How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Avril Lavigne, Ben’s Brother, Lionel Richie, Artful Dodger, Wolfman, Magnet & Gemma Hayes, Kym Marsh, Point Break, Five O’Clock Heroes, Bellefire, Mero, Kings Of Convenience
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 16/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Avril Lavigne – I’m With YouFeatured on the 2002 album “Let Go“.
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2 . Ben’s Brother – Stuttering [Kiss Me Again]
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3 . Lionel Richie – Tender HeartFeatured on the 2000 album “Renaissance”.
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4 . Artful Dodger – Think About Me (w/ Michelle Escoffery)Featured on the 2000 album “It’s All About the Stragglers”.
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5 . Wolfman – For Lovers (w/ Peter Doherty)
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6 . Magnet & Gemma Hayes – Lay Lady LayFeatured on the 2005 album “On Your Side”.
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7 . Kym Marsh – CryFeatured on the 2003 album “Standing Tall”.
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8 . Point Break – Freaky TimeFeatured on the 1999 album “Apocadelic”.
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9 . Five O’Clock Heroes – Run To HerFeatured on the 2006 album “Bend to the Breaks”.
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10 . Bellefire – Say Something AnywayFeatured on the 2004 album “Spin the Wheel”.
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11 . Mero – It Must Be Love
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12 . Kings Of Convenience – Toxic GirlFeatured on the 2000 album “Quiet Is the New Loud”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Stuttering (Kiss Me Again)” by Ben’s Brother was famously featured in a Dentyne Ice commercial. Its TV appearance accelerated demand, prompting a reissue of their debut album.
2. Paul Barry, known for his songwriting contributions, also played acoustic guitar on Lionel Richie’s “Tender Heart.” The song was a collaborative effort featuring multiple talents.
3. Artful Dodger, featuring Michelle Escoffery, performed “Think About Me” on Top Of The Pops. The performance highlighted the single’s electronic, UK Garage style.
4. “For Lovers” by Wolfman featuring Peter Doherty was recognized with an Ivor Novello Award nomination. The song was praised for its songwriting prowess.
5. Magnet’s version of “Lay Lady Lay” was featured in the film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. This cover brought a unique flavor to a memorable movie scene.
6. Before striking out solo with “Cry,” Kym Marsh gained fame as a member of Hear’Say. The band was formed during the reality TV show Popstars.
7. The music video for Point Break’s “Freaky Time” was directed by Phil Griffin. It featured the band members in a lively visual performance.
8. Five O’Clock Heroes’ “Run To Her” is known for its official music video. The band gained modest attention with their infectious melodies.
9. Ireland was represented by Bellefire’s “Say Something Anyway” in the North Vision Song Contest. The song marked their comeback as a three-piece group.
10. The project behind Mero’s “It Must Be Love” was orchestrated by Simon Cowell. The song was part of their debut album, highlighting the duo’s style.
11. “Toxic Girl” by Kings of Convenience featured in an AT&T Wireless commercial. Its effortless charm led to its use in various media, including the movie Shallow Hal.
12. The Stranglers’ “Sweet Smell of Success” appears as the opening track on their album *10*. Released in 1990, it showed the band’s evolving sound and production style.
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