How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tom Jones, The Beautiful South, Chris Isaak, Wet Wet Wet, Tracy Chapman, Roxette, Dub War, Lulu , Debbie Gibson, Madonna, Mica Paris, Richie Rich
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which genre fusion is Dub War best known for in “Million Dollar Love”?
- A Jazz and Blues
- B Metal and Reggae
- C Pop and Rock
2. Which Rolling Stones member co-wrote “I’m Back For More”?
- A Ronnie Wood
- B Mick Jagger
- C Keith Richards
3. What is the notable element of Debbie Gibson’s “Shock Your Mama” music video?
- A Animated sequences
- B Scantily clad scenes
- C Live concert footage
4. Which film features Madonna’s song “I’ll Remember”?
- A “With Honors”
- B “Evita”
- C “Desperately Seeking Susan”
5. Which genius songwriter co-penned Mica Paris’s “I Never Felt Like This Before”?
- A Babyface
- B Rod Temperton
- C Diane Warren
6. What sports background does “Stay With Me” collaborator Esera Tuaolo have?
- A Professional basketball player
- B Former NFL player
- C Olympic sprinter
7. Which famous hitmaker collaborated with Cookie Crew on “Got to Keep On”?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Edwin Starr
- C Nile Rodgers
8. Who remixed the iconic track “You Can’t Hide (Your Love From Me)”?
- A Paul Oakenfold
- B Tiësto
- C Larry Levan
9. What unique lyrical style does Smiley Culture use in “Cockney Translation”?
- A Haiku poetry
- B Fast chat blending patois and Cockney slang
- C Free verse rap
10. What is the central theme of Kajagoogoo’s “Ooh to Be Ah”?
- A Fame’s connection to clothing
- B A famous melody from a Western
- C Desire to escape reality
11. Which band had Robert Palmer as a member when they released “Some Like It Hot”?
- A The Power Station
- B Duran Duran
- C Chic
12. What political event is referenced in Amazulu’s “Cairo” B-side?
- A The fall of the Berlin Wall
- B Greenham Common women’s peace camp
- C Tiananmen Square protests
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Tom Jones – I Wanna Get Back With You (w/ Tori Amos)Featured on the 1993 album “The Lead and How to Swing It”.
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2 . The Beautiful South – Let Love Speak Up ItselfFeatured on the 1990 album “Choke”.
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3 . Chris Isaak – Can’t Do a Thing To Stop MeFeatured on the 1993 album “San Francisco Days”.
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4 . Wet Wet Wet – More Than LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “High on the Happy Side”.
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5 . Tracy Chapman – Give Me One ReasonFeatured on the 1995 album “New Beginning“.
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6 . Roxette – You Don’t Understand MeFeatured on the 1995 album “Don’t Bore Us, Get to the Chorus! – Roxette’s Greatest Hits”.
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7 . Dub War – Million Dollar LoveFeatured on the 1996 album “Wrong Side Of Beautiful”.
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8 . Lulu – I’m Back For More (w/ Bobby Womack)Featured on the 1993 album “Independence”.
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9 . Debbie Gibson – Shock Your MamaFeatured on the 1993 album “Body, Mind, Soul”.
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10 . Madonna – I’ll RememberFeatured on the 1994 album “With Honors : Soundtrack”.
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11 . Mica Paris – I Never Felt Like This BeforeFeatured on the 1993 album “Whisper a Prayer”. |
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12 . Richie Rich – Stay With Me (w/ Esera Tuaolo)
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dub War’s “Million Dollar Love” combines metal and reggae influences, echoing the band’s reputation for blending heavy riffs with rhythmic vocals. This signature style set them apart in the 1990s music scene.
2. “I’m Back For More” was co-written by Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones, blending Lulu’s pop and Bobby Womack’s soulful styles. The collaboration marked a high point in Lulu’s return to music.
3. “Shock Your Mama” showcased Debbie Gibson’s transition to a more mature image with its visually striking music video featuring scantily clad scenes shot in France. Reflecting her evolving style, it distinguished her from her earlier pop persona.
4. “I’ll Remember” is part of the “With Honors” soundtrack, representing a more reflective era in Madonna’s career. The track reached critical acclaim, showing her adaptability across different music genres.
5. “I Never Felt Like This Before” was co-written by Rod Temperton, the genius behind Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”. This collaboration contributed to the song’s success and Mica Paris’s soulful reputation.
6. Esera Tuaolo, an NFL veteran, collaborated on “Stay With Me”. His transition from sports to music highlighted the interplay between athleticism and artistic expression during the mid-90s.
7. Edwin Starr, famous for “War”, collaborated with Cookie Crew on “Got to Keep On”. This union bridged soul and hip-hop, marking a high point in Cookie Crew’s chart success.
8. Larry Levan, the iconic DJ, remixed “You Can’t Hide (Your Love From Me)”, enhancing its appeal in nightclubs. This remix contributed significantly to the track’s enduring legacy in dance music.
9. Smiley Culture used a unique fast chat style in “Cockney Translation”, blending Jamaican patois with Cockney slang for a humorous take on multicultural London, earning him recognition in British reggae.
10. “Ooh to Be Ah” by Kajagoogoo explores the theme that fame isn’t determined by clothing. The song reached number 7 in the UK, following the band’s initial success with “Too Shy”.
11. Robert Palmer was a member of The Power Station when they released “Some Like It Hot”. The song’s success in 1985 established the group as superstars in the mid-80s rock scene.
12. Amazulu’s “Cairo” B-side referenced the Greenham Common women’s peace camp, highlighting the band’s engagement with contemporary political issues through their music. This furthered their cultural relevance in the 1980s.
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