How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Michael Bublé, JoJo, NSYNC, Enrique Iglesias, The Pussycat Dolls, U2, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Gareth Gates, Leona Lewis, Céline Dion, P!NK
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which world-renowned album features the song “Haven’t Met You Yet” by Michael Bublé?
- A It’s Time
- B Call Me Irresponsible
- C Crazy Love
2. What notable theme park served as the filming location for JoJo’s “Baby It’s You” music video?
- A Six Flags Magic Mountain
- B Disneyland
- C Universal Studios Hollywood
3. Which member of NSYNC performs all lead vocals on their song “Gone”?
- A Lance Bass
- B Justin Timberlake
- C JC Chasez
4. Which Timberlake family member features in the track “Maybe” by Enrique Iglesias?
- A Molly Timberlake
- B Kara DioGuardi
- C No Timberlake family member is involved
5. What remix accompanies the Pussycat Dolls’ “Stickwitu”?
- A A country remix with Dolly Parton
- B An urban remix with Avant
- C A jazz remix with Norah Jones
6. Where was the music video for U2’s “Electrical Storm” filmed?
- A New York
- B Eze, France
- C Tokyo, Japan
7. Which Bon Jovi hit was originally written for a 1993 film but not used?
- A Always
- B Livin’ on a Prayer
- C I’ll Be There for You
8. Who co-wrote and produced Bryan Adams’ “Flying”?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Robert John “Mutt” Lange
- C George Martin
9. What is the music video filming location for Gareth Gates’ “Say It Isn’t So”?
- A Iceland
- B South Africa
- C Brazil
10. In Leona Lewis’ “Happy”, which country provided the backdrop for its music video?
- A Cuba
- B Spain
- C Australia
11. Besides Celine Dion, who else provided backing vocals for “Goodbye’s (The Saddest Word)”?
- A Adele
- B Robert John “Mutt” Lange and Shania Twain
- C Mariah Carey
12. Which album features Pink’s song “Nobody Knows”?
- A The Truth About Love
- B I’m Not Dead
- C Beautiful Trauma
Tracklist
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1 . Michael Bublé – Haven’t Met You YetFeatured on the 2009 album “Crazy Love“.
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2 . JoJo – Baby It’s You (w/ Bow Wow)Featured on the 2004 album “JoJo”.
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3 . NSYNC – GoneFeatured on the 2001 album “Celebrity“.
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4 . Enrique Iglesias – MaybeFeatured on the 2001 album “Escape”.
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5 . The Pussycat Dolls – Stickwitu (w/ Avant)Featured on the 2005 album “PCD”.
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6 . U2 – Electrical StormFeatured on the 2002 album “The Best of 1990-2000”.
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7 . Bon Jovi – AlwaysFeatured on the 1994 album “Cross Road”.
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8 . Bryan Adams – FlyingFeatured on the 2004 album “Room Service”.
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9 . Gareth Gates – Say It Isn’t SoFeatured on the 2003 album “Go Your Own Way”.
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10 . Leona Lewis – HappyFeatured on the 2009 album “Echo”.
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11 . Céline Dion – Goodbye’s [The Saddest Word]Featured on the 2002 album “A New Day Has Come”. |
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12 . P!NK – Nobody KnowsFeatured on the 2006 album “I’m Not Dead”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Haven’t Met You Yet” is from Michael Bublé’s album “Crazy Love.” The album achieved notable success with its blend of jazz, pop, and romantic themes, and the song became an international hit.
2. The music video for “Baby It’s You” by JoJo was filmed at Six Flags Magic Mountain. This location offers a vibrant backdrop matching the youthful energy of the song.
3. In NSYNC’s “Gone,” all lead vocals are performed by Justin Timberlake. The song marked a stylistic shift for the group, emphasizing Timberlake’s vocal ability.
4. No Timberlake family member is directly involved in “Maybe” by Enrique Iglesias. The song is co-written by Iglesias, a choice reflecting his collaborations with prominent songwriters.
5. The Pussycat Dolls released an urban remix of “Stickwitu” featuring Avant. This version added a new dimension to the original ballad, offering a different flavor for fans.
6. U2’s “Electrical Storm” music video was filmed in Eze, France. The location complemented the song’s themes with a picturesque and atmospheric setting.
7. Bon Jovi’s “Always” was intended for the film *Romeo Is Bleeding*, but it wasn’t used. Instead, the song found success as a standalone hit with its heartfelt lyrics.
8. Bryan Adams’ “Flying” was co-written and produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange. Known for his production expertise, Lange brought a polished sound to the track.
9. The music video for Gareth Gates’ “Say It Isn’t So” was filmed in South Africa. This location provided stunning landscapes, enhancing the emotional depth of the song.
10. Leona Lewis filmed the music video for “Happy” in Cuba. The vibrant setting amplified the song’s narrative of love and longing.
11. “Goodbye’s (The Saddest Word)” features backing vocals by Robert John “Mutt” Lange and Shania Twain. Their contributions add depth to the emotional ballad.
12. Pink’s song “Nobody Knows” is from her album “I’m Not Dead.” The track addresses personal struggles, showcasing her distinct vocal style.
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