How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Roxette, Wheat, Ant & Dec, Harry Connick Jr., East 17, Take That, Rod Stewart & Tina Turner, Londonbeat, Sonia, Five, Undercover, Jimmy Somerville
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Roxette – Queen Of RainFeatured on the 1992 album “Tourism”.
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2 . Wheat – Don’t I Hold YouFeatured on the 1997 album “Hope and Adams”.
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3 . Ant & Dec – When I Fall in LoveFeatured on the 1997 album “The Cult of Ant & Dec”.
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4 . Harry Connick Jr. – Blue Light Red Light [Someone’s There]Featured on the 1991 album “Blue Light, Red Light”.
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5 . East 17 – ThunderFeatured on the 1995 album “Up All Night”.
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6 . Take That – A Million Love SongsFeatured on the 1992 album “Take That and Party”.
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7 . Rod Stewart & Tina Turner – It Takes TwoFeatured on the 1990 album “Vagabond Heart”.
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8 . Londonbeat – A Better LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “In the Blood”.
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9 . Sonia – You To Me Are EverythingFeatured on the 1991 album “Sonia”.
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10 . Five – Until the Time Is ThroughFeatured on the 1998 album “Five”.
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11 . Undercover – Never Let Her Slip AwayFeatured on the 1992 album “Check Out the Groove”. |
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12 . Jimmy Somerville – To Love Somebody
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The oboe takes center stage in “Queen of Rain,” adding a unique melodic layer. Its initial intentions for a different album highlight its evolution through production phases.
2. Wheat’s creative process included co-production duties shared between the band and Dave Fridmann, keeping the sonic identity distinct yet cohesive.
3. Ant & Dec’s music video for “When I Fall In Love” employed a visually memorable water-filled room, amplifying their pop theatrics.
4. New York City became the jazz hub for recording “Blue Light, Red Light,” with sessions captured at BMG Studio A, across June and July 1991.
5. Tony Mortimer’s involvement in “Thunder,” as both a writer and co-producer, underscores his multifaceted role within East 17.
6. Rod Stewart and Tina Turner’s duet “It Takes Two” often accompanied adverts, notably tying “Hot Legs” as its B-side in the release mix.
7. Londonbeat’s “A Better Love” demonstrates diversity in release formats, each uniquely packaged with varying B-sides across markets.
8. In Ireland, Sonia’s spirited cover found its groove, reaching number 14 on the charts, showcasing sustained popularity beyond the UK.
9. Five’s “Until the Time Is Through” marked a notable finale with powerhouse Cheiron Studios, transitioning them from punchy pop to ballad territory.
10. Undercover reinvented Andrew Gold’s classic “Never Let Her Slip Away” in 1992, embedding their dance influence into the UK charts substantially.
11. Otis Redding was the original intended artist for “To Love Somebody,” a testament to the song’s soulful roots transcending through to Somerville’s version.
12. “A Million Love Songs” showcases Gary Barlow’s youthful songwriting talent, accentuated by saxophone bridges that extended in live performances only.
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