How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Melanie C, Backstreet Boys, Mark Owen, Anastacia, Kym Marsh, Jill Scott, Michael Bublé, Nylon, Daniel Bedingfield, Dido, O-Town, Boyz N Girlz United
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Melanie C – This TimeFeatured on the 2007 album “This Time”.
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2 . Backstreet Boys – InconsolableFeatured on the 2007 album “Unbreakable”.
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3 . Mark Owen – Alone Without YouFeatured on the 2003 album “In Your Own Time”.
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4 . Anastacia – I Can Feel YouFeatured on the 2008 album “Heavy Rotation”.
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5 . Kym Marsh – SentimentalFeatured on the 2003 album “Standing Tall”.
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6 . Jill Scott – Gettin In The WayFeatured on the 2000 album “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 >“.
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7 . Michael Bublé – Cry Me A RiverFeatured on the 2009 album “Crazy Love“.
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8 . Nylon – Closer
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9 . Daniel Bedingfield – Nothing Hurts Like LoveFeatured on the 2004 album “Second First Impression”.
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10 . Dido – Don’t Believe In LoveFeatured on the 2008 album “Safe Trip Home”.
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11 . O-Town – We Fit TogetherFeatured on the 2001 album “O-Town”. |
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12 . Boyz N Girlz United – Messed AroundFeatured on the 2002 album “Boyz N Girlz United”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Tim Royes was slated to direct Melanie C’s “This Time” video before his untimely death led Adrian Moat to take over. The video features introspective themes with Melanie interacting with a spotlight.
2. “Inconsolable” by Backstreet Boys secured gold certifications in Brazil and Japan, highlighting its international appeal despite varying chart successes in other countries.
3. The music video for “Alone Without You” features Mark Owen in a white room with many selves, creatively illustrating the song’s lonely themes through mirrored imagery.
4. Chris Applebaum directed the music video for Anastacia’s comeback single, marking a visually striking return set against the Los Angeles backdrop.
5. “Sentimental” by Kym Marsh is classified within the pop and Euro-pop genres. It reflects the early 2000s pop soundscape that defined much of her early solo work.
6. Arthur Hamilton wrote “Cry Me a River,” a classic performed by Julie London and later popularized in a torchy rendition by Michael Bublé.
7. “Gettin’ In the Way” by Jill Scott debuted on October 17, 2000, introducing her distinctive blend of R&B and poetic lyrics to the music world.
8. Nylon, an Icelandic pop girl group, released “Closer” during their peak period, adding another hit to their successful run in the Icelandic music scene.
9. Diane Warren penned the lyrics for “Nothing Hurts Like Love,” showcasing her prowess in crafting emotive ballads that articulate the complexities of heartbreak.
10. The music video for Dido’s “Don’t Believe in Love” was directed by AlexandLiane. It matched the song’s understated emotionality with a visually minimalist approach.
11. Mich Hansen, a prolific pop songwriter, co-wrote “We Fit Together” with lyrics that embody O-Town’s upbeat boy band charisma.
12. JC Chasez of *NSYNC co-wrote “Messed Around,” lending his pop expertise to Boyz N Girlz United with a song characterized by its catchy, youthful energy.
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