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.
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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