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.
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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