How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dido, Ryandan, Lene Marlin, Siobhan Donaghy, Simply Red, Hellogoodbye, The Yeah You’s, David Charvet, The White Stripes, Roxette, Jonas Brothers, Hockey
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which of the following was the inspiration behind the lyrics of Dido’s song “Sand in My Shoes”?
- A A train journey
- B A flight to Los Angeles
- C A bus ride
2. What musical styles influence the duo RyanDan’s track “Like The Sun”?
- A Rock and folk
- B Pop and opera
- C Jazz and blues
3. Lene Marlin’s “You Weren’t There” explores which theme?
- A Political unrest
- B Absence at important moments
- C Environmental concerns
4. What was the original working title of Siobhán Donaghy’s “Twist of Fate”?
- A Love
- B Escape
- C Hate
5. Which feature does Simply Red’s “Oh! What A Girl!” emphasize about the subject?
- A Her musical talent
- B Her captivating presence
- C Her culinary skills
6. Hellogoodbye’s “Baby, It’s Fact” is included in which album?
- A In Your Face
- B Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!
- C Welcome to the Jungle
7. What is notable about the promotional strategy for the London pop duo’s 2009 single?
- A Puppet shows
- B A colorful music video
- C Free concerts
8. David Charvet’s “Leap of Faith” includes lyrics in which two languages?
- A English and German
- B English and French
- C English and Spanish
9. In what unusual location was the music video for The White Stripes’ song filmed?
- A A desert
- B Hudson’s Bay Company buildings
- C A haunted house
10. Which notable element is associated with Roxette’s “Milk and Toast and Honey” song release?
- A A graphic novel series
- B Its chart success in Portugal
- C Its financial backing by NASA
11. Which uncredited artist appears in the Jonas Brothers’ song from 2008?
- A Big Rob
- B Taylor Swift
- C Ludacris
12. What helped the US indie-pop band’s 2009 single gain recognition?
- A School plays
- B Film soundtracks
- C TV shows and adverts
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Dido – Sand In My ShoesFeatured on the 2003 album “Life for Rent”.
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2 . Ryandan – Like The SunFeatured on the 2009 album “Ryandan”.
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3 . Lene Marlin – You Weren’t ThereFeatured on the 2003 album “Another Day”.
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4 . Siobhan Donaghy – Twist Of FateFeatured on the 2003 album “Revolution in Me”.
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5 . Simply Red – Oh! What A Girl!Featured on the 2007 album “Stay”.
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6 . Hellogoodbye – Baby, It’s FactFeatured on the 2006 album “Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!”.
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7 . The Yeah You’s – Getting Up With YouFeatured on the 2009 album “Looking Through You”.
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8 . David Charvet – Leap Of FaithFeatured on the 2002 album “Leap of Faith”.
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9 . The White Stripes – You Don’t Know What Love Is [You Just Do As You’Re Told]Featured on the 2007 album “Icky Thump”.
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10 . Roxette – Milk And Toast And Honey
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11 . Jonas Brothers – Burnin’ UpFeatured on the 2008 album “A Little Bit Longer”. |
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12 . Hockey – Song AwayFeatured on the 2009 album “Mind Chaos”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dido’s “Sand in My Shoes” was inspired by her flight to Los Angeles, during which she started writing the song while still having sand from a beach holiday. It captures the mix of holiday memories and the return to reality.
2. RyanDan’s “Like The Sun” is influenced by pop and opera styles. The Kowarsky twins blend these genres to create a unique musical expression that reflects their vocal range.
3. The theme of “You Weren’t There” is absence during significant moments in life. Lene Marlin conveys feelings of longing and distress caused by missing out on important life events.
4. Siobhán Donaghy initially titled “Twist of Fate” as “Hate.” The song’s memorable chorus adds depth to Donaghy’s voice with its emotive language.
5. Simply Red’s “Oh! What A Girl!” emphasizes the captivating presence of the titular woman. Lyrical imagery highlights her impact on the narrator’s emotions.
6. “Baby, It’s Fact” by Hellogoodbye features on the album “Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!”. It is a pop song by the band known for its youthful and quirky style.
7. The London pop duo used a colorful music video to promote their 2009 single. Giving it visual appeal, the video helped garner attention despite its less commercial success.
8. David Charvet released “Leap of Faith” in both English and French. This bilingual approach helped boost its success, particularly in French-speaking regions.
9. The music video for The White Stripes’ song was filmed at Hudson’s Bay Company buildings, providing a unique architectural backdrop. The setting contributes to the band’s distinctive visual identity.
10. Roxette’s “Milk and Toast and Honey” found notable chart success in Portugal. The song was well-received in several European countries and had a long charting period.
11. The Jonas Brothers’ 2008 song features uncredited vocals from Big Rob. His presence added an unexpected element to the track’s pop-rock style.
12. The US indie-pop band’s 2009 single gained recognition through TV shows and adverts. Its catchy, playful nature helped it reach a wider audience internationally.
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