How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Céline Dion, Cher, Diana Ross, Cliff Richard, Firehouse, Whitney Houston, N~Trance, All Saints, Roxette, Rod Stewart, EYC, Kylie Minogue
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who composed the original melody adapted in Céline Dion’s “All By Myself”?
- A Ludwig van Beethoven
- B Sergei Rachmaninoff
- C Johann Sebastian Bach
2. What year did Cher release her version of “Love Hurts” that became a hit?
- A 1960
- B 1975
- C 1991
3. In “In the Ones You Love” by Diana Ross, which musical element appears during the bridge?
- A Jazz saxophone solo
- B Full gospel choir
- C Harmonica
4. In what medium did Cliff Richard’s “I Still Believe in You” first appear?
- A Live concert DVD
- B A compilation album
- C His album “The Album”
5. Which chart position did FireHouse’s “When I Look Into Your Eyes” achieve on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number 8
- B Number 22
- C Number 45
6. Who wrote Whitney Houston’s song “I Learned from the Best”?
- A Diane Warren
- B David Foster
- C Clive Davis
7. What is a recurring theme in N-Trance’s “Tears In The Rain”?
- A Found love
- B Lost love
- C Familial ties
8. Which event inspired “War of Nerves” by All Saints?
- A The Gulf War
- B The passing of Diana, Princess of Wales
- C The Y2K scare
9. Which Roxette track includes a middle-8 section described by Gessle as taking listeners “somewhere else”?
- A “Joyride”
- B “Listen to Your Heart”
- C “Run to You”
10. What makes “If We Fall in Love Tonight” by Rod Stewart notable on its album?
- A It is an original composition
- B It is a live version of an older song
- C It features a duet with Celine Dion
11. Which chart did E.Y.C.’s “One More Chance” impact in 1994?
- A Number 10 in the US
- B Number 25 in the UK
- C Number 40 in Australia
12. What inspired the music video for Kylie’s “Put Yourself in My Place”?
- A James Bond films
- B Barbarella
- C Star Wars
Tracklist
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1 . Céline Dion – All By MyselfFeatured on the 1996 album “Falling Into You”.
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2 . Cher – Love HurtsFeatured on the 1991 album “Love Hurts”.
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3 . Diana Ross – In The Ones You LoveFeatured on the 1996 album “Voice of Love”.
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4 . Cliff Richard – I Still Believe In YouFeatured on the 1992 album “The Album”.
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5 . Firehouse – When I Look Into Your EyesFeatured on the 1992 album “Hold Your Fire”.
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6 . Whitney Houston – I Learned From The BestFeatured on the 1998 album “My Love Is Your Love“.
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7 . N~Trance – Tears In The RainFeatured on the 1998 album “Happy Hour”.
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8 . All Saints – War of NervesFeatured on the 1997 album “All Saints”.
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9 . Roxette – Run To YouFeatured on the 1994 album “Crash! Boom! Bang!”.
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10 . Rod Stewart – If We Fall In Love TonightFeatured on the 1996 album “If We Fall in Love Tonight”.
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11 . EYC – One More ChanceFeatured on the 1994 album “Express Yourself Clearly”. |
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12 . Kylie Minogue – Put Yourself in My PlaceFeatured on the 1994 album “Kylie Minogue”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dion’s “All By Myself” borrows its melodic base from Sergei Rachmaninoff. No small feat, as integrating classical elements into pop charts was uncommon.
2. Cher revamped “Love Hurts” in 1991. A nod perhaps to evergreen heartbreak — and her ability to traverse decades with relatable themes.
3. A full gospel choir makes a powerful entry in Diana Ross’s “In the Ones You Love.” Nothing boosts emotion like some uplifting choral support.
4. Released as the lead single from “The Album,” “I Still Believe In You” reinforced Cliff Richard’s steady presence on charts in 1992.
5. FireHouse’s “When I Look Into Your Eyes” ascended to number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking another hit ballad for the band.
6. “I Learned from the Best” was penned by Diane Warren. Master of the emotional ballad, her influence hit charts yet again with Houston’s voice.
7. Lost love echoes through N-Trance’s “Tears In The Rain.” Rain, it would appear, evokes more than just literal precipitation here.
8. Written in response to the death of Princess Diana, “War of Nerves” captures a moment of introspection and cultural impact.
9. “Run to You” by Roxette incorporates a detour in its structure, providing listeners a brief sonic journey before gravitating back to the chorus.
10. On the aptly titled album, “If We Fall in Love Tonight” distinguishes itself as an original track amidst a predominantly nostalgic compilation.
11. In 1994, “One More Chance” by E.Y.C. found its place at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart, a fair share of recognition for the trio.
12. Kylie Minogue’s music video for “Put Yourself in My Place” channels the film “Barbarella,” blending sci-fi charm with its narrative arc.
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