How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lucie Silvas, Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman, Mariah Carey, Shaznay Lewis, Robyn, Bebel Gilberto, Avril Lavigne, Taylor Swift, No Doubt, Whitney Houston, Enrique Iglesias, Jonas Brothers, Texas
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which track from Lucie Silvas’ debut album was released on 4 October 2004 and became a hit in multiple countries?
- A “Breathe In”
- B “Forget Me Not”
- C “What You’re Made Of”
2. “Come What May” became a famous duet in which movie?
- A The Sound of Music
- B Moulin Rouge!
- C Phantom of the Opera
3. Who joined Mariah Carey for the duet version of “Against All Odds”?
- A Westlife
- B Boyzone
- C Backstreet Boys
4. Which visual motif is featured in the music video for Shaznay Lewis’s song “You”?
- A A desert
- B A full moon
- C A city skyline
5. What collaboration resulted in the hit “With Every Heartbeat” featuring Robyn?
- A Swedish House Mafia
- B Kleerup
- C Avicii
6. The song “So Nice (Summer Samba)” was originally composed by whom?
- A Antonio Carlos Jobim
- B Gilberto Gil
- C Marcos Valle
7. Which 2002 single by Avril Lavigne was described as “complicated”?
- A “Sk8er Boi”
- B “Complicated”
- C “I’m with You”
8. Which track became Taylor Swift’s first country song to top both the Hot Country Songs and Radio Songs charts in the US?
- A “Love Story”
- B “You Belong with Me”
- C “Tim McGraw”
9. No Doubt’s Grammy-winning song with reggae influences features guest vocals from which artist?
- A Lady Saw
- B Shaggy
- C Sean Paul
10. Who joined Whitney Houston in the mid-tempo duet “Could I Have This Kiss Forever”?
- A Ricky Martin
- B Enrique Iglesias
- C Marc Anthony
11. Which song was released as the fourth single from the Jonas Brothers’ album in December 2007?
- A “Year 3000”
- B “When You Look Me In the Eyes”
- C “Hold On”
12. “In Demand” by Texas features which British actor in its music video?
- A Hugh Grant
- B Alan Rickman
- C Colin Firth
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Lucie Silvas – What You’re Made Of |
‘I can’t control it, if I sink or if I swim’
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Featured on the 2004 album “Breathe In”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman – Come What May [Moulin Rouge] |
‘Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings’
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Featured on the 2001 album “Moulin Rouge : Soundtrack”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Mariah Carey – Against All Odds [Take a Look at Me Now] (w/ Westlife) |
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Featured on the 2000 album “Rainbow“. |
4 . Shaznay Lewis – You |
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Featured on the 2004 album “Open”. |
5 . Robyn – With Every Heartbeat (w/ Kleerup) |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Robyn”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Bebel Gilberto – So Nice |
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Featured on the 2000 album “Tanto Tempo“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Avril Lavigne – Complicated |
‘You see, you’re makin’ me Laugh out when you strike your pose’
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Featured on the 2002 album “Let Go“. |
8 . Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me |
‘I can’t help thinking this is how it ought to be’
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Featured on the 2008 album “Fearless”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . No Doubt – Underneath It All (w/ Lady Saw) |
‘You know some real bad tricks’
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Featured on the 2001 album “Rock Steady”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Whitney Houston, Enrique Iglesias – Could I Have This Kiss Forever |
‘I wish that this night would never end’
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Featured on the 1999 album “Enrique”. |
11 . Jonas Brothers – When You Look Me In The Eyes |
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Featured on the 2007 album “Jonas Brothers”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Texas – In Demand |
‘Because I’m in demand, (hey)’
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Featured on the 2000 album “The Greatest Hits”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “What You’re Made Of” by Lucie Silvas was a major hit, reaching the top ten spots in numerous countries. It was part of her debut album and released by Mercury Records.
2. “Come What May” is famously associated with Moulin Rouge!, where it serves as a secret declaration of love. This song effectively encapsulated the romantic tension between the main characters, Christian and Satine.
3. Mariah Carey collaborated with Westlife for a new rendition of the Phil Collins classic “Against All Odds.” This version paired new vocals and instrumentation, giving the song a fresh twist for both Carey’s and Westlife’s fans.
4. Shaznay Lewis’s “You” features a narrative music video involving nighttime strolls along a beach under a full moon. This symbolic imagery complements the introspective tone of the song.
5. The track “With Every Heartbeat” marked a collaboration between Swedish producer Kleerup and singer Robyn. It gained significant chart success internationally, particularly in the UK.
6. “So Nice (Summer Samba)” was penned by Marcos Valle. Bebel Gilberto’s version respects the laid-back samba style initially popularized in the 60s by Walter Wanderley.
7. Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated” is indeed self-referential in its examination of emotional complexities. As her debut single, it rocketed her to fame and dominated various international charts.
8. “You Belong with Me” was Taylor Swift’s major crossover hit, ruling both country and pop airplay charts. The song’s banjo-led melody supports the storytelling of unrequited love.
9. Lady Saw lent her distinctive vocal style to No Doubt’s reggae-infused song, creating a blend of pop and reggae that earned them a Grammy for Best Pop Performance.
10. Enrique Iglesias partnered with Whitney Houston on “Could I Have This Kiss Forever.” The duet features sweeping melodies and a classic romantic theme, showcasing both artists’ vocal expertise.
11. “When You Look Me In the Eyes” became a noteworthy single from the Jonas Brothers in December 2007. The track was visually supported by a black-and-white music video capturing intimate moments and performances.
12. “In Demand” by Texas features Alan Rickman as a suave companion, enhancing the luxurious narrative of the music video. His presence contributed to the song’s dramatic and sophisticated aura.
For THE FULL ‘L’AMOUR TOUJOURS’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we take a still from the video on one side and select a lyric from the song on the other. We then merge the two. Et voilà!
Love Quotes • I can’t control it, if I sink or if I swim (Lucie Silvas) • Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings (Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman) • You see, you’re makin’ me Laugh out when you strike your pose (Avril Lavigne) • I can’t help thinking this is how it ought to be (Taylor Swift) • You know some real bad tricks (No Doubt) • I wish that this night would never end (Whitney Houston, Enrique Iglesias) • Because I’m in demand, (hey) (Texas)
Music-wise : Pop, Dance Pop, Soul, Rock
