How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Aaliyah, Chicane, Elbow, Bell X1, Marc Et Claude, Barratt Waugh, Wheatus, Nicole Russo, D-Side, NSYNC, One Night Only, Annie
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What unique style blend characterizes Aaliyah’s ‘We Need A Resolution’ ?
- A Jazz and Country
- B Classical and Reggae
- C R&B, Hip-Hop, and Electro-Funk
2. In which year was Chicane’s ‘No Ordinary Morning’ released?
- A 1998
- B 2000
- C 2002
3. Which chart position did Elbow’s ‘Powder Blue’ reach in the UK Singles Chart?
- A 10
- B 41
- C 56
4. Bell X1’s ‘Tongue’ was a track from which album?
- A Music in Mouth
- B Flock
- C Bloodless Coup
5. What 1980s song was sampled in Marc Et Claude’s ‘I Need Your Lovin’ (Like The Sunshine)?’
- A Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime
- B Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
- C With or Without You
6. Barratt Waugh toured UK schools after releasing which single?
- A Skip a Beat
- B Thunderous Applause
- C A Royal Flush
7. Who originally performed ‘A Little Respect’ before Wheatus covered it?
- A The Smiths
- B Erasure
- C Depeche Mode
8. Which producer remixed Nicole Russo’s ‘You Might Be Wrong’ ?
- A Mark Ronson
- B Timbaland
- C Rishi Rich
9. Which song did D-Side release as a third single from their debut album?
- A Invisible
- B Beside You
- C Back in Town
10. NSYNC recorded ‘I’ll Never Stop’ in which city?
- A Stockholm
- B New York City
- C Los Angeles
11. Who produced One Night Only’s ‘You And Me’ ?
- A Steve Lillywhite
- B Rick Rubin
- C T-Bone Burnett
12. Which 1986 song inspired Annie’s ‘I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me’ ?
- A Kiss by Prince
- B Papa Don’t Preach by Madonna
- C Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 29/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Aaliyah – We Need A Resolution (w/ Timbaland)Featured on the 2001 album “Aaliyah“.
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2 . Chicane – No Ordinary MorningFeatured on the 2000 album “Behind the Sun”.
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3 . Elbow – Powder BlueFeatured on the 2001 album “Asleep in the Back”.
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4 . Bell X1 – TongueFeatured on the 2003 album “Music in Mouth”.
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5 . Marc Et Claude – I Need Your Lovin’ Like The SunshineFeatured on the 2000 album “You Own The Sound”.
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6 . Barratt Waugh – Skip A Beat
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7 . Wheatus – A Little RespectFeatured on the 2001 album “Wheatus”.
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8 . Nicole Russo – You Might Be WrongFeatured on the 2003 album “Through My Eyes”.
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9 . D-Side – InvisibleFeatured on the 2004 album “Stronger Together”.
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10 . NSYNC – I’ll Never StopFeatured on the 2000 album “No Strings Attached”.
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11 . One Night Only – You And MeFeatured on the 2008 album “Started a Fire”. |
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12 . Annie – I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates MeFeatured on the 2008 album “Don’t Stop”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ‘We Need a Resolution’ features a mix of R&B, Hip-Hop, and Electro-Funk with Middle Eastern influences. This blend reflects Aaliyah’s progressive style and Timbaland’s innovative production.
2. Chicane’s ‘No Ordinary Morning’ was released in 2000. It also appeared as a part of a double A-side with ‘Halcyon’ and featured on the album ‘Behind the Sun’ .
3. Elbow’s ‘Powder Blue’ peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart. The track is notable for its appearance in various formats, including CD and vinyl.
4. ‘Tongue’ by Bell X1 is featured on their 2004 album ‘Music in Mouth.’ The track was initially released as a single a year before the full album’s release.
5. Marc Et Claude sampled ‘Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime’ by The Korgis in their track ‘I Need Your Lovin’ (Like The Sunshine).’ This choice helped the track become a notable summer anthem.
6. After releasing ‘Skip a Beat,’ Barratt Waugh toured UK schools, performing with artists like Blue and Sugababes. The song reached number 56 on the UK Singles Chart.
7. ‘A Little Respect’ was originally by Erasure. Wheatus covered it on their debut album, achieving greater chart success in the UK and Scotland.
8. Rishi Rich remixed Nicole Russo’s ‘You Might Be Wrong,’ adding a fresh twist to the track featured on her album ‘Through My Eyes.’
9. ‘Invisible’ was the third single from D-Side’s debut album ‘Stronger Together,’ achieving top 10 chart positions in both Ireland and the UK.
10. NSYNC recorded ‘I’ll Never Stop’ in New York City at Battery Studios. The single is well-known for its international success and later inclusion in their ‘Greatest Hits.’
11. ‘You And Me’ by One Night Only was produced by Steve Lillywhite. The track was recorded as part of their debut album ‘Started a Fire.’
12. Annie’s ‘I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me’ drew inspiration from Prince’s ‘Kiss.’ The track communicates a narrative of jealousy and tension.
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