How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Katie Melua, Vanessa Carlton, Kings Of Leon, The Smashing Pumpkins, Mando Diao, Leann Rimes, Elbow, Belle and Sebastian, Ashlee Simpson, Westlife, Jools Holland & Jamiroquai, Everything But The Girl
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What is the origin of the opening line in Elbow’s “Grounds for Divorce”?
- A A cocktail recipe book
- B A personal experience
- C A movie script
2. Which band is referenced in the chorus of Belle & Sebastian’s “I’m a Cuckoo”?
- A The Beatles
- B Thin Lizzy
- C The Rolling Stones
3. “Boyfriend” by Ashlee Simpson addresses rumors involving which celebrity?
- A Zac Efron
- B Chad Michael Murray
- C Wilmer Valderrama
4. What style is featured in the music video for Westlife’s “World of Our Own”?
- A Cyberpunk
- B Gangster
- C Steampunk
5. “I’m In The Mood For Love” is a collaboration between Jools Holland and which band?
- A Jamiroquai
- B The Chemical Brothers
- C Massive Attack
6. Which chart did Everything But The Girl’s “Temperamental” top?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B US Billboard Dance Club Songs
- C Canadian Hot 100
7. Who is Titiyo’s half-sister mentioned in relation to her song “After the Rain”?
- A Robyn
- B Tove Lo
- C Neneh Cherry
8. What genre does Brooklyn Bounce’s “The Real Bass” primarily belong to?
- A Hip-hop
- B Hard trance
- C Disco
9. Wayne G’s “Twisted” holds which distinction in the Australian music scene?
- A Highest debuting single
- B Longest chart duration
- C Top-selling dance single of 1998
10. What year was DJ Seduction’s “Hardcore Heaven” first released?
- A 1989
- B 1992
- C 1995
11. On which label was Alcatraz’s track “Giv Me Luv” released?
- A Ministry of Sound
- B Yoshitoshi Recordings
- C Defected Records
12. Which disco legend provided vocals for Cevin Fisher’s “(You Got Me) Burning Up”?
- A Diana Ross
- B Gloria Gaynor
- C Loleatta Holloway
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Katie Melua – If The Lights Go OutFeatured on the 2007 album “Pictures“.
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2 . Vanessa Carlton – Pretty BabyFeatured on the 2002 album “Be Not Nobody”.
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3 . Kings Of Leon – RevelryFeatured on the 2008 album “Only By the Night“.
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4 . The Smashing Pumpkins – Stand Inside Your LoveFeatured on the 2000 album “Machina/The Machines of God”.
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5 . Mando Diao – You Can’t Steal My LoveFeatured on the 2004 album “Hurricane Bar”.
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6 . Leann Rimes – But I do love youFeatured on the 2000 album “Coyote Ugly : Soundtrack”.
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7 . Elbow – Grounds For DivorceFeatured on the 2008 album “The Seldom Seen Kid”.
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8 . Belle and Sebastian – I’m A CuckooFeatured on the 2003 album “Dear Catastrophe Waitress”.
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9 . Ashlee Simpson – BoyfriendFeatured on the 2005 album “I Am Me”.
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10 . Westlife – World Of Our OwnFeatured on the 2001 album “World of Our Own”.
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11 . Jools Holland & Jamiroquai – I’m In The Mood For Love
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12 . Everything But The Girl – TemperamentalFeatured on the 1999 album “Temperamental”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The opening line of “Grounds for Divorce,” written during Guy Garvey’s unhappy relationship, reflects personal discontent. Critics praised its evocatively direct expression.
2. “I’m a Cuckoo” gives a nod to Thin Lizzy, with a syncopated rhythm that pays homage to the legendary band’s influence.
3. Ashlee Simpson’s “Boyfriend” subtly addresses rumors about Wilmer Valderrama, a revelation she confirmed years later.
4. In “World of Our Own,” Westlife indulges in Rat Pack-inspired gangster aesthetics, providing classy visuals consistent with the theme.
5. Jools Holland teams up with Jamiroquai for “I’m In The Mood For Love,” blending boogie-woogie piano with funky Jamiroquai vibes.
6. “Temperamental” by Everything But The Girl hit number one on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, showcasing their dance evolution.
7. Titiyo, sister to Neneh Cherry, debuted “After the Rain,” marking her early chart success in Sweden’s music scene.
8. Brooklyn Bounce’s “The Real Bass” is a hard trance track that typified the late ’90s European dance music trend.
9. “Twisted” by Wayne G became Australia’s top-selling dance single in 1998, enjoying extensive chart longevity.
10. “Hardcore Heaven” by DJ Seduction first shook the UK rave scene in 1992, characterized by energetic breakbeats.
11. Alcatraz released “Giv Me Luv” on Yoshitoshi Recordings, a label famous for deep and progressive house music.
12. The disco powerhouse behind “(You Got Me) Burning Up” is Loleatta Holloway, her sample lending the track iconic vocal chops.
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