How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Incognito, Gene, Enigma, The Cover Girls, Paula Abdul, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Frente!, Amy Grant, Tina Arena, Edwyn Collins, Solid Harmonie, Damage
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What genre did Incognito help popularize with the album *100° and Rising*?
- A Jazz Fusion
- B Acid Jazz
- C Smooth Jazz
2. Which band released the song “Speak To Me Someone” in 1997?
- A Gene
- B Oasis
- C Blur
3. What unique element is featured in Enigma’s “Principles Of Lust”?
- A Gregorian chants
- B Bagpipes
- C Kalimba
4. Which Cover Girls’ track became a hit cover in 1992?
- A “Love In The First Degree”
- B “Wishing On A Star”
- C “Heaven Knows”
5. Which famous musician plays harmonica on Paula Abdul’s “Will You Marry Me?”
- A Bruce Springsteen
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Bob Dylan
6. “Love Unlimited” by Fun Lovin’ Criminals pays homage to which artist?
- A Marvin Gaye
- B Aretha Franklin
- C Barry White
7. Frente! reinterpreted which band’s song with their acoustic “Bizarre Love Triangle”?
- A The Smiths
- B New Order
- C Depeche Mode
8. Amy Grant’s “Lucky One” appears on which album?
- A *Heart in Motion*
- B *House of Love*
- C *Lead Me On*
9. “Heaven Help My Heart” is from Tina Arena’s which album?
- A *Strong as Steel*
- B *Don’t Ask*
- C *Just Me*
10. Edwyn Collins’ “The Magic Piper [Of Love]” scored on which film’s soundtrack?
- A *Notting Hill*
- B *Austin Powers*
- C *Bridget Jones’s Diary*
11. Which movie featured 911’s “Love Sensation” on its soundtrack?
- A *Casper: A Spirited Beginning*
- B *Hocus Pocus*
- C *Space Jam*
12. “Love Lady” by Damage was influential in which UK music scene?
- A Britpop
- B UK Garage
- C Jungle
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Tracklist
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1 . Incognito – I Hear Your NameFeatured on the 1995 album “100° And Rising”.
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2 . Gene – Speak To Me SomeoneFeatured on the 1997 album “Drawn to the Deep End”.
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3 . Enigma – Principles Of LustFeatured on the 1990 album “MCMXC a.D.”.
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4 . The Cover Girls – Wishing On A StarFeatured on the 1992 album “Here It Is”.
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5 . Paula Abdul – Will You Marry Me?Featured on the 1991 album “Spellbound“.
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6 . Fun Lovin’ Criminals – Love UnlimitedFeatured on the 1998 album “100% Colombian”.
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7 . Frente! – Bizarre Love Triangle
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8 . Amy Grant – Lucky OneFeatured on the 1994 album “House of Love”.
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9 . Tina Arena – Heaven Help My HeartFeatured on the 1995 album “Don’t Ask”.
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10 . Edwyn Collins – The Magic Piper [Of Love]Featured on the 1997 album “I’m Not Following You”.
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11 . Solid Harmonie – I Wanna Love YouFeatured on the 1997 album “Solid Harmonie”. |
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12 . Damage – Love LadyFeatured on the 1997 album “Forever”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Incognito’s *100° and Rising* is a defining album of the acid jazz genre. Acid jazz integrates elements of jazz, soul, and funk, with Incognito being one of its key proponents.
2. “Speak To Me Someone” is a song by Gene, a band part of the Britpop movement in 1990s Britain. Known for emotional lyrics and poignant melodies, Gene was active until 2004.
3. Enigma’s “Principles Of Lust” includes Gregorian chants — a hallmark of their early sound. This blend of chants and electronic music marked a signature of the group.
4. The Cover Girls’ cover of “Wishing On A Star” became a hit in 1992. It’s a reinterpretation of Rose Royce’s classic and achieved high chart positions in the US and abroad.
5. Stevie Wonder played harmonica on “Will You Marry Me?” by Paula Abdul. His contribution mixed seamlessly with the song’s R&B ballad feel.
6. “Love Unlimited” by Fun Lovin’ Criminals nods to Barry White. The title references White’s backing vocal group, showcasing the band’s diverse influences.
7. Frente! released their acoustic folk version of New Order’s “Bizarre Love Triangle” in 1994, stripping down the original synth-pop track to its lyrical core.
8. “Lucky One” by Amy Grant is from the album *House of Love*. The track was a hit, contributing to the album’s commercial success following *Heart in Motion*.
9. “Heaven Help My Heart” is from Tina Arena’s *Don’t Ask* album. This 1994 album solidified her status as an international pop artist.
10. “The Magic Piper [Of Love]” by Edwyn Collins was featured in *Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery*. The film’s soundtrack matched the movie’s retro style.
11. 911’s “Love Sensation” was on the soundtrack for the film *Casper: A Spirited Beginning*. The track was part of the band’s pop-centric catalog.
12. “Love Lady” by Damage influenced the UK Garage scene, with remixes like the “Groove Chronicles Groove Mix” cementing its dance floor appeal.
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