How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : James Morrison, Evanescence, Anastacia, Peter Andre, Hinda Hicks, Atomic Kitten, Paloma Faith, Janet Jackson, LeAnn Rimes, The Pussycat Dolls, Sugababes, Arctic Monkeys
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which of the following TV shows featured the James Morrison song “You Make It Real” on its soundtrack?
- A 90210
- B *Três Irmãs*
- C Friends
2. Which fairy tale inspired the music video for Evanescence’s lead single from *The Open Door*?
- A Cinderella
- B Snow White
- C Little Red Riding Hood
3. What language features in the vocal sample of Anastacia’s “Sick and Tired”?
- A Punjabi
- B Spanish
- C Russian
4. What visual style is used in the music video for Peter Andre’s “The Right Way”?
- A Vintage color
- B Black-and-white
- C Cartoon animation
5. Which member of Atomic Kitten was visibly pregnant in the music video for “The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)”?
- A Natasha Hamilton
- B Jenny Frost
- C Liz McClarnon
6. Which type of chorus features in Paloma Faith’s track from her debut album?
- A Children’s
- B Gospel
- C Barbershop
7. What theme does Janet Jackson’s duet with Nelly primarily address?
- A Romantic love
- B Comforting support
- C Financial success
8. Which chart did LeAnn Rimes’ single from *Twisted Angel* fail to enter?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Singles Chart
- C Australian ARIA Chart
9. Which dance film soundtrack includes a song featuring Nicole Scherzinger from 2004?
- A *Step Up*
- B *Shall We Dance?*
- C *Honey*
10. Which Sugababes’ song received a BRIT Award nomination for “Best British Single” in 2001?
- A “Push the Button”
- B “Overload”
- C “Round Round”
11. Which duo are credited with directing the music video for a 2006 UK song released in August?
- A The Wachowskis
- B John Hardwick and Paddy Considine
- C Guy Ritchie and Matthew Vaughn
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 41/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . James Morrison – You Make It RealFeatured on the 2008 album “Songs for You, Truths for Me”.
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2 . Evanescence – Call Me When You’re SoberFeatured on the 2006 album “The Open Door”.
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3 . Anastacia – Sick and TiredFeatured on the 2004 album “Anastacia”.
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4 . Peter Andre – The Right WayFeatured on the 2004 album “The Long Road Back”.
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5 . Hinda Hicks – My RemedyFeatured on the 2000 album “Everything To Me”.
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6 . Atomic Kitten – The Tide Is High [Get The Feeling]Featured on the 2002 album “Feels So Good”.
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7 . Paloma Faith – New YorkFeatured on the 2009 album “Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?”.
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8 . Janet Jackson – Call On Me (w/ Nelly)Featured on the 2006 album “20 Y.O.”.
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9 . LeAnn Rimes – Life Goes OnFeatured on the 2002 album “Twisted Angel”.
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10 . The Pussycat Dolls – SwayFeatured on the 2004 album “PCD”.
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11 . Sugababes – OverloadFeatured on the 2000 album “One Touch”. |
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12 . Arctic Monkeys – Leave Before The Lights Come OnFeatured on the 2006 album “Leave Before the Lights Come On”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “You Make It Real” by James Morrison was featured on the international soundtrack of the Brazilian soap opera *Três Irmãs*. It was also included in films and commercials, highlighting its crossover appeal.
2. The music video for Evanescence’s lead single from *The Open Door* draws inspiration from “Little Red Riding Hood.” Directed by Marc Webb, it envisions a gothic fairy tale narrative.
3. “Sick and Tired” by Anastacia features a vocal sample in Punjabi, a standout feature of the song. This sample translates to a lament about unrequited love.
4. The music video for “The Right Way” by Peter Andre is known for its black-and-white visuals. This stylistic choice complements scenes featuring Andre and Katie Price.
5. Natasha Hamilton was visibly pregnant during the filming of the music video for “The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)” by Atomic Kitten. The video is a notable moment in the band’s history.
6. The single by Paloma Faith features a gospel chorus performed by the Souls of Prophecy Gospel Choir. This element adds a rich, soulful layer to the track.
7. The duet between Janet Jackson and Nelly centers on the theme of comforting support. The song, a mid-tempo ballad, explores offering solace to others.
8. LeAnn Rimes’ single from *Twisted Angel* did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100. Despite this, it charted in other countries, reflecting international appeal.
9. The 2004 track featuring Nicole Scherzinger appeared on the *Shall We Dance?* soundtrack. The song showcases the blend of pop and Latin influences.
10. “Overload” by Sugababes received a nomination for “Best British Single” at the 2001 BRIT Awards. The track captures teenage angst and emotional complexity.
11. The music video for the 2006 song was directed by John Hardwick and Paddy Considine. The collaboration resulted in a visual narrative set in Sheffield.
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