How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lionel Richie, Aerosmith, Louise, Boyzone, Amy Grant, Lisa Loeb, Michael Bolton, Eagle~Eye Cherry, Kim Wilde, Robson & Jerome, Lisa Stansfield, Jennifer Lopez
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which country artist provided harmony vocals on Lionel Richie’s 1983 hit single?
- A Garth Brooks
- B Kenny Rogers
- C Dolly Parton
2. Which film featured Aerosmith’s 1998 hit as its theme song?
- A Deep Impact
- B Twister
- C Armageddon
3. Who directed the music video for Louise’s debut single “Light of My Life”?
- A Russell Young
- B David Fincher
- C Francis Ford Coppola
4. Which band originally recorded the song “Words” that Boyzone later covered?
- A Bee Gees
- B The Beatles
- C The Rolling Stones
5. Where was the music video for Amy Grant’s “That’s What Love Is For” filmed?
- A Yellowstone National Park
- B Craters of the Moon National Monument
- C Yosemite National Park
6. Who directed the music video for Lisa Loeb’s 1994 hit single featured in the soundtrack for *Reality Bites*?
- A Quentin Tarantino
- B Martin Scorsese
- C Ethan Hawke
7. What is the title of the B-side track to Michael Bolton’s lead single from *The One Thing*?
- A Soul Provider
- B How Am I Supposed to Live Without You
- C Georgia on My Mind
8. Which photogenic director crafted the music video for Eagle-Eye Cherry’s “Falling in Love Again”?
- A Stéphane Sednaoui
- B Michael Bay
- C Tim Burton
9. Which Motown track was transformed into a hi-NRG dance-pop hit by Kim Wilde in 1986?
- A Stop! In the Name of Love
- B You Keep Me Hangin’ On
- C My Girl
10. Robson & Jerome’s “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” was originally recorded by which soulful artist?
- A Marvin Gaye
- B Jimmy Ruffin
- C Stevie Wonder
11. Who remixed Lisa Stansfield’s “Change,” helping it conquer the dance charts?
- A Dr. Dre
- B Frankie Knuckles
- C David Guetta
12. Which director orchestrated the New Year’s Eve party in Jennifer Lopez’s music video from her debut album?
- A Francis Lawrence
- B Spike Jonze
- C Sofia Coppola
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Lionel Richie – My LoveFeatured on the 1982 album “Lionel Richie“.
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2 . Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingFeatured on the 1998 album “Armageddon: The Album”.
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3 . Louise – Light Of My LifeFeatured on the 1997 album “Naked”.
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4 . Boyzone – WordsFeatured on the 1996 album “A Different Beat”.
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5 . Amy Grant – That’s What Love Is ForFeatured on the 1991 album “Heart in Motion”.
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6 . Lisa Loeb – Stay [I Missed You]Featured on the 1994 album “Tails”.
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7 . Michael Bolton – Said I Loved You…But I LiedFeatured on the 1993 album “The One Thing”.
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8 . Eagle~Eye Cherry – Falling in Love AgainFeatured on the 1998 album “Desireless”.
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9 . Kim Wilde – You Keep Me Hangin’ OnFeatured on the 1986 album “Another Step”.
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10 . Robson & Jerome – What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted?Featured on the 1996 album “Take Two”.
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11 . Lisa Stansfield – ChangeFeatured on the 1991 album “Real Love“. |
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12 . Jennifer Lopez – Waiting For TonightFeatured on the 1999 album “On the 6”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers teamed up for this single. Rogers’ harmony vocals helped the song blend soft rock with country pop. Quite the duo in 1983.
2. Aerosmith sang the theme for *Armageddon*, starring Tyler’s daughter, Liv. A family affair in blockbuster cinema.
3. Russell Young directed the visual for Louise’s solo debut. Known for simpler edits rather than Coppola-style complexity.
4. Boyzone found inspiration in the Bee Gees’ “Words.” Writing timeless classics since the ’60s, the Gibb brothers spawn many covers.
5. Amy Grant’s video was set in Idaho’s Craters of the Moon. Not your typical romantic destination, but visually compelling.
6. Ethan Hawke, moonlighting behind the camera, directed Lisa Loeb’s video. A multi-talented fellow indeed.
7. Michael Bolton’s B-side for his ’93 hit was “Soul Provider.” A hit itself, providing Bolton’s fans enough soul to go around.
8. Stéphane Sednaoui, known for striking imagery, directed Eagle-Eye Cherry’s video. The photographer utilizes vivid storytelling on screen.
9. Kim Wilde’s 1986 chart-topper reworked “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” The Motown classic got a dance-pop makeover fit for the ’80s.
10. Jimmy Ruffin sang the first version of “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.” A ’60s hit that never lost its heart.
11. Frankie Knuckles added flair to Lisa Stansfield’s “Change,” helping it soar on the dance charts. The Knuckles touch did its magic.
12. Francis Lawrence helmed the party in Lopez’s millennium-themed video. Marked a dance-pop sensation to usher in the 2000s.
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