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, Barry Manilow, Diana Ross, Joe Cocker, Belinda Carlisle, Dusty Springfield, Joni Mitchell, Sophie B Hawkins, Holly Johnson, Lulu, Extreme, Cathy Dennis
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which language version of the Roxette song was released in 1996?
- A French
- B German
- C Spanish
2. Which classical composer’s work inspired Barry Manilow’s song?
- A Beethoven
- B Chopin
- C Bach
3. Which record label released Diana Ross’s single \”I’m Gone\”?
- A Columbia Records
- B Motown Records
- C RCA Records
4. In which movie does Joe Cocker’s \”When The Night Comes\” feature?
- A Top Gun
- B An Innocent Man
- C Cocktail
5. How did Belinda Carlisle’s \”All God’s Children\” perform on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 10
- B Number 66
- C Number 34
6. Who produced Dusty Springfield’s version of \”Arrested by You\”?
- A Paul Staveley O’Duffy
- B Rupert Hine
- C Phil Spector
7. Which guest artist features on Joni Mitchell’s \”How Do You Stop\”?
- A Seal
- B James Taylor
- C Neil Young
8. What is notable about the ending of Sophie B. Hawkins’ \”Don’t Don’t Tell Me No\”?
- A A spoken monologue
- B An a cappella finish
- C A guitar solo
9. Which chart position did Holly Johnson’s \”Where Has Love Gone?\” achieve in the UK?
- A Number 73
- B Number 5
- C Number 22
10. Who originally wrote the song \”How ‘Bout Us,\” covered by Lulu?
- A Dana Walden
- B Barry Gordy
- C Lionel Richie
11. What is a standout feature of Extreme’s \”Hole Hearted\” music video?
- A A thunderstorm scene
- B A desert landscape
- C The Boston Centre for the Arts
12. Which creature does Cathy Dennis interact with in the \”Irresistible\” music video?
- A Dolphin
- B Starfish
- C Crab
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Roxette – Spending My TimeFeatured on the 1991 album “Joyride“.
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2 . Barry Manilow – Could It Be MagicFeatured on the 1973 album “Barry Manilow I”.
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3 . Diana Ross – I’m Gone
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4 . Joe Cocker – When The Night ComesFeatured on the 1989 album “One Night of Sin”.
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5 . Belinda Carlisle – All God’s ChildrenFeatured on the 1993 album “Real”.
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6 . Dusty Springfield – Arrested By YouFeatured on the 1990 album “Reputation”.
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7 . Joni Mitchell – How Do You Stop?Featured on the 1994 album “Turbulent Indigo“.
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8 . Sophie B Hawkins – Don’t Don’t Tell Me NoFeatured on the 1994 album “Whaler”.
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9 . Holly Johnson – Where Has Love GoneFeatured on the 2009 album “Dreams That Money Can’t Buy”.
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10 . Lulu – How ‘Bout UsFeatured on the 1993 album “Independence”.
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11 . Extreme – Hole HeartedFeatured on the 1990 album “Extreme II – Pornograffitti”. |
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12 . Cathy Dennis – IrresistibleFeatured on the 1992 album “Into the Skyline”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song’s Spanish version, titled “Un Día Sin Ti,” was released in 1996 from Roxette’s Spanish-language compilation album. This version helped reach a broader audience in Spanish-speaking regions.
2. Barry Manilow’s song drew inspiration from Chopin’s Prelude in C minor. Manilow added his melodic interpretations while retaining the piece’s somber tone.
3. Diana Ross’s single “I’m Gone” was released by Motown Records. Her association with the label is well-known and contributed to its chart journey.
4. “When The Night Comes” by Joe Cocker is featured in the end credits of the movie *An Innocent Man* (1989). Its inclusion added gravitas to the film’s conclusion.
5. Belinda Carlisle’s “All God’s Children” reached number 66 on the UK Singles Chart. It was one of the tracks recorded for her greatest hits compilation.
6. Dusty Springfield’s version of “Arrested by You” was produced by Paul Staveley O’Duffy. His production style contributed to the album’s revived interest.
7. Seal features on Joni Mitchell’s “How Do You Stop,” adding distinct harmonized vocals. The collaboration brought a unique vocal fusion to the track.
8. Sophie B. Hawkins’ “Don’t Don’t Tell Me No” ends with an a cappella section. This stylistic choice highlighted the emotional depth of the song.
9. Holly Johnson’s “Where Has Love Gone?” reached number 73 on the UK chart. Despite a lower position, it is noteworthy for its creative music video.
10. Dana Walden wrote “How ‘Bout Us,” first recorded by Champaign. Lulu’s cover maintained the song’s romantic ballad essence.
11. Extreme’s “Hole Hearted” video was shot at the Boston Centre for the Arts. Its location choice added cultural resonance to the band’s visual expression.
12. In Cathy Dennis’s “Irresistible” video, she interacts with a starfish. This beachside setting emphasized the song’s playful and carefree nature.
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