How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Alanis Morissette, Gun, Sybil, Jamelia, Sleeper, Kenny G, MN8, Donna Lewis, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Heart, The Supernaturals, Kate Bush
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which notable line in Alanis Morissette’s “So Pure” became the title of her album?
- A Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie
- B You Learn
- C Uninvited
2. What distinguishes Gun’s “My Sweet Jane” from its Velvet Underground namesake?
- A Distinctive vocals of Mark Rankin
- B Identical opening chords
- C Same lyrical theme
3. Where did Sybil’s “Still A Thrill” achieve chart success?
- A United States
- B United Kingdom
- C Australia
4. Which British R&B artist debuted in the Top 40 with “I Do”?
- A Jamelia
- B Beverley Knight
- C Estelle
5. Which Quentin Tarantino film inspired the working title for Sleeper’s “Nice Guy Eddie”?
- A Pulp Fiction
- B Reservoir Dogs
- C Kill Bill
6. Who collaborated with Kenny G on “By the Time This Night Is Over”?
- A Whitney Houston
- B Peabo Bryson
- C Luther Vandross
7. Which musical genre best describes MN8’s “Happy”?
- A New jack swing
- B Grunge
- C Bubblegum pop
8. What chart position did Donna Lewis’s “I Could Be The One” reach in Austria?
- A Number 3
- B Number 9
- C Number 12
9. Who provided guest vocals on The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Sometimes Always”?
- A Liz Phair
- B Kim Deal
- C Hope Sandoval
10. Which Heart single features live tour footage from Florida in its music video?
- A These Dreams
- B Alone
- C I Didn’t Want To Need You
11. Which classic Blondie song is lyrically referenced in The Supernaturals’ “Love Has Passed Away”?
- A Atomic
- B (I’m Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear
- C Heart of Glass
12. Which Gershwin track did Kate Bush cover for Larry Adler’s tribute album?
- A Summertime
- B The Man I Love
- C Rhapsody in Blue
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 30/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Alanis Morissette – So PureFeatured on the 1998 album “Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie“.
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2 . Gun – My Sweet JaneFeatured on the 1997 album “1416326326”.
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3 . Sybil – Still A ThrillFeatured on the 1989 album “Still a Thrill”.
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4 . Jamelia – I DoFeatured on the 2000 album “Drama”.
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5 . Sleeper – Nice Guy EddieFeatured on the 1996 album “The It Girl”.
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6 . Kenny G – By The Time This Night Is Over (w/ Peabo Bryson)Featured on the 1992 album “Breathless“.
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7 . MN8 – HappyFeatured on the 1995 album “To the Next Level”.
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8 . Donna Lewis – I Could Be The OneFeatured on the 1998 album “Blue Planet”.
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9 . The Jesus And Mary Chain – Sometimes AlwaysFeatured on the 1994 album “Stoned & Dethroned”.
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10 . Heart – I Didn’t Want To Need YouFeatured on the 1990 album “Brigade”.
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11 . The Supernaturals – Love Has Passed AwayFeatured on the 1997 album “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”. |
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12 . Kate Bush – The Man I Love
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “So Pure” featured a line that titles the album “Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie,” an intriguingly introspective choice by Morissette.
2. Gun’s “My Sweet Jane” boasts Mark Rankin’s distinctive vocals, setting it apart from its more famous namesake.
3. Sybil’s “Still A Thrill” found chart success in the UK, peaking at number 55.
4. Jamelia’s entry into the Top 40 began with “I Do,” marking her presence in the music world.
5. Sleeper’s “Nice Guy Eddie” is a nod to “Reservoir Dogs,” a film known for its character complexity and cult following.
6. Peabo Bryson lent his voice to “By the Time This Night Is Over,” complementing Kenny G’s saxophone.
7. MN8’s “Happy” is a quintessential example of new jack swing, blending R&B with pop sensibilities.
8. Donna Lewis’s “I Could Be The One” notably peaked at number 9 in Austria.
9. Hope Sandoval’s guest vocals in “Sometimes Always” brought a dreamy quality to the track.
10. “I Didn’t Want To Need You” features Heart’s live performances from their Florida tour.
11. The Supernaturals subtly include a nod to “(I’m Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear” in “Love Has Passed Away.”
12. Kate Bush delivered a rendition of “The Man I Love” for “The Glory of Gershwin,” honoring the timeless Gershwin tune.
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