How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Daniel Johnston, Chris Isaak, Sarah McLachlan, Neneh Cherry, La Bouche, Kéllé Bryan, Mark King, Annie Lennox, Joe, Naomi Campbell, Edie Brickell, Babyface
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Where was “True Love Will Find You in the End” by Daniel Johnston first released?
- A On the album *1990*
- B Through a self-released cassette
- C On the TV show “Bates Motel”
2. Which chart did Chris Isaak’s “Please” debut on in 1998?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Singles Chart
- C Australia ARIA Chart
3. What was the inspiration behind the name of Sarah McLachlan’s song “Adia”?
- A A friend’s name
- B The name’s sound and meaning
- C A popular book character
4. What did Neneh Cherry’s version of “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” mainly address?
- A Environmental issues
- B AIDS victims
- C Immigration rights
5. Which decade’s song did La Bouche cover with their 1995 release?
- A 60s
- B 70s
- C 80s
6. What genre does Kéllé Bryan’s “Higher Than Heaven” mainly belong to?
- A Gospel-pop
- B Rock
- C Jazz
7. Who collaborated with Mark King on live performances of “Bitter Moon” in 1998?
- A Paul Taylor
- B Blof
- C Level 42
8. Which film didn’t feature Annie Lennox’s “Waiting in Vain”?
- A Serendipity
- B Notting Hill
- C In the Cut
9. The song “The Love Scene” is part of which artist’s second album?
- A D’Angelo
- B Joe
- C Maxwell
10. In which country did Naomi Campbell’s “Love and Tears” reach the top 10?
- A UK
- B France
- C Italy
11. “Good Times” by Edie Brickell was a sample video in which operating system?
- A Windows 95
- B Mac OS 8
- C Linux Ubuntu
12. “When Can I See You” by Babyface received a Grammy nomination for which category?
- A Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
- B Album of the Year
- C Song of the Year
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Daniel Johnston – True Love Will Find You In The EndFeatured on the 1983 album “Retired Boxer”.
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2 . Chris Isaak – PleaseFeatured on the 1998 album “Speak of the Devil”.
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3 . Sarah McLachlan – AdiaFeatured on the 1997 album “Surfacing”.
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4 . Neneh Cherry – I’ve Got You Under My SkinFeatured on the 1990 album “Red Hot + Blue”.
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5 . La Bouche – Fallin’ In LoveFeatured on the 1995 album “Sweet Dreams”.
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6 . Kéllé Bryan – Higher Than HeavenFeatured on the 1999 album “Higher Than Heaven”.
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7 . Mark King – Bitter Moon
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8 . Annie Lennox – Waiting In VainFeatured on the 1995 album “Medusa“.
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9 . Joe – The Love SceneFeatured on the 1997 album “All That I Am”.
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10 . Naomi Campbell – Love And TearsFeatured on the 1994 album “Babywoman”.
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11 . Edie Brickell – Good TimesFeatured on the 1994 album “Picture Perfect Morning”. |
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12 . Babyface – When Can I See YouFeatured on the 1993 album “For the Cool in You”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song first appeared on Daniel Johnston’s 1984 self-released cassette album *Retired Boxer*. It was later included in his 1990 album *1990*, gaining wider recognition.
2. Chris Isaak’s “Please” debuted on the UK Singles Chart on October 3, 1998. It peaked at a modest position of 77.
3. Sarah McLachlan was captivated by the sound and meaning of the name “Adia,” which translates to “God’s Gift.” Her choice was inspired by its phonetic appeal.
4. Cherry’s take on “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” addressed AIDS victims, turning Cole Porter’s classic into a poignant social commentary with only traces of original lyrics.
5. The song covered by La Bouche in 1995 was originally a 1975 hit by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds, bridging two decades with a Eurodance twist.
6. Kéllé Bryan’s “Higher Than Heaven” is primarily in the gospel-pop genre. It features uplifting religious undertones with lyrical themes of elevation.
7. Mark King performed “Bitter Moon” live with Dutch band Blof in 1998, showcasing his post-Level 42 endeavors and expanding his musical collaborations.
8. “Waiting in Vain” by Annie Lennox was featured in films like “Serendipity” and “In the Cut,” but not “Notting Hill” contrary to popular assumptions.
9. “The Love Scene” is a song included in Joe’s second studio album, “All That I Am.” It highlights his smooth R&B style, continuing his exploration of romantic themes.
10. Naomi Campbell’s “Love and Tears” reached the top 10 in Italy. Despite modest success, the song stands out in her debut album “Baby Woman.”
11. Edie Brickell’s “Good Times” was featured as the sample video in Microsoft’s Windows 95 operating system, gaining exposure through a tech-savvy audience.
12. Babyface’s “When Can I See You” received a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, underscoring its critical acclaim and commercial success.
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