How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Patty Smyth, Def Leppard, Marc Dorsey, Gabrielle, Deborah Cox, The Rolling Stones, Roxette, Iggy Pop, Oleta Adams, Lenny Kravitz, Beverley Craven, John Mellencamp
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which celebrated musician collaborated with Patty Smyth on the 1992 hit ballad?
- A Bruce Springsteen
- B Don Henley
- C Eddie Van Halen
2. What unusual inclusion is found on the single “Goodbye” by Def Leppard from their album *Euphoria*?
- A An acapella version of the song
- B A cover of Ian Hunter’s song
- C A live orchestral mix
3. Which film’s soundtrack features Marc Dorsey’s song “Crave” along with his debut album?
- A “The Best Man”
- B “The Wood”
- C “Love & Basketball”
4. What personal experience inspired Gabrielle’s single “If You Really Cared”?
- A Her breakup with her son’s father
- B Losing a dear friend
- C Moving to a new city
5. Which phrase in Deborah Cox’s 1998 single was originally intended as a homage to another artist?
- A “On my own again”
- B “If only you knew”
- C “Walk a mile in my shoes”
6. Which artist’s influence led to an additional songwriting credit for the Rolling Stones’ 1997 single?
- A Tina Turner
- B k.d. lang
- C David Bowie
7. What unique feature distinguishes Roxette’s “Stars” from their other songs?
- A Inclusion of a children’s choir
- B Live recording elements
- C A spoken verse in Spanish
8. What initially inspired Iggy Pop to write the 1990 duet with Kate Pierson?
- A Reflections on a teenage relationship
- B A novel he once read
- C An old family photograph
9. How high did Oleta Adams’s “Never Knew Love” peak on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 10
- B Number 22
- C Number 35
10. What musical style does Lenny Kravitz blend with soft rock in his single from 1998?
- A Jazz
- B Reggae
- C Blues
11. Which of Beverley Craven’s relationships inspired “Woman to Woman”?
- A Her real-life friend Alison Goldfrapp
- B Her sister
- C A former teacher
12. What key musical term does John Mellencamp use in “Key West Intermezzo” to indicate a transitional moment?
- A Prelude
- B Intermezzo
- C Coda
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Tracklist
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1 . Patty Smyth – Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough (w/ Don Henley)Featured on the 1992 album “Patty Smyth”.
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2 . Def Leppard – GoodbyeFeatured on the 1999 album “Euphoria”.
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3 . Marc Dorsey – CraveFeatured on the 1999 album “Crave”.
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4 . Gabrielle – If You Really CaredFeatured on the 1996 album “Gabrielle”.
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5 . Deborah Cox – Nobody’s Supposed To Be HereFeatured on the 1998 album “One Wish”.
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6 . The Rolling Stones – Anybody Seen My BabyFeatured on the 1997 album “Bridges to Babylon“.
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7 . Roxette – StarsFeatured on the 1999 album “Have a Nice Day”.
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8 . Iggy Pop – CandyFeatured on the 1990 album “Brick by Brick“.
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9 . Oleta Adams – Never Knew LoveFeatured on the 1995 album “Moving On”.
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10 . Lenny Kravitz – I Belong To YouFeatured on the 1998 album “5”.
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11 . Beverley Craven – Woman To WomanFeatured on the 1992 album “Beverley Craven”. |
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12 . John Mellencamp – Key West Intermezzo [I Saw You First]Featured on the 1996 album “Mr. Happy Go Lucky”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Patty Smyth’s collaboration with Don Henley resulted in a chart-topping track. They had previously connected during Henley’s solo projects.
2. Def Leppard’s “Goodbye” includes a cover of Ian Hunter’s “Who Do You Love?” as one of its additional tracks.
3. Marc Dorsey’s “Crave” appears on the soundtrack for the film “The Wood,” showcasing his R&B style.
4. Gabrielle penned “If You Really Cared” as a way to process her emotional turmoil following her breakup with her son’s father.
5. The phrase “if only you knew” in Deborah Cox’s track nods to Patti LaBelle, for whom the song was originally intended.
6. The chorus similarity to k.d. lang’s “Constant Craving” earned her a songwriting credit on the Rolling Stones’ 1997 track.
7. “Stars” by Roxette stands out for its techno approach and the incorporation of a children’s choir in the chorus.
8. Iggy Pop’s song with Kate Pierson was inspired by his reflections on a significant teenage relationship.
9. Oleta Adams’s “Never Knew Love” enjoyed success on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 22.
10. Lenny Kravitz infused his 1998 single with reggae influences, complementing his soft rock base.
11. The inspiration for “Woman to Woman” came from Beverley Craven’s friend Alison Goldfrapp, addressing neglect in friendships.
12. “Intermezzo” in John Mellencamp’s song reflects a transitional, yet significant, moment within its narrative structure.
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