How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Blu Cantrell, Frank, Cheryl, 3rd Wish, The Pigeon Detectives, S Club Juniors, Jade Ewen, Delirious, The Killers, Marti Pellow, Alicia Keys, Damien Rice
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (52/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which notable director was behind the music video for Blu Cantrell’s “Make Me Wanna Scream”?
- A Hype Williams
- B Spike Jonze
- C Francis Lawrence
2. Who originally wrote “I’m Not Shy,” later performed by the girl group Frank?
- A Taylor Swift
- B Brian Higgins, Miranda Cooper, and Niara Scarlett
- C Max Martin
3. What unique auditory feature does Cheryl Cole’s “Parachute” prominently use?
- A Bagpipes
- B Auto-tune
- C Sitar
4. Which American group covered Aventura’s “Obsesión” in 2004?
- A The Backstreet Boys
- B 3rd Wish
- C *NSYNC
5. What festival appearances helped promote The Pigeon Detectives’ song “Everybody Wants Me”?
- A Coachella and Bonnaroo
- B Glastonbury and T in the Park
- C Rock am Ring and Pinkpop
6. Which classic artist penned the original song covered by S Club Juniors as “Puppy Love”?
- A Elvis Presley
- B Buddy Holly
- C Paul Anka
7. Where was the music video for Jade Ewen’s “My Man” filmed?
- A New York
- B Beverly Hills
- C London
8. “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever” by Delirious? falls under which musical genre?
- A Heavy Metal
- B Contemporary Christian Music
- C Jazz
9. Which studio is associated with The Killers’ cover of “Romeo and Juliet”?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Sun Studio
- C Electric Lady Studios
10. What moniker inspired Marti Pellow’s stage name?
- A His mother’s maiden name and a school nickname
- B His childhood pet’s name and his birth town
- C A favorite book character
11. What central theme does Alicia Keys’ “Doesn’t Mean Anything” emphasize?
- A The significance of wealth
- B The power of revenge
- C The importance of love over material things
12. Who provided backing vocals on Damien Rice’s “The Blower’s Daughter”?
- A Norah Jones
- B Lisa Hannigan
- C Sinead O’Connor
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 52/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Blu Cantrell – Make Me Wanna Scream (w/ Ian Lewis)Featured on the 2001 album “Bittersweet”.
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2 . Frank – I’M Not ShyFeatured on the 2003 album “Devil’s Got Your Gold”.
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3 . Cheryl – ParachuteFeatured on the 2006 album “3 Words”.
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4 . 3rd Wish – Obsesion [Si Es Amor] (w/ Baby Bash)Featured on the 2010 album “Obsesion”.
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5 . The Pigeon Detectives – Everybody Wants MeFeatured on the 2004 album “Emergency”.
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6 . S Club Juniors – Puppy LoveFeatured on the 2008 album “Together”.
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7 . Jade Ewen – My Man – Single VersionFeatured on the 2002 album “My Man”.
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8 . Delirious – I Could Sing Of Your Love ForeverFeatured on the 2009 album “Cutting Edge 2”.
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9 . The Killers – Romeo And JulietFeatured on the 1994 album “Sawdust”.
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10 . Marti Pellow – I’ve Been Around The WorldFeatured on the 2007 album “Smile”.
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11 . Alicia Keys – Doesn’t Mean AnythingFeatured on the 1996 album “The Element of Freedom“. |
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12 . Damien Rice – The Blower’s DaughterFeatured on the 2009 album “O”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Make Me Wanna Scream” was directed by Hype Williams. Known for his stylish visuals, Williams crafted a narrative around Blu Cantrell’s rebellious act of vandalism.
2. “I’m Not Shy” was written by Brian Higgins, Miranda Cooper, and Niara Scarlett. The song reached the public through Frank after its initial recording by the project Mania.
3. Cheryl Cole’s song “Parachute” prominently features auto-tune on her vocals. This element, combined with military percussion and strings, creates a unique sonic landscape.
4. The cover of “Obsesión” was performed by 3rd Wish. They brought their R&B style to the English version, finding chart success in various European countries.
5. The Pigeon Detectives promoted “Everybody Wants Me” through performances at Glastonbury and T in the Park. These prominent festival appearances contributed to the album’s visibility.
6. “Puppy Love” was originally written by Paul Anka. Anka’s 1959 classic was later covered by S Club Juniors, who brought it to a new generation.
7. The music video for “My Man” was filmed in Beverly Hills, California. The visual captures the glamorous backdrop that aligns with the song’s contemporary pop style.
8. “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever” by Delirious? is classified as Contemporary Christian Music. The song became a staple in worship settings thanks to its moving melody and themes.
9. The Killers performed their version of “Romeo and Juliet” at Abbey Road Studios. This cover was part of their compilation album *Sawdust*, showcasing live session versatility.
10. Marti Pellow derived his stage name from his mother’s maiden name and a school nickname. This naming reflected his blend of personal history and artistic persona.
11. Alicia Keys’ song emphasizes the value of love over material possessions. Through reflective lyrics, it paints a picture of emotional fulfillment as the true source of happiness.
12. The Blower’s Daughter” features backing vocals from Lisa Hannigan. Her contribution added depth to the track’s melancholic and haunting atmosphere.
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