How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Noise Next Door, The Long Blondes, All Saints, Stephen Fretwell, The Delgados, Alex Parks, Vengaboys, Mark Joseph, Raissa, Auf Der Maur, Blood Red Shoes
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Where does Alex Parks appear during the music video for “Cry”?
- A A museum
- B A London Underground station
- C A football stadium
2. Why was Vengaboys’ “Forever As One” video re-edited?
- A Lighting issues
- B Unapproved celebrity cameo
- C Sound syncing problems
3. What chart position did Mark Joseph’s “Lady Lady” reach?
- A 36
- B 48
- C 28
4. Which band did Raissa tour with?
- A Blur
- B Suede
- C Oasis
5. Which notable musician contributed to Melissa Auf der Maur’s debut album?
- A Dave Grohl
- B James Iha
- C Thom Yorke
6. What format was Blood Red Shoes’ “You Bring Me Down” initially released on?
- A CD
- B 7″ vinyl
- C Digital download
7. What award nomination did “That Thing You Do” receive?
- A Emmy Award
- B Golden Globe
- C Grammy Award
8. Which decade was Shakin’ Stevens most successful?
- A 1970s
- B 1980s
- C 1990s
9. What genre shift does “Stereotypes” by Blur foreshadow?
- A Jazz
- B Grunge
- C Raw indie rock
10. Who co-produced The Stranglers’ “Written in Red”?
- A Steve Albini
- B Andy Gill
- C Nigel Godrich
11. Which album features Silver Sun’s “Last Day”?
- A “Nuclear Holiday”
- B “Yellow Light”
- C “Silver Sun”
12. Which film featured The Dandy Warhols’ “Every Day Should Be a Holiday”?
- A “Clueless”
- B “There’s Something About Mary”
- C “American Pie”
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Dig Lazarus Dig!!!Featured on the 2008 album “Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!“.
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2 . The Noise Next Door – Calender Girl
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3 . The Long Blondes – Giddy Stratospheres
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4 . All Saints – Pure ShoresFeatured on the 2000 album “The Beach: Motion Picture Soundtrack”.
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5 . Stephen Fretwell – RunFeatured on the 2004 album “Magpie”.
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6 . The Delgados – All You Need Is HateFeatured on the 2002 album “Hate”.
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7 . Alex Parks – CryFeatured on the 2003 album “Introduction”.
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8 . Vengaboys – Forever As One
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9 . Mark Joseph – Lady LadyFeatured on the 2003 album “Scream”.
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10 . Raissa – How Long Do I GetFeatured on the 1999 album “Believer”.
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11 . Auf Der Maur – Followed The WavesFeatured on the 2004 album “Auf der Maur”. |
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12 . Blood Red Shoes – You Bring Me Down
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. In the “Cry” music video, Alex Parks waits in a London Underground station, specifically at Charing Cross, and also walks on a beach. The contrasting locations depict dichotomous scenes, hinting at themes of urban vs. natural environments.
2. “Forever As One” features a cameo by Westlife that was pixelated in a re-edit. The cameo was unapproved, leading their record label to request the change.
3. Mark Joseph’s “Lady Lady” reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart. The song managed a modest two-week stay in the top 40, highlighting Joseph’s steady, if low-key, presence in the UK music scene.
4. Raissa has toured with Suede, supporting them twice. This association with the Britpop band helped elevate her profile in the 1990s alternative music sphere.
5. James Iha contributed to Melissa Auf der Maur’s debut album. His involvement ties her solo work to the alternative rock world, reflecting her roots in notable bands like The Smashing Pumpkins.
6. Blood Red Shoes’ “You Bring Me Down” was initially released on a 7″ vinyl. This limited edition release was followed by broader circulation and re-recording.
7. “That Thing You Do” received a Golden Globe nomination. Its catchy melody and pivotal role in the movie carried it to acclaim beyond its fictional origins.
8. The 1980s marked Shakin’ Stevens’ most successful period, with numerous hit singles. His rock and roll style revived and dominated UK charts throughout the decade.
9. “Stereotypes” by Blur hints at a shift to raw indie rock. This stylistic change is reflected in subsequent albums, moving away from the Britpop sound.
10. Andy Gill of Gang of Four co-produced The Stranglers’ “Written in Red,” lending his distinctive style to the album. This collaboration represents a stylistic development for the band.
11. “Last Day” is featured on Silver Sun’s self-titled debut album. The album, steeped in power pop influences, helped define their early sound.
12. “Every Day Should Be a Holiday” by The Dandy Warhols was featured in “There’s Something About Mary.” This inclusion brought the song and band wider exposure amid the film’s success.
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