How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Robyn, Richard Darbyshire, Donna De Lory, PJ Harvey, Sunscreem, Madonna, Gene, Kylie Minogue, Alice Cooper, Peter Andre, Isha D, Marcella Detroit
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What chart position did Robyn’s ‘You’ve Got That Somethin” achieve on the Official Singles Chart?
- A 27
- B 54
- C 96
2. Whose backing vocals feature on Richard Darbyshire’s ‘This I Swear’ ?
- A Madonna
- B Lisa Stansfield
- C Annie Lennox
3. Who originally wrote the song ‘Just A Dream’ recorded by Donna De Lory?
- A Elton John and Bernie Taupin
- B John Lennon and Paul McCartney
- C Madonna and Patrick Leonard
4. What instrument does PJ Harvey play in the song ‘C’Mon Billy’ ?
- A Drums
- B Guitar
- C Violin
5. Which song was Sunscreem’s first to top the U.S. Dance chart?
- A Love U More
- B Perfect Motion
- C Pressure Us
6. What film is associated with Madonna’s track ‘Hanky Panky’ ?
- A A League of Their Own
- B Dick Tracy
- C Shanghai Surprise
7. Which band’s debut album includes the song ‘Olympian’ ?
- A Oasis
- B Gene
- C Blur
8. What style is Kylie Minogue’s ‘Where Is The Feeling?’ said to embody?
- A Progressive rock
- B Handbag house
- C Folk rock
9. Which Alice Cooper song topped the UK charts in 1994?
- A Poison
- B Bed of Nails
- C It’s Me
10. Who originally penned ‘Kiss The Girl,’ covered by Peter Andre?
- A Rogers & Hammerstein
- B Howard Ashman & Alan Menken
- C Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
11. Which 1997 song by Isha-D had multiple remix releases in the UK?
- A Stay
- B Fly Away
- C Shine
12. What is unique about the ending of Marcella Detroit’s ‘I’m No Angel’ ?
- A A long guitar solo
- B A dodgy choral bit
- C Spoken word outro
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Tracklist
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1 . Robyn – You’ve Got That Somethin’Featured on the 2002 album “Robyn Is Here”.
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2 . Richard Darbyshire – This I SwearFeatured on the 1991 album “How Many Angels”.
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3 . Donna De Lory – Just A DreamFeatured on the 1992 album “Donna DeLory”.
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4 . PJ Harvey – C’Mon BillyFeatured on the 1995 album “To Bring You My Love“.
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5 . Sunscreem – Love U MoreFeatured on the 1992 album “O3”.
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6 . Madonna – Hanky PankyFeatured on the 1990 album “I’m Breathless”.
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7 . Gene – OlympianFeatured on the 1995 album “Olympian”.
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8 . Kylie Minogue – Where Is The Feeling?Featured on the 1994 album “Kylie Minogue”.
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9 . Alice Cooper – It’s MeFeatured on the 1994 album “The Last Temptation”.
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10 . Peter Andre – Kiss The Girl
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11 . Isha D – Stay
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12 . Marcella Detroit – I’m No AngelFeatured on the 1994 album “Jewel”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Robyn’s ‘You’ve Got That Somethin” reached number 54 on the Official Singles Chart, spending two notable weeks on it. Additionally, the track hit number 27 on the Official Dance Singles Chart in its various release formats.
2. Lisa Stansfield provided backing vocals for Richard Darbyshire’s ‘This I Swear’ . She also co-wrote the song along with a notable team, contributing to its smooth, soulful sound.
3. ‘Just A Dream’ was penned by Madonna and Patrick Leonard. Although initially intended for Madonna’s own album, it found its place in Donna De Lory’s debut, featuring Madonna’s backing vocals.
4. PJ Harvey performed vocals and guitar on ‘C’Mon Billy’ . Known for her dynamic presence, Harvey also co-produced the track, highlighting her multifaceted musical talents.
5. ‘Love U More’ was Sunscreem’s first track to top the U.S. Dance chart. Released in 1992, it blended techno and house, making a dancefloor impact in the early ’90s scene.
6. ‘Hanky Panky’ by Madonna is linked with the film ‘Dick Tracy’ . It suited the 1920s–1930s jazz era style of the film, starring Warren Beatty and Madonna herself.
7. The song ‘Olympian’ is part of Gene’s debut album, also called ‘Olympian’ . Known for its Britpop style, the album echoed influences from bands like The Smiths.
8. ‘Where Is The Feeling?’ by Kylie Minogue is considered a ‘handbag house’ track. The single featured a remix adding spoken vocals, differentiating it from the album version.
9. ‘It’s Me’ by Alice Cooper did not top the charts but reached 34 in the UK. It was part of his concept album ‘The Last Temptation’ , featuring limited live performances.
10. ‘Kiss The Girl,’ covered by Peter Andre, was originally composed by Howard Ashman & Alan Menken for Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ . It remains a hallmark of romantic Disney ballads.
11. ‘Stay’ by Isha-D was remixed multiple times in the UK. Released in 1997, the song saw various vinyl formats but lacks extensive documentation on its genre and lyrical content.
12. Marcella Detroit’s ‘I’m No Angel’ ends with what some critics called a ‘dodgy choral bit’ . Despite mixed reviews, it showcased Detroit’s distinctive vocal range.
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