How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Monica, Gerald Levert, Brand New Heavies, Big Fun, Crush, Luciana, Cicero, Jason Donovan, Sean Maguire, Amy Grant, Francis Rossi, Morrissey
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What hit track by Monica features a sample from LL Cool J’s “Back Seat (Of My Jeep)”?
- A Before You Walk Out of My Life
- B Don’t Take It Personal [Just One Of Dem Days]
- C Angel of Mine
2. Which role did Gerald Levert assume besides being the lead singer on “Made To Love Ya”?
- A Executive producer
- B Mixing engineer
- C Mastering engineer
3. Who provided the vocals for “Don’t Let It Go to Your Head” by The Brand New Heavies?
- A Simon Bartholomew
- B Siedah Garrett
- C N’Dea Davenport
4. What peak position did Big Fun’s “Hey There Lonely Girl” achieve on the UK chart?
- A Number 62
- B Number 32
- C Number 42
5. Which year did British duo Crush release “Luv’d Up”?
- A 1996
- B 1999
- C 1993
6. What was Luciana’s role in her 1994 single “If You Want”?
- A Producer and performer
- B Songwriter and performer
- C Dancer and performer
7. Which group provided remix work on Cicero’s “Heaven Must Have Sent You Back to Me”?
- A Pet Shop Boys
- B Stock Aitken Waterman
- C Duran Duran
8. Which hit did Jason Donovan release from his album *All Around the World*?
- A Sealed with a Kiss
- B Mission Of Love
- C Too Many Broken Hearts
9. In which year did Sean Maguire release his cover of “Don’t Pull Your Love”?
- A 1996
- B 1992
- C 1989
10. How far did “Every Heartbeat” by Amy Grant climb on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart?
- A Number 1
- B Number 2
- C Number 10
11. With which band is Francis Rossi most commonly associated?
- A Status Quo
- B Dire Straits
- C The Kinks
12. Which release format did “You’re The One For Me, Fatty” by Morrissey not include?
- A Cassette
- B 8-track
- C CD
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Tracklist
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1 . Monica – Don’t Take It Personal [Just One Of Dem Days]Featured on the 1995 album “Miss Thang”.
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2 . Gerald Levert – Made To Love YaFeatured on the 2001 album “Gerald’s World”.
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3 . Brand New Heavies – Dont Let It Go To Your Head (w/ N’Dea Davenport)Featured on the 1992 album “Brand New Heavies”.
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4 . Big Fun – Hey There Lonely GirlFeatured on the 1989 album “A Pocketful of Dreams”.
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5 . Crush – Luv’D UpFeatured on the 1995 album “Crush”.
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6 . Luciana – If You WantFeatured on the 1994 album “One More River”.
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7 . Cicero – Heaven Must Have To Sent You Back To MeFeatured on the 1992 album “Future Boy”.
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8 . Jason Donovan – Mission Of LoveFeatured on the 1993 album “All Around The World”.
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9 . Sean Maguire – Don’t Pull Your LoveFeatured on the 1996 album “Spirit”.
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10 . Amy Grant – Every HeartbeatFeatured on the 1991 album “Heart in Motion”.
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11 . Francis Rossi – Give Myself To LoveFeatured on the 1996 album “King of the Doghouse”. |
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12 . Morrissey – You’Re The One For Me FattyFeatured on the 1992 album “Your Arsenal“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Don’t Take It Personal [Just One Of Dem Days]” hit notable chart heights for Monica while sampling LL Cool J’s track. She set a record for being the youngest artist with two consecutive number-one R&B hits.
2. Gerald Levert, beyond his vocal talents, took on executive production for “Made To Love Ya,” showcasing his multifaceted role in the album’s creation.
3. N’Dea Davenport’s vocal contributions became synonymous with The Brand New Heavies during their acid jazz phase, as exemplified in “Don’t Let It Go to Your Head.”
4. Big Fun’s rendition of “Hey There Lonely Girl” managed a peak of number 62, demonstrating a modest chart presence amid the boy band frenzy of the era.
5. The 1996 release “Luv’d Up” by Crush made waves in the Eurodance scene, enhanced through various remix versions across different markets.
6. Luciana Caporaso not only performed but also contributed as a songwriter to “If You Want,” reflecting her transition from acting to music.
7. The Pet Shop Boys, known for synth-pop innovation, remixed Cicero’s single, infusing their distinct style into “Heaven Must Have Sent You Back to Me.”
8. “Mission Of Love” found its place within Jason Donovan’s catalog, a track marking his departure from previous producers’ influences.
9. Sean Maguire released his spirited cover of “Don’t Pull Your Love” in 1996, and it reached a respectable chart position within the UK.
10. Amy Grant’s “Every Heartbeat” reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a memorable piece of 90s pop rock.
11. With roots firmly planted in Status Quo, Francis Rossi embarked on solo endeavors with “Give Myself To Love” to mark a new era.
12. Morrissey’s “You’re The One For Me, Fatty” was widely available, excluding the obsolete 8-track format, covering the market with 7″, 12″ vinyl, and CD options.
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