How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shinedown, Air Traffic, Melanie C, Simple Plan, Matthew Jay, Counting Crows, Garbage, Tiësto, Kluster, Jaheim, Rhianna Kenny, 2 Play
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 26/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Shinedown – Second ChanceFeatured on the 2008 album “The Sound of Madness”.
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2 . Air Traffic – Shooting StarFeatured on the 2007 album “Fractured Life”.
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3 . Melanie C – CarolynaFeatured on the 2007 album “This Time”.
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4 . Simple Plan – AddictedFeatured on the 2002 album “No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls”.
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5 . Matthew Jay – Please Don’t Send Me AwayFeatured on the 2003 album “Draw”.
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6 . Counting Crows – American GirlsFeatured on the 2002 album “Hard Candy”.
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7 . Garbage – Sex Is Not The EnemyFeatured on the 2005 album “Bleed Like Me“.
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8 . Tiësto – 643 [Love’s On Fire] (w/ Suzanne Palmer)Featured on the 2001 album “In My Memory”.
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9 . Kluster – My Love
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10 . Jaheim – Just In CaseFeatured on the 2001 album “Ghetto Love”.
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11 . Rhianna Kenny – Oh BabyFeatured on the 2002 album “Get On”. |
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12 . 2 Play – It Can’t Be RightFeatured on the 2003 album “It Can’t Be Right”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. Directed by Ryan Smith, the video interlaces shots of a teenage girl in a coastal scenario with band performances. It’s distinctly narrative-driven.
2. B. Air Traffic’s track is on their debut album “Fractured Life.” The album was launched to critical attention with this acclaimed single.
3. B. Melanie C released “Carolyna” on her own label, Red Girl Records, offering her full creative control over the production.
4. A. “Addicted” by Simple Plan was the group’s initial US Billboard Hot 100 top-50 entry, peaking at position 45.
5. B. Matthew Jay’s single briefly claimed the No. 83 slot on the UK Singles Chart before its descent, marking his foray into the industry.
6. B. The track features Sheryl Crow’s voice, blending seamlessly with Adam Duritz’s to boost its chart performance.
7. B. The lyrics reflect the uproar surrounding Janet Jackson’s halftime show incident, mingling themes of censorship and expression.
8. B. It started as “Flight 643,” a Tiësto instrumental, later reworked with vocals by Suzanne Palmer for broader appeal.
9. B. Vocals by Ron Carroll add depth to the track, complementing the house beats with his distinctive voice.
10. B. KayGee co-produced the track, infusing it with smooth R&B vibes, helping it secure an award nomination.
11. C. Rhianna Kenny launched her career with her highest-charting single on the UK charts, securing position 18.
12. B. Raghav lent his vocal talents to the track, contributing to its mix of urban music styles and its subsequent success.
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