How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Portishead, Michael Bolton, Finley Quaye, Runrig, Céline Dion, Maria McKee, Kenny Thomas, Chesney Hawkes, Chris Isaak, Paul Young, Nelson, Jason Donovan
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which artist covered Portishead’s “All Mine” on their 1999 album?
- A Robbie Williams
- B Tom Jones
- C Elton John
2. What is the lyrical theme of Michael Bolton’s “Soul Provider”?
- A Careers
- B Trust and devotion
- C Childhood adventures
3. What instrumental feature is prominent in Finley Quaye’s “Even After All”?
- A Saxophone solos
- B Violin orchestration
- C Guitar reverb
4. Which traditional tune is adapted as the melody in “Rhythm of My Heart”?
- A Loch Lomond
- B Greensleeves
- C Auld Lang Syne
5. What awards did Céline Dion’s lead single from *D’eux* win?
- A Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album
- B Félix Award for Most Popular Song
- C MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song
6. From which movie soundtrack is Maria McKee’s “Show Me Heaven”?
- A Days of Thunder
- B Footloose
- C Top Gun
7. Which artist originally released “Best of You” before Kenny Thomas covered it?
- A Lionel Richie
- B Booker T. Jones
- C Marvin Gaye
8. Who directed the music video for Chesney Hawkes’s “Secrets of the Heart”?
- A Nigel Dick
- B David Fincher
- C Michel Gondry
9. Which film featured a remix of a Chris Isaak song?
- A Eyes Wide Shut
- B Pretty Woman
- C Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
10. Which song from Paul Young’s “Other Voices” album reached the UK charts?
- A Every Time You Go Away
- B Heaven Can Wait
- C February Snow
11. What inspired the lyrics of Nelson’s “After the Rain”?
- A A holiday to the Bahamas
- B A crush on Cindy Crawford
- C A classic novel
12. Who originally wrote “Rhythm of the Rain,” later covered by Jason Donovan?
- A John Lennon
- B Paul Simon
- C John Claude Gummoe
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Portishead – All mineFeatured on the 1997 album “Portishead“.
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2 . Michael Bolton – Soul ProviderFeatured on the 1989 album “Soul Provider”.
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3 . Finley Quaye – Even After AllFeatured on the 1997 album “Maverick A Strike“.
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4 . Runrig – Rhythm Of My Heart
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5 . Céline Dion – Pour Que Tu M’Aimes EncoreFeatured on the 1995 album “D’eux”.
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6 . Maria McKee – Show Me HeavenFeatured on the 1990 album “Days of Thunder”.
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7 . Kenny Thomas – Best Of YouFeatured on the 1991 album “Voices”.
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8 . Chesney Hawkes – Secrets Of The HeartFeatured on the 1991 album “Buddy’s Song”.
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9 . Chris Isaak – Baby Did a Bad Bad ThingFeatured on the 1995 album “Forever Blue”.
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10 . Paul Young – Heaven Can WaitFeatured on the 1990 album “Other Voices”.
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11 . Nelson – [Can’t Live Without Your] Love And AffectionFeatured on the 1990 album “After the Rain”. |
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12 . Jason Donovan – Rhythm Of The RainFeatured on the 1990 album “Between the Lines”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Tom Jones added his voice to “All Mine” on his 1999 album, giving the Portishead track a new soulful twist. His version, like the original, maintains tension through its complex chords.
2. Trust and lasting devotion are the cornerstones of “Soul Provider.” Bolton’s hits often channel themes of emotional connection and support.
3. The guitar reverb in “Even After All” gives it a unique texture, blending reggae and soul influences. Quaye’s debut album quickly achieved gold certification.
4. “Loch Lomond” serves as the melodic backbone for “Rhythm of My Heart.” This connection adds layers of tradition and longing to its sound.
5. Céline Dion’s track won the Félix Award for Most Popular Song. It remained a staple in her live performances, receiving adulation across Francophone regions.
6. Maria McKee’s “Show Me Heaven” lights up “Days of Thunder,” adding a powerful ballad to the film’s energetic soundtrack.
7. Initially released by Booker T. Jones, “Best of You” found new life in Kenny Thomas’s soulful rendition in 1991.
8. The music video of “Secrets of the Heart” was directed by Nigel Dick, a notable name also tied to the directing of “Buddy’s Song,” featuring Hawkes.
9. “Eyes Wide Shut” featured a remix of Chris Isaak’s music, showcasing Kubrick’s knack for pairing imagery with haunting soundtracks.
10. “Heaven Can Wait” charted but didn’t soar in the UK. Nevertheless, it remains a notable track from Young’s “Other Voices.”
11. A teenage crush on Cindy Crawford inspired Nelson’s “After the Rain.” The video humorously reflects this with its iconic magazine cover.
12. The Cascades first recorded “Rhythm of the Rain” by John Claude Gummoe. Jason Donovan’s cover preserved the original’s plaintive message.
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