How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : New Kids On The Block, The Charlatans, H & Claire, JLs, Bananarama, Embrace, Fifth Avenue, Steve Mac, Cousteaux, Will Young, Hear’say, Bastian
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which of the following artists collaborated with New Kids on the Block for the song “Single”?
- A Usher
- B Ne-Yo
- C Chris Brown
2. What was a major influence on the song “Love Is the Key” by The Charlatans?
- A Jazz standards
- B Classic rock and soul
- C Electronica
3. Where is the music video for H & Claire’s “All Out of Love” predominantly set?
- A A concert hall
- B A mansion
- C A beach resort
4. JLS’s “One Shot” was written by which of the following producers?
- A Timbaland
- B Dr. Luke
- C Soulshock & Karlin
5. “Look on the Floor (Hypnotic Tango)” incorporates an interpolation from which song?
- A “Hypnotic Tango” by My Mine
- B “Funky Town” by Lipps Inc.
- C “Blue Monday” by New Order
6. Which format was NOT used for Embrace’s “Make It Last” single release?
- A Vinyl
- B DVD
- C CD
7. What genre best describes “Spanish Eyes” by Fifth Avenue?
- A Dance-pop
- B Heavy metal
- C Classical
8. Which tempo is “Lovin’ You More (That Big Track)” by Steve Mac characterized by?
- A 100 BPM
- B 126 BPM
- C 150 BPM
9. What mid-century musical style is referenced in Cousteau’s “The Last Good Day of the Year”?
- A Rockabilly
- B Jazz
- C Country
10. Will Young’s “Hopes & Fears” involves what unusual storyline in its music video?
- A Time travel
- B A pregnant man
- C A treasure hunt
11. “Lovin’ Is Easy” incorporates which described element?
- A Bagpipes
- B “Ba-ba-ba” hooks
- C Church organ
12. The song “You’ve Got My Love” utilizes sound effects from which vintage technology?
- A Atari 2600
- B Commodore 64
- C Nintendo NES
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 46/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . New Kids On The Block – SingleFeatured on the 2008 album “The Block”.
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2 . The Charlatans – Love Is The KeyFeatured on the 2001 album “Wonderland”.
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3 . H & Claire – All Out Of Love
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4 . JLs – One ShotFeatured on the 2010 album “JLS”.
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5 . Bananarama – Look On The Floor [Hypnotic Tango]Featured on the 2005 album “Drama”.
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6 . Embrace – Make It LastFeatured on the 2001 album “If You’ve Never Been”.
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7 . Fifth Avenue – Spanish Eyes
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8 . Steve Mac – Lovin’ You More [That Big Track]Featured on the 2007 album “Lovin’ You More [That Big Track]”.
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9 . Cousteaux – Last Good Day Of The YearFeatured on the 2000 album “Cousteau”.
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10 . Will Young – Hopes and FearsFeatured on the 2009 album “The Hits”.
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11 . Hear’say – Lovin’ Is EasyFeatured on the 2002 album “Lovin’ Is Easy”. |
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12 . Bastian – You’ve Got My LoveFeatured on the 2001 album “Ready”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Ne-Yo collaborated with New Kids on the Block for “Single”. His solo version is slightly longer at 4:18, compared to the group’s 3:55 version.
2. “Love Is the Key” was heavily influenced by classic rock and soul, with nods to artists like Isaac Hayes and Sly and the Family Stone.
3. The music video for “All Out of Love” by H & Claire is set primarily in a mansion, with a storyline mixing past and present narratives.
4. “One Shot” was penned by the production duo Soulshock & Karlin, helping it reach number six on the UK Singles Chart.
5. Bananarama’s “Look on the Floor (Hypnotic Tango)” features an interpolation from “Hypnotic Tango” by My Mine, blending disco vibes.
6. Embrace’s “Make It Last” was released in CD and DVD formats, but not on vinyl. It included interviews and live tracks.
7. The track “Spanish Eyes” is a dance-pop single, emblematic of early ’90s UK club scene tendencies.
8. “Lovin’ You More (That Big Track)” by Steve Mac spins at a brisk 126 BPM, making it a popular choice for club DJ sets.
9. Cousteau’s “The Last Good Day of the Year” draws from a jazz style, aligning it with retro mid-century aesthetics.
10. Will Young’s “Hopes & Fears” video features the quirky concept of a pregnant man, a visual metaphor for change.
11. “Lovin’ Is Easy” includes “Ba-ba-ba” hooks, marking a shift toward R&B styling for Hear’Say.
12. Sound effects from the Commodore 64 are woven into the track “You’ve Got My Love”, showcasing its retro-electrofunk roots.
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