How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Katie Melua, Leann Rimes & Brian McFadden, Skin, Joe Jonas, Avenue, Daniel O’Donnell, Jealousy, Black Wire, Shayne Ward, Chris Rea, US5, Elton John
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What unusual dance-related element appears in Katie Melua’s “It’s Only Pain” music video?
- A A ballerina and doll ensemble
- B Tap-dancing robots
- C A flamenco troupe
2. Which former boyband member featured on LeAnn Rimes’ single from “Whatever We Wanna”?
- A Robbie Williams
- B Brian McFadden
- C Justin Timberlake
3. What is the title of Skin’s second single from her debut solo album, *Fleshwounds*?
- A Faith
- B Fidelity
- C Faithfulness
4. In which soundtrack does Joe Jonas perform “Gotta Find You”?
- A The Lion King
- B Camp Rock
- C High School Musical 2
5. From which talent show did Avenue gain popularity before releasing “Last Goodbye”?
- A The X Factor
- B Pop Idol
- C Britain’s Got Talent
6. Which artist performed “Crush On You” that appears on the 2006 album “Until The Next Time”?
- A Daniel O’Donnell
- B Ronan Keating
- C Richard Marx
7. What genre best describes “Lucy” by Jealousy?
- A Jazz
- B House/Disco
- C Classical
8. What happened to the music video for Black Wire’s “Hard To Love Easy To Lay”?
- A It was inducted into the MTV Hall of Fame
- B It was banned from MTV
- C It went viral on TikTok
9. Shayne Ward is credited as a writer on which single from his album “Breathless”?
- A No U Hang Up
- B Until You
- C Stand By Me
10. Which musical element is emphasized in Chris Rea’s song “All Summer Long”?
- A Sadness and heartbreak
- B Happiness and unity
- C Political protest
11. What is the debut single by US5 from their album *Here We Go*?
- A Maria
- B Simon
- C Marcus
12. Which record label released the song from The Thom Bell Sessions in the late ’70s?
- A Motown Records
- B The Rocket Record Company
- C Atlantic Records
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Katie Melua – It’s Only PainFeatured on the 2005 album “Piece by Piece“.
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2 . Leann Rimes & Brian McFadden – Everybody’s SomeoneFeatured on the 2006 album “Whatever We Wanna”.
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3 . Skin – FaithfulnessFeatured on the 2003 album “Fleshwounds”.
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4 . Joe Jonas – Gotta Find YouFeatured on the 2008 album “Camp Rock : Soundtrack”.
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5 . Avenue – Last GoodbyeFeatured on the 2008 album “The Last Goodbye”.
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6 . Daniel O’Donnell – Crush On YouFeatured on the 2006 album “Until the Next Time”.
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7 . Jealousy – LucyFeatured on the 2004 album “Lucy”.
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8 . Black Wire – Hard To Love Easy To LayFeatured on the 2005 album “Black Wire”.
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9 . Shayne Ward – No U Hang UpFeatured on the 2007 album “Breathless”.
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10 . Chris Rea – All Summer LongFeatured on the 1985 album “Shamrock Diaries”.
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11 . US5 – MariaFeatured on the 2005 album “Here We Go”. |
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12 . Elton John – Are You Ready For LoveFeatured on the 2003 album “The Thom Bell Sessions”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Katie Melua’s video features a curious mix of elements with a ballerina named Giselle and a doll-like double of herself, leaving viewers pondering the complexities of performance and identity.
2. Brian McFadden, once the heartthrob of Westlife, lent his voice to LeAnn Rimes’ single, mixing pop and country influences in 2006.
3. “Faithfulness” is the correct track title, burgeoning amidst Skin’s departure from Skunk Anansie into solo ventures.
4. Joe Jonas melodically finds himself in “Gotta Find You,” a key piece of the “Camp Rock” soundtrack, bringing charm to the Disney setting.
5. Avenue briefly lit up the post-X Factor scene with “Last Goodbye,” a hit certain to fade amidst the ephemeral reality TV band lifecycle.
6. The ever-earnest Daniel O’Donnell reveals his softer side with “Crush On You,” serenading the hopeful and perhaps hopeless pursuit of affection.
7. “Lucy” gets bodies moving with Jealousy’s house/disco beats, infused with irresistible French house flair by Mani Hoffman.
8. Black Wire’s “Hard To Love Easy To Lay” garnered attention (and a ban) due to its edgy visual content, leaving MTV’s censors a bit perturbed.
9. Crafted with Shayne Ward’s touch, “No U Hang Up” exemplifies his fingerprints on the “Breathless” album, intertwined with sultry hooks.
10. Chris Rea’s “All Summer Long” delivers feel-good vibes of warmth and camaraderie, essential for those idyllic seasonal playlists.
11. US5 made their mark with “Maria,” climbing charts and dancing their way through “Here We Go” with youthful vigor and catchy melodies.
12. The Rocket Record Company propelled the tune from The Thom Bell Sessions into the late-’70s soundscape, adding another notch to its storied belt.
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