How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Beverley Craven, Céline Dion, Prefab Sprout, Enrique Iglesias, Gary Barlow, Gloria Estefan, Berlin, Morrissey, Geri Halliwell, Tina Cousins, Mariah Carey, Roxette
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What inspired the lyrics of Beverley Craven’s “Love Scenes”?
- A A vacation romance
- B Her daughter’s birth
- C An infatuation with an actor
2. Which famous studio was used to record Céline Dion’s song featured on her album *Falling into You*?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B The Hit Factory
- C Capitol Studios
3. “All the World Loves Lovers” was released to promote which Prefab Sprout album?
- A *Andromeda Heights*
- B *A Life of Surprises: The Best of Prefab Sprout*
- C *Swoon*
4. Who collaborated with Enrique Iglesias on the duet “Heartbeat”?
- A Christina Aguilera
- B Shakira
- C Nicole Scherzinger
5. What was Gary Barlow’s song “For All That You Want” originally titled?
- A “Superhero”
- B “Heartbreaker”
- C “Hero’s Journey”
6. Which song from Gloria Estefan’s album *Into the Light* was co-written with Diane Warren?
- A “Coming Out of the Dark”
- B “Live for Loving You”
- C “Seal Our Fate”
7. Who were the original artists offered “Take My Breath Away” before Berlin?
- A The Motels
- B Blondie
- C Fleetwood Mac
8. Which iconic element appeared in the Japanese release of Morrissey’s “My Love Life” single?
- A Bonus track
- B A fold-out poster
- C A jigsaw puzzle
9. “Mi Chico Latino” pays tribute to which aspect of Geri Halliwell’s heritage?
- A Her Italian roots
- B Her Spanish heritage
- C Her Greek ancestry
10. Which remix of Tina Cousins’ “Angel” did not appear on the single’s various releases?
- A Tall Paul Remix
- B Fishead radio edit
- C Decade Remix
11. Which song features a sample from “Blind Alley” by The Emotions?
- A “Emotions” by Mariah Carey
- B “Dreamlover” by Mariah Carey
- C “Heartbreaker” by Mariah Carey
12. Which track was not released in North America despite appearing on the album *Joyride*?
- A “Joyride”
- B “The Big L.”
- C “Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)”
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Tracklist
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1 . Beverley Craven – Love ScenesFeatured on the 1993 album “Love Scenes”.
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2 . Céline Dion – It’s All Coming Back to Me NowFeatured on the 1996 album “Falling into You”.
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3 . Prefab Sprout – All the World Loves LoversFeatured on the 1990 album “Jordan: The Comeback”.
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4 . Enrique Iglesias – Heartbeat (w/ Nicole Scherzinger)Featured on the 2010 album “Euphoria”.
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5 . Gary Barlow – For All That You WantFeatured on the 1999 album “Twelve Months, Eleven Days”.
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6 . Gloria Estefan – Live For Loving YouFeatured on the 1991 album “Into the Light”.
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7 . Berlin – Take My Breath AwayFeatured on the 1986 album “Top Gun: Soundtrack”.
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8 . Morrissey – My Love Life
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9 . Geri Halliwell – Mi Chico LatinoFeatured on the 1999 album “Schizophonic”.
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10 . Tina Cousins – AngelFeatured on the 1999 album “Killing Time”.
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11 . Mariah Carey – DreamloverFeatured on the 1993 album “Music Box“. |
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12 . Roxette – The Big LFeatured on the 1991 album “Joyride“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Love Scenes” by Beverley Craven was inspired by her infatuation with an actor. The song weaves themes of jealousy and obsession into its waltz-like structure.
2. Céline Dion recorded the song at The Hit Factory. Known for its seven-minute runtime, the song also featured an all-star backing vocal cast.
3. “All the World Loves Lovers” promoted *A Life of Surprises: The Best of Prefab Sprout*. This compilation gathered tracks from their first five albums.
4. “Heartbeat” is a duet between Enrique Iglesias and Nicole Scherzinger. It was released as part of a dance-pop ballad style.
5. The song “For All That You Want” was initially called “Superhero”. It’s part of Gary Barlow’s second solo album.
6. “Live for Loving You” was co-written by Diane Warren with Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan, Jr. It appeared on *Into the Light* and found dance chart success.
7. “Take My Breath Away” was first offered to The Motels. Berlin eventually took the song to iconic status through its prominent film placement.
8. The Japanese release of “My Love Life” included a uniquely exclusive jigsaw puzzle. Not exactly your standard CD extras.
9. “Mi Chico Latino” celebrates Geri Halliwell’s Spanish heritage. The song hit number one in the UK, solidifying her solo career success.
10. There was no Decade Remix of “Angel”; this was not among the multiple versions available. It managed to chart in the UK upon re-release.
11. “Dreamlover” by Mariah Carey uses “Blind Alley” by The Emotions as a sample. It topped the charts while marrying pop with hip hop influences.
12. “The Big L.” was not released in North America. The track still gained traction in multiple international markets, consistent with its upbeat pop rock style.
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