How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Human Nature, Susanna Hoffs, Prefab Sprout, Paul Young, Rebekah Ryan, Jon Secada, Lenny Kravitz, Charles & Eddie, E-17, Blackstreet, Rozalla, Mary J. Blige
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 20/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Human Nature – WishesFeatured on the 1996 album “Telling Everybody”.
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2 . Susanna Hoffs – Unconditional LoveFeatured on the 1991 album “When You’re a Boy”.
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3 . Prefab Sprout – Prisoner Of The PastFeatured on the 1997 album “Andromeda Heights”.
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4 . Paul Young – I Wish You LoveFeatured on the 1997 album “Paul Young”.
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5 . Rebekah Ryan – Woman In Love
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6 . Jon Secada – If You GoFeatured on the 1994 album “Heart, Soul & a Voice”.
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7 . Lenny Kravitz – If You Can’t Say NoFeatured on the 1998 album “5”.
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8 . Charles & Eddie – House Is Not A HomeFeatured on the 1992 album “Duophonic”.
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9 . E-17 – Betcha Can’t WaitFeatured on the 1999 album “Resurrection”.
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10 . Blackstreet – Don’t Leave MeFeatured on the 1997 album “Another Level”.
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11 . Rozalla – Love BreakdownFeatured on the 1992 album “Everybody’s Free”. |
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12 . Mary J. Blige – Love Is All We Need (w/ Nas)Featured on the 1997 album “Share My World“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Human Nature single received platinum status in Australia. This shiny accolade reflects both sales and the track’s popularity.
2. Susanna Hoffs’ song was co-written by Cyndi Lauper. A collaboration with Lauper adds a dash of quirky pop appeal.
3. Prefab Sprout’s “A Prisoner of the Past” channels Phil Spector’s production style. McAloon drew on 1960s pop nuances, giving the track a retro feel.
4. Paul Young was disappointed with the promotion of his self-titled album. Despite radio play, he felt the marketing didn’t match the effort.
5. Rebekah Ryan’s single featured a cover of “Woman in Love.” Originally by the Gibb brothers, the track was reimagined in a dance-pop style.
6. Jon Secada performed his song at the 1994 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. An international event, but sans cleats.
7. Lenny Kravitz’s single is classified as trip hop. It represents an experimental phase in his sonic adventures.
8. “House Is Not A Home” is part of Charles & Eddie’s repertoire. It stands out as a soulful piece distinct from the similarly named classic.
9. The band East 17 released “Betcha Can’t Wait” as E-17. Rebranding must have felt like a necessary upheaval in the compleat boy band narrative.
10. Blackstreet’s single sampled DeBarge’s “A Dream.” The track had already gained fame through 2Pac’s use of the same sample.
11. Rozalla’s “Love Breakdown” peaked at number 65 on the UK charts. The track briefly lingered on the list with danceable persistence.
12. Mary J. Blige’s song samples “Moonchild” by Rick James. The flashy 1985 track adds a dash of funk to the 1997 hit.
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