How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Taylor Swift, Aimee Mann, Melissa Auf Der Maur, HIM, K-Ci & JoJo, Natasha Bedingfield, Fenix TX, Death Cab For Cutie, Mary J. Blige, The Duke Spirit, The King Blues, Alsou
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 19/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Taylor Swift – CrazierFeatured on the 2009 album “Hannah Montana: Soundtrack”.
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2 . Aimee Mann – Save MeFeatured on the 1999 album “Magnolia : Soundtrack”.
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3 . Melissa Auf Der Maur – Real A LieFeatured on the 2004 album “Auf der Maur”.
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4 . HIM – Buried Alive By LoveFeatured on the 2003 album “Love Metal”.
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5 . K-Ci & JoJo – CrazyFeatured on the 2000 album “X : Soundtrack”.
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6 . Natasha Bedingfield – SingleFeatured on the 2004 album “Unwritten”.
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7 . Fenix TX – ThreesomeFeatured on the 2001 album “Lechuza”.
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8 . Death Cab For Cutie – I Will Possess Your HeartFeatured on the 2008 album “Narrow Stairs”.
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9 . Mary J. Blige – No More DramaFeatured on the 2001 album “No More Drama”.
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10 . The Duke Spirit – Love Is An Unfamiliar NameFeatured on the 2005 album “Cuts Across The Land”.
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11 . The King Blues – I Got LoveFeatured on the 2008 album “Save The World, Get The Girl”. |
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12 . Alsou – Before You Love MeFeatured on the 2001 album “Alsou”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The film is Hannah Montana: The Movie. Taylor Swift makes an appearance performing “Crazier” at a barn party scene, combining her musical and acting talents.
2. Aimee Mann’s “Save Me” was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. It also earned a Grammy nomination, showcasing its critical acclaim.
3. Scott Lyon directed the music video for “Real a Lie” by Melissa Auf der Maur. The video is known for its distinctive visual style with stop-motion-like effects.
4. Ville Valo, the band’s vocalist, wrote the track. Known for his unique style, Valo often explores themes of love and melancholy in HIS’s music.
5. “Crazy” by K-Ci & JoJo was on the Save the Last Dance soundtrack. The track underscores the film’s romantic and dramatic moments.
6. Natasha Bedingfield released “Unwritten” as her debut single. The song quickly gained popularity due to its upbeat and motivational lyrics.
7. The album is Lechuza. Fenix TX’s sound on the album is typical of the early 2000s pop-punk movement, marked by catchy melodies and energetic guitars.
8. The music video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing. Its editing was noted for enhancing the song’s emotional and atmospheric impact.
9. “No More Drama” incorporates “The Young and the Restless Theme.” The track’s sampling builds on the song’s themes of personal struggle and redemption.
10. The band is The Duke Spirit. Known for their edgy blend of garage rock and alternative, their music often features dark, introspective lyrics.
11. The genre is punk rock. The King Blues are recognized for merging punk rock with elements of hip hop and ska in their music.
12. Alsou reached No. 1 on MTV Select with her English-language single. The song marked her effort to break into international markets post-Eurovision.
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