How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shania Twain, Delta Goodrem, Depeche Mode, Anastacia, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, George Michael, Sade, Ronan Keating, Robbie Williams, Mariah Carey, Badly Drawn Boy
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which song’s music video was filmed in New Zealand and features Shania Twain in various locations?
- A “Forever and for Always”
- B “When You Kiss Me”
- C “Come On Over”
2. What visual elements are prominently featured in the music video for Delta Goodrem’s lead single from *Mistaken Identity*?
- A Fireworks and cityscapes
- B Classical elements of earth, wind, fire, and water
- C A desert and a mirage
3. Depeche Mode’s “Freelove” is characterized by what time signature?
- A 4/4
- B 3/4
- C 6/8
4. Which personal struggle does Anastacia address in her song “Welcome to My Truth”?
- A Overcoming stage fright
- B Her father’s departure and her battle with breast cancer
- C Financial challenges during her early career
5. Which Madonna song does not contain elements similar to Britney Spears’s “Gimme More” performance style?
- A “Material Girl”
- B “Like a Virgin”
- C “Hung Up”
6. Which Avril Lavigne music video features a “1920s burlesque” theme?
- A “Girlfriend”
- B “Complicated”
- C “Hot”
7. Why was no official music video produced for the duet between George Michael and Mutya Buena?
- A The song was not well-received
- B The artists had conflicting schedules
- C They performed it only live
8. What Grammy category was Sade’s “By Your Side” nominated for in 2001?
- A Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
- B Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- C Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
9. What feature distinguished the UK CD releases of Ronan Keating’s “Lost for Words”?
- A Inclusion of a live concert video
- B Addition of remixes and B-sides
- C Extended versions of all tracks
10. Who directed the music video for Robbie Williams’s “Bodies”?
- A Spike Jonze
- B Vaughan Arnell
- C Michael Bay
11. What genre mix is Mariah Carey’s track known for?
- A R&B, pop, and hip hop
- B Classical, folk, and rock
- C Jazz, disco, and electronica
12. Badly Drawn Boy’s “Once Around the Block” was first released when?
- A July 2000
- B August 1999
- C September 2001
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Shania Twain – When You Kiss MeFeatured on the 2002 album “Up”.
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2 . Delta Goodrem – Out Of The BlueFeatured on the 2004 album “Mistaken Identity”.
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3 . Depeche Mode – FreeloveFeatured on the 2001 album “Exciter”.
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4 . Anastacia – Welcome to My TruthFeatured on the 2004 album “Anastacia”.
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5 . Britney Spears – Gimme MoreFeatured on the 2007 album “Blackout”.
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6 . Avril Lavigne – HotFeatured on the 2007 album “The Best Damn Thing”.
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7 . George Michael – This Is Not Real Love (w/ Mutya Buena)Featured on the 2006 album “Twenty Five”.
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8 . Sade – By Your SideFeatured on the 2000 album “Lovers Rock“.
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9 . Ronan Keating – Lost For WordsFeatured on the 2003 album “Turn It On”.
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10 . Robbie Williams – BodiesFeatured on the 2009 album “Reality Killed the Video Star“.
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11 . Mariah Carey – Shake It OffFeatured on the 2005 album “The Emancipation of Mimi”. |
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12 . Badly Drawn Boy – Once Around The BlockFeatured on the 2000 album “The Hour of Bewilderbeast”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “When You Kiss Me” by Shania Twain was filmed in New Zealand. Directed by Paul Boyd, it has both a location-based version and a night beach single-take.
2. Delta Goodrem’s music video for this track features earth, wind, fire, and water. These elements complement scenes of Goodrem on a beach with a flaming piano.
3. “Freelove” by Depeche Mode has a 4/4 time signature. This aligns with the band’s preference for standard musical structures in their pop-oriented tracks.
4. Anastacia’s “Welcome to My Truth” reflects her father’s departure and breast cancer battle. These personal themes drive the song’s narrative of resilience.
5. “Gimme More” is an outlier compared to “Material Girl,” differing in style and content. The performance at the MTV VMAs was noted for its divergence from Spears’s earlier works.
6. The music video for Avril Lavigne’s “Hot” features a “1920s burlesque” theme. Directed by Matthew Rolston, it aligns with the song’s ballad-inspired aesthetic.
7. No video was produced for the duet due to scheduling conflicts between George Michael and Mutya Buena. As a result, live performances became its main promotion.
8. “By Your Side” by Sade received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2001. This acknowledged Adu’s standout vocal delivery.
9. The UK CD releases of “Lost for Words” included remixes and B-sides. This package was aimed at offering varied soundscapes alongside the main track.
10. “Bodies” by Robbie Williams was directed by Vaughan Arnell. Known for inventive visuals, Arnell captured its desert backdrop with actor Ayda Field.
11. Mariah Carey’s track features R&B, pop, and hip hop. The sparse production elements highlight her vocals and narrative style.
12. “Once Around the Block” by Badly Drawn Boy was first released in August 1999. It later appeared on the album *The Hour of Bewilderbeast* in June 2000.
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