How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Donna Lewis, Jewel, Freddie Jackson, Saint Etienne, Jason Donovan, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Sean Maguire, Louise, Danielle Brisebois, Shola Ama, Christina Aguilera, Laura Bell Bundy
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who remixed Moloko’s “Sing It Back” to achieve significant chart success?
- A Todd Terry
- B DJ Shadow
- C Boris Dlugosch
2. What notable element features in the cover art for Faith No More’s “A Small Victory” single?
- A A surreal painting
- B A World War II photograph
- C A pop art illustration
3. Which artist originally made the song “Me and Mrs. Jones” famous?
- A Freddie Jackson
- B Marvin Gaye
- C Billy Paul
4. Which 1994 single, sampled by Russ Chimes, originally featured Kathy Brown?
- A “Turn Me Out”
- B “Show Me Love”
- C “You Got the Love”
5. Which album includes Jahméne Douglas’s cover of “Titanium”?
- A “Faith Never Fails”
- B “Love Never Fails”
- C “Strength in Numbers”
6. What peak chart position did Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s “Everyday” reach in the UK?
- A 25
- B 59
- C 12
7. What inspired the music video for Pulp’s “Party Hard”?
- A A German silent film
- B A French cabaret show
- C A German variety show
8. Louise’s “Undivided Love” reached which chart position in the UK?
- A 5
- B 13
- C 29
9. Which song did Danielle Brisebois cover that was originally recorded by Brenton Wood?
- A “Gimme Little Sign”
- B “Give Me Your Love”
- C “Oogum Boogum Song”
10. What vehicle is prominently featured in the music video for Chris Brown’s “Wall to Wall”?
- A A vintage convertible
- B A futuristic motorcycle
- C A classic muscle car
11. Which year did “I Love You,” by Stephen Duffy, chart in the UK?
- A 1986
- B 1989
- C 1983
12. What single release format contributed to the chart position of Hootie & the Blowfish’s song?
- A Vinyl
- B Cassette
- C 8-track
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Donna Lewis – I Love You Always ForeverFeatured on the 1996 album “Now in a Minute”.
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2 . Jewel – You Were Meant For MeFeatured on the 1995 album “Pieces of You”.
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3 . Freddie Jackson – Me & Mrs. JonesFeatured on the 1992 album “Time For Love”.
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4 . Saint Etienne – Only Love Can Break Your HeartFeatured on the 1991 album “Foxbase Alpha“.
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5 . Jason Donovan – Happy TogetherFeatured on the 1991 album “Greatest Hits”.
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6 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – EverydayFeatured on the 1993 album “Liberator”.
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7 . Sean Maguire – Someone To LoveFeatured on the 1994 album “Sean Maguire”.
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8 . Louise – Undivided LoveFeatured on the 1996 album “Naked”.
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9 . Danielle Brisebois – Gimme Little SignFeatured on the 1994 album “Arrive All Over You”.
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10 . Shola Ama – You’re The One I LoveFeatured on the 1997 album “Much Love”.
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11 . Christina Aguilera – Genie In A BottleFeatured on the 1999 album “Christina Aguilera“. |
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12 . Laura Bell Bundy – Giddy On UpFeatured on the 2010 album “Achin’ and Shakin'”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Boris Dlugosch remixed “Sing It Back,” bringing it to dance chart prominence. His version reached number one on the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart.
2. The cover art for “A Small Victory” features a World War II photograph. The image shows a soldier loading shells, resembling a *Life* magazine cover.
3. Billy Paul originally made “Me and Mrs. Jones” famous. His rendition tells the tale of a secret affair.
4. Russ Chimes sampled the 1994 single “Turn Me Out” featuring Kathy Brown. The updated track echoed its house music roots.
5. Jahméne Douglas’s “Titanium” cover is on his album “Love Never Fails.” The album includes various other covers as well.
6. “Everyday” by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark peaked at number 59 in the UK. It was released as a single from their album *Liberator*.
7. Pulp’s “Party Hard” video was inspired by a German variety show. The setup featured dancers sporting the band’s shirts.
8. Louise’s “Undivided Love” peaked at number five on the UK charts. The single came from her debut album, *Naked*.
9. Danielle Brisebois covered “Gimme Little Sign,” which Brenton Wood originally recorded in 1967. It became a hit in several countries.
10. Chris Brown’s “Wall to Wall” video showcased a classic muscle car. The vehicle adds to the video’s energetic feel.
11. “I Love You” by Stephen Duffy charted in the UK in 1986. Its genre is synth-pop.
12. Hootie & the Blowfish’s song charted partly due to its cassette release. The 1995 track was well-received in several countries.
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