How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Chris Rea, P.M. Dawn, Rachid, Belinda Carlisle, Culture Club, Tom Cochrane, Secret Service, Al Green, Wet Wet Wet, Dannii Minogue, Happy Mondays, Aaron Carter
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What theme is prominently featured in Chris Rea’s “Girl in a Sports Car” as part of the “La Passione” soundtrack?
- A Racing and cars
- B Romance and heartbreak
- C Nature and relaxation
2. P.M. Dawn’s hit from the *Boomerang* soundtrack achieved what peak position on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number Five
- B Number Three
- C Number One
3. Which music genre is notably combined in Rachid’s 1998 single “Pride”?
- A Folk and rock
- B Jazz and reggae
- C R&B and electropop
4. Before Belinda Carlisle, which group originally released the song featured on her album *Real* in 1993?
- A The Go-Go’s
- B The Graces
- C The Bangles
5. “Cold Shoulder” is part of which Culture Club album released in 1999?
- A Kissing to Be Clever
- B Colour by Numbers
- C Don’t Mind If I Do
6. What unique chart achievement does Tom Cochrane’s “I Wish You Well” hold in Canada?
- A First Canadian song to debut at number one
- B Longest-running Canadian top 10 single
- C First Canadian top 40 hit
7. The 1984 song “How I Want You” was performed by which Swedish pop band known for its melodic synths?
- A ABBA
- B Secret Service
- C Ace of Base
8. Al Green’s cover, which featured in several films, originally recorded by which duo in 1992?
- A Charles & Eddie
- B Hall & Oates
- C Simon & Garfunkel
9. Who produced Wet Wet Wet’s 1993 single “Shed a Tear”?
- A Nile Rodgers
- B Phil Collins
- C Quincy Jones
10. “Everything I Wanted” from Dannii Minogue’s album *Girl* achieved number one on which UK chart?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B UK Dance Club Chart
- C UK Rock & Metal Chart
11. Which famous duo produced the “Sunshine and Love” track for Happy Mondays?
- A Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth
- B Darryl Hall and John Oates
- C Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
12. Aaron Carter’s “Crush on You” music video features which of his family members?
- A His sister Angel Carter
- B His elder brother Nick Carter
- C His cousin BJ Carter
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Chris Rea – Girl In A Sports CarFeatured on the 1996 album “La Passione”.
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2 . P.M. Dawn – I’d Die Without You
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3 . Rachid – Pride
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4 . Belinda Carlisle – Lay Down Your ArmsFeatured on the 1993 album “Real”.
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5 . Culture Club – Cold ShoulderFeatured on the 1999 album “Don’t Mind If I Do”.
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6 . Tom Cochrane – I Wish You WellFeatured on the 1995 album “Ragged Ass Road”.
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7 . Secret Service – How I Want YouFeatured on the 1985 album “When The Night Closes In”.
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8 . Al Green – Love Is A Beautiful ThingFeatured on the 1995 album “Your Heart’s in Good Hands”.
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9 . Wet Wet Wet – Shed A TearFeatured on the 1993 album “End Of Part One – Their Greatest Hits”.
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10 . Dannii Minogue – Everything I WantedFeatured on the 1997 album “Girl”.
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11 . Happy Mondays – Sunshine And LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Yes Please!”. |
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12 . Aaron Carter – Crush On YouFeatured on the 1997 album “Aaron Carter”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Released in 1996, “Girl in a Sports Car” by Chris Rea is thematically tied to cars and racing, as part of the “La Passione” soundtrack, reflecting Rea’s interests.
2. P.M. Dawn’s track peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1992, reflecting its widespread appeal and substantial radio play at the time.
3. Rachid’s 1998 release “Pride” merges R&B and electropop with elements of jungle music and funk, illustrating a fusion of styles in his debut album *Prototype*.
4. Originally released by The Graces in 1989, the song later covered by Belinda Carlisle in 1993 showcases work by Charlotte Caffey and Ellen Shipley.
5. Featured on Culture Club’s 1999 album “Don’t Mind If I Do,” “Cold Shoulder” represents the band’s return to the UK chart landscape with its new wave flair.
6. Tom Cochrane’s “I Wish You Well” is noted for being the first song by a Canadian artist to debut at number one on the Canadian RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart.
7. The Swedish band Secret Service, known for its synth-driven music, performed “How I Want You,” maintaining their melodic pop legacy from the 1980s.
8. Charles & Eddie originally recorded the song that Al Green later covered, which became notable for its inclusion in multiple film soundtracks.
9. “Shed a Tear” was produced by Nile Rodgers, a pivotal figure in Wet Wet Wet’s sonic development, especially for their greatest hits compilation.
10. Dannii Minogue’s “Everything I Wanted” reached number one on the UK Dance Club Chart, demonstrating its popularity on the dancefloor in 1997.
11. “Sunshine and Love” was produced by Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads fame, infusing a layer of authenticity and rhythmic depth.
12. Aaron Carter’s music video for “Crush on You” features his older brother Nick Carter, adding a sense of familial connection to the visual narrative.
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