How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : James Morrison, Kate Winslet, Delta Goodrem, Charlotte Church, Keane, Bon Jovi, Kylie Minogue, Sugababes, Lily Allen, Santana, N-Dubz, Jay-Z
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What TV show featured James Morrison’s “The Pieces Don’t Fit Anymore” in an episode?
- A Friends
- B The O.C.
- C Gossip Girl
2. Which charity received proceeds from Kate Winslet’s “What If” single?
- A UNICEF
- B National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- C Save the Children
3. In which country did Delta Goodrem’s “Not Me, Not I” peak at number one?
- A New Zealand
- B United Kingdom
- C Australia
4. Who co-wrote “Even God Can’t Change The Past” along with Rick Nowels?
- A Boy George
- B Elton John
- C Noel Gallagher
5. Who composed “This Is the Last Time” for Keane?
- A Dominic Scott
- B Tim Rice-Oxley
- C James Sanger
6. For which Grammy category was Bon Jovi’s “Misunderstood” nominated?
- A Best Rock Song
- B Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
- C Best Album
7. What year was Kylie Minogue’s version of “Santa Baby” first released as a B-side?
- A 1999
- B 2000
- C 2001
8. Which Diane Warren song was adapted into Sugababes’ “Too Lost in You”?
- A When I Fall in Love
- B Because You Loved Me
- C Quand j’ai peur de tout
9. Who sampled this track for Lily Allen’s song?
- A Edwin Brooks
- B Pierre Bachelet and Hervé Roy
- C George Michael
10. With which artist did Carlos Santana collaborate on this Grammy-winning track?
- A Michelle Branch
- B Tina Turner
- C Macy Gray
11. Where was N-Dubz’s music video for “I Need You” filmed?
- A Battersea London Heliport
- B Stansted Airport
- C Gatwick Airport
12. Who produced Jay-Z’s lead single from *The Dynasty: Roc La Familia*?
- A Timbaland
- B The Neptunes
- C Just Blaze
Tracklist
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1 . James Morrison – The Pieces Don’t Fit AnymoreFeatured on the 2006 album “Undiscovered”.
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2 . Kate Winslet – What IfFeatured on the 2001 album “Christmas Carol: Soundtrack”.
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3 . Delta Goodrem – Not Me Not IFeatured on the 2003 album “Innocent Eyes”.
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4 . Charlotte Church – Even GodFeatured on the 2005 album “Tissues and Issues”.
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5 . Keane – This Is The Last Time
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6 . Bon Jovi – MisunderstoodFeatured on the 2004 album “Bounce”.
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7 . Kylie Minogue – Santa BabyFeatured on the 2010 album “A Kylie Christmas”.
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8 . Sugababes – Too Lost in YouFeatured on the 2000 album “Three”.
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9 . Lily Allen – Littlest ThingsFeatured on the 2003 album “Alright, Still”.
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10 . Santana – The Game Of Love (w/ Michelle Branch)Featured on the 2006 album “Shaman“.
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11 . N-Dubz – I Need YouFeatured on the 2002 album “Against All Odds”. |
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12 . Jay-Z – I Just Wanna Love U [Give It 2 Me]Featured on the 2009 album “The Dynasty: Roc La Familia”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “The Pieces Don’t Fit Anymore” by James Morrison was featured in The O.C., allowing his melancholic tune to reach a broader audience, complementing the show’s emotive narrative.
2. At Kate Winslet’s request, proceeds from “What If” supported the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, reflecting her commitment to children’s welfare.
3. “Not Me, Not I” triumphed on the ARIA singles chart in Australia, earning Delta Goodrem yet another number one hit in her homeland.
4. “Even God Can’t Change The Past” saw contributions from Boy George, adding a layer of pop culture novelty to the poignant track.
5. Tim Rice-Oxley penned the introspective “This Is the Last Time” for Keane, aligning personal band transitions with lyrical depth.
6. “Misunderstood” garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, demonstrating Bon Jovi’s broad appeal.
7. Kylie Minogue’s rendition of “Santa Baby” made its initial B-side appearance in 2000, complementing her single “Please Stay”.
8. The Sugababes transformed Diane Warren’s “Quand j’ai peur de tout” into “Too Lost in You,” a hit that matched its emotive lineage.
9. Lily Allen’s track features a piano sample from Pierre Bachelet and Hervé Roy, anchoring her song in cinematic nostalgia.
10. Michelle Branch’s vocals on Santana’s track secured its Grammy win, further showcasing seamless artist collaborations.
11. N-Dubz’s music video for “I Need You” prominently uses the Battersea London Heliport, lending the piece a unique aerial flair.
12. Jay-Z’s track from *The Dynasty: Roc La Familia* was touched by The Neptunes’ production magic, interspersed with iconic Pharrell’s choruses.
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