How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kid Loco, Queen, Guns N’ Roses, John Alford, U2, Sting, Madonna, Bryan Adams, Sam Brown, Maria Nayler, Meredith Brooks, Aerosmith
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which actor plays the guardian angel in Madonna’s “Bad Girl” music video?
- A Al Pacino
- B Robert De Niro
- C Christopher Walken
2. What surreal element is featured in the “Thought I’d Died and Gone to Heaven” music video by Bryan Adams?
- A Flying dolphins
- B Dancing robots
- C Talking trees
3. Who is the co-writer of Sam Brown’s “With A Little Love”?
- A Margo Buchanan
- B George Harrison
- C Jools Holland
4. What was Maria Nayler’s first solo release as a cover of?
- A “One and One”
- B “Be as One”
- C “Naked and Sacred”
5. Where did Meredith Brooks include “What Would Happen” in her tour setlists?
- A Woodstock
- B Lilith Fair
- C Glastonbury
6. What chart-topping single was released from Aerosmith’s album “Nine Lives”?
- A Walk This Way
- B Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)
- C Crazy
7. What phrase begins Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy”?
- A Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today
- B Once upon a time in a land
- C Hear ye, hear ye, welcome
8. What song is known for its sample of “Think (About It)” by Lyn Collins?
- A It Takes Two
- B My Magic Man
- C The Freaks Come Out
9. Which genre did Keith Sweat’s “I Want Her” help define?
- A New jack swing
- B Disco
- C Funk
10. Which band covered “Now That We Found Love” and turned it into a reggae-disco hit?
- A Steel Pulse
- B Third World
- C The Wailers
11. Where was Rochelle’s chart-topping single “My Magic Man” particularly successful?
- A United States dance charts
- B French pop charts
- C German rock charts
12. Which song by Cevin Fisher samples Whodini’s “Freaks Come Out at Night”?
- A The Freaks Come Out
- B Burnin’ Up
- C Underground 2000
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Kid Loco – She’s My LoverFeatured on the 1997 album “A Grand Love Story”.
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2 . Queen – Too Much Love Will Kill YouFeatured on the 1995 album “Made in Heaven“.
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3 . Guns N’ Roses – November RainFeatured on the 1991 album “Use Your Illusion I“.
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4 . John Alford – Smoke Gets In Your EyesFeatured on the 1996 album “John Alford”.
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5 . U2 – OneFeatured on the 1991 album “Achtung Baby“.
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6 . Sting – Mad About YouFeatured on the 1991 album “The Soul Cages“.
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7 . Madonna – Bad GirlFeatured on the 1992 album “Erotica”.
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8 . Bryan Adams – Thought I’d Died And Gone To HeavenFeatured on the 1991 album “Waking Up The Neighbours”.
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9 . Sam Brown – With A Little LoveFeatured on the 1990 album “April Moon”.
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10 . Maria Nayler – Naked and Sacred
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11 . Meredith Brooks – What Would HappenFeatured on the 1997 album “Blurring The Edges”. |
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12 . Aerosmith – Falling In Love [Is Hard On The Knees]Featured on the 1997 album “Nine Lives“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Christopher Walken stars as the guardian angel in the music video for Madonna’s “Bad Girl.” His role added a unique solemnity and mysterious charm to the narrative, which is considered a highlight of the video.
2. Flying dolphins make an unexpected appearance in the music video for Bryan Adams’ “Thought I’d Died and Gone to Heaven.” This adds to the surreal, dream-like quality of the visual presentation.
3. Margo Buchanan co-wrote “With A Little Love” with Sam Brown. The song displays Brown’s signature blend of powerful vocals and emotive delivery.
4. Maria Nayler’s debut solo release was a cover of “Naked and Sacred.” Originally recorded by Chynna Phillips, Nayler’s version signified her transition to a solo career in electronic dance music.
5. Meredith Brooks included “What Would Happen” in her tour setlists during performances at the Lilith Fair music festival. The festival was known for showcasing female artists.
6. “Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)” was a chart-topping single from Aerosmith’s album “Nine Lives.” It reached various top ten spots around the globe.
7. “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince begins with the phrase “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today.” This line has become iconic, setting the tone for Prince’s energetic performance.
8. “It Takes Two” is known for its sample of Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It).” This track by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock became a party staple.
9. Keith Sweat’s “I Want Her” helped define the new jack swing genre. His collaboration with Teddy Riley was key in popularizing this fusion of R&B and hip-hop beats.
10. Third World covered “Now That We Found Love,” giving it a reggae-disco fusion sound. This version became an international hit, showcasing the band’s crossover appeal.
11. “My Magic Man” was particularly successful on the United States dance charts. Rochelle’s track reached the top 20, solidifying her presence in the dance music scene.
12. “The Freaks Come Out” by Cevin Fisher samples Whodini’s “Freaks Come Out at Night.” The track became a major success in the late 90s club scene.
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