How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Reef, Russell Watson, Faye Tozer, Delays, Badly Drawn Boy, Meat Loaf, McFly, Art Brut, The Dandy Warhols, Freefaller, Joss Stone, Lisa Scott Lee, Dane Bowers
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Reef – All I WantFeatured on the 1999 album “Getaway”.
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2 . Russell Watson, Faye Tozer – Someone Like YouFeatured on the 2002 album “The Voice”.
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3 . Delays – HideawayFeatured on the 2006 album “You See Colours”.
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4 . Badly Drawn Boy – Pissing the windFeatured on the 2000 album “The Hour of Bewilderbeast”.
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5 . Meat Loaf – Cry Over MeFeatured on the 2006 album “Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose”.
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6 . McFly – Falling In LoveFeatured on the 2008 album “Radio:Active”.
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7 . Art Brut – Emily KaneFeatured on the 2005 album “Bang Bang Rock & Roll”.
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8 . The Dandy Warhols – We Used To Be FriendsFeatured on the 2003 album “Welcome to the Monkey House”.
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9 . Freefaller – Good Enough For You
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10 . Joss Stone – Super Duper LoveFeatured on the 2003 album “The Soul Sessions“.
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11 . Lisa Scott Lee – LatelyFeatured on the 2003 album “Never or Now”. |
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12 . Dane Bowers – Shut Up… And Forget About ItFeatured on the 2001 album “Facing the Crowd”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Reef’s “All I Want” reached number 51 in the UK Singles Chart. Despite modest chart performance, it showcased a softer side of the band’s musical repertoire.
2. Faye Tozer and Russell Watson collaborated on a 2002 duet that peaked at number 10 on the UK chart. This pairing took place during Tozer’s hiatus from Steps.
3. The 7-inch vinyl release of Delays’ 2006 single included a cover of “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” by John Lennon. This added a unique twist for collectors and fans.
4. Damon Michael Gough released “The Hour of Bewilderbeast” under the stage name Badly Drawn Boy. This album features in his early Mercury Prize-winning work.
5. Diane Warren is credited as the sole songwriter for the Meat Loaf single from “Bat Out of Hell III” released in 2007. Warren’s contributions are known for impactful lyrics.
6. McFly’s album “Radio:Active” includes a track written by Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, and Dougie Perry. It complements their pop rock style with a runtime of about 4 minutes 29 seconds.
7. Emily Kane was Art Brut’s Eddie Argos’ first girlfriend. The song recounts their teenage relationship and heralded a reunion after its release.
8. The Dandy Warhols’ 2003 single was used as the theme song for “Veronica Mars.” Its catchy tune resonated with fans and featured in multiple media.
9. “Good Enough For You” by Freefaller was reproduced as a sound-alike recording. The existence of such versions indicates its reuse or recreation beyond the original band’s release.
10. Willie “Sugar Billy” Garner originally wrote the song covered by Joss Stone on “The Soul Sessions.” Her version, with a runtime of around 4 minutes and 20 seconds, was a notable inclusion.
11. Lisa Scott-Lee’s debut solo single was released post the breakup of Steps. This marked her transition from group performances to individual artistry.
12. Dane Bowers’ debut solo single reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart in 2001. Notably, it was reportedly inspired by his relationship with Katie Price.
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