How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Craig David, Peter Andre, Seal , P!nk, Sinead O’Connor, Michael Bublé, Elton John, Nicole Scherzinger, Cheryl Cole, Jessica Simpson, Charlotte Church, Bellamy Brothers
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which music video did Calabazitaz directed for Craig David’s single from *Slicker Than Your Average*?
- A 7 Days
- B Walking Away
- C World Filled With Love
2. For whom was Peter Andre’s song “Unconditional” written?
- A His step-son Harvey
- B His wife
- C His father
3. Which film’s soundtrack helped Seal’s song achieve international fame?
- A Batman Forever
- B The NeverEnding Story III
- C Titanic
4. What certification did Pink’s song from *Funhouse* receive in Australia?
- A Silver
- B Gold
- C Platinum
5. Who co-wrote ‘Jealous’ with Sinéad O’Connor?
- A David A. Stewart
- B Jah Wobble
- C Mike Lipscombe
6. In which city was Michael Bublé’s music video for “Home” filmed?
- A Vancouver
- B Rome
- C Toronto
7. Which famous actor is seen lip-syncing in the music video for Elton John’s lead single from *Songs from the West Coast*?
- A Leonardo DiCaprio
- B Robert Downey Jr.
- C Johnny Depp
8. Which location was “Baby Love” music video filmed?
- A Santa Monica Pier
- B Niagara Falls
- C Catalina Island
9. What milestone did Cheryl Cole’s “Fight for This Love” achieve in the UK by December 2012?
- A Platinum certification
- B 500,000 sales
- C 1 million sales
10. In what film’s soundtrack was Jessica Simpson’s cover of “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” included?
- A The Dukes of Hazzard
- B Coyote Ugly
- C Charlie’s Angels
11. Which genre blend is Charlotte Church’s “Call My Name” associated with?
- A Pop and Vaudeville
- B R&B and Hip-hop
- C Classical and Jazz
12. What event sparked the song “Let Your Love Flow” by the Bellamy Brothers to re-enter UK charts in 2008?
- A Featured in a TV ad
- B Movie appearance
- C Concert tour
Tracklist
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1 . Craig David – World Filled With LoveFeatured on the 2002 album “Slicker Than Your Average”.
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2 . Peter Andre – UnconditionalFeatured on the 2009 album “Revelation”.
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3 . Seal – Kiss From A RoseFeatured on the 1994 album “Seal”.
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4 . P!nk – I Don’t Believe YouFeatured on the 2008 album “Funhouse”.
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5 . Sinead O’Connor – JealousFeatured on the 2000 album “Faith and Courage”.
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6 . Michael Bublé – HomeFeatured on the 2005 album “It’s Time“.
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7 . Elton John – I Want LoveFeatured on the 2001 album “Songs from the West Coast”.
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8 . Nicole Scherzinger – Baby Love (w/ will i am)
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9 . Cheryl Cole – Fight For This LoveFeatured on the 2009 album “3 Words”.
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10 . Jessica Simpson – These Boots Are Made for Walkin’Featured on the 2005 album “A Public Affair”.
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11 . Charlotte Church – Call My NameFeatured on the 2005 album “Tissues and Issues”. |
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12 . Bellamy Brothers – Let Your Love FlowFeatured on the 1976 album “Bellamy Brothers”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Craig David’s music video for “World Filled With Love” was directed by Calabazitaz. Though the track didn’t reach the UK top ten, the video marked its visual promotion.
2. “Unconditional” was written for Peter Andre’s step-son, Harvey. The song personalizes themes of love and acceptance within family dynamics.
3. Seal’s song gained international fame through the Batman Forever soundtrack, elevating it to the top of various charts worldwide.
4. In Australia, Pink’s song from *Funhouse* achieved Platinum certification, reflecting its significant popularity and sales.
5. Sinéad O’Connor co-wrote “Jealous” with David A. Stewart, showcasing their collaborative creativity on the track.
6. Michael Bublé filmed the music video for “Home” at the Orpheum Theater in Vancouver, a nod to his Canadian roots.
7. Robert Downey Jr. lip-syncs in the music video for Elton John’s lead single, offering a low-key yet memorable visual performance.
8. The music video for “Baby Love” was filmed on Catalina Island, providing a scenic backdrop for Nicole Scherzinger’s track.
9. By December 2012, “Fight for This Love” surpassed one million sales in the UK, strengthening Cheryl Cole’s hit status.
10. Jessica Simpson’s cover was prominently featured in the soundtrack for The Dukes of Hazzard, complementing her role in the film.
11. Charlotte Church’s “Call My Name” creatively blends pop and vaudeville themes, reflecting her transition in musical style.
12. The Bellamy Brothers’ “Let Your Love Flow” experienced a chart resurgence in the UK due to its feature in a television advertisement, rekindling public interest.
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