How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shania Twain, Delirious, Annie Lennox, Starsailor, Caprice, Jam & Spoon, Avril Lavigne, Ainslie Henderson, Cosmic Rough Riders, Colour Girl, The Knife, Britney Spears
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What unique feature helped Avril Lavigne’s “Girlfriend” reach international success?
- A It was released with a live album
- B Languages in the chorus
- C A feature film appearance
2. Which TV show’s contestant co-wrote “Keep Me a Secret” with Ainslie Henderson?
- A Pop Idol
- B Fame Academy
- C The X Factor
3. Who left Cosmic Rough Riders shortly after “Melanie” and why?
- A Daniel Wylie for a solo career
- B Mark Brown due to musical differences
- C James Clifford for health reasons
4. Which artist’s hit from 1963 was remixed by Colour Girl in 2000?
- A Elvis Presley
- B Andy Williams
- C The Beatles
5. What notable visual feature existed in both music videos for The Knife’s “You Take My Breath Away”?
- A A cartoonist animation style
- B A digestible storyline
- C Experimental visual styles
6. What metaphor is used in Britney Spears’ “Toxic” lyrics?
- A A love potion
- B Dangerous drug
- C A siren’s song
7. How did Vengaboys’ “We Like to Party!” gain additional popularity in the 2000s?
- A A Six Flags commercial
- B A viral TikTok challenge
- C An animated film feature
8. What musical shift did Mantronix make with “Don’t Go Messin’ With My Heart”?
- A From jazz to soul
- B From hip-hop to dance
- C From rock to punk
9. Which misheard lyric features prominently in The Bucketheads’ “The Bomb!”?
- A These sounds fall into my mind
- B These sounds echo through the street
- C These rhythms shake my soul
10. What is a notable characteristic of Doop’s song “Doop”?
- A A single word repeated
- B Complex lyrical verses
- C A multi-instrumental intro
11. Who was “The Sign” by Ace of Base produced by?
- A Max Martin
- B Denniz Pop
- C Dr. Luke
12. What genre blend propelled 2 in a Room’s “Wiggle It” to success?
- A Techno and pop
- B Jazz and blues
- C Hip-hop and house
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Shania Twain – Don’t!Featured on the 2004 album “Greatest Hits 12”.
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2 . Delirious – It’s OkFeatured on the 2001 album “Audio Lessonover?”.
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3 . Annie Lennox – Shining LightFeatured on the 2009 album “The Annie Lennox Collection”.
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4 . Starsailor – Tell Me It’s Not OverFeatured on the 2009 album “All The Plans”.
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5 . Caprice – Once Around The SunFeatured on the 1998 album “Caprice”.
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6 . Jam & Spoon – Be Angeled (w/ Rea Garvey)Featured on the 2001 album “Tripomatic Fairytales 3003”.
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7 . Avril Lavigne – GirlfriendFeatured on the 2007 album “The Best Damn Thing”.
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8 . Ainslie Henderson – Keep Me A SecretFeatured on the 2003 album “Growing Flowers By Candlelight”.
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9 . Cosmic Rough Riders – MelanieFeatured on the 2000 album “Enjoy The Melodic Sunshine”.
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10 . Colour Girl – Can’t Get Used To Losing You
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11 . The Knife – You Take My Breath AwayFeatured on the 2003 album “Deep Cuts”. |
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12 . Britney Spears – ToxicFeatured on the 2003 album “In The Zone”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Avril Lavigne’s “Girlfriend” featured the chorus recorded in eight different languages, broadening its appeal in international markets and enhancing its global success.
2. Ainslie Henderson co-wrote “Keep Me a Secret” during his time on Fame Academy, contributing alongside fellow contestants and highlighting his collaborative creativity.
3. Daniel Wylie left Cosmic Rough Riders in 2002 to focus on a solo career, parting ways with the band shortly after their release of “Melanie.”
4. Colour Girl gave a modern dance-infused twist to Andy Williams’ 1963 hit “Can’t Get Used to Losing You,” remixing it in 2000.
5. The Knife’s “You Take My Breath Away” music videos shared an element of experimental visual styles, differing in interpretation but unified in their unique approach.
6. “Toxic” by Britney Spears uses the metaphor of a dangerous drug to describe an intoxicating and addictive love, blending dance-pop with exotic sounds.
7. Vengaboys gained further popularity for “We Like to Party!” when its instrumental was used in Six Flags amusement park commercials, featuring a dancing mascot.
8. Mantronix transitioned from a hip-hop sound to a dance-oriented style with “Don’t Go Messin’ With My Heart,” showcasing their adaptability within electronic music.
9. The Bucketheads sampled “Street Player” by Chicago, with the line “Street sounds swirling through my mind” famously misheard and making it into “The Bomb!” subtitle.
10. Doop’s “Doop” relies largely on the repetition of the word “doop,” creating an infectious, Charleston-influenced hook that defined its 1994 dance floor appeal.
11. Ace of Base’s “The Sign” was produced by Denniz Pop, Jonas Berggren, and Douglas Carr, cementing its place as a 1990s pop anthem worldwide.
12. The combination of hip-hop and house music in “Wiggle It” resulted in significant success for 2 in a Room, achieving international chart recognition.
For THE FULL ‘L’AMOUR TOUJOURS’ COLLECTION click here
