How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Whitney Houston, Taylor Dayne, Richie Sambora, Changing Faces, Deborah Cox, Tyrese, Dana Dawson, Five Star, Yazz, Aswad, Julio Iglesias Jr, Masters At Work, Spin Doctors
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who directed the music video for The Weeknd’s “Take My Breath”?
- A Cliqua
- B Martin Scorsese
- C Hype Williams
2. What notable certification did “Blinding Lights” achieve from the RIAA?
- A Gold
- B Diamond
- C Platinum
3. Which musical styles are blended in The Weeknd’s “Take My Breath”?
- A Disco and Jazz
- B Dance-pop and Funk
- C Rock and Reggae
4. What inspired the lyrics for “Blinding Lights”?
- A The nostalgic love for city lights
- B The longing for a partner
- C A famous painting
5. When was “Blinding Lights” released?
- A August 6, 2021
- B November 29, 2018
- C November 29, 2019
6. What influenced the production sound of “Take My Breath”?
- A 1950s doo-wop
- B Contemporary pop
- C 1980s music
7. Which record did “Blinding Lights” hold on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?
- A Most weeks at number one
- B Longest top ten stay
- C First digital-only number one
8. What is the primary theme of The Weeknd’s song “Blinding Lights”?
- A The allure of fame
- B Romantic longing
- C Celebration of wealth
9. Aside from The Weeknd, who contributed to the songwriting for “Take My Breath”?
- A Max Martin
- B Billie Eilish
- C Taylor Swift
10. Which genre does not describe “Blinding Lights”?
- A Hip Hop
- B Synth-pop
- C Electropop
11. What caution was taken with the “Take My Breath” music video?
- A Rated for language
- B Withheld over epilepsy concerns
- C Extended length
12. In which album is “Blinding Lights” featured?
- A Trilogy
- B Starboy
- C After Hours
1. Why was “Run To You” by Whitney Houston rewritten from its original concept?
- A For a more upbeat tempo
- B To focus on love
- C To include a duet
2. Who wrote “Love Will Lead You Back” performed by Taylor Dayne?
- A Diane Warren
- B Taylor Dayne herself
- C Diane Krall
3. What genre shift occurred in Richie Sambora’s “Undiscovered Soul” compared to his previous work?
- A More blues influence
- B More experimental style
- C A shift to classical music
4. Which R&B duo released the song “G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.”?
- A T.L.C.
- B Changing Faces
- C SWV
5. On which chart did Deborah Cox’s “It’s Over Now” reach number 1?
- A Billboard Dance Club Songs
- B Billboard Hot 100
- C UK Singles Chart
6. What marked Tyrese’s first musical release with RCA Records?
- A Sweet Lady
- B Nobody Else
- C Signs of Love Makin’
7. Which genre does Dana Dawson’s “How I Wanna Be Loved” NOT belong to?
- A Electronic
- B Rock
- C Pop
8. Five Star’s cover of “I Love You (For Sentimental Reasons)” peaked at what position on the UK R&B chart?
- A 5
- B 15
- C 25
9. Who provided the reggae backing for the cover of “How Long” by Yazz?
- A Steel Pulse
- B UB40
- C Aswad
10. What event did Julio Iglesias Jr. perform “One More Chance” at?
- A Miss Universe 1999 Pageant
- B Eurovision Song Contest
- C Grammys
11. Which production duo is behind “To Be In Love” featuring India?
- A The Chemical Brothers
- B Masters At Work
- C Basement Jaxx
12. “You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast” is a single from which Spin Doctors album?
- A Turn It Upside Down
- B Pocket Full of Kryptonite
- C Nice Talking to Me
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1 . Whitney Houston – Run To YouFeatured on the 1992 album “The Bodyguard Soundtrack”.
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2 . Taylor Dayne – Love Will Lead You BackFeatured on the 1989 album “Can’t Fight Fate”.
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3 . Richie Sambora – In It For LoveFeatured on the 1991 album “Undiscovered Soul”.
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4 . Changing Faces – G. H. E. T. T. O. U. T.Featured on the 1997 album “All Day, All Night”.
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5 . Deborah Cox – It’s Over NowFeatured on the 1998 album “One Wish”.
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6 . Tyrese – Nobody ElseFeatured on the 1998 album “Tyrese”.
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7 . Dana Dawson – How I Wanna Be LovedFeatured on the 1995 album “Black Butterfly”.
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8 . Five Star – I Love You For Sentimental ReasonsFeatured on the 1986 album “Heart & Soul”.
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9 . Yazz, Aswad – How LongFeatured on the 1988 album “One On One”.
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10 . Julio Iglesias – One More ChanceFeatured on the 1999 album “Under My Eyes”.
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11 . Masters At Work – To Be In Love (w/ India)Featured on the 1997 album “Nuyorican Reproject”. |
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12 . Spin Doctors – You Let Your Heart Go Too FastFeatured on the 1991 album “Turn It Upside Down”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Rewritten under the direction of the film’s director, “Run To You” shifted focus to love while keeping its original title. Whitney Houston delivered a strong vocal performance despite battling a cold.
2. Diane Warren penned “Love Will Lead You Back,” which became Taylor Dayne’s only number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was also a major success internationally.
3. Richie Sambora’s “Undiscovered Soul” marked a move toward a more experimental pop rock style, contrasting with the more traditional rock approach of his earlier solo work.
4. Changing Faces, the American R&B duo, released “G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.,” which topped the Billboard R&B chart for four weeks and achieved a top 10 position in the UK.
5. Deborah Cox’s “It’s Over Now” danced its way to number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, showcasing its blend of R&B and dance elements.
6. Tyrese’s single “Nobody Else” introduced him to the music world under RCA Records, setting the stage for his debut album’s platinum success.
7. Dana Dawson’s “How I Wanna Be Loved” fits Electronic, Funk/Soul, and Pop genres but not Rock, hinting at its diverse stylistic influences.
8. Five Star’s cover of “I Love You (For Sentimental Reasons)” reached number 15 on the UK R&B chart, showcasing their warmth through harmonies.
9. Aswad provided the reggae twist to the 1993 cover of “How Long” with Yazz, blending their rhythmic depth with pop-R&B vocals.
10. Julio Iglesias Jr. performed “One More Chance” during the Miss Universe 1999 Pageant, coinciding with his debut in the English-language market.
11. Masters At Work, the renowned duo, produced “To Be In Love,” featuring India, notable for its blend of house and Latin rhythms.
12. “You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast” is a track from Spin Doctors’ album “Turn It Upside Down,” which followed their successful debut album.
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Take My Breath” was directed by the duo Cliqua. Known for its intense strobe effects, the video was initially set for an IMAX release but was modified due to epilepsy concerns.
2. “Blinding Lights” achieved diamond certification from the RIAA. This denotes over 10 million units, marking another milestone for The Weeknd’s single.
3. “Take My Breath” combines elements of dance-pop and funk. These styles are infused with a retro 1980s vibe, contributing to its distinctive sound.
4. The lyrics of “Blinding Lights” were inspired by the longing for a partner. This theme resonates through its night-influenced narrative.
5. “Blinding Lights” was released on November 29, 2019. It served as the second single from The Weeknd’s album *After Hours*.
6. The production of “Take My Breath” draws on 1980s music influences. Synthesizers and beats reminiscent of that era shape its sound.
7. “Blinding Lights” holds the record for the longest top ten stay on the Billboard Hot 100. This chart achievement highlights its enduring popularity.
8. The primary theme of “Blinding Lights” revolves around romantic longing. Its lyrics underscore a yearning to reunite with a loved one.
9. Max Martin contributed to the songwriting for “Take My Breath”. His involvement continues a successful collaboration with The Weeknd.
10. “Blinding Lights” does not fall under the Hip Hop genre. It is, however, noted for its synth-pop and electropop sound.
11. The “Take My Breath” music video was withheld over epilepsy concerns. Intense strobe lighting prompted caution regarding its release.
12. “Blinding Lights” is featured on the album *After Hours*. This album marks The Weeknd’s fourth studio project.
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