How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lonestar, Katie Melua, Mika, Kano, Lionel Richie, The Pirates, Nickelback, Nelly, Shaggy, Example, Artful Dodger, Samantha Mumba
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which producer worked on Lonestar’s “Smile” marking their switch to a country-pop sound?
- A Mutt Lange
- B Dann Huff
- C Rick Rubin
2. In “If You Were a Sailboat,” what unique item does Katie Melua metaphorically use to convey attachment?
- A A piece of wood
- B A piece of glass
- C A string
3. What hidden track follows Mika’s “Happy Ending” on the album “Life in Cartoon Motion”?
- A “Dancing with the Stars”
- B “Over My Shoulder”
- C “Under My Wings”
4. Featuring Leo the Lion and The Streets, what distinctive feature of Kano’s “Nite Nite” is mentioned?
- A It has a gospel choir
- B The radio edit is shorter
- C There’s a flamenco guitar solo
5. Lionel Richie’s “I Call It Love” had a notable appearance by which family member in the music video?
- A His daughter, Nicole Richie
- B His son, Miles Richie
- C His niece, Sofia Richie
6. “You Should Really Know” responds to which Mario Winans track?
- A “I Don’t Wanna Know”
- B “Sorry but I’m Not Sorry”
- C “Can You Hear Me”
7. Nickelback’s “Someday” is a track from which album?
- A Silver Side Up
- B All the Right Reasons
- C The Long Road
8. What distinct musical elements does Nelly’s “My Place” sample?
- A A-ha’s “Take on Me”
- B Labelle’s “Isn’t It a Shame”
- C The Beatles’ “Hey Jude”
9. Which music producer duo is credited for Shaggy’s track on the album “Hot Shot”?
- A Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards
- B Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
- C Dr. Dre and Timbaland
10. Example’s “Watch the Sun Come Up” was filmed in which location?
- A Ibiza
- B Berlin
- C Paris
11. “TwentyFourSeven” features vocals from which All Saints member?
- A Nicole Appleton
- B Melanie Blatt
- C Shaznay Lewis
12. Samantha Mumba’s track features a sample from which Kool & the Gang song?
- A “Ladies’ Night”
- B “Jungle Boogie”
- C “Get Down on It”
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Lonestar – SmileFeatured on the 1999 album “Lonely Grill”.
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2 . Katie Melua – If You Were A SailboatFeatured on the 2007 album “Pictures“.
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3 . Mika – Happy EndingFeatured on the 2007 album “Life in Cartoon Motion”.
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4 . Kano – Nite Nite (w/ Leo the Lion)Featured on the 2005 album “Home Sweet Home”.
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5 . Lionel Richie – I Call It LoveFeatured on the 2006 album “Coming Home“.
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6 . The Pirates – You Should Really Know (w/ Enya, Shola Ama & Naila Boss)
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7 . Nickelback – SomedayFeatured on the 2003 album “The Long Road”.
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8 . Nelly – My Place (w/ Jaheim)Featured on the 2004 album “Suit“.
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9 . Shaggy – Luv Me Luv Me (w/ Samantha Cole)Featured on the 2000 album “Hot Shot”.
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10 . Example – Watch The Sun Come UpFeatured on the 2010 album “Won’t Go Quietly”.
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11 . Artful Dodger – Twentyfourseven (w/ Melanie Blatt)Featured on the 2001 album “It’s All About the Stragglers”. |
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12 . Samantha Mumba – Baby Come Over [This Is Our Night]Featured on the 2000 album “Gotta Tell You”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Smile” was produced by Dann Huff, capturing Lonestar’s venture into a more mainstream country-pop territory. His production is credited with the polish that helped it climb charts internationally.
2. Among Katie Melua’s metaphors, “a piece of wood” stands out for its peculiar notion of nailing attachment, continuing her signature lyrical style combining elements of whimsy and introspection.
3. “Over My Shoulder,” a hidden track, sneaks in after “Happy Ending” on Mika’s debut album. This introspective piece contrasts the more upbeat tracks of the release.
4. “Nite Nite” by Kano features a shorter radio edit. Unlike the standard track, this version trims it down by a minute, streamlining it for airtime while retaining its grime essence.
5. Nicole Richie, Lionel Richie’s daughter, features in the music video for “I Call It Love,” contributing an additional personal and familial element to the song’s visual story.
6. “You Should Really Know” fires back at Mario Winans’ “I Don’t Wanna Know,” crafting a musical counterpoint with a similar soul and R&B backdrop featuring multiple artists.
7. “Someday” hails from Nickelback’s album “The Long Road.” It marked the band’s continued presence in rock charts and became a frequent radio staple in 2003.
8. “My Place,” a Nelly and Jaheim collaborative effort, samples Labelle’s “Isn’t It a Shame,” melding classic soul tunes with hip-hop flavors and creating a compelling cross-generational blend.
9. Shaggy’s track from the 2000 album “Hot Shot” was produced by the renowned duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, known for their contribution to various pop and R&B hits.
10. Example shot the music video for “Watch the Sun Come Up” in Ibiza. The location choice mirrors the track’s themes of reflection and nostalgia with its sunny, picturesque backdrop.
11. Melanie Blatt, of All Saints fame, lends her vocal talents to “TwentyFourSeven.” Her contribution coincided with the eve of All Saints’ temporary split, adding a dose of pop renown to the track.
12. Samantha Mumba incorporates a sample from Kool & the Gang’s “Ladies’ Night” in her track, adding a lively, club-ready vibe grounded in classic disco roots.
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