How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jann Arden, Joan Jett, Lakiesha Berri, Thomas Dolby, Sparkle, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Belinda Carlisle, Sophie B. Hawkins, Joanna Law, Firehouse, Robin S, Jaki Graham
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which country did ‘Insensitive’ by Jann Arden top the charts in?
- A United States
- B Canada
- C Italy
2. Which original artist first recorded ‘Love Hurts’ before Joan Jett covered it?
- A The Everly Brothers
- B Elvis Presley
- C Buddy Holly
3. ‘Like This and Like That’ by LaKiesha Berri featured on the soundtrack of which film?
- A Love Jones
- B The 6th Man
- C Soul Food
4. In which musical style did Thomas Dolby describe his song ‘I Love You Goodbye’ ?
- A Urban Jazz
- B Cajun Techno
- C Synthwave
5. Who directed the music video for Sparkle’s ‘Be Careful’ ?
- A Hype Williams
- B F. Gary Gray
- C R. Kelly
6. ‘Dream of Me’ by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark samples which 1973 instrumental?
- A Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet
- B Love’s Theme
- C Theme from Shaft
7. Belinda Carlisle’s version of ‘In Too Deep’ was shot in which country?
- A Italy
- B France
- C Greece
8. What inspired the lyrics of ‘Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover’ by Sophie B. Hawkins?
- A A romantic comedy
- B An abusive relationship observation
- C A personal heartbreak
9. ‘First Time Ever’ by Joanna Law was a cover of a song originally written by whom?
- A Bob Dylan
- B Leonard Cohen
- C Ewan MacColl
10. ‘Don’t Treat Me Bad’ by Firehouse was featured in which award-winning category in the 1992 American Music Awards?
- A Favorite Pop/Rock Album
- B Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist
- C Favorite Alternative Artist
11. Which chart did Robin S.’s ‘It Must Be Love’ reach number one on?
- A Dance Club Songs chart
- B Hot 100 Singles Chart
- C Classical Crossover Chart
12. In what year did Jaki Graham release her cover of ‘Ain’t Nobody’ ?
- A 1991
- B 1994
- C 1997
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Jann Arden – InsensitiveFeatured on the 1994 album “Living Under June”.
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2 . Joan Jett – Love HurtsFeatured on the 1990 album “The Hit List”.
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3 . Lakiesha Berri – Like This And Like ThatFeatured on the 1990 album “Like This And Like That”.
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4 . Thomas Dolby – I Love You GoodbyeFeatured on the 1992 album “Astronauts & Heretics”.
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5 . Sparkle – Be CarefulFeatured on the 1998 album “Sparkle”.
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6 . Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Dream Of MeFeatured on the 1993 album “Liberator”.
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7 . Belinda Carlisle – In Too DeepFeatured on the 1987 album “A Woman And A Man”.
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8 . Sophie B. Hawkins – Damn I Wish I Was Your LoverFeatured on the 1992 album “Tongues and Tails”.
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9 . Joanna Law – First Time Ever
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10 . Firehouse – Don’t Treat Me BadFeatured on the 1990 album “Firehouse”.
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11 . Robin S – It Must Be LoveFeatured on the 1993 album “From Now On”. |
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12 . Jaki Graham – Ain’t NobodyFeatured on the 1994 album “Real Life”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jann Arden’s ‘Insensitive’ reached the top of the charts in both Canada and Australia. Its success was partly thanks to its film and TV exposure, securing its place as Jann Arden’s most successful track.
2. The Everly Brothers first recorded ‘Love Hurts’ in 1960. Joan Jett’s cover was part of her album dedicated to reimagined tracks.
3. ‘Like This and Like That’ featured on the soundtrack of ‘The 6th Man.’ The movie helped bolster the track’s visibility, though it charted moderately in the UK.
4. Thomas Dolby described ‘I Love You Goodbye’ as ‘Cajun Techno.’ The track’s narrative unfolds during a wild road trip, with influences evident in the layered sound design.
5. R. Kelly both directed and featured in the video for Sparkle’s ‘Be Careful.’ The narrative continued in his subsequent work, creating a thematic connection.
6. ‘Dream of Me’ samples Barry White’s ‘Love’s Theme.’ The classic instrumental provided a familiar foundation for OMD’s synth-pop track.
7. Belinda Carlisle’s ‘In Too Deep’ video was filmed in Italy. The scenic backdrop played a significant role in the video’s visual appeal.
8. Observing an abusive relationship inspired the lyrics of Sophie B. Hawkins’s ‘Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover.’ It pushed themes of omnisexuality and understanding.
9. Ewan MacColl originally wrote ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.’ Joanna Law’s cover later found its niche in the electronic scene via sampling.
10. Firehouse’s ‘Don’t Treat Me Bad’ led to an award at the 1992 AMAs for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist, surpassing notable acts like Nirvana.
11. Robin S.’s ‘It Must Be Love’ soared to the top of the Dance Club Songs chart, showing her prowess in the house and electronic music realms.
12. Jaki Graham’s cover of ‘Ain’t Nobody’ was released in 1994. It marked her biggest international success, topping dance charts across the US.
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