How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Meryl Streep, Jack Peñate, Gavin Degraw, Jay Sean, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Space, Atomic Kitten, Precious, Jessica Simpson, Joss Stone, Mario, Dogs Die In Hot Cars
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which actor delivered a standout single-take performance of ‘The Winner Takes It All’ for the film adaptation of ‘Mamma Mia!’ ?
- A Amanda Seyfried
- B Meryl Streep
- C Pierce Brosnan
2. Jack Peñate’s ‘Be The One’ signifies a change in musical direction for the artist. Who co-wrote this transformative track with him?
- A Paul Epworth
- B Mark Ronson
- C Timbaland
3. ‘I Don’t Want to Be’ by Gavin DeGraw was chosen as the opening theme for which TV series?
- A One Tree Hill
- B Gossip Girl
- C Friday Night Lights
4. Jay Sean’s single ‘Stay’ features a remix from which UK-based music group?
- A So Solid Crew
- B Boy Better Know
- C Roll Deep
5. ‘Move This Mountain’ was released as a double A-side single with which other Sophie Ellis-Bextor song?
- A Murder on the Dancefloor
- B Get Over You
- C Take Me Home
6. Which scrapped album was meant to include ‘Diary of a Wimp’ by Space?
- A Happy Clowns
- B Love You More Than Football
- C Adventures in Space
7. Which 1958 film theme was sampled in the original version of Atomic Kitten’s ‘I Want Your Love’ ?
- A South Pacific
- B The Big Country
- C Gigi
8. Precious’ song ‘It’s Gonna Be My Way’ made it onto which compilation album in 2000?
- A Smash Hits Summer 2000
- B Now That’s What I Call Music! 47
- C Teen Pop Summer Hits
9. Jessica Simpson’s video for ‘Irresistible’ was inspired by which iconic film character theme?
- A James Bond
- B Indiana Jones
- C Lara Croft
10. ‘Don’t Cha Wanna Ride’ by Joss Stone samples which 1968 instrumental track?
- A Green Onions
- B Soulful Strut
- C Grazing in the Grass
11. Mario’s ‘Here I Go Again’ was part of an album with how many Grammy nominations?
- A One
- B Two
- C Three
12. ‘I Love You ‘Cause I Have To’ by Dogs Die In Hot Cars was re-released on which record label?
- A Parlophone
- B V2 Records
- C EMI
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Meryl Streep – The Winner Takes It AllFeatured on the 2008 album “Mamma Mia! : Soundtrack “.
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2 . Jack Peñate – Be The OneFeatured on the 2009 album “Everything Is New”.
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3 . Gavin Degraw – I Don’T Want To BeFeatured on the 2003 album “Chariot”.
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4 . Jay Sean – StayFeatured on the 2009 album “All or Nothing”.
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5 . Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Move This MountainFeatured on the 2001 album “Read My Lips”.
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6 . Space – Diary Of A WimpFeatured on the 1996 album “Love You More Than Football”.
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7 . Atomic Kitten – I Want Your LoveFeatured on the 2000 album “Right Now”.
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8 . Precious – It’s Gonna Be My WayFeatured on the 2000 album “Precious”.
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9 . Jessica Simpson – IrresistibleFeatured on the 2001 album “Irresistible”.
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10 . Joss Stone – Don’t Cha Wanna RideFeatured on the 2004 album “Mind Body & Soul“.
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11 . Mario – Here I Go AgainFeatured on the 2005 album “Turning Point”. |
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12 . Dogs Die In Hot Cars – I Love You ‘Cause I Have ToFeatured on the 2004 album “Please Describe Yourself”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Meryl Streep sang ‘The Winner Takes It All’ for ‘Mamma Mia!’ in a single take. Her performance blended emotional delivery with musical precision, showcasing her range as an actress.
2. Paul Epworth co-wrote ‘Be The One’ with Jack Peñate. Epworth’s influence is evident in the song’s polished production and innovative sound.
3. ‘I Don’t Want to Be’ by Gavin DeGraw is famously known as the theme for ‘One Tree Hill.’ The song’s message about staying true to oneself resonated with the show’s themes.
4. The Boy Better Know remix of Jay Sean’s ‘Stay’ includes artists like Skepta and Chipmunk. This version added a UK grime twist to the original R&B track.
5. ‘Move This Mountain’ was released alongside ‘Get Over You’ as a double A-side. This strategy highlighted Ellis-Bextor’s versatility and broad appeal.
6. ‘Diary of a Wimp’ was set for ‘Love You More Than Football,’ which was never released. The quirky song exemplified Space’s whimsical style.
7. Atomic Kitten’s ‘I Want Your Love’ initially featured a sample from ‘The Big Country’ theme. This element added a cinematic feel to the track.
8. Precious’ ‘It’s Gonna Be My Way’ appeared on ‘Smash Hits Summer 2000.’ This compilation featured popular tracks from that summer.
9. The video for ‘Irresistible’ featured Jessica Simpson in a James Bond-inspired role, complete with spy-themed visuals and narratives.
10. ‘Don’t Cha Wanna Ride’ utilizes the ‘Soulful Strut’ sample. This connection roots the song in classic soul influences.
11. Mario’s album ‘Turning Point,’ featuring ‘Here I Go Again,’ received two Grammy nominations. The album showcased collaborations with notable producers.
12. The re-release of ‘I Love You ‘Cause I Have To’ was on V2 Records. This helped the single achieve greater commercial success.
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