How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Take That, Bobby Womack, Tony Di Bart, Wet Wet Wet, Bee Gees, Mundy, Dave Stewart, 911, Mishka, Lush, Sam Brown, My Life Story
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which unique feature did “Take That & Party” have with its track released as the fifth single?
- A Robbie Williams’ solo debut
- B Billy Griffin’s vocal supplementation
- C Jason Orange’s songwriting
2. The 1978 track from Pieces opens the album with a sound influenced by:
- A Progressive rock
- B Disco and R&B
- C Country and blues
3. Tony Di Bart’s “Do It” was released following which of his singles?
- A The Last Dance
- B The Real Thing
- C Falling for You
4. What was a notable achievement of Wet Wet Wet’s single from “Holding Back the River”?
- A Top 10 in the US
- B UK Albums Chart success
- C Grammy nomination
5. The Bee Gees track “Size Isn’t Everything” featured the band as:
- A Holograms in a video
- B Broadway performers
- C Jazz musicians on a yacht
6. This Irish singer-songwriter contributed a song to the soundtrack of which film?
- A Titanic
- B Romeo + Juliet
- C The English Patient
7. Dave Stewart’s debut single with The Spiritual Cowboys was influenced by whom?
- A Mick Jagger
- B Jack Nicholson
- C Ringo Starr
8. The 911 song featured in the film “Casper: A Spirited Beginning” is classified under which genre?
- A Rock
- B Classical
- C Dance-pop
9. Mishka Frith’s debut featured a track known for its mix of reggae and what other element?
- A Jazz
- B Electronic
- C Folk
10. Upon releasing “Out of Control,” Lush did what after a long hiatus?
- A Originate their podcast
- B Open for The Cure
- C Announce a live return
11. Sam Brown’s single from “April Moon” uniquely included what as an extra track?
- A A live acoustic version
- B A cover of “Feel Like Making Love”
- C A hidden bonus song
12. My Life Story’s “12 Reasons Why I Love Her” is famous for its:
- A Political commentary
- B Romantic sensibility
- C Dark themes
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 33/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Take That – I Found HeavenFeatured on the 1992 album “Take That & Party”.
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2 . Bobby Womack – It’s Party Time
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3 . Tony Di Bart – Do ItFeatured on the 1994 album “Falling for You “.
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4 . Wet Wet Wet – Stay With Me Heartache
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5 . Bee Gees – Paying The Price Of LoveFeatured on the 1993 album “Size Isn’t Everything”.
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6 . Mundy – To You I BestowFeatured on the 1996 album “Jelly Legs”.
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7 . Dave Stewart – Jack TalkingFeatured on the 1990 album “Dave Stewart And The Spiritual Cowboys”.
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8 . 911 – Love SensationFeatured on the 1996 album “The Journey”.
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9 . Mishka – LonelyFeatured on the 1999 album “Mishka”.
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10 . Lush – Out Of Control
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11 . Sam Brown – MindworksFeatured on the 1990 album “April Moon”. |
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12 . My Life Story – 12 Reasons Why I Love HerFeatured on the 1997 album “The Golden Mile”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Billy Griffin provided additional high vocals for the fifth single of “Take That & Party.” The track marked a collaborative feature for lead vocals by both Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams, while Jason Orange did not contribute vocally.
2. The leadoff track of Pieces incorporates disco elements in an R&B framework, establishing the dance-oriented tone for the album. It features prominent backing vocals and a rhythm section.
3. Released after “The Real Thing,” “Do It” followed Tony Di Bart’s chart-topping single. “The Real Thing” was re-released before “Do It” and appeared on a 1996 album.
4. A single from “Holding Back the River” reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, with Wet Wet Wet showcasing their established popularity during the late 1980s and 1990s.
5. The futuristic music video for the Bee Gees featured the band as holograms. It depicted a unique, virtual performance setting for their 20th studio album, “Size Isn’t Everything.”
6. The 1996 track appeared on the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack. Royalties helped fund the artist’s independent label, Camcor Records, supporting his subsequent music endeavors.
7. A conversation with Jack Nicholson inspired Dave Stewart’s first single with The Spiritual Cowboys. His new band marked a stylistic departure from the Eurythmics.
8. Known for its dance-pop style, the 911 track was featured in the film Casper: A Spirited Beginning, reaching notable chart positions in the UK and Scotland.
9. Mishka Frith’s reggae track appeared in 1999. The debut album combined reggae roots with a wider audience reach, evidenced by its UK chart entry.
10. Lush announced live return dates alongside their 2016 EP release, marking an end to a nearly two-decade break. This reconnection was highlighted by “Out of Control.”
11. The single from “April Moon” included a cover of “Feel Like Making Love” by Bad Company. Various editions offered this extra track along with physical formats.
12. “12 Reasons Why I Love Her” is an emblematic orchestral pop with a romantic narrative. My Life Story’s song became popular for its engaging storytelling and lush musicality.
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