How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mariah Carey, Sugababes, Pet Shop Boys, Fabolous, M2M, Will Young, Damien Rice, Brett Anderson, Rod Stewart, The Script, Natalie Imbruglia, Savage Garden
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What notable chart milestone did Damien Rice’s “Volcano” achieve?
- A Peaked at No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart
- B Reached No. 1 in the US
- C Topped the ARIA Chart in Australia
2. Who designed the sleeve for Brett Anderson’s “Love Is Dead” single?
- A David LaChapelle
- B Wolfgang Tillmans
- C Peter Saville
3. What major life event did Rod Stewart experience prior to recording “I Can’t Deny It”?
- A A house move
- B Thyroid surgery
- C Retirement announcement
4. Which track has The Script’s “Talk You Down” been less successful than in the UK charts?
- A “Breakeven”
- B “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved”
- C “We Cry”
5. The music video for Natalie Imbruglia’s “Shiver” was inspired by which film?
- A The Italian Job
- B The Bourne Supremacy
- C Mission Impossible
6. How is Savage Garden’s “Crash and Burn” music video uniquely significant?
- A Filmed in black and white
- B Includes sign language
- C Stars a famous actor
7. “Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out” by Freak Power is a play on words from a phrase by whom?
- A Allen Ginsberg
- B Timothy Leary
- C William Burroughs
8. What is the primary genre of Transatlantic Soul’s “Release Yo’self”?
- A Pop
- B House
- C Disco
9. In what year did NSYNC release their debut single “I Want You Back” in Germany?
- A 1998
- B 1997
- C 1996
10. “Conway” by Reel 2 Real features vocals by which artist?
- A The Mad Stuntman
- B Shabba Ranks
- C Sean Paul
11. Kym Sims’ “Take My Advice” was produced by which well-known house music figure?
- A Frankie Knuckles
- B Steve “Silk” Hurley
- C David Morales
12. Urban Soul’s “Alright” was a project led by which producer?
- A Armand Van Helden
- B Roland Clark
- C Todd Terry
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Mariah Carey – Touch My BodyFeatured on the 2008 album “E=MC²“.
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2 . Sugababes – DenialFeatured on the 2007 album “Change”.
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3 . Pet Shop Boys – Love etc.Featured on the 2009 album “Yes”.
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4 . Fabolous – Baby (w/ Mike Shorey)Featured on the 2004 album “Real Talk”.
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5 . M2M – Don’t Say You Love MeFeatured on the 1999 album “Shades of Purple”.
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6 . Will Young – Your GameFeatured on the 2003 album “Friday’s Child”.
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7 . Damien Rice – VolcanoFeatured on the 2002 album “O”.
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8 . Brett Anderson – Love Is DeadFeatured on the 2007 album “Brett Anderson”.
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9 . Rod Stewart – I Can’t Deny ItFeatured on the 2001 album “Human”.
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10 . The Script – Talk You DownFeatured on the 2008 album “The Script”.
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11 . Natalie Imbruglia – ShiverFeatured on the 2005 album “Counting Down the Days”. |
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12 . Savage Garden – Crash and BurnFeatured on the 1999 album “Affirmation”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Volcano” reached No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart. Damien Rice’s folk ballad showcased his emotive style and earned him significant recognition in the early 2000s.
2. The sleeve for “Love Is Dead” was designed by Peter Saville, with photography by Wolfgang Tillmans. Brett Anderson shifted towards a more orchestrated sound with this release.
3. Prior to recording “I Can’t Deny It,” Rod Stewart underwent thyroid surgery. This did not dampen his distinctive raspy voice or halt his long-standing career success.
4. “Talk You Down” by The Script was less successful than “Breakeven.” Nevertheless, it formed part of their debut album’s promotional push.
5. The music video for “Shiver” was inspired by “The Bourne Supremacy.” A high-speed chase in Kyiv reflects the track’s dynamic energy.
6. Savage Garden’s “Crash and Burn” music video is notable for including sign language. It emphasized the song’s themes of communication and support.
7. “Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out” plays on Timothy Leary’s phrase “Turn on, tune in, drop out.” The track gained fame via a Levi’s ad.
8. “Release Yo’self” by Transatlantic Soul is a house track. Roger Sanchez’s production expertise contributed to its underground popularity.
9. NSYNC released “I Want You Back” in Germany in 1996. This debut marked the beginning of their global pop success.
10. “Conway” by Reel 2 Real features vocals by The Mad Stuntman. His collaboration with Erick Morillo continued their string of hits.
11. “Take My Advice” was produced by Steve “Silk” Hurley. This release maintained Kym Sims’ presence on dance floors in the early ’90s.
12. Urban Soul was a project led by Roland Clark. “Alright” helped establish his presence in the UK and US house music scenes.
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