How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Beautiful South, Danger Danger, Skid Row, Catherine Zeta Jones, Layla Kaylif, Van Halen, Ellie Campbell, Ultimate Kaos, 911, No Authority, Christian Fry, Jayne Collins
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which of Ellie Campbell’s singles reached the highest chart position in the UK?
- A Sweet Lies
- B Don’t Want You Back
- C So Many Ways
2. Which famous TV show featured Jayne Collins’ song “No Turning Back”?
- A Seinfeld
- B Friends
- C Baywatch
3. “Always on the Run” by Lenny Kravitz features which famous guitarist?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Slash
- C Brian May
4. “Highwire” by the Rolling Stones critiques which historic event?
- A The Cold War
- B The Persian Gulf War
- C The Vietnam War
5. What chart position did Eric Clapton’s “My Father’s Eyes” achieve on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A No. 16
- B No. 5
- C No. 8
6. Which song was the second single from UB40’s “Labour of Love II”?
- A Kingston Town
- B Red Red Wine
- C Can’t Help Falling in Love
7. Name the legendary guitarist featured on “Always on the Run.”
- A Slash
- B Carlos Santana
- C Eric Clapton
8. What is notable about the music video for Kiss’s “Forever”?
- A It features a live concert
- B It has no vocals
- C It is set in an empty room
9. What is a key theme in “Highwire” by the Rolling Stones?
- A Environmentalism
- B Cold War politics
- C Arms trade and conflicts
10. “Show A Little Love” helped Ultimate Kaos gain exposure while opening for which band?
- A The Spice Girls
- B New Kids on the Block
- C Take That
11. What was the inspiration behind Eric Clapton’s “My Father’s Eyes”?
- A His father whom he never met
- B His son’s birth
- C His mother’s influence
12. Which song became a concert staple for Lenny Kravitz according to setlist.fm?
- A Fly Away
- B Are You Gonna Go My Way
- C Always on the Run
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Beautiful South – Blackbird On The WireFeatured on the 1996 album “Blue Is the Colour”.
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2 . Danger Danger – I Still Think About YouFeatured on the 1991 album ” Screw It!”.
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3 . Skid Row – I Remember YouFeatured on the 1989 album “Skid Row”.
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4 . Catherine Zeta Jones – Arms Of Love
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5 . Layla Kaylif – Shakespeare In LoveFeatured on the 1999 album “Enough Rope”.
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6 . Van Halen – Can’t Stop Lovin’ YouFeatured on the 1995 album “Balance“.
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7 . Ellie Campbell – Sweet Lies
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8 . Ultimate Kaos – Show A Little LoveFeatured on the 1995 album “Ultimate Kaos”.
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9 . 911 – All I Want Is YouFeatured on the 1998 album “Moving On”.
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10 . No Authority – Don’t StopFeatured on the 1998 album “Keep On”.
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11 . Christian Fry – Wont You Stay
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12 . Jayne Collins – No Turning Back
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Campbell’s single “So Many Ways” reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart, outperforming her other releases. It marked her biggest chart success in the region.
2. Jayne Collins’ “No Turning Back” appeared on the TV show Baywatch, boosting its popularity. Collins played the role of an aspiring pop singer in the episode.
3. Lenny Kravitz’s “Always on the Run” features Slash, the iconic Guns N’ Roses guitarist. The collaboration was conceived spontaneously during a New York recording session.
4. “Highwire” criticizes the Persian Gulf War, highlighting issues like arms trading. This anti-war song became one of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards’ politically charged works.
5. Eric Clapton’s “My Father’s Eyes” peaked at No. 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It gives voice to Clapton’s personal reflections on family and loss.
6. “Kingston Town” was the second single from UB40’s “Labour of Love II”. It became a major hit, celebrating the cultural heritage of Jamaica’s capital.
7. The track “Always on the Run” by Lenny Kravitz features guitar work by Guns N’ Roses’ Slash. Together, they crafted a rock classic that still resonates today.
8. The music video for Kiss’s “Forever” is famous for its minimalist approach. It features the band performing in an empty room, a contrast to their usual extravagant visuals.
9. “Highwire” discusses the arms trade and military conflicts, using the Persian Gulf War as a backdrop. It’s a socio-political commentary by the Rolling Stones.
10. Ultimate Kaos gained significant exposure opening for Take That during their 1994 UK tour. The boy band’s catchy tunes widened their European audience.
11. Eric Clapton was inspired by his father, whom he never met, when writing “My Father’s Eyes”. The song connects his father’s absence and his bond with his son.
12. “Always on the Run” remains a steadfast part of Lenny Kravitz’s live performances. According to setlist.fm, it is among his most-played songs in concert.
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