How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dana Glover, Pulp, Giant Drag, Lyte Funky Ones [LFO], Haven, Blaze, The Maccabees, Elbow, Crowded House, Athlete, Interpol, Panic! At The Disco
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 18/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Dana Glover – Thinking OverFeatured on the 2003 album “Testimony of Gravity”.
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2 . Pulp – Bad Cover VersionFeatured on the 2001 album “We Love Life”.
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3 . Giant Drag – This Isn’t ItFeatured on the 2005 album “Hearts and Unicorns”.
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4 . Lyte Funky Ones [LFO] – Girl On TvFeatured on the 1999 album “LFO”.
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5 . Haven – Til the EndFeatured on the 2002 album “Between the Senses”.
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6 . Blaze – Most Precious Love (w/ Barbara Tucker)Featured on the 2004 album ” Keep Hope Alive”.
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7 . The Maccabees – Love You BetterFeatured on the 2009 album “Wall of Arms”.
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8 . Elbow – redFeatured on the 2001 album “Asleep In The Back”.
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9 . Crowded House – Fall At Your FeetFeatured on the 1991 album “Woodface“.
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10 . Athlete – Half LightFeatured on the 2005 album “Tourist”.
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11 . Interpol – C’mereFeatured on the 2004 album “Antics“. |
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12 . Panic! At The Disco – But It’s Better If You DoFeatured on the 2006 album “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Thinking Over” by Dana Glover first appeared on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. It reached No. 17, demonstrating its appeal to a broad audience.
2. The single cover of Pulp features a childhood photograph of guitarist Mark Webber. It nods to David Bowie’s glam rock era.
3. Annie Hardy led the indie rock band Giant Drag. Their music encapsulates mid-2000s LA indie sounds.
4. LFO’s song was inspired by Jennifer Love Hewitt. She even appeared in the music video, enhancing its personal touch.
5. Haven performed “Til the End” on Top of the Pops. It showcased their early 2000s indie rock style.
6. Blaze’s track with Barbara Tucker represents the house genre. It featured in the album “Keep Hope Alive.”
7. “Love You Better” by The Maccabees was produced by Markus Dravs. He also produced their album “Wall of Arms.”
8. Elbow’s song “Red” is part of their debut album “Asleep in the Back.” An EP version existed prior to the album release.
9. Neil Finn wrote the song for Crowded House in 1991. It highlights his distinctive songwriting prowess.
10. Athlete’s single reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. Its catchiness aided its chart success.
11. “C’mere” by Interpol was initially known as “Strangers in the Night.” This reflects its evolutionary journey.
12. The song title from Panic! at the Disco was derived from the film “Closer.” Natalie Portman’s line inspired the creative title choice.
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