How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Moony, Sheryl Crow, Lene Marlin, Hilary Duff, Ashlee Simpson, Turin Brakes, The Fratellis, Puddle Of Mudd, New Found Glory, Enrique Iglesias, Jakatta, Honey Ryder
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What was the original title of The Fratellis’ song “Whistle for the Choir”?
- A The Choir
- B Knickers in the Basket
- C Bagpipes in the Band
2. Who directed the music video for Puddle of Mudd’s “Control”?
- A Dave Grohl
- B Fred Durst
- C Spike Jonze
3. Which musical genre best describes New Found Glory’s “I Don’t Wanna Know”?
- A Jazz Fusion
- B Pop Punk
- C Grunge
4. Which city was the music video for Enrique Iglesias’s “Takin’ Back My Love” filmed in?
- A Los Angeles
- B Madrid
- C New York
5. Under which alias did Dave Lee release “One Fine Day”?
- A Joey Negro
- B Jakatta
- C Z Records
6. What inspired the band name Honey Ryder?
- A A chemical element
- B A character from “Dr. No”
- C A type of beer
7. Which artist produced Bounty Killer’s “It’s a Party”?
- A Will.i.am
- B Timbaland
- C Wyclef Jean
8. In the music video for Daft Punk’s “Da Funk,” what character does the anthropomorphic dog carry?
- A A briefcase
- B A boombox
- C A suitcase
9. Which instrument features prominently in Ruff Driverz’s “Dreaming”?
- A Violin
- B Flamenco guitar
- C Steel drum
10. Which was the original name for Ant & Dec’s music career?
- A PJ & Duncan
- B The Hit Men
- C Dec & Ant
11. What does the protagonist lament about in Fine Young Cannibals’ “I’m Not Satisfied”?
- A Quick weekends
- B Annoying neighbors
- C Failing grades
12. Who made a guest appearance on NKOTB’s “Dirty Dawg”?
- A LL Cool J
- B Nice & Smooth
- C Salt-N-Pepa
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Moony – Acrobats [Looking For Balance]Featured on the 2003 album “Lifestories”.
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2 . Sheryl Crow – Love Is FreeFeatured on the 2008 album “Detours”.
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3 . Lene Marlin – Where I’m HeadedFeatured on the 1999 album “Playing My Game”.
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4 . Hilary Duff – So YesterdayFeatured on the 2003 album “Metamorphosis”.
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5 . Ashlee Simpson – Pieces Of MeFeatured on the 2004 album “Autobiography”.
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6 . Turin Brakes – PainkillerFeatured on the 2003 album “Ether Song”.
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7 . The Fratellis – Whistle For The ChoirFeatured on the 2006 album “Costello Music”.
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8 . Puddle Of Mudd – ControlFeatured on the 2004 album “Come Clean”.
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9 . New Found Glory – I Don’t Wanna KnowFeatured on the 2004 album “Catalyst”.
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10 . Enrique Iglesias – Takin’ Back My Love (w/ Ciara)Featured on the 2008 album “Greatest Hits”.
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11 . Jakatta – One Fine DayFeatured on the 2002 album “Visions”. |
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12 . Honey Ryder – Fly AwayFeatured on the 2009 album “Rising Up”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The original title for “Whistle for the Choir” was indeed “Knickers in the Basket.” The record label deemed it unsuitable, leading to the change.
2. Fred Durst, famed for his role in Limp Bizkit, directed the music video. His connection aided the band’s exposure.
3. “I Don’t Wanna Know” epitomizes pop punk, merging catchy hooks with punk vigor. New Found Glory shine in this style.
4. Los Angeles served as the backdrop for the “Takin’ Back My Love” video. Cinematic drama unfolded amidst Californian settings.
5. Under the alias Jakatta, Dave Lee released “One Fine Day.” His various personas reflect versatile musical outputs.
6. Honey Ryder shares its name with a “Dr. No” character. Although not confirmed, cinematic vibes flavor their identity.
7. Wyclef Jean’s production of “It’s a Party” is a testament to his diverse musical ventures. Dancehall met hip-hop under his aegis.
8. The boombox accompanies the dog in “Da Funk’s” video. Spike Jonze’s direction added a quirky narrative spin.
9. Ruff Driverz’s “Dreaming” features flamenco guitar, blending dance with a Mediterranean flair. © Fairy-tale like twangs abound.
10. Ant & Dec began their musical journey as PJ & Duncan, a nod to their famed TV roles. Their later rebrand unified their identity.
11. The protagonist in “I’m Not Satisfied” gripes about short weekends. Corporate bounds and time constraints on creativity loom large.
12. Nice & Smooth featured on “Dirty Dawg,” bringing hip-hop essence to NKOTB’s new sound direction. Rap interludes punctuated the track.
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