How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Heart, Will Mellor, Edward Ball, River City People, Blur, Spandau Ballet, Dannielle Gaha, Ian McCulloch, Bee Gees, Tony Di Bart, Mike Scott, Hinda Hicks
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What milestone did Dannielle Gaha’s “Do It for Love” achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Top 10 entry
- B Peaked at number 52
- C First chart appearance
2. What was unique about Ian McCulloch’s “Lover Lover Lover” recording?
- A It was recorded in Paris
- B It mimicked McCulloch’s live version
- C It used Leonard Cohen’s original instrumentation
3. Which unusual instrument features prominently in The Bee Gees’ “Alone”?
- A Sitar
- B Harmonium
- C Bagpipes
4. Which chart position did Tony Di Bart’s cover “Turn Your Love Around” achieve in the Netherlands?
- A Number 44
- B Number 30
- C Number 50
5. What was the promotional cost of Mike Scott’s music video for “Rare, Precious and Gone”?
- A £500
- B £5
- C £50
6. Where did Hinda Hicks’ song “If You Want Me” peak on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 40
- B Number 25
- C Number 35
7. Which two tracks were mashed up in Stuntmasterz’s “The Lady Boy Is Mine”?
- A “Lady Marmalade” & “The Boy Is Mine”
- B “The Boy Is Mine” & “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)”
- C “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)” & “Love Is Mine”
8. What notable sample features in KREAM and Jake Tarry’s “Once Again”?
- A Daft Punk
- B A Tribe Called Quest
- C The Chemical Brothers
9. Which song topped the Dutch Top 40 for Ch!pz in 2003?
- A “Cowboy”
- B “Pirates”
- C “Vampire”
10. Under which alias did Luke Slater release “Rock Music Pays Off”?
- A Planetary Assault Systems
- B Medicine8
- C The 7th Plain
11. What connection do The Ones have with Patricia Field?
- A They worked at her boutique
- B They composed her runway music
- C Her designs inspired their album covers
12. What chart success did Baby Bumps achieve with “I Got This Feeling” in Canada?
- A Number 3 on Dance chart
- B Number 1 on RPM Dance chart
- C Top 10 on Urban chart
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Heart – SecretFeatured on the 1990 album “Brigade”.
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2 . Will Mellor – When I Need You
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3 . Edward Ball – Love Is BlueFeatured on the 1997 album “Catholic Guilt”.
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4 . River City People – Walking On IceFeatured on the 1989 album “Say Something Good”.
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5 . Blur – TenderFeatured on the 1999 album “13“.
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6 . Spandau Ballet – Crashed Into LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Heart Like a Sky”.
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7 . Dannielle Gaha – Do It For Love
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8 . Ian McCulloch – Lover Lover LoverFeatured on the 1992 album “Mysterio “.
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9 . Bee Gees – AloneFeatured on the 1997 album “Still Waters”.
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10 . Tony Di Bart – Turn Your Love AroundFeatured on the 1996 album “Falling For You”.
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11 . Mike Scott – Rare Precious & GoneFeatured on the 1997 album “Still Burning”. |
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12 . Hinda Hicks – If You Want MeFeatured on the 1998 album “Hinda”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Do It for Love” peaked modestly at number 52 on the UK Singles Chart. Not quite a smash hit, but enough to mark Gaha’s second appearance on the chart during her London stint.
2. Ian McCulloch’s “Lover Lover Lover” recording uniquely retained Leonard Cohen’s original instrumentation. Strange for a cover, yet fitting for McCulloch’s style.
3. “Alone” by the Bee Gees features bagpipes, thanks to Robin Gibb’s insistence. Adds a Celtic flair that’s a tad unexpected in pop ballads.
4. Tony Di Bart’s “Turn Your Love Around” pleasantly surprised Dutch audiences, reaching number 44 on their singles chart. A modest dancefloor success story.
5. Mike Scott managed to shoot the music video for “Rare, Precious and Gone” at the meager cost of £5. Proves creativity doesn’t always require deep pockets.
6. Hinda Hicks charted at number 25 with “If You Want Me.” Respectable placement for a sophomore single climbing the UK chart.
7. Stuntmasterz expertly mashed Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” with Modjo’s “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)” to create “The Lady Boy Is Mine.” Quite the catchy combo.
8. KREAM and Jake Tarry’s “Once Again” nods to hip-hop roots with a notable sample from A Tribe Called Quest. A rhythmic homage within electronic beats.
9. Ch!pz enjoyed chart-topping success in the Netherlands with their youthful single “Cowboy.” It galloped all the way to number one.
10. Luke Slater released the single “Rock Music Pays Off” under his alias Medicine8. A different groove from his usual techno adventures.
11. The Ones formed connections while working at Patricia Field’s boutique. Music, fashion, and enterprise — quintessential elements of New York’s underground scene.
12. Baby Bumps felt the groove with “I Got This Feeling,” hitting number 1 on Canada’s RPM Dance chart. Short-lived fame, but certainly a peak moment.
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