How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Reva Rice, Greg Ellis, Keith Sweat, Chico Debarge, Naomi, Cherrelle, Skin, Alias, Usher, Frankie Miller, Chris Braide, Edwyn Collins, James Taylor Quartet
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which production duo collaborated on Avicii’s “Waiting for Love”?
- A David Guetta & Afrojack
- B Martin Garrix & Avicii
- C Calvin Harris & Tiesto
2. What genre best describes Usher’s “Think of You”?
- A R&B
- B Pop
- C Hip-hop
3. Who originally wrote “Caledonia” before Frankie Miller’s famous version?
- A Rod Stewart
- B Dougie MacLean
- C Phil Lynott
4. In which renowned studio was “If I Hadn’t Got You” co-produced?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Electric Lady Studios
- C Sun Studio
5. Which band’s frontman wrote the hit song “A Girl Like You”?
- A Franz Ferdinand
- B Orange Juice
- C Simple Minds
6. What was a notable change in JTQ’s sound for “Love The Life”?
- A More instrumental
- B Focus on song-structure
- C Acoustic
7. How is The Corrs’ “So Young” lyrically described?
- A A rebellious anthem
- B A tribute to parents
- C A love ballad
8. In which album was Bon Jovi’s “Someday I’ll Be Saturday Night” included?
- A Slippery When Wet
- B Cross Road
- C New Jersey
9. Which artist contributed vocals to Leftfield’s “Original”?
- A Beth Orton
- B Toni Halliday
- C Sinead O’Connor
10. “Writing to Reach You” was influenced by which band, according to Travis?
- A Blur
- B Oasis
- C Radiohead
11. “Talula” by Tori Amos appeared on the soundtrack of which film?
- A Speed
- B Twister
- C Titanic
12. Which music video staple did “Sharp Dressed Man” popularize for ZZ Top?
- A A flying saucer
- B The Red Rocker
- C The Eliminator car
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Tracklist
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1 . Reva Rice, Greg Ellis – Next Time You Fall In Love
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2 . Keith Sweat – I’m Not ReadyFeatured on the 1998 album “Still in the Game”.
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3 . Chico Debarge – Iggin’ MeFeatured on the 1997 album “Long Time No See”.
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4 . Naomi – Be My LoverFeatured on the 1999 album “Liquid”.
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5 . Cherrelle – Saturday Love (w/ Alexander O’Neal)Featured on the 1985 album “High Priority”.
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6 . Skin – House Of LoveFeatured on the 1994 album “Skin”.
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7 . Alias – Waiting For LoveFeatured on the 1990 album “Alias”.
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8 . Usher – Think Of YouFeatured on the 1994 album “Usher”.
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9 . Frankie Miller – Caledonia
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10 . Chris Braide – If I Hadn’t Got YouFeatured on the 1998 album “Life in a Minor Key”.
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11 . Edwyn Collins – If You Could Love MeFeatured on the 1994 album “Gorgeous George”. |
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12 . James Taylor Quartet – Love The Life (w/ Noel Mckoy)Featured on the 1993 album “Supernatural Feeling”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Martin Garrix and Avicii teamed up to produce “Waiting for Love.” The Dutch-Swedish collaboration resulted in a hit that captivated international charts, with Simon Aldred lending his vocal talents.
2. “Think of You” by Usher is a quintessential R&B track from the mid-90s. With its smooth vocals and romantic themes, it helped cement Usher’s early career.
3. “Caledonia” was originally composed by Dougie MacLean in 1977. Frankie Miller’s rendition in the early ’90s revitalized the song, turning it into a Scottish anthem.
4. “If I Hadn’t Got You” found its sound at Electric Lady Studios, where Chris Braide and David A. Stewart co-produced the track. It’s a hallmark of late 90s pop craftsmanship.
5. “A Girl Like You” was penned and performed by Edwyn Collins, frontman of Orange Juice. The track’s infectious melody and catchy guitar riff made it a top 10 hit.
6. With “Love The Life,” the James Taylor Quartet transitioned to a more song-structured approach, appealing to the soul and acid jazz scene that was thriving in the early nineties.
7. Sharon Corr of The Corrs wrote “So Young” as a heartwarming tribute to her parents. The song’s uplifting spirit resonated with fans, making it a key concert fixture.
8. Bon Jovi included “Someday I’ll Be Saturday Night” on their greatest hits compilation, “Cross Road.” The track is lauded for its hopeful message amid adversity.
9. Toni Halliday of Curve provided vocals on Leftfield’s “Original.” Her haunting voice lent an eerie atmosphere to the inventive electronic track.
10. Fran Healy of Travis drew inspiration from Oasis for “Writing to Reach You.” The nods to the Britpop icons are peppered throughout the song, both lyrically and musically.
11. “Talula” by Tori Amos extends its reach beyond radio, having been featured in the movie “Twister.” The track’s blend of sensitivity and power complemented the film’s intensity.
12. The Eliminator car became a ZZ Top video icon thanks to “Sharp Dressed Man.” The flashy vehicle is as memorable as the band’s rhythmic blues rock.
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