How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Portishead, Cher, Chrissie Hynde, Neneh Cherry & Eric Clapton, Tina Arena, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Peter Andre, 98 Degrees, Jessica Folker, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Finley Quaye, American Music Club, The Beautiful South, Rod Stewart
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which famous Swedish record producer co-wrote Jessica Folcker’s “How Will I Know (Who You Are)”?
- A Max Martin
- B Kristian Lundin
- C Andreas Carlsson
2. What unique visual prompted Eagle-Eye Cherry to write “Permanent Tears”?
- A A child holding a flower
- B A girl with a birthmark
- C An ancient mural
3. Finley Quaye’s blend in “Your Love Gets Sweeter” does NOT include which genre?
- A Reggae
- B Hip-Hop
- C Soul
4. Which city is integral to the identity and naming of American Music Club?
- A New York
- B San Francisco
- C Chicago
5. What was notable about The Beautiful South’s lyrical themes in “We Are Each Other”?
- A Co-dependency in relationships
- B Environmental activism
- C Social justice
6. “Rhythm of My Heart” by Rod Stewart prominently features which traditional song?
- A Loch Lomond
- B Danny Boy
- C Auld Lang Syne
7. What differentiates the single version of Ice-T’s “High Rollers” from the album version?
- A A different guitar riff
- B Alternate interludes
- C Additional chorus harmonies
8. Run-D.M.C.’s “King of Rock” helped pioneer which musical fusion?
- A Rap-metal
- B Electronic jazz
- C Rap-rock
9. Which musical genre does Tyree Cooper’s “Turn Up The Bass” contribute to popularizing?
- A Electro-swing
- B Hip house
- C Funktronica
10. The Mary Jane Girls’ “In My House” was part of which infamous list due to lyrical concerns?
- A The Dirty Dozen
- B The Filthy Fifteen
- C The Naughty Seventeen
11. “You’re the One for Me” by D Train is credited with influencing which sound?
- A New York electronic R&B
- B Disco revival
- C Grunge rock
12. Madonna’s “Material Girl” contributed to her being labeled by which nickname?
- A Pop Empress
- B Fashion Maven
- C Material Girl
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Portishead – Only YouFeatured on the 1997 album “Portishead“.
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2 . Cher , Chrissie Hynde , Neneh Cherry & Eric Clapton – Love Can Build A Bridge
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3 . Tina Arena – BurnFeatured on the 1997 album “In Deep”.
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4 . Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Henry Lee (w/ P.J Harvey)Featured on the 1996 album “Murder Ballads“.
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5 . Peter Andre – Only OneFeatured on the 1996 album “Natural”.
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6 . 98 Degrees – Because Of YouFeatured on the 1998 album “98 Degrees and Rising”.
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7 . Jessica Folker – How Will I Know Who You AreFeatured on the 1998 album ” Jessica”.
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8 . Eagle-Eye Cherry – Permanent TearsFeatured on the 1997 album “Desireless”.
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9 . Finley Quaye – Your Love Gets SweeterFeatured on the 1997 album “Maverick a Strike”.
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10 . American Music Club – Can You Help MeFeatured on the 1994 album “San Francisco”.
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11 . The Beautiful South – We Are Each OtherFeatured on the 1992 album “0898 Beautiful South”. |
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12 . Rod Stewart – Rhythm of My HeartFeatured on the 1991 album “Vagabond Heart”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Max Martin, alongside Andreas Carlsson and Kristian Lundin, co-wrote “How Will I Know (Who You Are).” Max Martin’s involvement added to its pop success.
2. “Permanent Tears” was inspired by a TV documentary featuring a girl with a birthmark shaped like a tear. Cherry’s eye for imagery created a memorable song.
3. “Your Love Gets Sweeter” by Finley Quaye is a mixture of reggae, soul, and pop. Hip-Hop is notably absent from this blend.
4. The band American Music Club hails from San Francisco, a city that looms large in their naming and history.
5. “We Are Each Other” explores co-dependency, in line with The Beautiful South’s love for biting relationship commentary.
6. Rod Stewart’s “Rhythm of My Heart” incorporates the melody of “Loch Lomond,” nodding to his Scottish roots.
7. The single version of “High Rollers” by Ice-T differs with its alternate interludes, adding varied commentary on crime.
8. Run-D.M.C.’s “King of Rock” was instrumental in creating a rap-rock sound, merging hip-hop with hard rock elements.
9. Tyree Cooper’s “Turn Up The Bass” is a celebrated track in the rise of hip house, a genre marrying house music and hip-hop.
10. “In My House” by the Mary Jane Girls made the “Filthy Fifteen” list for its suggestive lyrics, despite claims of it being about love.
11. “You’re the One for Me” by D Train is associated with the early 1980s New York electronic R&B sound, marked by synth and electronic influence.
12. Madonna’s “Material Girl” led to her being dubbed “Material Girl,” a nickname entwined with her image despite her later regrets.
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