How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Enrique Iglesias, Duffy, Kelly Clarkson, Jamie Cullum, Westlife, Fergie, The Corrs, James Morrison, N~Dubz, LeAnn Rimes, The Black Eyed Peas, Kylie Minogue
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which visual element is notable in the music video for Enrique Iglesias’s “Adicto”?
- A A live audience
- B Gothic cathedrals
- C A prison setting
2. Who had a creative role in Duffy’s “Rain on Your Parade”?
- A Mark Ronson
- B Steve Booker
- C Pharrell Williams
3. Which production technique is featured prominently in Kelly Clarkson’s ballad from *Thankful*?
- A Guitar solos
- B Orchestral strings
- C Electronic synths
4. Jamie Cullum’s cover of “Everlasting Love” originally belonged to which decade?
- A 1970s
- B 1980s
- C 1960s
5. What music chart position did Westlife’s “My Love” achieve upon release?
- A Number one in the UK
- B Number five in the US
- C Number two in Ireland
6. What is one theme found in the lyrics of Fergie’s “Clumsy”?
- A Adventure
- B Love’s awkwardness
- C Independence
7. The Corrs’ “Irresistible” includes which additional track on the CD-Maxi version?
- A “Breathless” (Live)
- B “At Your Side” (Live)
- C “So Young” (Unplugged)
8. Where did James Morrison’s “Wonderful World” music video setting turn out to be?
- A An abandoned warehouse
- B A mental ward
- C A real mansion
9. What accolade did N-Dubz’s “Playing with Fire” receive?
- A BRIT Award
- B Grammy
- C MOBO Award
10. For which movie was LeAnn Rimes’s song the theme?
- A *Legally Blonde*
- B *Coyote Ugly*
- C *Walk to Remember*
11. Which event inspired the lyrical content of the track featuring Justin Timberlake?
- A The September 11 attacks
- B A personal breakup
- C The Black Lives Matter movement
12. What is a distinctive feature of Kylie Minogue’s “Fever” single?
- A Children’s choir
- B Repetitive “la la la”
- C Piano ballad intro
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Enrique Iglesias – AddictedFeatured on the 2003 album “7”.
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2 . Duffy – Rain On Your ParadeFeatured on the 2008 album “Rockferry“.
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3 . Kelly Clarkson – The Trouble With Love IsFeatured on the 2003 album “Thankful”.
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4 . Jamie Cullum – Everlasting LoveFeatured on the 2003 album “Twentysomething“.
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5 . Westlife – My LoveFeatured on the 2000 album “Coast to Coast”.
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6 . Fergie – ClumsyFeatured on the 2006 album “The Dutchess”.
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7 . The Corrs – IrresistibleFeatured on the 2000 album “In Blue“.
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8 . James Morrison – Wonderful WorldFeatured on the 2006 album “Undiscovered”.
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9 . N~Dubz – Playing With Fire (w/ Mr Hudson)Featured on the 2010 album “Against All Odds”.
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10 . LeAnn Rimes – Cant Fight The MoonlightFeatured on the 2000 album “Coyote Ugly : Soundtrack”.
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11 . The Black Eyed Peas – Where Is The Love?Featured on the 2003 album “Elephunk“. |
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12 . Kylie Minogue – Can’t Get You Out Of My HeadFeatured on the 2001 album “Fever”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Adicto” features Iglesias depicted as a prisoner, leaning into a theme of love addiction. This aligns with the song’s dramatic narrative.
2. The production and writing of “Rain on Your Parade” were handled by Duffy herself alongside Steve Booker, contributing to its blend of pop and soul.
3. Kelly Clarkson’s soulful ballad from *Thankful* employs rich orchestral strings, enhancing its emotional depth and gospel influence.
4. “Everlasting Love,” originally recorded by Robert Knight, hails from the 1960s, a decade notable for its enduring love songs.
5. Westlife’s romantic single “My Love” triumphantly debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, marking another success for the band.
6. “Clumsy” by Fergie humorously explores the theme of being awkward in love, portrayed both lyrically and in its quirkily styled music video.
7. The CD-Maxi version of The Corrs’ “Irresistible” included a live acoustic version of “At Your Side,” offering fans an additional musical treat.
8. The seemingly idyllic mansion scene in James Morrison’s “Wonderful World” video surprises viewers as an illusion, with the pleasant setting turning out to be a mental ward.
9. Recognized at the 2010 MOBO Awards, “Playing with Fire” was celebrated as the Best Song, showcasing the track’s impactful lyrics and appeal.
10. LeAnn Rimes’s track served as the theme for the film *Coyote Ugly*, helping the song achieve significant international chart success.
11. The track featuring Justin Timberlake drew its poignant themes from the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, addressing broad societal issues.
12. Kylie Minogue’s hit single from *Fever* is distinct for its catchy repetitive “la la la” hook, which contributed to its widespread international success.
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