How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Hilary Duff, Natasha Bedingfield, Sugababes, No Doubt, Dream, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Cardigans, Cassie, Haven, Nelly Furtado, Joss Stone, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which member of the Manic Street Preachers praised “For What It’s Worth” by The Cardigans?
- A Nicky Wire
- B James Dean Bradfield
- C Sean Moore
2. Cassie featured as which character in the film “Step Up 2: The Streets”?
- A Sophie Donovan
- B Emily Kira
- C Lucy Avery
3. What sparked a media stir around Haven’s split, according to the article?
- A A lost master tape
- B Contractual issues
- C Internal band disputes
4. What unique structural element does “Try” by Nelly Furtado contain?
- A A reversed outro
- B Two chorus appearances
- C A flute solo
5. Where was Joss Stone’s music video for “Spoiled” filmed?
- A Central Park, NY
- B West Taghkanic Diner, NY
- C Venice Beach, CA
6. “Get Ready for Love” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds features musical themes from which genre?
- A Blues
- B Gospel
- C Reggae
7. Which video game popularized Ozomatli’s “Cut Chemist Suite”?
- A Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3
- B Grand Theft Auto III
- C FIFA 98
8. Where was CeCe Peniston’s track “Finally” prominently featured?
- A The 2000 Sydney Olympics closing ceremony
- B The 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony
- C The 1996 Atlanta Olympics closing ceremony
9. Which soundtrack features Nikki D’s “Daddy’s Little Girl”?
- A “Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.”
- B “Mo’ Money”
- C “Boyz n the Hood”
10. What genre helped define Étienne de Crécy’s “Prix Choc”?
- A French Touch
- B Eurodance
- C Synthwave
11. What was Juliet Roberts’ song “I Want You” described as?
- A A somber ballad
- B A gleeful pop/disco anthem
- C An experimental soundscape
12. Why was E-Zee Possee’s “Everything Starts with an ‘E'” initially controversial?
- A Its hidden message
- B Its length
- C Its drug references
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Hilary Duff – With LoveFeatured on the 2007 album “Dignity”.
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2 . Natasha Bedingfield – Love Like This (w/ Sean Kingston)Featured on the 2007 album “N.B.”.
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3 . Sugababes – ShapeFeatured on the 2002 album “Angels with Dirty Faces”.
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4 . No Doubt – Ex-GirlfriendFeatured on the 2000 album “Return of Saturn”.
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5 . Dream – He Loves U NotFeatured on the 2001 album “It Was All a Dream”.
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6 . Carly Rae Jepsen – I Really Like You
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7 . The Cardigans – For What It’s WorthFeatured on the 2003 album “Long Gone Before Daylight”.
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8 . Cassie – Is It YouFeatured on the 2007 album “Step Up 2: The Streets – Soundtrack”.
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9 . Haven – Wouldn’t Change A ThingFeatured on the 2004 album “All For A Reason”.
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10 . Nelly Furtado – TryFeatured on the 2003 album “Folklore”.
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11 . Joss Stone – SpoiledFeatured on the 2004 album “Mind Body & Soul“. |
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12 . Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Get Ready For LoveFeatured on the 2004 album “Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Nicky Wire, bassist of the Manic Street Preachers, praised “For What It’s Worth” for its compelling lyrics. The Cardigans’ single showcased a shift to a more mature sound.
2. Cassie played the character Sophie Donovan in “Step Up 2: The Streets.” Although initially hesitant, she contributed to the soundtrack with her track “Is It You.”
3. Haven’s split was partially due to having been released from their recording contract. This followed difficulties completing their third album, leading to a disbandment by 2006.
4. “Try” by Nelly Furtado features a chorus that appears only twice. This structural choice highlights the song’s emotional depth set against Furtado’s melodic pop influence.
5. Joss Stone’s “Spoiled” music video was filmed at the West Taghkanic Diner in New York. The visual plot mirrors a tense relationship scene inspired by her past breakup.
6. “Get Ready for Love” blends gospel influences with driving rock arrangements. The Bad Seeds’ performance exudes a vigorous blend of Cave’s poetic depth and rhythmic intensity.
7. “Cut Chemist Suite” by Ozomatli was featured in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3. This exposed their signature fusion of Latin and rock to a wider audience beyond their album.
8. “Finally” by CeCe Peniston was featured at the 2000 Sydney Olympics closing ceremony. The track’s enduring popularity has made it a dance anthem embraced by various communities.
9. “Daddy’s Little Girl” by Nikki D was part of the “Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.” soundtrack. Its catchy title track reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.
10. Étienne de Crécy’s “Prix Choc” is a quintessential French Touch track. With its distinctive house beat, the track helped cement this style in electronic music history.
11. Juliet Roberts’ song “I Want You” was praised as a “gleeful pop/disco anthem.” Critics highlighted Roberts’ energetic performance, marking a high point in her dance music career.
12. “Everything Starts with an ‘E'” drew controversy for its drug references. Despite the initial ban, the track became emblematic of the acid house scene’s rebellious spirit.
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