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, Jimmy Nail, Cherrelle, UB40, Lighthouse Family, The Lemonheads, Jon Secada, New Kids On The Block, Innocence, Cher, Dina Carroll, Little Angels
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which song marked a stylistic shift towards a more American R&B sound for Take That?
- A Back for Good
- B Sure
- C How Deep is Your Love
2. Who among these guitarists contributed to Jimmy Nail’s song “Laura”?
- A Slash
- B George Harrison
- C Eric Clapton
3. In what year did Alexander O’Neal and Cherrelle release their duet cover that entered the UK Singles Chart?
- A 1995
- B 1997
- C 1999
4. What is the track length of UB40’s “Come Back Darling”?
- A 3 minutes and 27 seconds
- B 4 minutes and 12 seconds
- C 5 minutes and 3 seconds
5. Which song by Lighthouse Family achieved 6× Platinum status with its album?
- A Ocean Drive
- B High
- C Lifted
6. The Lemonheads’ cover of which song was originally written by Robyn St Clare?
- A Mrs. Robinson
- B Into Your Arms
- C My Drug Buddy
7. What is the tempo of Jon Secada’s “I’m Free”?
- A 120 beats per minute
- B 180 beats per minute
- C 197 beats per minute
8. New Kids on the Block covered “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” from which original 1969 group?
- A The Delfonics
- B The Temptations
- C Jackson 5
9. “One Love In My Lifetime” by Innocence was originally performed by which artist?
- A Diana Ross
- B Aretha Franklin
- C Marvin Gaye
10. Which song did Cher release from her album *Love Hurts* that peaked at number 37 on US and UK charts?
- A Save Up All Your Tears
- B If I Could Turn Back Time
- C Believe
11. Where was the music video for Dina Carroll’s “Don’t Be a Stranger” filmed?
- A United States
- B Czech Republic
- C Canada
12. Little Angels supported which band during their final reunion at the Isle of Wight Festival?
- A Guns N’ Roses
- B Bon Jovi
- C Aerosmith
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 41/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Take That – SureFeatured on the 1994 album “Nobody Else”.
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2 . Jimmy Nail – LauraFeatured on the 1992 album “Growing Up in Public”.
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3 . Cherrelle – Baby Come To Me (w/ Alexander O’Neal)Featured on the 1996 album “Lovers Again”.
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4 . UB40 – Come Back DarlingFeatured on the 1998 album “Labour of Love III”.
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5 . Lighthouse Family – Goodbye HeartbreakFeatured on the 1995 album “Ocean Drive”.
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6 . The Lemonheads – Into Your ArmsFeatured on the 1993 album “Come on Feel the Lemonheads”.
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7 . Jon Secada – I’m FreeFeatured on the 1992 album “Jon Secada”.
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8 . New Kids On The Block – Didn’t I [Blow Your Mind This Time]Featured on the 1989 album “New Kids on the Block”.
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9 . Innocence – One Love In My LifetimeFeatured on the 1992 album “Build”.
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10 . Cher – Save Up All Your TearsFeatured on the 1991 album “Love Hurts”.
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11 . Dina Carroll – Don’t Be A StrangerFeatured on the 1993 album “So Close “. |
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12 . Little Angels – Sail AwayFeatured on the 1993 album “Jam”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Sure” represented Take That’s shift to an American R&B sound. This stylistic change helped solidify their versatility, appealing to a broader audience.
2. George Harrison was among the legendary guitarists contributing to “Laura”. This collaboration added a layer of musical depth to Jimmy Nail’s track.
3. In 1997, O’Neal and Cherrelle’s cover entered the UK Singles Chart. Their established partnership continued to thrive through this release.
4. “Come Back Darling” by UB40 plays for 3 minutes and 27 seconds. Its presence on the Singles Chart was a testament to its appeal.
5. “Ocean Drive” by Lighthouse Family achieved significant success, including 6× Platinum status, making it a noteworthy commercial triumph.
6. The Lemonheads covered “Into Your Arms”, originally by Robyn St Clare. Its simple acoustic style maintained the charm of the original.
7. Jon Secada’s “I’m Free” is known for its brisk tempo of 197 beats per minute. This energetic pace reflects the song’s vibrant style.
8. The Delfonics initially recorded “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)”. New Kids on the Block’s cover brought fresh attention to this classic.
9. “One Love In My Lifetime” was originally performed by Diana Ross. Innocence’s cover paid homage to this iconic track within the R&B realm.
10. “Save Up All Your Tears” by Cher from *Love Hurts* peaked at number 37. Its emotional lyrics resonated with audiences in the early ’90s.
11. The music video for “Don’t Be a Stranger” was filmed in the Czech Republic. This location choice added a unique visual element to the single’s promotion.
12. Little Angels supported Bon Jovi at the Isle of Wight Festival. This performance was part of their fond farewell during their final reunion.
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