How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Des’ree, Jill Francis , Rod Stewart, Luscious Jackson, The Mock Turtles, Kym Sims, Paula Cole, Brian Kennedy, Allure, The Rolling Stones, Rick Astley, Sugar Ray
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 26/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Des’ree – Why Should I Love YouFeatured on the 1992 album “Mind Adventures”.
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2 . Jill Francis – Make Love To Me
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3 . Rod Stewart – Have I Told You LatelyFeatured on the 1991 album “Vagabond Heart”.
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4 . Luscious Jackson – LadyfingersFeatured on the 1999 album “Electric Honey”.
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5 . The Mock Turtles – And Then She SmilesFeatured on the 1990 album “Turtle Soup”.
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6 . Kym Sims – A Little Bit MoreFeatured on the 1992 album “Too Blind to See It”.
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7 . Paula Cole – Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?Featured on the 1997 album “This Fire”.
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8 . Brian Kennedy – A Better ManFeatured on the 1996 album “A Better Man”.
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9 . Allure – Head Over HeelsFeatured on the 1997 album “Allure”.
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10 . The Rolling Stones – Almost Hear You SighFeatured on the 1989 album “Steel Wheels“.
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11 . Rick Astley – Never Knew LoveFeatured on the 1990 album “Free”. |
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12 . Sugar Ray – Every MorningFeatured on the 1999 album “0,624305555555556”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Feel So High” by Des’ree reached number 44 on the UK Singles Chart. Its release marked her debut on the music scene, making her a name to remember.
2. Jill Francis’ “Make Love To Me” is noted for its vocal elements in jungle music discussions. It serves as a reference point for its soulful vocal samples.
3. Rod Stewart recorded “Have I Told You Lately,” penned by Van Morrison, for his “Vagabond Heart” album. It became a celebrated romantic classic.
4. Luscious Jackson released “Electric Honey” in 1999 with Jill Cunniff contributing significantly to its creation, underscoring the band’s creative synergy.
5. The Mock Turtles released their 1990 single on the Imaginary label. This track laid stones on the path to their achievements on the Madchester scene.
6. “Too Blind to See It” by Kym Sims was produced by Steve “Silk” Hurley, contributing to its success on the dance floors of the early 90s.
7. Paula Cole’s “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” received three Grammy nominations, capturing listeners with its poignant lyrics.
8. “A Better Man” by Brian Kennedy reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and melody resonated with listeners.
9. Allure’s “Head Over Heels” features a guest rap by Nas, adding a unique touch that contributed to the track’s chart success.
10. “Almost Hear You Sigh” was included in the Rolling Stones’ album “Steel Wheels,” showcasing the collaborative brilliance of its writers.
11. Rick Astley’s song from his album “Free” peaked at number 70 on the UK Singles Chart, with its original video receiving a modern upgrade.
12. Sugar Ray’s “Every Morning” soared to No. 1 on US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks and became a defining hit of its time.
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