How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : a~ha, Kylie Minogue & Keith Washington, Rick Astley, Sananda Maitreya, Robbie Williams, Texas, Heart, Shanice, Sheryl Crow, Paul Young, Crowded House, Backstreet Boys
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which song by a-ha is a cover of an Everly Brothers hit?
- A “Crying in the Rain”
- B “Take on Me”
- C “The Sun Always Shines on T.V.”
2. What was Kylie Minogue’s 1991 duet co-written by her?
- A “Especially for You”
- B “Where Is the Feeling?”
- C “If You Were with Me Now”
3. Which song did Rick Astley co-produce with Gary Stevenson?
- A “Hold Me in Your Arms”
- B “Cry for Help”
- C “She Wants to Dance with Me”
4. Who originally wrote and performed “Let Her Down Easy”?
- A George Michael
- B Sananda Maitreya
- C Ronan Keating
5. Which Robbie Williams song originally won an Ivor Novello Award for Karl Wallinger?
- A “Angels”
- B “Feel”
- C “She’s the One”
6. What was the fourth single from Texas’s “White on Blonde” album?
- A “Say What You Want”
- B “Put Your Arms Around Me”
- C “Black Eyed Boy”
7. Which Heart ballad features Nancy Wilson on lead vocals instead of Ann Wilson?
- A “These Dreams”
- B “What About Love”
- C “Will You Be There (In the Morning)”
8. Which singer covered “Lovin’ You” in the early 90s?
- A Whitney Houston
- B Shanice
- C Lisa Stansfield
9. What Grammy-nominated song did Sheryl Crow write with Jeff Trott?
- A “All I Wanna Do”
- B “My Favorite Mistake”
- C “If It Makes You Happy”
10. Who accompanied Paul Young on his cover of “Don’t Dream It’s Over”?
- A Paul Carrack
- B Helen Watson
- C George Michael
11. What inspired the title of Crowded House’s “Nails in My Feet”?
- A A gardening tool
- B A religious symbol
- C A construction site
12. Which Backstreet Boys hit differed between album and single versions?
- A “I Want It That Way”
- B “As Long as You Love Me”
- C “Quit Playing Games”
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Tracklist
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1 . a~ha – Crying in the RainFeatured on the 1990 album “East of the Sun, West of the Moon”.
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2 . Kylie Minogue & Keith Washington – If You Were With Me NowFeatured on the 1991 album “Let’s Get to It”.
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3 . Rick Astley – HopelesslyFeatured on the 1993 album “Body & Soul”.
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4 . Sananda Maitreya – Let Her Down EasyFeatured on the 1993 album “Symphony or Damn”.
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5 . Robbie Williams – She’s The OneFeatured on the 1999 album “I’ve Been Expecting You“.
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6 . Texas – Put Your Arms Around MeFeatured on the 1997 album “White on Blonde“.
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7 . Heart – Will you be there [in the Morning]Featured on the 1993 album “Desire Walks On”.
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8 . Shanice – Lovin’ YouFeatured on the 1991 album “Inner Child”.
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9 . Sheryl Crow – My Favorite MistakeFeatured on the 1998 album “The Globe Sessions“.
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10 . Paul Young – Don’t Dream It’s OverFeatured on the 1991 album “From Time To Time – The Singles Collection”.
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11 . Crowded House – Nails In My FeetFeatured on the 1993 album “Together Alone”. |
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12 . Backstreet Boys – As Long As You Love MeFeatured on the 1997 album “Backstreet’s Back”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Crying in the Rain” was covered by a-ha in 1990, reimagining the Everly Brothers’ classic with a more mature sound. The song highlighted their move toward acoustic music and achieved considerable success in the UK and Europe.
2. Kylie Minogue co-wrote “If You Were with Me Now” with Keith Washington and her producers. It marked a key moment in her early career, being her first co-written release with Stock and Waterman.
3. Rick Astley co-produced “Cry for Help” with Gary Stevenson, blending pop with soulful elements. This 1993 single was supported by intricate instrumental arrangements that elevated its chart performance.
4. “Let Her Down Easy” was originally penned and performed by Sananda Maitreya for his album “Symphony or Damn”. The song interprets delicate themes through a smooth melodic structure, leading to various covers.
5. “She’s the One” was covered by Robbie Williams, earning him a UK number one. Originally by World Party, it received an Ivor Novello Award for Karl Wallinger in 1997, unbeknownst to Robbie’s initial audiences.
6. “Put Your Arms Around Me” by Texas was the fourth single from “White on Blonde”. It showcased the band’s dynamic range, securing spots on UK charts and was featured in the film “Ever After”.
7. Nancy Wilson took on lead vocals for Heart’s “Will You Be There (In the Morning)”, a shift from Ann Wilson’s usual role. This 1993 release explores themes of commitment and charted in multiple countries.
8. Shanice’s early 90s cover of “Lovin’ You” demonstrated her impressive vocal range. This single from her “Inner Child” album showcased her coloratura soprano, much like Minnie Riperton’s original version.
9. “My Favorite Mistake”, penned by Sheryl Crow and Jeff Trott, earned a Grammy nod for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Released in 1998, its narrative discusses relationships’ bittersweet complexities.
10. Paul Young’s cover of “Don’t Dream It’s Over” featured Paul Carrack during its fourth chorus. The rendition received widespread recognition in Europe during the early 90s.
11. The title “Nails in My Feet” by Crowded House was inspired by a gardening tool. Contrary to religious interpretations, it’s about plastic sandals used for aerating lawns, adding new dimensions to Neil Finn’s lyrics.
12. Backstreet Boys’ “As Long as You Love Me” differed in its single and album versions. The production contrasts highlight its ongoing evolution in sound as a staple from their 1997 releases.
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