How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ben Folds Five, Shola Ama, B*Witched, Bee Gees, Kirsty MacColl, Eternal, Roxette, Vanilla Ice, Bitty McLean, Candi Staton, Gary Clark, Peter Andre
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 15/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Ben Folds Five – BrickFeatured on the 1997 album “Whatever and Ever Amen”.
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2 . Shola Ama – Someday I’ll Find You
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3 . B*Witched – Blame It On The WeathermanFeatured on the 1998 album “B*Witched”.
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4 . Bee Gees – How To Fall In LoveFeatured on the 1994 album ” Size Isn’t Everything”.
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5 . Kirsty MacColl – Don’t Come The Cowboy With Me Sonny JimFeatured on the 1989 album “Kite”.
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6 . Eternal – Don´t You Love MeFeatured on the 1997 album “Before The Rain”.
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7 . Roxette – Sleeping In My CarFeatured on the 1994 album “Crash! Boom! Bang!”.
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8 . Vanilla Ice – I Love YouFeatured on the 1990 album “To the Extreme”.
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9 . Bitty McLean – Dedicated To The One I LoveFeatured on the 1994 album “Just To Let You Know”.
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10 . Candi Staton – Love on Love
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11 . Gary Clark – FreefloatingFeatured on the 1993 album “Freefloating”. |
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12 . Peter Andre – NaturalFeatured on the 1996 album “Natural”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Noël Coward wrote the song, which was originally recorded in 1931. Shola Ama’s version is part of a tribute album to the playwright.
2. In the music video, B*Witched heroically saves a puppy while making denim look like survival gear.
3. Maurice Gibb, alongside his brothers Barry and Robin, shares the songwriting credits for the track. It’s a family effort in melancholy.
4. Steve Lillywhite produced the track that highlights Kirsty MacColl’s unique songwriting prowess, delivering a dose of humor and wit.
5. The song tackles child neglect, juxtaposed with its catchy rhythm, proving pop can carry serious messages.
6. “Sleeping in My Car” started life intended for no one’s ears as a demo track, before it catapulted into star status.
7. Michael Bay, known for his big explosions, directed a yet-to-transform Vanilla Ice video. The fireworks remain metaphorical.
8. The original “Dedicated to the One I Love” was penned by Lowman Pauling and Ralph Bass, establishing soulful groundwork for reggae reinvention.
9. Candi Staton’s track dances to the high-energy beat of 123 BPM, a heart rate on par with its positive message.
10. Before embarking on his solo journey, Gary Clark was part of Danny Wilson, contributing to its upbeat Scottish pop legacy.
11. “Natural” features on Now That’s What I Call Music! 36, a testament to Peter Andre’s appeal in the late-90s pop scene.
12. Instrumental swapping ruled the day, as band members of Greg Kihn exchanged places, proving versatility in a metaphorical dance.
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