How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Precious, 365, Norah Jones, Little Boots, Leon Jackson, The Maccabees, The 411, De Nuit, Alex Parks, Delirious?, Alice Martineau, The Thrills
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. What marked the end of the British girl group Precious?
- A Grammy Award
- B U.S. Tour success
- C Disbandment after “New Beginning”
2. What supplementary method confirmed the release of 365’s song “One Touch”?
- A Official documentary
- B Music video
- C Band interview
3. Which notable event occurred with Norah Jones’s song “Chasing Pirates”?
- A Grammy nomination
- B Featured in a Hollywood film
- C Used in a Superbowl commercial
4. What element is highlighted in the music video for Little Boots’ song from the album *Hands*?
- A Fast-moving cars
- B Slow-motion tears
- C Fireworks
5. What was unusual about Leon Jackson’s performance of “Creative”?
- A Performed entirely in sign language
- B Made with a virtual orchestra
- C Unique televised performance
6. What distinguishes The Maccabees’ single “First Love” in their career?
- A First to break into the Top 40
- B First music video in color
- C First to feature guest vocals
7. Which artistic style does “Teardrops” by The 411 incorporate as a sample?
- A Jazz
- B Baroque
- C Trip hop
8. Which artist’s work does De Nuit’s “All That Mattered (Love You Down)” inspire?
- A Mischa Daniels
- B David Guetta
- C Calvin Harris
9. What did Alex Parks achieve with “Maybe That’s What It Takes” on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Reached the top 5
- B Topped the charts
- C Charted at number 10
10. What was unique about Delirious?’s single release strategy for their album *Kingdom of Comfort*?
- A Multiple formats
- B Secret live launch
- C Released online only
11. What challenging aspect did Alice Martineau face while pursuing her music career?
- A Contract disputes
- B Limited radio play
- C Health issues
12. The Thrills’ single from *Let’s Bottle Bohemia* indicated a shift to what musical style?
- A Fast-paced rock
- B Melancholic sound
- C Hip-hop fusion
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Precious – New BeginningFeatured on the 2000 album “Precious”.
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2 . 365 – One Touch
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3 . Norah Jones – Chasing PiratesFeatured on the 2009 album “The Fall“.
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4 . Little Boots – EarthquakeFeatured on the 2009 album “Hands”.
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5 . Leon Jackson – CreativeFeatured on the 2008 album “Right Now”.
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6 . The Maccabees – First LoveFeatured on the 2007 album “Colour It In”.
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7 . The 411 – TeardropsFeatured on the 2004 album “Between the Sheets”.
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8 . De Nuit – All That Mattered [Love You Down]Featured on the 2002 album “All That Mattered”.
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9 . Alex Parks – Maybe That’s What It TakesFeatured on the 2003 album “Introduction”.
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10 . Delirious? – Love Will Find A WayFeatured on the 2008 album “Kingdom Of Comfort”.
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11 . Alice Martineau – If I FallFeatured on the 2002 album “Daydreams”. |
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12 . The Thrills – Not For All The Love In The WorldFeatured on the 2004 album “Let’s Bottle Bohemia”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “New Beginning” was the last single from Precious before breaking up. It marked their return to pop and was released just before the group’s disbandment, with Jenny Frost moving on to Atomic Kitten.
2. “One Touch” by 365 is confirmed as a 2006 release with its music video, verifying its existence alongside other documented formats like EPs.
3. Norah Jones’s “Chasing Pirates” earned a Grammy nomination, adding a prestigious nod to its history. Its 2009 release bridged unique album arrangements with acclaim.
4. Little Boots’ music video from *Hands* notably featured effects like slow-motion tears, adding visual intrigue through creative storytelling and galaxy visuals.
5. “Creative” by Leon Jackson had its only national TV performance on BBC’s Children in Need 2008, making the song’s promotion unique in its televised format.
6. “First Love” was The Maccabees’ first top 40 single, a career highlight that pinned the band in a competitive music landscape with vibrant indie pop vibes.
7. “Teardrops” by The 411 uses a trip-hop sample from Portishead’s “Sour Times,” which itself derives from Lalo Schifrin’s work, connecting multiple genres and artists.
8. Mischa Daniels sampled De Nuit’s “All That Mattered (Love You Down),” demonstrating the track’s enduring influence with its catchy synths and vocals.
9. Alex Parks’ “Maybe That’s What It Takes” reached number three on the UK Singles Chart, a notable debut following her Fame Academy win.
10. Delirious? released their single in three formats, offering varied content to fans, including video bonus features, for *Kingdom of Comfort*.
11. Alice Martineau faced the challenges of cystic fibrosis while pursuing music, ultimately signed by Sony in 2002 as her debut single raised awareness of her story.
12. The Thrills’ single from *Let’s Bottle Bohemia* reflected a melancholic sound, marking a departure from their earlier upbeat and sunny musical style.
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