How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bette Midler, EYC, Jason Donovan, Kenny Thomas, Bananarama, Kirsty Maccoll & The Pogues, Lenny Kravitz, Daddy Freddy, Joy Lynn White, Father Mc, Donna Summer, The Commitments
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who directed the music video for Bette Midler’s song “My One True Friend”?
- A Herb Ritts
- B Martin von Haselberg
- C David Mallet
2. What is notable about the UK CD single release of E.Y.C.’s “In the Beginning”?
- A It included four remixes of the title track
- B It featured three mixes of “Everyday”
- C It contained an exclusive bonus track
3. Which classic standard did Jason Donovan cover as a single in 1992?
- A “As Time Goes By”
- B “Over the Rainbow”
- C “Fly Me to the Moon”
4. Which music duo originally released “Tender Love,” covered by Kenny Thomas in 1991?
- A Force MD’s
- B Wham!
- C The Fugees
5. Which classical composer influenced the composition of Bananarama’s 1992 single?
- A Beethoven
- B Bach
- C Mozart
6. What is “Miss Otis Regrets” primarily categorized as?
- A A love ballad
- B A murder ballad
- C A political song
7. Which model played a vampire in the video for Lenny Kravitz’s “Is There Any Love in Your Heart”?
- A Cindy Crawford
- B Ève Salvail
- C Linda Evangelista
8. Which genre blend is showcased in Daddy Freddy’s track “Respect Due”?
- A Jazz and funk
- B Reggae and hip-hop
- C Rock and blues
9. Which artist directed the music video for Joy Lynn White’s “Wild Love”?
- A Roger Pistole
- B Herb Ritts
- C Mark Pellington
10. Which notable music producer did Father MC collaborate with during his early career?
- A Dr. Dre
- B Sean Combs
- C Andre Harrell
11. Which album includes Donna Summer’s 1991 song “Work That Magic”?
- A *Once Upon a Time*
- B *Mistaken Identity*
- C *Bad Girls*
12. What inspired Mack Rice to write the song originally titled “Mustang Mama”?
- A An advertisement
- B A car show
- C A conversation with Della Reese
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Bette Midler – My One True FriendFeatured on the 1998 album “Bathhouse Betty“.
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2 . EYC – In The BeginningFeatured on the 1995 album “In The Beginning”.
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3 . Jason Donovan – As Time Goes ByFeatured on the 1992 album “As Time Goes By”.
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4 . Kenny Thomas – Tender LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Voices”.
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5 . Bananarama – Last Thing On My MindFeatured on the 1992 album “Please Yourself”.
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6 . Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues – Miss Otis RegretsFeatured on the 1995 album “Galore”.
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7 . Lenny Kravitz – Is There Any Love In Your HeartFeatured on the 1993 album “Are You Gonna Go My Way“.
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8 . Daddy Freddy – Respect Due
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9 . Joy Lynn White – Wild LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Wild Love”.
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10 . Father Mc – How Ya Doin
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11 . Donna Summer – Work That MagicFeatured on the 1991 album “Mistaken Identity”. |
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12 . The Commitments – Mustang SallyFeatured on the 1991 album “The Commitments : Soundtrack”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Martin von Haselberg, Bette Midler’s husband, directed the music video for “My One True Friend.” It added a personal touch to the visuals.
2. The UK CD single of “In the Beginning” by E.Y.C. included three mixes of the song “Everyday,” demonstrating their R&B versatility.
3. Jason Donovan covered “As Time Goes By,” a classic standard that aligned with his shift towards more artistic control in 1992.
4. “Tender Love” was originally released by Force MD’s. Kenny Thomas covered it in 1991, maintaining its soulful style.
5. Bananarama’s 1992 single was influenced by Mozart, as stated by producer Pete Waterman, blending classical elegance with pop flair.
6. “Miss Otis Regrets” is primarily categorized as a murder ballad, narrating a lynching tale with Cole Poseter’s lyrical mastery.
7. Canadian model Ève Salvail portrayed a vampire in Lenny Kravitz’s music video, adding a gothic edge to the song’s visual narrative.
8. “Respect Due” by Daddy Freddy showcases a blend of reggae and hip-hop, a signature for integrating diverse musical influences.
9. The music video for “Wild Love” by Joy Lynn White was directed by Roger Pistole, capturing the country essence and storytelling.
10. Father MC worked closely with Andre Harrell at Uptown Records, which shaped his early career in the hip-hop scene.
11. “Work That Magic,” a 1991 song by Donna Summer, is included in her album *Mistaken Identity*, reflecting versatility in her music career.
12. Mack Rice was inspired by a conversation with Della Reese to write a song about a car, which evolved into the iconic “Mustang Sally.”
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