently in the video. His performances alongside Holloway and dancers created an iconic image.
10. The title references “He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss).” Spiritualized’s song echoes the era’s provocative themes.
11. After re-release, it reached number two. A dance anthem, its catchy hook secured a strong chart resurgence.
12. “I Like” fuses new jack swing with house elements. The mix gained it recognition and a nomination for Tune of the Year.
For THE FULL ‘L’AMOUR TOUJOURS’ COLLECTION click here
