How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : George Michael, Van Morrison, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Jimmy Nail, Dina Carroll, Hootie & The Blowfish, Cocteau Twins, Take That, Jon B., Deborah Cox, Martika, David A. Stewart
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. How did “Bluebeard” by Cocteau Twins perform on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 20
- B Number 33
- C Number 45
2. What role did “Once You’ve Tasted Love” play in Take That’s early career?
- A It was their first number-one single
- B It marked an initial chart entry
- C It was not released as a single
3. Who produced Jon B.’s “Pretty Girl”?
- A Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds
- B Quincy Jones
- C Dr. Dre
4. What achievement is noted for Deborah Cox’s “Who Do U Love” single?
- A First Billboard Hot 100 entry
- B First number-one on Dance Club Songs
- C First Grammy nomination
5. What distinctive feature was included in Martika’s “Coloured Kisses” single release?
- A It featured a live orchestral version
- B It was released on a red vinyl
- C It included a duet with Prince
6. How was “Lily Was Here” by David A. Stewart and Candy Dulfer recorded?
- A Over multiple sessions
- B In one take
- C At a live concert
7. What musical styles were blended in Longsy D’s “This Is Ska”?
- A Ska and pop rock
- B Ska and acid house
- C Jazz and techno
8. What lyrical theme is explored in LL Cool J’s “Going Back to Cali”?
- A Los Angeles nightlife
- B Struggles of moving cities
- C Love for New York
9. Trivia is absent due to lack of appreciable source information
- A Placeholder A
- B Placeholder B
- C Placeholder C
10. What theme is central to Level 42’s “Running in the Family”?
- A Life on tour
- B Family dynamics
- C Travel and exploration
11. What historical context does “Scatterlings of Africa” by Johnny Clegg draw upon?
- A Apartheid in South Africa
- B Ancient human remains
- C Colonial expansion
12. How is Vanessa Paradis’s “Joe le taxi” significant in the UK market?
- A It never charted
- B It reached number 3 on the chart
- C It was covered by The Beatles
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . George Michael – OlderFeatured on the 1996 album “Older“.
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2 . Van Morrison – Have I Told You LatelyFeatured on the 1989 album “Avalon Sunset”.
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3 . Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Into My ArmsFeatured on the 1997 album “The Boatman’s Call“.
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4 . Jimmy Nail – Cowboy DreamsFeatured on the 1994 album “Crocodile Shoes”.
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5 . Dina Carroll – This TimeFeatured on the 1993 album “So Close”.
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6 . Hootie & The Blowfish – Hold My HandFeatured on the 1994 album “Cracked Rear View”.
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7 . Cocteau Twins – BluebeardFeatured on the 1993 album “Four-Calendar Café”.
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8 . Take That – Once You’ve Tasted LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Take That & Party”.
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9 . Jon B. – Pretty GirlFeatured on the 1995 album “Bonafide”.
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10 . Deborah Cox – Who Do U LoveFeatured on the 1995 album “Deborah Cox”.
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11 . Martika – Coloured KissesFeatured on the 1991 album “Martika’s Kitchen”. |
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12 . David A. Stewart – Lily Was Here (w/ Candy Dulfer)Featured on the 1989 album “Lily Was Here : Soundtrack”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Bluebeard” reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1993. The band’s U.S. TV debut for the song helped bolster its presence despite personal challenges faced by members.
2. “Once You’ve Tasted Love” peaked at number 47 on the UK Singles Chart. The release was a stepping stone that helped solidify Take That’s early presence in the music scene.
3. “Pretty Girl” was produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. Known for his defining R&B sound, Babyface’s collaboration with Jon B. helped launch Jon’s solo career.
4. “Who Do U Love” was Deborah Cox’s first number-one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. The track launched her into prominence within the R&B and dance music scenes.
5. Martika’s “Coloured Kisses” featured a limited Valentine edition red vinyl release in the UK. This unique packaging added a special touch to its commercial appeal.
6. “Lily Was Here” was recorded in one take. This spontaneous session added authenticity and contributed to the song’s chart-topping success.
7. Longsy D’s “This Is Ska” merges ska and acid house, creating a pioneering track in the skacid subgenre during the UK rave scene’s early days.
8. “Going Back to Cali” oscillates between embracing and rejecting Los Angeles life. LL Cool J’s lyrics capture ambivalence towards the city’s vibrant allure.
9. Trivia is absent due to the lack of appreciable source information for this section. Placeholder text is used in lieu of detailed content.
10. “Running in the Family” by Level 42 dives into family dynamics. The song reflects on inherited traits and the bonds that run through familial generations.
11. “Scatterlings of Africa” references Africa’s rich history of human origins. Clegg’s lyrics laud the continent’s deep anthropological roots and the diaspora’s global journey.
12. Vanessa Paradis’s “Joe le taxi” reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. Its success makes it a rare French-language hit in an English-dominated market.
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