How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Martina Topley-Bird, Embrace, Emilíana Torrini, Jennifer Paige, Duncan James, Mariah Carey, A Camp, 50 Cent, The Thrills, Emma Bunton, Jack Peñate, Reverend & The Makers
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What is unique about the US version of Martina Topley-Bird’s debut album?
- A It includes an additional live track
- B It has a different track list
- C It features a new album cover
2. What notable achievement did Embrace’s single “Wonder” accomplish upon release?
- A Peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart
- B Featured in a major Hollywood film
- C Reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart
3. Why is Iggy Azalea’s “Team” significant in her discography?
- A It was a lead single for a shelved album
- B It was her first collaboration with Nicki Minaj
- C It won a Grammy Award
4. Which scenario is depicted in Jennifer Paige’s “Stranded” music video?
- A A spaceship landing
- B An island adventure
- C A festival performance
5. What aspect of “Can’t Stop a River” by Duncan James is noteworthy?
- A It features a ghostly backing choir
- B It was also recorded by two other artists in 2006
- C It features a secret message in the lyrics
6. Who features on the official remix of Mariah Carey’s “I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time”?
- A LL Cool J
- B Jay-Z
- C T.I.
7. What musical style is A Camp’s “I Can Buy You” categorized as?
- A Heavy Metal
- B Country Pop
- C Avant-garde Jazz
8. What notable characteristic does Red Box’s “Lean on Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)” possess?
- A It uses Gregorian chants
- B It reached top 3 on the UK Singles Chart
- C It has a guitar solo by Eric Clapton
9. How did The Thrills’ “Santa Cruz (You’re Not That Far)” fare on music charts?
- A Top 10 on Billboard Hot 100
- B Number 17 on the Irish Singles Chart
- C Number 1 on the US Dance Chart
10. Where was Emma Bunton’s “Take My Breath Away” music video filmed?
- A Paris
- B Sardinia
- C New York
11. What musical element characterizes Milky’s “Just the Way You Are”?
- A A prominent banjo section
- B A repetitive chorus
- C A guest rap verse
12. What did the combination of artists contribute to the 2010 track featuring Benny Benassi?
- A A mix of jazz and reggae
- B An electronic production with diverse vocals
- C A melancholic acoustic ballad
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Martina Topley-Bird – AnythingFeatured on the 2003 album “Quixotic”.
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2 . Embrace – WonderFeatured on the 2001 album “If You’ve Never Been”.
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3 . Emilíana Torrini – Unemployed In SummertimeFeatured on the 1999 album “Love in the Time of Science”.
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4 . Jennifer Paige – StrandedFeatured on the 2001 album “Positively Somewhere”.
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5 . Duncan James – Can’t Stop A RiverFeatured on the 2006 album “Future Past”.
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6 . Mariah Carey – I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time (w/ T.I.)Featured on the 2008 album “E=MC²“.
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7 . A Camp – I Can Buy YouFeatured on the 2001 album “A Camp”.
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8 . 50 Cent – Best Friend (w/ Olivia)Featured on the 2006 album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’“.
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9 . The Thrills – Santa Cruz [You’re Not That Far]Featured on the 2003 album “So Much For The City”.
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10 . Emma Bunton – Take My Breath AwayFeatured on the 2001 album “A Girl Like Me”.
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11 . Jack Peñate – Pull My Heart AwayFeatured on the 2009 album “Everything Is New”. |
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12 . Reverend & The Makers – He Said He Loved MeFeatured on the 2007 album “The State of Things”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The US version of Martina Topley-Bird’s debut album features a different track list from the original UK release. It was retitled and modified to include different mixes while omitting some tracks.
2. Upon its release, Embrace’s “Wonder” reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. It was one of the band’s successful lead singles from their third studio album.
3. “Team” by Iggy Azalea was intended to be the lead single from her second studio album. However, the album was shelved, making the track a standalone single.
4. In Jennifer Paige’s “Stranded” music video, the narrative follows her stranded on an island. She is depicted wandering alone after her car runs out of fuel.
5. “Can’t Stop a River” by Duncan James was interestingly recorded by other artists in 2006. These include Louise Setara and Guy Sebastian.
6. The official remix of Mariah Carey’s “I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time” features rapper T.I. This remix further expanded the song’s versatility and appeal.
7. A Camp’s “I Can Buy You” is categorized under the country pop genre. The song explores themes of love and materialism.
8. Red Box’s “Lean on Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)” achieved commercial success, reaching number 3 on the UK singles chart. It remains one of their most recognized hits.
9. The Thrills’ “Santa Cruz (You’re Not That Far)” reached number 17 on the Irish Singles Chart. It was part of their broader success in the early 2000s.
10. Emma Bunton’s “Take My Breath Away” music video was filmed in Sardinia, Italy. The scenic location complemented the song’s themes of romance.
11. Milky’s “Just the Way You Are” is characterized by its repetitive chorus and upbeat tempo, embodying the essence of early 2000s house music.
12. The 2010 track featuring Benny Benassi combined electronic production with diverse vocal elements. It included contributions from artists like Kelis and apl.de.ap.
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