How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tindersticks, Norah Jones, Aqualung, Luther Vandross, Michelle Lawson, Rhian Benson, Gabrielle, Kelis, Simply Red, UB40 , Hannah, Steve Mac & Steve Smith
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which instrument is not featured in the Tindersticks song “My Oblivion”?
- A Bassoon
- B Oboe
- C Rhodes piano
2. What is notable about the music video for Norah Jones’ ballad from her debut album?
- A Filmed in New York City
- B Features a live performance
- C Set in a California desert
3. In which movie soundtrack did Aqualung’s “Brighter Than Sunshine” appear?
- A A Lot Like Love
- B Love Actually
- C Garden State
4. Which song by Luther Vandross samples “My Forbidden Lover” by Chic?
- A Never Too Much
- B Shine
- C Dance with My Father
5. What genre does Michelle Lawson’s “I Just Wanna Say” primarily belong to?
- A Rock
- B Jazz
- C House
6. What chart position did Rhian Benson’s “Say How I Feel” achieve in the UK?
- A 66
- B 27
- C 15
7. What unique element is included in Gabrielle’s “Why” featuring Paul Weller?
- A Use of a sample from “Wild Wood”
- B String quartet
- C A spoken word intro
8. Which production team worked on Kelis’s “Get Along with You”?
- A Timbaland & Magoo
- B The Neptunes
- C Dr. Dre
9. Where was the music video for Simply Red’s “Perfect Love” filmed?
- A London studio
- B New York subway
- C Havana, Cuba
10. What was unique about UB40’s collaboration with Lady Saw for the song “Since I Met You Baby”?
- A Its reggae remix
- B Its BBC Radio 1 snub
- C Use of a guest choir
11. Who composed the music for “Our Kind of Love,” performed by Hannah Waddingham?
- A Elton John
- B Andrew Lloyd Webber
- C Claude-Michel Schönberg
12. What is the tempo of Steve Mac’s “Lovin’ You More (That Big Track)”?
- A 116 BPM
- B 126 BPM
- C 136 BPM
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 42/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Tindersticks – My OblivionFeatured on the 2003 album “Waiting for the Moon”.
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2 . Norah Jones – Come Away With MeFeatured on the 2002 album “Come Away with Me“.
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3 . Aqualung – Brighter Than SunshineFeatured on the 2003 album “Still Life”.
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4 . Luther Vandross – ShineFeatured on the 2006 album “The Ultimate Luther Vandross”.
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5 . Michelle Lawson – I Just Wanna Say
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6 . Rhian Benson – Say How I FeelFeatured on the 2003 album “Gold Coast”.
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7 . Gabrielle – WhyFeatured on the 2007 album “Always”.
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8 . Kelis – Get Along With YouFeatured on the 2000 album “Kaleidoscope”.
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9 . Simply Red – Perfect LoveFeatured on the 2005 album “Simplified”.
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10 . UB40 – Since I Met You Lady (w/ Lady Saw)Featured on the 2001 album “Cover Up”.
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11 . Hannah – Our Kind Of Love
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12 . Steve Mac & Steve Smith – Lovin You More
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Oboe enthusiasts will be disappointed. “My Oblivion” showcases an assortment of instruments, except the oboe, clearly left out of the ensemble this time.
2. Norah Jones takes a climatic detour, driving through a California desert in the music video for her third single. This scenic choice adds a touch of tranquility to the album’s visuals.
3. Aqualung’s mellow vibes found their way into hearts through “A Lot Like Love.” The indie pop ballad earned a spot on this film’s soundtrack, enhancing its emotional resonance.
4. “Shine,” released in 2006, borrows from Chic’s “My Forbidden Lover.” Vandross’ posthumous single attained respectable chart positions, while also integrating classic disco elements.
5. Michelle Lawson dipped her creativity into house music waters with “I Just Wanna Say.” This track flirted with house and deep house sounds, marking her debut album’s identity.
6. “Say How I Feel,” an insightful creation by Rhian Benson, climbed to number 27 on the UK Singles Chart in 2004. Not the top, but certainly noteworthy for a debut effort.
7. Gabrielle’s voice sails over a familiar tune, sampling Paul Weller’s “Wild Wood.” Weller even contributed new vocals, intertwining past and present within the track “Why.”
8. Kelis’s “Get Along with You” came to life under the adept guidance of The Neptunes. Hugo and Williams crafted this pop and R&B ballad with their signature production flair.
9. Simply Red ventured to Havana, Cuba, for the filming of “Perfect Love.” The video captures the vibrant energy of the band amidst a bustling Cuban club setting.
10. UB40’s pairing with Lady Saw for “Since I Met You Baby” stirred waves when ignored by BBC Radio 1. Ali Campbell wasn’t shy in expressing his dissatisfaction over the snub.
11. Andrew Lloyd Webber composed “Our Kind of Love,” lending his musical genius to its creation. This track springs from the West End musical “The Beautiful Game,” complete with Elton’s lyrical touch.
12. “Lovin’ You More” sets its party pace at 126 BPM. Steve Mac delivered dancefloor dynamism through this house track, keeping club-goers’ feet moving.
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