How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Alexandra Burke, Mr Hudson, Faith Hill, Maria Willson, PJ Harvey, Lara Fabian, Keane, Mcfly, Brian Harvey, Lil’ Flip, Upper Street, The Love Bites
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What key does Alexandra Burke’s “The Silence” play in?
- A F minor
- B C major
- C A minor
2. Who was the executive producer for Mr Hudson’s “White Lies”?
- A Dave McCracken
- B Kanye West
- C Jay-Z
3. For what performance did Faith Hill win a Grammy with the song “Cry”?
- A Best Pop Vocal Album
- B Best Female Country Vocal Performance
- C Album of the Year
4. What hampered Maria Willson’s debut album “Alibi” from being officially released?
- A Creative differences
- B Label financial troubles
- C Poor sales potential
5. Which punk blues song by PJ Harvey was nominated for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance?
- A “No Fun”
- B “This is Love”
- C “Chinese Rocks”
6. In what way did Lar Fabian’s “I Will Love Again” top American charts?
- A Billboard Hot 100
- B Dance Club Play chart
- C Adult Contemporary chart
7. Which band’s studios hosted the initial recording sessions of Keane’s “The Lovers Are Losing”?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Teldex Studios
- C Electric Lady Studios
8. What secondary single accompanied McFly’s “I Wanna Hold You” release?
- A “Easy Way Out”
- B “Bubble Wrap”
- C “Transylvania”
9. Which artist features alongside Brian Harvey on “Loving You (Ole Ole Ole)”?
- A Shaggy
- B Wyclef Jean
- C Sean Paul
10. What is the name of Lil’ Flip’s single featuring Lea?
- A “Sunshine”
- B “Game Over”
- C “U Gotta Feel Me”
11. Which member was an initial part of Upper Street in “Totally Boyband” before departing?
- A Lee Latchford-Evans
- B Danny Wood
- C Jimmy Constable
12. Which song by The Love Bites is known for its humorous title involving “a nose”?
- A “Heartbreaker”
- B “Broken Love”
- C “You Broke My Heart (So I Broke Your Nose)”
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Alexandra Burke – The Silence |
‘And this the end and please just fake it fast’
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Featured on the 2008 album “Overcome”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Mr Hudson – White Lies |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Straight No Chaser”. |
3 . Faith Hill – Cry |
‘Pretend that you’re feeling a little more pain’
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Featured on the 2002 album “Cry”. |
4 . Maria Willson – Mr. Alibi |
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5 . PJ Harvey – This Is Love |
‘When I just want to sit here and watch you undress’
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Featured on the 2000 album “Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Lara Fabian – I Will Love Again |
‘People never tell you The way they truly feel’
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Featured on the 1999 album “Lara Fabian”. |
7 . Keane – The Lovers Are Losing |
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Featured on the 2008 album “Perfect Symmetry”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Mcfly – I Wanna Hold You |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Wonderland”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Brian Harvey – Ole Ole Ole [Loving You] (w/ Wyclef Jean) |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Solo”. |
10 . Lil’ Flip – Sunshine |
‘Look, I know you wanna chill wit a player’
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Featured on the 2004 album “U Gotta Feel Me”. |
11 . Upper Street – The One |
‘I tried to give you what you need’
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12 . The Love Bites – You Broke My Heart (So I Broke Your Noes) |
‘Yeah Right!’
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song is composed in the key of A minor, adding a poignant edge to its R&B and pop influences. Its emotional weight is inspired by relational silence.
2. Kanye West served as the executive producer for Mr Hudson’s synth-driven “White Lies,” lending a creative flair post-success of “Supernova.”
3. Faith Hill earned her second Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Cry,” solidifying her presence in the genre.
4. Maria Willson’s “Alibi” album was shelved due to Telstar Records’ financial collapse, despite promotional efforts.
5. “This is Love,” defined by emphatic lyrics and robust guitar riffs, earned PJ Harvey a Grammi nod for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
6. Fabian’s “I Will Love Again” achieved top spot on the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart, dominating dancefloors globally.
7. Keane’s “The Lovers Are Losing” began recording at Berlin’s Teldex Studios, prior to its multiformat release and transatlantic debut.
8. McFly released “Easy Way Out” alongside “I Wanna Hold You,” cementing their pop rock legacy with a touch of maturity.
9. Wyclef Jean features prominently on Brian Harvey’s “Loving You (Ole Ole Ole),” marking a notable collaboration in 2001.
10. “Sunshine,” featuring Lea, was Lil’ Flip’s summer anthem, stopping short of first place due to “Lean Back’s” overpowering presence.
11. Lee Latchford-Evans exited Upper Street early on, following internal conflicts, signaling the band’s fleeting journey.
12. The Love Bites captured indie hearts with “You Broke My Heart (So I Broke Your Nose),” blending cheeky wit with punk flair.
For THE FULL ‘L’AMOUR TOUJOURS’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we take a still from the video on one side and select a lyric from the song on the other. We then merge the two. Et voilà!
Love Quotes • And this the end and please just fake it fast (Alexandra Burke) • Pretend that you’re feeling a little more pain (Faith Hill) • When I just want to sit here and watch you undress (PJ Harvey) • People never tell you The way they truly feel (Lara Fabian) • Look, I know you wanna chill wit a player (Lil’ Flip) • I tried to give you what you need (Upper Street) • Yeah Right! (The Love Bites)
Music-wise : Pop, Dance Pop, Hip Hop, Soul
