How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Anita Baker, Brian Kennedy, Erasure, D:Ream, Helen Love, a-ha, Titiyo, Teenage Fanclub, Harry Connick Jr., Kylie Minogue, Sinitta, Alisha’s Attic
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What chart position did Anita Baker’s “Body and Soul” achieve on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart?
- A Number Two
- B Number Four
- C Number Six
2. Which event influenced the writing of “Life, Love & Happiness” by Brian Kennedy?
- A Christmas festivities
- B Belfast peace process
- C A music festival in Belfast
3. Which choir contributed to the gospel influence in Erasure’s “Stay with Me”?
- A Harlem Gospel Choir
- B London Community Gospel Choir
- C St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir
4. What musical style characterizes the 1997 song “World” released by a band during their return?
- A Soulful jazz fusion
- B Pop-dance anthem
- C Acoustic indie folk
5. In which community did the song from the album released in 2000 become a favorite?
- A Jazz fusion fans
- B Indie pop and punk fans
- C Classical music enthusiasts
6. Who received the song “Angel in the Snow” as a wedding present?
- A Magne Furuholmen
- B Lauren Savoy
- C None of the above
7. What is the genre of Titiyo’s song “Flowers” released in 1990?
- A House music
- B Jazz funk
- C Britpop
8. What repetitive lyrical phrase is featured in Teenage Fanclub’s “Norman 3”?
- A “Love will tear us apart”
- B “I’m in love with you, and I know that it’s you”
- C “I wanna hold your hand”
9. Which artist’s album, “We Are in Love,” features “Recipe for Love”?
- A Frank Sinatra
- B Harry Connick Jr.
- C Tony Bennett
10. Who co-wrote Kylie Minogue’s “Some Kind of Bliss”?
- A Madonna
- B James Dean Bradfield
- C George Michael
11. Sinitta’s 1990 cover “Love and Affection” was originally written by which artist?
- A Joan Armatrading
- B Annie Lennox
- C Joni Mitchell
12. What peak chart position did Alisha’s Attic debut single achieve in the UK?
- A Number 20
- B Number 14
- C Number 7
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
 |
1 . Anita Baker – Body And SoulFeatured on the 1994 album “Rhythm of Love“.
|
|
|
2 . Brian Kennedy – Life Love And HappinessFeatured on the 1996 album “A Better Man”.
|
|
|
3 . Erasure – Stay With MeFeatured on the 1995 album “Erasure”.
|
|
|
4 . D:Ream – StarFeatured on the 1993 album “D:Ream On Vol. 1”.
|
|
|
5 . Helen Love – Does You Heart Go BoomFeatured on the 1998 album “Radio Hits 3”.
|
|
|
6 . a-ha – Angel In The SnowFeatured on the 1993 album “Memorial Beach”.
|
|
|
7 . Titiyo – FlowersFeatured on the 1991 album “Titiyo”.
|
|
|
8 . Teenage Fanclub – Norman 3Featured on the 1993 album “Thirteen”.
|
|
|
9 . Harry Connick Jr. – Recipe For LoveFeatured on the 1990 album “We Are In Love”.
|
|
|
10 . Kylie Minogue – Some Kind Of BlissFeatured on the 1997 album “Impossible Princess”.
|
|
|
11 . Sinitta – Love & AffectionFeatured on the 1987 album “Sinitta!”. |
|
|
12 . Alisha’s Attic – I Am I FeelFeatured on the 1997 album “Alisha Rules the World”.
|
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Anita Baker’s “Body and Soul” reached number four on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. Despite not topping the chart, it marked a significant success for her in the 1990s.
2. “Life, Love & Happiness” was influenced by the peace process in Belfast, reflecting the positive developments and hope for progress in Northern Ireland.
3. The London Community Gospel Choir lent their vocals to “Stay with Me,” enhancing its gospel influence with their characteristic sound.
4. Released during their comeback, the song “World” is a pop-dance anthem that reflects the band’s return to the music scene with layered synth arrangements.
5. Released in 2000, the song became a cult favorite among indie pop and punk fan communities, thanks to its fast tempo and DIY aesthetic.
6. Paul Waaktaar-Savoy wrote “Angel in the Snow” as a wedding present for his wife Lauren, a nod to Norwegian custom and romantic gestures.
7. Titiyo’s song “Flowers” is rooted in the house music genre, aligning with the electronic style popular in early 1990.
8. Teenage Fanclub’s “Norman 3” prominently features the lyrical refrain “I’m in love with you, and I know that it’s you,” aligning with power pop traditions.
9. “Recipe for Love” by Harry Connick Jr. was featured on his album “We Are in Love,” a project recorded across multiple studios in 1990.
10. Kylie Minogue’s song “Some Kind of Bliss” was co-written by James Dean Bradfield, adding a distinct collaborative flair to this energetic single.
11. “Love and Affection” by Sinitta, covered in 1990, was originally penned by Joan Armatrading, a respected songwriter in the music industry.
12. Alisha’s Attic’s debut single achieved a peak position of number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, marking their entry as a notable pop duo in the late 1990s.
For THE FULL ‘L’AMOUR TOUJOURS’ COLLECTION click here
