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, Steven Houghton, Bon Jovi, Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, Curtis Stigers, Bee Gees, Mariah Carey, The Beautiful South, Céline Dion, Toni Braxton, Belinda Carlisle
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which artist recorded the duet version of Shania Twain’s song upon its initial release?
- A Bryan White
- B Kenny Rogers
- C Billy Ray Cyrus
2. Whose version of “Wind Beneath My Wings” became widely recognized in 1988?
- A Steven Houghton
- B Colleen Hewett
- C Bette Midler
3. Who played bass guitar on Bon Jovi’s “Lie to Me”?
- A Alec John Such
- B Hugh McDonald
- C David Bryan
4. On which chart did Janet Jackson’s “Again” reach number one?
- A Billboard 200
- B US Billboard Hot 100
- C UK Singles Chart
5. Which artist had consecutive singles replacing each other at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with “On Bended Knee”?
- A Boyz II Men
- B Mariah Carey
- C TLC
6. In what year did Curtis Stigers originally release “Keep Me From The Cold”?
- A 1992
- B 1995
- C 1999
7. Which decade did the Bee Gees not achieve a top-five UK single?
- A 1980s
- B 1990s
- C 2010s
8. How long after its release did Mariah Carey’s holiday song reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A 15 years
- B 25 years
- C 30 years
9. What compilation album featured “One Last Love Song” by The Beautiful South?
- A Solid Bronze: Greatest Hits
- B Blue Is the Colour
- C Carry On Up the Charts: The Best of the Beautiful South
10. Which song is Céline Dion’s “That’s the Way It Is” thematically centered around?
- A Lost love
- B Perseverance in love
- C Unrequited love
11. What was Halle Berry’s character in the film “Boomerang” referencing with the title “Love Shoulda Brought You Home”?
- A A missed anniversary
- B Betrayal
- C Second chances
12. Who directed the music video for Belinda Carlisle’s “Love in the Key of C”?
- A Ralph Ziman
- B Philippe Gautier
- C Liam & Grant
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 49/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Shania Twain – From This Moment OnFeatured on the 1997 album “Come On Over”.
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2 . Steven Houghton – Wind Beneath My WingsFeatured on the 1999 album “Steven Houghton”.
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3 . Bon Jovi – Lie To MeFeatured on the 1995 album “These Days”.
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4 . Janet Jackson – AgainFeatured on the 1993 album “Janet“.
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5 . Boyz II Men – On Bended KneeFeatured on the 1994 album “II“.
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6 . Curtis Stigers – Keep Me From The ColdFeatured on the 1995 album “Time Was”.
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7 . Bee Gees – For Whom The Bell TollsFeatured on the 1993 album “Size Isn’t Everything”.
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8 . Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas Is YouFeatured on the 1994 album “Merry Christmas”.
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9 . The Beautiful South – One Last Love SongFeatured on the 1994 album “Carry On Up The Charts”.
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10 . Céline Dion – That’s The Way It IsFeatured on the 1999 album “All the Way… A Decade of Song”.
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11 . Toni Braxton – Love Shoulda Brought You HomeFeatured on the 1992 album “Boomerang”. |
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12 . Belinda Carlisle – Love In The Key Of CFeatured on the 1996 album “A Woman and a Man”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bryan White initially recorded the duet version with Shania Twain. Later, solo versions by Twain were promoted to better suit the album’s marketing.
2. Bette Midler’s rendition for the film Beaches significantly boosted the song’s recognition. Her emotional performance became a signature anthem.
3. Hugh McDonald provided the bass guitar for “Lie to Me”. His involvement bridged the gap after Alec John Such’s departure.
4. “Again” reached the pinnacle of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Janet Jackson’s chart-topping streak continued through the ’90s.
5. Boyz II Men uniquely replaced their own single at the top. Their R&B harmonies dominated the charts in this era.
6. “Keep Me From The Cold” first dropped in 1995. Stigers’s later acoustic rendition reinvigorated the piece.
7. The ’80s had no new UK top-five singles from the Bee Gees. Yet, their influence spanned multiple decades.
8. Mariah’s song topped the US chart a mere 25 years post-release. Its festive charm endured well beyond initial outings.
9. “One Last Love Song” graced “Carry On Up the Charts”. It was the only fresh track in an otherwise retrospective collection.
10. The track promotes love’s persistence. Dion serenades in E major, blending encouragement with her trademark vocal prowess.
11. The title echoes betrayal amidst romance. Halle Berry’s poised delivery made the line iconic in relationship commentary.
12. Philippe Gautier’s direction brought visual flair. The video features Campbell, adding layers to Carlisle’s track.
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