How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Vonda Shepard, 4 Man Act, Reba McEntire, The Human League, The Verve, Cathy Dennis, Crowded House, Black, Tim Finn, The Mission, Quartz, Will Mellor
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 25/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Vonda Shepard – Baby Don’t You Break My Heart SlowFeatured on the 1999 album “Heart and Soul: New Songs from Ally McBeal”.
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2 . 4 Man Act – Baby Don’t Go
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3 . Reba McEntire – Does He Love YouFeatured on the 1993 album “Greatest Hits Volume Two”.
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4 . The Human League – Filling up with HeavenFeatured on the 1995 album “Octopus”.
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5 . The Verve – On Your OwnFeatured on the 1995 album “A Northern Soul“.
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6 . Cathy Dennis – When Dreams Turn To DustFeatured on the 1996 album “Am I the Kinda Girl?”.
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7 . Crowded House – Four Seasons In One DayFeatured on the 1993 album “Woodface“.
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8 . Black – Here It Comes AgainFeatured on the 1991 album “Black”.
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9 . Tim Finn – PersuasionFeatured on the 1993 album “Before & After”.
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10 . The Mission – Like A Child AgainFeatured on the 1992 album “Masque”.
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11 . Quartz – Naked LoveFeatured on the 1991 album “Perfect Timing”. |
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12 . Will Mellor – No Matter What I DoFeatured on the 1998 album “No Matter What I Do”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls joined Vonda Shepard for the duet version. Their collaboration highlighted both artists’ strong vocal harmonies.
2. Sonny & Cher’s “Baby Don’t Go” is known for its distinctive tremolo guitar, creating a memorable sound. The arrangement enhances its nostalgic feel.
3. Rob Reiner, a renowned filmmaker, made a cameo in McEntire’s music video. This added an extra layer of narrative sophistication to the production.
4. Phil Oakey co-wrote The Human League’s 1995 song. His signature style is evident in the track’s precise and hopeful lyrical themes.
5. “On Your Own” by The Verve reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart in 1995. It marked a significant point in the band’s early career.
6. Cathy Dennis’s last charting single from her third album was indeed a defining moment. It illustrated her transition in the sing-songwriter spectrum.
7. Crowded House’s music video includes picturesque West Coast beaches. Such landscapes complement the song’s essence of changing times.
8. Black released his second single from his third album in 1991. This followed a steady pattern of his artistic outputs.
9. Tim Finn wrote the lyrics to a track initially composed as an instrumental. This marked a seamless blend of storytelling and melody.
10. Craig Adams played bass guitar on The Mission’s 1992 album “Masque.” His performance was pivotal to the band’s unique sound profile.
11. “Naked Love (Just Say You Want Me)” by Quartz and Dina Carroll secured a spot in Austria’s music market. Dina Carroll’s vocals contributed to its success.
12. Will Mellor is recognized for his role in “Hollyoaks.” His foray into pop music showcased his diverse entertainment talents.
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