How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Annie Lennox, The Courteeners, OneRepublic, Eamon, The Cardigans, Ash, The Kooks, Sarah Connor, Bellefire, Amy Winehouse, The Alice Band, No Angels
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which production studio was responsible for producing Annie Lennox’s “Dark Road”?
- A Sony Music Studios
- B Glen Ballard Production
- C Hit Factory
2. How many different formats was “That Kiss” by The Courteeners released in?
- A Two
- B Three
- C Four
3. On which two albums did OneRepublic collaborate with Timbaland for the track “Apologize”?
- A Dreaming Out Loud and Shock Value
- B Midnight Memories and Take Me Home
- C California 37 and Native
4. Which rap artist features in Eamon’s “I Love Them Ho’s (Ho-Wop)” single version?
- A Snoop Dogg
- B Ghostface Killah
- C 50 Cent
5. What is the highest chart position achieved by The Cardigans’ single from *Super Extra Gravity* in Sweden?
- A Number one
- B Number three
- C Number five
6. What sample is featured in Ash’s track “Candy”?
- A A Hard Day’s Night by The Beatles
- B Make It Easy On Yourself by The Walker Brothers
- C Be My Baby by The Ronettes
7. In which film’s soundtrack is The Kooks’ song “Sway” included?
- A I Love You, Beth Cooper
- B (500) Days of Summer
- C The Perks of Being a Wallflower
8. Which accolade did Amy Winehouse’s “Stronger Than Me” win in 2004?
- A Grammy Award
- B Brit Award
- C Ivor Novello Award
9. Which group released the 2002 single “Nothing On But The Radio”?
- A The Alice Band
- B Atomic Kitten
- C The Spice Girls
10. What year marked the debut single release of No Angels’ “Daylight in Your Eyes” in German-speaking Europe?
- A 1999
- B 2001
- C 2003
11. In which country did the track associated with Sarah Connor’s debut single achieve the highest chart position?
- A Germany
- B Austria
- C Switzerland
12. Which album’s title track did Bellefire release as a single in October 2004?
- A After the Rain
- B Spin the Wheel
- C City of Angels
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Tracklist
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1 . Annie Lennox – Dark RoadFeatured on the 2007 album “Songs of Mass Destruction”.
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2 . The Courteeners – That KissFeatured on the 2008 album “St. Jude”.
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3 . OneRepublic – ApologizeFeatured on the 2006 album “Dreaming Out Loud”.
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4 . Eamon – I Love Dem Ho’sFeatured on the 2004 album “I Don’t Want You Back”.
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5 . The Cardigans – I Need Some Fine Wine And You You Need To Be NicerFeatured on the 2005 album “Super Extra Gravity”.
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6 . Ash – CandyFeatured on the 2001 album “Free All Angels”.
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7 . The Kooks – SwayFeatured on the 2008 album “Konk”.
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8 . Sarah Connor – Let’s Get Back To Bed – Boy! (w/ TQ)Featured on the 2001 album “Green Eyed Soul”.
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9 . Bellefire – Spin The WheelFeatured on the 2004 album “Spin the Wheel”.
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10 . Amy Winehouse – Stronger Than MeFeatured on the 2003 album “Frank“.
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11 . The Alice Band – Nothing On But The RadioFeatured on the 2001 album “The Love Junk Store”. |
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12 . No Angels – Daylight In Your EyesFeatured on the 2001 album “Elle’ments”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Glen Ballard produced Annie Lennox’s song “Dark Road” for her fourth solo album. Its pop rock styling aligns with Lennox’s musical legacy.
2. “That Kiss” by The Courteeners came in CD single and two 7″ vinyl formats, including various B-sides. A well-paced release strategy.
3. “Apologize” was featured on both OneRepublic’s “Dreaming Out Loud” and Timbaland’s “Shock Value”. A well-worn path to chart success.
4. The single version of “I Love Them Ho’s (Ho-Wop)” features Ghostface Killah. Eamon’s style contrasts intriguingly with the rap legend’s flow.
5. Reaching number three in Sweden, The Cardigans’ single from *Super Extra Gravity* showcased their enduring appeal at home, despite lukewarm responses elsewhere.
6. “Candy” by Ash cleverly integrates the Walker Brothers’ “Make It Easy On Yourself”. Bacharach’s influence is never far from musical storytelling.
7. “Sway” by The Kooks is part of the film “I Love You, Beth Cooper”. Motion picture soundtracks often revive tracks’ chart fortunes.
8. In 2004, Amy Winehouse’s “Stronger Than Me” earned the Ivor Novello Award, acknowledging her lyrical and musical prowess early in her career.
9. The Alice Band released “Nothing On But The Radio”, highlighting their radio-friendly approach. Part of their singular album, it reflected mainstream-pop leanings.
10. “Daylight in Your Eyes” by No Angels debuted in 2001 and featured on their album “Elle’ments”. The single remains a monumental charm offensive.
11. Sarah Connor’s debut single hit number two in Germany, achieving Gold certification. Her partnership with TQ bore commercial fruit.
12. Bellefire’s “Spin the Wheel” from the album of the same name showed the Irish group’s commitment to pop ambition in the mid-2000s.
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