How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Simply Red, Crowded House, Suzanne Vega, Space, The Notting Hillbillies, The Corrs, Cowboy Junkies, Lenny Kravitz, Chantal Kreviazuk, Dan Hill, Live, Elton John, RuPaul
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What challenge forced Cowboy Junkies to abandon recording “Sun Comes Up, It’s Tuesday Morning” at the Sharon Temple?
- A Too many distractions
- B Unwanted acoustics and cold temperatures
- C Interruptions from tourists
2. Which genre influenced Lenny Kravitz’s song “Can’t Get You Off My Mind”?
- A Blues
- B Reggae
- C Country-western
3. For which movie soundtrack was Chantal Kreviazuk’s “Leaving on a Jet Plane” cover released?
- A The Matrix
- B Armageddon
- C Titanic
4. In “Sometimes When We Touch,” Dan Hill’s lyrics were composed with which sentiment?
- A To appease a record label
- B As a high school project
- C To win over a girlfriend
5. “I Alone” by Live reached which position on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks?
- A Number 6
- B Number 14
- C Number 3
6. In what context did Elton John and RuPaul perform “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”?
- A The Grammy Awards
- B Parody in a music video
- C A live concert at Wembley
7. Whodini drew inspiration for “Freaks Come Out at Night” from what scene?
- A Broadway musicals
- B New York City nightlife
- C The Harlem jazz clubs
8. What genre shift did Boy George experience with “Don’t Take My Mind on a Trip”?
- A Heavy metal
- B New jack swing
- C Trance
9. Who contributed guest vocals on “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” by Paul Simon?
- A The Beatles
- B Pink Floyd
- C Ladysmith Black Mambazo
10. “(The Best Part of) Breakin’ Up” by Roni Griffith is a cover of which group’s original song?
- A The Supremes
- B The Ronettes
- C The Temptations
11. “Thinking of You” helped Earth, Wind & Fire achieve what milestone?
- A First Gold certification
- B Return after hiatus
- C First No. 1 hit
12. In what year did “Movin’ And Groovin'” by Redds And The Boys peak at no. 2 in the UK?
- A 1983
- B 1985
- C 1987
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Simply Red – Never Never LoveFeatured on the 1995 album “Life”.
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2 . Crowded House – Weather With YouFeatured on the 1991 album “Woodface”.
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3 . Suzanne Vega – No Cheap ThrillFeatured on the 1996 album “Nine Objects of Desire”.
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4 . Space – Ballad Of Tom JonesFeatured on the 1998 album “Tin Planet”.
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5 . The Notting Hillbillies – Your Own Sweet WayFeatured on the 1990 album “Missing…Presumed Having a Good Time “.
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6 . The Corrs – RunawayFeatured on the 1995 album “Forgiven, Not Forgotten“.
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7 . Cowboy Junkies – Sun Comes Up It’s Tuesday MorningFeatured on the 1990 album “The Caution Horses”.
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8 . Lenny Kravitz – Can’t Get You Off My MindFeatured on the 1995 album “Circus“.
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9 . Chantal Kreviazuk – Leaving On A Jet PlaneFeatured on the 1999 album “Colour Moving and Still”.
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10 . Dan Hill – Sometimes When We TouchFeatured on the 1977 album “Longer Fuse”.
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11 . Live – I AloneFeatured on the 1994 album “Throwing Copper”. |
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12 . Elton John , RuPaul – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Sharon Temple’s acoustics and chilly temperatures forced Cowboy Junkies to switch to a more conventional studio for recording “The Caution Horses”.
2. Lenny Kravitz ventured into country-western influences for “Can’t Get You Off My Mind”, diverging from his usual rock sound.
3. Chantal Kreviazuk’s cover of “Leaving on a Jet Plane” was featured on the Armageddon soundtrack, adding cinematic flair to the song’s release.
4. Dan Hill penned the lyrics to “Sometimes When We Touch” to persuade a woman to commit to an exclusive relationship, turning youthful poetry into a classic.
5. Live’s “I Alone” climbed to number 6 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, reinforcing its 90s rock credentials.
6. Elton John and RuPaul animated the “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” music video, showcasing caricatures of famous couples in a playful reinterpretation.
7. Whodini’s “Freaks Come Out at Night” captures the bustling nightlife of New York City, particularly the lively scene along 42nd Street.
8. Boy George incorporated new jack swing elements into “Don’t Take My Mind on a Trip”, marking a deliberate stylistic shift from his earlier work.
9. Paul Simon’s “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” featured the harmonious vocals of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, enhancing the track’s cultural richness.
10. Roni Griffith reimagined The Ronettes’ hit “(The Best Part of) Breakin’ Up” in a high-energy dance format, fitting the early 80s disco wave.
11. “Thinking of You” signaled Earth, Wind & Fire’s return from a hiatus, injecting fresh energy into “Touch the World”.
12. Redds And The Boys’ “Movin’ And Groovin'” grooved its way to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985, marking their chart moment.
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