How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nickelback, Dido, Shania Twain, Kristian Leontiou, JoJo, Chicane vs Natasha Bedingfield, Ed Harcourt, Peter Andre, Nelly Furtado, Atomic Kitten, Paul Weller , Rooney
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which Nickelback track is described by Chad Kroeger as the band’s “only real love song”?
- A Photograph
- B If Everyone Cared
- C The song released as the second international single from *All the Right Reasons*
2. What notable development occurred for “Cool for the Summer” in 2023?
- A A Broadway musical adaptation
- B Release of a rock version
- C A tribute album by various artists
3. Who directed the music video for Shania Twain’s “Thank You Baby! (For Makin’ Someday Come So Soon)”?
- A Nigel Dick
- B Paul Boyd
- C Joseph Kahn
4. Kristian Leontiou’s track “Shining” is featured on which film soundtrack?
- A The Notebook
- B Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
- C Love Actually
5. What genre influenced the sound of INXS’s “Suicide Blonde”?
- A Grunge
- B Acid house
- C Glam rock
6. “Rage Hard” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood was inspired by which poet’s work?
- A T.S. Eliot
- B Robert Frost
- C Dylan Thomas
7. Which Boston-based band released the song “Wiser” on their 1998 album “Smitten”?
- A Buffalo Tom
- B Pixies
- C Throwing Muses
8. Which event significantly influenced the lyrics of Peter Andre’s “Behind Closed Doors”?
- A His philanthropic work
- B His divorce from Katie Price
- C His move to Los Angeles
9. What feature characterizes the release of Moby’s second single from the album “18”?
- A Its use in the film “The Bourne Ultimatum”
- B The inclusion of a children’s choir
- C A collaboration with U2
10. Which 1967 song did Atomic Kitten cover for their single “The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)”?
- A A Whiter Shade of Pale
- B I Can See Clearly Now
- C The Tide Is High by The Paragons
11. Who originally recorded “Wishing On A Star” before Paul Weller’s version?
- A Rose Royce
- B The Delfonics
- C The Temptations
12. “Tambourine” by Eve marked which milestone for her solo career?
- A Her six-month chart-topping streak
- B Her first charting single as lead artist in over four years
- C Her Grammy win
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Nickelback – Far AwayFeatured on the 2005 album “All the Right Reasons”.
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2 . Dido – White FlagFeatured on the 2003 album “Life for Rent”.
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3 . Shania Twain – Thank You Baby! [For Makin’ Someday Come So Soon]Featured on the 2002 album “Up!”.
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4 . Kristian Leontiou – ShiningFeatured on the 2004 album “Some Day Soon”.
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5 . JoJo – Leave [Get Out]Featured on the 2004 album “JoJo”.
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6 . Chicane vs Natasha Bedingfield – Bruised Water
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7 . Ed Harcourt – This One’s For YouFeatured on the 2004 album “Strangers”.
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8 . Peter Andre – Behind Closed DoorsFeatured on the 2009 album “Revelation”.
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9 . Nelly Furtado – Turn Off The LightFeatured on the 2000 album “Whoa, Nelly!”.
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10 . Atomic Kitten – The Tide Is High [Get The Feeling]Featured on the 2002 album “Feels So Good”.
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11 . Paul Weller – Wishing On A StarFeatured on the 2004 album “Studio 150”. |
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12 . Rooney – When Did Your Heart Go Missing?Featured on the 2007 album “Calling the World”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “The song released as the second international single from *All the Right Reasons*” is “Far Away,” known for its soft rock tone and unique status as a love ballad in Nickelback’s discography.
2. Demi Lovato released a rock version of “Cool for the Summer” in 2023, showcasing a louder, more aggressive take on the original track.
3. The music video for Shania Twain’s “Thank You Baby! (For Makin’ Someday Come So Soon)” was directed by Paul Boyd, noted for its Vancouver setting and dance sequences.
4. “Shining” by Kristian Leontiou appears in the romantic comedy “Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!” adding a poignant layer to its soundtrack.
5. INXS’s “Suicide Blonde” integrates the dance beats of acid house, blending them with rock elements for a distinctive sound.
6. “Rage Hard” was inspired by Dylan Thomas’s poem, encouraging resilience and a creative spirit against life’s challenges.
7. The song “Wiser” was released by alternative rock band Buffalo Tom, consistent with their Boston roots and style.
8. Peter Andre’s “Behind Closed Doors” draws from his tumultuous and publicized divorce from Katie Price.
9. Moby’s track re-entered UK charts due to its poignant use in “The Bourne Ultimatum,” boosting its popularity.
10. Atomic Kitten adapted “The Tide Is High,” originally by The Paragons, adding their own flavor with a new bridge.
11. “Wishing On A Star” was initially recorded by Rose Royce, with Paul Weller’s later rendition broadening its reach.
12. “Tambourine” marked Eve’s first significant solo chart appearance in over four years, revitalizing her music career.
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