How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Elton John, Toni Braxton, P.M. Dawn, Alison Krauss, Bee Gees, Natural Selection, Deborah Cox, East 17, Marc Anthony, R. Kelly, Breathe, Roy Orbison
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which event deeply influenced Elton John’s song “The Last Song”?
- A Michael Jackson’s Bad tour
- B Freddie Mercury’s death
- C The fall of the Berlin Wall
2. What notable musician collaborated with Toni Braxton on “How Could an Angel Break My Heart”?
- A Kenny G
- B Seal
- C Eric Clapton
3. For which movie’s soundtrack did P.M. Dawn record a song in 1992?
- A Boomerang
- B Batman Returns
- C The Bodyguard
4. Where was Alison Krauss’s version of “When You Say Nothing at All” first released?
- A Her debut album
- B A compilation tribute
- C A live concert recording
5. Which Bee Gees’ album features the track “Still Waters Run Deep”?
- A One Night Only
- B Still Waters
- C Size Isn’t Everything
6. What genre does Natural Selection’s “Do Anything” belong to?
- A Classic rock
- B New jack swing
- C Disco
7. What chart position did Deborah Cox’s “Sentimental” reach on the Hot R&B Singles chart?
- A Number eight
- B Number four
- C Number fifteen
8. What was notable about the release of E-17’s “Each Time” in 1998?
- A Their debut single
- B Their comeback track
- C Their farewell song
9. What is the Spanish version of Marc Anthony’s “I Need to Know” called?
- A Dímelo
- B Suéltame
- C Dile a Ella
10. What achievement did R. Kelly’s “You Remind Me of Something” reach on the Hot R&B Singles chart?
- A Number two
- B Number one
- C Number ten
11. Which Breathe track was released as the lead single from their album *Peace of Mind* in the US?
- A Hands to Heaven
- B Say a Prayer
- C How Can I Fall?
12. Who produced Roy Orbison’s posthumously released “Heartbreak Radio”?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Jeff Lynne
- C Phil Spector
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Elton John – The Last SongFeatured on the 1992 album “The One“.
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2 . Toni Braxton – How Could An Angel Break My HeartFeatured on the 1996 album “Secrets“.
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3 . P.M. Dawn – Die Without YouFeatured on the 1991 album “Boomerang : Soundtrack”.
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4 . Alison Krauss – When You Say Nothing At AllFeatured on the 1994 album “Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection”.
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5 . Bee Gees – Still Waters [Run Deep]Featured on the 1997 album “Still Waters”.
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6 . Natural Selection – Do AnythingFeatured on the 1991 album “Natural Selection”.
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7 . Deborah Cox – SentimentalFeatured on the 1995 album “Deborah Cox”.
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8 . East 17 – Each TimeFeatured on the 1998 album “Resurrection”.
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9 . Marc Anthony – I Need To KnowFeatured on the 1999 album “Marc Anthony”.
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10 . R. Kelly – You Remind Me Of SomethingFeatured on the 1995 album “R. Kelly”.
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11 . Breathe – Say A PrayerFeatured on the 1990 album “Peace Of Mind”. |
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12 . Roy Orbison – Heartbreak RadioFeatured on the 1992 album “King Of Hearts”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Freddie Mercury’s death was a pivotal moment that prompted Bernie Taupin to send lyrics that became “The Last Song.” Elton John found the creative process emotionally taxing.
2. Kenny G collaborated with Toni Braxton, adding his saxophone charm. This track further enhanced the success of her album *Secrets*.
3. P.M. Dawn contributed to the Boomerang soundtrack with a song, which later appeared on their album *The Bliss Album…?*.
4. Alison Krauss’s rendition appeared on a Keith Whitley tribute album, marking a posthumous tribute to his legacy.
5. “Still Waters Run Deep” is a track on the Bee Gees’ *Still Waters* album, continuing their exploration of personal themes.
6. “Do Anything” by Natural Selection is a new jack swing tune, showcasing their knack for blending R&B with pop elements.
7. Deborah Cox’s “Sentimental” peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, highlighting its appeal.
8. The single “Each Time” marked E-17’s comeback after a tumultuous breakup, rebranding them in the late ’90s pop scene.
9. “Dímelo” is the Spanish counterpart to Marc Anthony’s “I Need to Know,” further expanding his bilingual discography.
10. R. Kelly’s “You Remind Me of Something” topped the Hot R&B Singles chart, adding another hit to his collection.
11. “Say a Prayer” was released in the US as the lead single from Breathe’s *Peace of Mind*, capturing their pop essence.
12. Jeff Lynne produced the posthumous release of Roy Orbison’s “Heartbreak Radio,” though not without a little kitchen percussion ingenuity.
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