How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The 4 Of Us, The Trash Can Sinatras, Gary Moore, Vanessa Paradis, Gene, Gun, The Lemonheads, Buffy Sainte Marie, Spiritualized, Belinda Carlisle, The Mission, Brian Kennedy
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What was the original full title of “My Drug Buddy” by The Lemonheads?
- A My Friend, My Drug
- B My Drug Buddy
- C Buddy
2. On which two albums does Buffy Sainte-Marie’s “The Big Ones Get Away” appear?
- A Coincidence and Likely Stories, Medicine Songs
- B Up Where We Belong, Little Wheel Spin and Spin
- C Illuminations, She Used to Wanna Be a Ballerina
3. What year was Spiritualized’s “Let It Flow” released as a single?
- A 1995
- B 1997
- C 1993
4. Who directed the music video for Belinda Carlisle’s “Runaway Horses”?
- A Russel Mulcahy
- B Greg Masuak
- C David Fincher
5. Which song marked The Mission’s return to their gothic roots in 1995?
- A Masque
- B Butterfly on a Wheel
- C Swoon
6. Which event inspired the lyrics of Brian Kennedy’s “Captured”?
- A Watching a sunset in Ireland
- B Attending a Trio Bulgarka performance
- C Climbing a mountain in America
7. What chart position did Embrace’s “Looking as You Are” reach in the UK Singles Chart?
- A 25
- B 11
- C 35
8. Which Disney movie’s song did Ashley Tisdale cover for DisneyMania 5?
- A Beauty and the Beast
- B The Little Mermaid
- C Aladdin
9. What was the debut single of Marcos Hernandez?
- A If You Were Mine
- B Medicine
- C C About Me
10. What UK chart position did Emma Bunton’s “All I Need to Know” achieve upon release?
- A 15
- B 60
- C 32
11. What is notable about the B-side of Simon Webbe’s “My Soul Pleads For You” single?
- A Original song by Webbe
- B A cover of The Killers’ song
- C A live acoustic track
12. “Once More” by The Orb features on which album?
- A Cydonia
- B Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld
- C Blue Room
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The 4 Of Us – She Hits MeFeatured on the 1992 album “Man Alive”.
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2 . The Trash Can Sinatras – Obscurity KnocksFeatured on the 1990 album “Cake”.
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3 . Gary Moore – Cold Day In HellFeatured on the 1992 album “After Hours”.
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4 . Vanessa Paradis – Sunday MondaysFeatured on the 1992 album “Vanessa Paradis”.
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5 . Gene – As Good As It GetsFeatured on the 1999 album “Revelations”.
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6 . Gun – Taking On The WorldFeatured on the 1989 album “Taking On the World”.
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7 . The Lemonheads – My Drug BuddyFeatured on the 1992 album “It’s a Shame About Ray”.
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8 . Buffy Sainte Marie – The Big Ones Get AwayFeatured on the 1992 album “Coincidence and Likely Stories”.
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9 . Spiritualized – Let It FlowFeatured on the 1995 album “Pure Phase”.
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10 . Belinda Carlisle – Runaway HorsesFeatured on the 1989 album “Runaway Horses”.
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11 . The Mission – SwoonFeatured on the 1995 album “Neverland “. |
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12 . Brian Kennedy – CapturedFeatured on the 1990 album “The Great War of Words”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “My Drug Buddy” by The Lemonheads was originally known in some reissues simply as “Buddy.” The title was later restored, reflecting the song’s themes of companionship and substance use.
2. Buffy Sainte-Marie’s “The Big Ones Get Away” appears on the albums “Coincidence and Likely Stories” and “Medicine Songs,” showcasing her activist themes and musical evolution.
3. “Let It Flow” by Spiritualized was released as a single in 1995. The track reflects the band’s space rock and neo-psychedelia style, marking its place on the UK Singles Chart.
4. Greg Masuak directed the music video for Belinda Carlisle’s “Runaway Horses.” The video complemented the song’s release as the fourth single from her third solo album.
5. “Swoon” marked The Mission’s return to their gothic roots in 1995. This single reestablished their signature sound, following a period of experimentation.
6. The experience of hearing Trio Bulgarka inspired Brian Kennedy’s lyrics for “Captured.” Their melody moved him profoundly, shaping the song’s emotional tone.
7. Embrace’s “Looking as You Are” reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. This marked a successful release from their album “Out of Nothing.”
8. Ashley Tisdale covered “Kiss the Girl” from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” for the DisneyMania 5 album. The song’s release coincided with the animated film’s platinum edition re-release.
9. “If You Were Mine” was Marcos Hernandez’s debut single. The song charted internationally, launching Hernandez’s career with substantial airplay.
10. Emma Bunton’s “All I Need to Know” peaked at number 60 on the UK Singles Chart. This single is noted for being the lowest-charting of her solo career at that time.
11. The B-side to Simon Webbe’s “My Soul Pleads For You” features a cover of “When You Were Young” by The Killers. This track was recorded live, adding unique value to the single release.
12. “Once More” by The Orb appears on their album “Cydonia.” The track balances commercial appeal with their characteristic ambient house style.
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