How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Madonna, Lustral, Lisa Stansfield, The Proclaimers, Saint Etienne, The Levellers, Elton John, Dave Stewart, The Spiritual Cowboys, Richard Marx, Kim Appleby, Amy Grant, Vixen
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. On which date was Madonna’s “Erotica” officially released in the United States?
- A September 29, 1992
- B October 13, 1992
- C November 1, 1992
2. Which UK duo was behind the 1997 trance track “Everytime”?
- A Sasha & John Digweed
- B Ricky Simmonds & Steve Jones
- C Paul Oakenfold & Steve Osborne
3. What was the original title of Saint Etienne’s song “Avenue”?
- A Lovely Heart
- B Young Heart
- C Both A and B
4. Which legendary soul singer originally performed “These Arms of Mine,” later covered by The Proclaimers?
- A Marvin Gaye
- B Otis Redding
- C Al Green
5. What type of visual elements are featured in the music video for “So Natural” by Lisa Stansfield?
- A Animated characters
- B Film noir scenes
- C Club dances over decades
6. Which song by The Levellers continues their tradition of politically engaged music?
- A Carry Me
- B One Way
- C Celebrate
7. Which film’s soundtrack features a song by Elton John released in October 1990?
- A The Lion King
- B Days of Thunder
- C Pretty Woman
8. Who led the project for the song “Love Shines” released in 1990?
- A Annie Lennox
- B Dave Stewart
- C Mick Jagger
9. Which genre did Richard Marx explore with his track from “Rush Street”?
- A Jazz
- B R&B
- C Pop Rock
10. What transition marks Kim Appleby’s song “If You Cared”?
- A From solo to group work
- B From group to solo career
- C From producer to artist
11. What theme is prominently featured in Amy Grant’s “Say You’ll Be Mine”?
- A Heartbreak
- B Lasting love and intimacy
- C Adventure and freedom
12. Which band released the metal ballad “Love Is a Killer” in 1990?
- A Vixen
- B Scorpions
- C Whitesnake
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Tracklist
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1 . Madonna – EroticaFeatured on the 1992 album “Erotica”.
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2 . Lustral – Everytime
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3 . Lisa Stansfield – So NaturalFeatured on the 1993 album “So Natural“.
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4 . The Proclaimers – These Arms Of MineFeatured on the 1994 album “Hit the Highway”.
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5 . Saint Etienne – AvenueFeatured on the 1993 album “So Tough”.
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6 . The Levellers – CelebrateFeatured on the 1997 album “Mouth to Mouth”.
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7 . Elton John – You Gotta Love SomeoneFeatured on the 1990 album “Days of Thunder : Soundtrack”.
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8 . Dave Stewart, The Spiritual Cowboys – Love ShinesFeatured on the 1990 album “Dave Stewart and the Spiritual Cowboys”.
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9 . Richard Marx – Keep Coming BackFeatured on the 1991 album “Rush Street”.
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10 . Kim Appleby – If You CaredFeatured on the 1993 album “Kim Appleby”.
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11 . Amy Grant – Say You’Ll Be MineFeatured on the 1994 album “House Of Love”. |
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12 . Vixen – Love Is A KillerFeatured on the 1990 album “Rev It Up”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Erotica” by Madonna was officially released in the United States on October 13, 1992, following its earlier international debut. It marked a new direction for Madonna with its exploration of themes like sexuality.
2. The trance track “Everytime” was a creation of Ricky Simmonds and Steve Jones under their project Lustral. Their work has been recognized for its ethereal style and genre influence.
3. Saint Etienne’s song “Avenue” had working titles of both “Lovely Heart” and “Young Heart.” The evocative lyrics recall a youthful romance through rich imagery.
4. Otis Redding originally performed “These Arms of Mine,” released by Stax Records in 1962. The Proclaimers later covered it, adding their vocal touch to this soulful classic.
5. Lisa Stansfield’s “So Natural” music video, directed by Marcus Nispel, includes numerous club dances depicted across different decades, reflecting varied dance styles.
6. “Celebrate,” released by The Levellers, continues their tradition of infusing folk-rock with politically charged lyrics. The track demonstrates their blend of acoustic and electric elements.
7. Elton John’s song was featured in the soundtrack for the film “Days of Thunder.” Recorded in a single take, it represents one of many collaborations with Bernie Taupin.
8. “Love Shines” was led by Dave Stewart and released under the banner of The Spiritual Cowboys. Following his success with Eurythmics, Stewart ventured into new musical territories.
9. Richard Marx explored the R&B genre with his track on the “Rush Street” album. Luther Vandross provides backing vocals, enhancing the classic R&B style.
10. “If You Cared” represented a transition for Kim Appleby from the duo Mel and Kim to her solo career. The song was initially meant for the duo before her sister Melanie passed away.
11. Amy Grant’s “Say You’ll Be Mine” prominently features themes of lasting love and intimacy. The lyrics express a desire for a deeper connection and enduring affection.
12. Vixen released the metal ballad “Love Is a Killer” in 1990 as part of their album “Rev It Up.” Known for its emotional depth, it was one of their final charting songs.
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