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, Julee Cruise, Faith No More, Phil Collins, Ian Brown, Tracie Spencer, Wet Wet Wet, Shola Ama, Alexander O’Neal, Jon Secada, The Other Two, Scooch
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Annie Lennox – ColdFeatured on the 1992 album “Diva”.
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2 . Julee Cruise – FallingFeatured on the 1989 album “Floating into the Night”.
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3 . Faith No More – I Started A JokeFeatured on the 1995 album “King for a Day, Fool for a Lifetime”.
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4 . Phil Collins – True ColorsFeatured on the 1998 album “…Hits”.
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5 . Ian Brown – Love Like A FountainFeatured on the 1999 album “Golden Greats”.
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6 . Tracie Spencer – It’s All About You [Not About Me]Featured on the 2003 album “Tracie”.
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7 . Wet Wet Wet – Put The Light OnFeatured on the 1991 album “High on the Happy Side”.
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8 . Shola Ama – Still BelieveFeatured on the 1999 album “In Return”.
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9 . Alexander O’Neal – Let’s Get TogetherFeatured on the 1996 album “Lovers Again”.
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10 . Jon Secada – Do You Believe In UsFeatured on the 1992 album “Jon Secada”.
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11 . The Other Two – SelfishFeatured on the 1993 album “The Other Two & You”. |
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12 . Scooch – When My BabyFeatured on the 2000 album “Four Sure”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Cold” by Annie Lennox was released as CD singles titled Cold, Colder, and Coldest, marking a shift in single formats in the early ’90s UK market.
2. “Falling” served as the theme for “Twin Peaks,” showcasing Lynch and Badalamenti’s collaboration in setting the series’ haunting tone.
3. Faith No More’s “I Started a Joke” features a video with Martin Freeman and Shaun Dingwall but omits the band members, enhancing its quirky appeal.
4. Phil Collins covered “True Colors,” highlighting Lauper’s themes of vulnerability and reassurance, and bringing it into his repertoire of notable covers.
5. Ian Brown’s “Love Like A Fountain” appeared on “Golden Greats,” consolidating his status in the post-Stone Roses era.
6. Tracie Spencer’s return was marked by “It’s All About You (Not About Me),” embodying her fresh R&B sound post-hiatus.
7. Wet Wet Wet’s “Put the Light On” featured Pellow’s trademark vocal style, adding to their early ’90s hit streak.
8. “Still Believe” by Shola Ama features Stargate’s production talent, indicative of their early influence in soul and R&B.
9. “Lovers Again,” featuring “Let’s Get Together,” represents O’Neal’s continued R&B influence in the mid-’90s era.
10. Emilio Estefan, Jr. lent his production expertise to “Do You Believe in Us,” adding Latin pop flair to Jon Secada’s 1992 release.
11. “Selfish” by The Other Two faced delayed release post-Factory Records but maintains New Order’s electronic legacy.
12. “When My Baby” was Scooch’s debut into the pop landscape, later preceding their album “Four Sure” in 2000.
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