How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Diana Ross, LeAnn Rimes, Faithless, Silje Nergaard, PJ & Duncan, Luther Vandross, Dannii Minogue, The Corrs, INXS, Saint Etienne, Steps, B*Witched
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (52/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What was unique about Diana Ross’s song “Your Love” from her 1993 compilation?
- A It was part of a live album
- B It was recorded specifically for the compilation
- C It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100
2. Which notable feature characterizes LeAnn Rimes’s rendition of “Blue”?
- A A dance remix by a famous DJ
- B A yodel in the chorus
- C It was sung in Italian for European audiences
3. Who provided backing vocals on Faithless’s track from the album *Reverence*?
- A Christy Moore
- B Karen Carpenter
- C Dido
4. The track “Tell Me Where You’re Going” by Silje Nergaard includes whose guitar skills?
- A Carlos Santana
- B Pat Metheny
- C Eric Clapton
5. “Eternal Love” by PJ & Duncan is part of which of their albums?
- A The White Album
- B Around the World
- C Psyche
6. Luther Vandross’s “I Can Make It Better” was produced by whom?
- A Timbaland
- B Marcus Miller and Luther Vandross
- C Quincy Jones
7. Who originally sang the demo for Dannii Minogue’s song produced by Dancin’ Danny D?
- A Cathy Dennis
- B Kylie Minogue
- C Sade
8. Which remix became The Corrs’ standard live version of their 1998 single?
- A Club Mix by David Guetta
- B Tin Tin Out Remix
- C Latin Mix by Shakira
9. Where was the INXS song featuring Michael Hutchence on vocals written?
- A New York City
- B Hong Kong
- C Sydney
10. Which band collaborated with Saint Etienne for a Christmas-themed single in 1993?
- A Oasis
- B The Charlatans
- C Blur
11. What element is notable in Steps’ song “Say You’ll Be Mine”?
- A It samples Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
- B All five members sing lead vocals
- C It features bagpipes
12. What genre best describes B*Witched’s “To You I Belong”?
- A Celtic-pop ballad
- B Reggae fusion
- C Heavy metal
Tracklist
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1 . Diana Ross – Your LoveFeatured on the 1996 album “Voice of Love”.
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2 . LeAnn Rimes – BlueFeatured on the 1996 album “Blue”.
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3 . Faithless – Don’t LeaveFeatured on the 1996 album “Reverence”.
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4 . Silje Nergaard – Tell Me Where You’re Going (w/ Pat Metheny)
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5 . PJ & Duncan – Eternal LoveFeatured on the 1994 album “Psyche”.
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6 . Luther Vandross – I Can Make It BetterFeatured on the 1996 album “Your Secret Love”.
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7 . Dannii Minogue – Love’s On Every CornerFeatured on the 1993 album “Get Into You”.
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8 . The Corrs – What Can I DoFeatured on the 1998 album “Talk on Corners”.
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9 . INXS – DisappearFeatured on the 1990 album “X“.
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10 . Saint Etienne – I Was Born On Christmas DayFeatured on the 1993 album “Xmas 93”.
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11 . Steps – Say You’ll Be MineFeatured on the 2001 album “Steptacular”. |
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12 . B*Witched – To You I BelongFeatured on the 1998 album “B*Witched “.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Diana Ross’s song “Your Love” was recorded specifically for her 1993 compilation album. This track was distinct from her earlier works and featured a new music video.
2. LeAnn Rimes’s version of “Blue” is notable for its yodel in the chorus. The song drew comparisons to Patsy Cline and earned Rimes significant acclaim.
3. Dido provided backing vocals on the 1996 track from Faithless’s album *Reverence*. In addition to vocals, she contributed to the soulful vibe of the song.
4. “Tell Me Where You’re Going” by Silje Nergaard features American guitarist Pat Metheny. His collaboration added a unique jazz element to the track.
5. “Eternal Love” appears on PJ & Duncan’s album titled “Psyche”. This track was released under Telstar Records, contributing to their early career success.
6. Luther Vandross collaborated with Marcus Miller to produce “I Can Make It Better”. This track underscores themes of love and support, typical of Vandross’s style.
7. The demo for Dannii Minogue’s song had Cathy Dennis on vocals. Dennis’s involvement extended beyond writing to performing on the initial recording.
8. The Tin Tin Out Remix became the standard live version for The Corrs from September 1998. This remix added orchestral strings and increased performance appeal.
9. INXS’s track featuring Michael Hutchence was written in Hong Kong. The songwriting session was among band members Jon Farriss and Garry Gary Beers.
10. Saint Etienne partnered with Tim Burgess of The Charlatans for their December 1993 single. The collaboration added depth to the Christmas theme.
11. In “Say You’ll Be Mine”, all five members of Steps sing lead vocals. This marked a first for the dance-pop group, enhancing their dynamic presence.
12. B*Witched’s “To You I Belong” is best described as a Celtic-pop ballad. It features a tin whistle, intricate riffs, and debuted as their third chart-topping single.
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